Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Set List: Todd Murray in "CROON"


Photo Credit: Marina Rice Bader

Last night, Todd Murray made his debut at The RRazz Room with a musical journey of CROON: how the invention of the microphone forever changed the connection between crooner and audience. Murray provided backstories for songs from 1920 to 1988. The top quality of the overall presentation is what you can expect from The RRazz Room, and I highly recommend tonight's final performance!

TODD MURRAY

in "Croon"
Mon-Tue, 10/24-25, 8pm
$30

The RRazz Room

222 Mason Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

For tickets and more information: 800.380.3095, or http://therazzroom.com

From swinging & crooning, to finger-snapping big band numbers, to gently caressing heartfelt ballads, Todd Murray's smooth baritone voice can woo & wow an audience, sending them away with a swing in their step. Murray is one of today's premier interpreters of the American popular songbook. He has performed to rave reviews at some of the most prestigious venues across the nation, including New York's Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Room, & Feinstein's at the Cinegrill and Loews Regency.

Crooner/Songwriter, Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Cabaret


BAND:
ALEX RYBECK ON PIANO
SEAN HARKNESS ON GUITAR AND UKELELE
STEVE DOYLE ON BASS

LOVER
Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, 1932, from “Love Me Tonight”

I WANNA BE LOVED
Johnny Green music, Edward Heyman & Billy Rose lyrics, 1933

WHISPERING
Richard Coburn & Vincent Rose lyrics, John Schonberger music, 1920

THE NEARNESS OF YOU
Hoagy Carmichael music, Ned Washington lyrics, 1937

LEARN TO CROON
Sam Coslow lyrics, Arthur Johnson music, 1933

YOU ARE TOO BEAUTIFUL
Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, 1932

DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE
Bob Russel lyrics, Duke Ellington music, 1942
(originally an instrumental called Never Non Lament, by Ellington 1940)

YOU’LL NEVER KNOW
Harry Warren & Mack Gordon, 1943, from “Hello, Frisco, Hello”

PERHAPS, PERHAPS, PERHAPS
“Quizas, Quizas, Quizas” by Osvaldo Farres, 1947, Joe Davis English lyrics

I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
Cole Porter, 1936, MGM movie “Born to Dance”

LOVE ME TENDER
“Aura Lee”, Civil War tune, 1861, George Poulton music, W.W. Fosdick music

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU
George Weiss, Hugo Peretti and Luigi Creatore, 1961, Movie “Blue Hawaii”

TODD TO PIANO
MICHELLE/
McCartney and Lennon, 1965

HEAR COMES THE SUN
George Harrison, 1969

IF EVER I WOULD LEAVE YOU
Alan Jay Lerner and Fred Loewe, 1960, from “Camelot”

THIS GUYS IN LOVE
Burt Bacharach music, Hal David lyrics, 1968

SWEET CAROLINE
Neil Diamond, 1969

I’M YOUR BOOGIE MAN
KC and The Sunshine Band, 1976 THIS IS JUST A QUICK REFERENCE

YOU’LL NEVER FIND (Todd to use Hand Mic)
Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, 1976

I’M YOUR MAN
Leonard Cohen, 1988

AND I’M LEAVING TODAY
Todd Murray lyrics, Alex Rybeck music, 2010

WHEN I SING LOW
Todd Murray, 2002

WHISPERING
Richard Coburn & Vincent Rose lyrics, John Schonberger music, 1920

ENCORE:
I Wish You Love/God Bless America

WHERE OR WHEN
Richard Rodgers music, Lorenz Hart lyrics, 1934

Monday, October 24, 2011

Opening tonight @ The RRazz Room: CROON


(croon) 1. To hum or sing softly.
2. To sing popular songs in a soft, sentimental manner. 3. To sing intimately with a microphone.

Before the age of electified amplification, songs and the singers interpreting them were slave to confines of the room or hall they were performing in, and if they wanted to be heard, they had to sing, well, loudly. With the introduction of the microphone, a new style had to be developed, one that was intimate, a technique of singing as intimate as if you were singing in someone’s ear, a new technique that became known as crooning. Todd Murray’s CROON begins by Todd demonstrating to audiences the experience and the limitations of singing without amplification, then he steps up to the microphone, and a marked warmth and richness fills the room. A sigh of relief and comfort is felt in the roon, and everyone knows they are in good hands. The song selections begin in the 1920’s, then as crooning became popular (much to the dismay of older generations, voice teachers, and the church) Todd works his way through each decade to the present. With lush popular ballads, swing, latin beat, all with lyricists such as Berlin, Porter, Lerner/Lowe, Hal David, Leonard Cohen and even Mr. Murray h imself. Todd demonstrates that they all popular music has it’s roots in crooning. With the support of piano, bass, jazz guitar and back-up vocals, CROON is not merely a concert, it is an experience. CROON is back, but in truth, it never left us. Todd connects with conversational lyrics set to heartfelt tunes, and even though it is a public setting, he sings to you, and only you.

in "Croon"
Mon-Tue, 10/24-25, 8pm
$30
The RRazz Room

222 Mason Street

San Francisco, CA 94102
For tickets and more information: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com
Crooner/Songwriter, Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Cabaret

Friday, October 21, 2011

All That Glitters IS Gold: Beverly Lee and CliC-Gold

















Ron Lando with Beverly Lee (Photo Credit: Lisa Bautista)
Opening Night of The Shirelles @ The RRazz Room (Photo Credit: Pat Johnson)

Call it serendipity: The Shirelles featuring Legendary Original Member & Co-Founder Beverly Lee were dressed in gold gowns for opening night at The RRazz Room. Prior to the show, I introduced Beverly Lee to Ron Lando, CliC CEO, and Hugh Power, Designer of CliC-Gold. The events that followed were truly unexpected, and I am thankful that we were able to capture it on video.


Video: The Shirelles Wear "CliC-Gold" Eyewear


Video: The Shirelles & CliC-Gold @ The RRazz Room


“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream.” ~Paulo Coelho

Friday, October 14, 2011

The Shirelles feat. Legendary Original Member & Co-Founder Beverly Lee

Photo Credit: Shawn Blair

Beginning as New Jersey schoolgirls, The Shirelles quickly became rock & roll's first female super group and were the inspirations for a legion of female groups that followed. They are universally credited as the originators of the Girl Group Sound that is so beloved by the Baby Boomer generation. Their long string of hits, including “Soldier Boy,” “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” “Dedicated To The One I Love,” “Mama Said,” and so many others, have been recorded by hundreds of artists, including The Beatles, Dionne Warwick, Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton & The Yardbirds, The Mamas & the Papas, Bernadette Peters and Smokey Robinson.

Since their 1958 debut at the New York's legendary Apollo Theater, The Shirelles have graced virtually every important stage in the world, countless supper clubs, discos, state fairs, hotel ballrooms and casinos.
They continue to thrill audiences worldwide with their high-energy show, An Evening With The Shirelles, that includes their many hits interspersed with a wide range of selections from pop, rock and soul to standards, gospel and country, mixed with spirited dancing and comedy, all done in the inimitable style that millions of fans have come to expect of the legend that is The Shirelles.

Visit The Shirelles on the Web at: http://www.theshirelles.com/
The Shirelles is a legally registered trademark in active use ONLY by Original Shirelle Beverly Lee. (Bevicorp)

The Shirelles feat. Legendary Original Member & Co-Founder Beverly Lee

Tue-Sat, 10/18-22, 8pm
Sun, 10/23, 7pm
$40-47.50
The RRazz Room
222 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

For tickets and more information: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Behind The Scenes w Barb Jungr



Singer/songwriter Barb Jungr returned to The RRazz Room on Monday, 10.10.11, for a three-day run, that is unlike her 2010 debut.  This time around, Barb treats us with "The Man In The Long Black Coat":  Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan. Like fruit, Barb carefully selected the following set list of Dylan tracks, primarily of "philosophical songs."  One word to describe tonight's opening:  BRILLIANT.

Tangled Up In Blue
It Ain't Me Babe
Times They Are A Changin'
Man In The Long Black Coat
Things Have Changed
I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Ring Them Bells
I Want You
Don't Think Twice
Sara
Trouble In Mind
Blind Willie McTell
Like A Rolling Stone
Forever Young
With God On Our Side

Mon-Wed, 10/11-13, 8pm
The RRazz Room
222 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
For tickets and more information: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Finally, click here to check out my post opening night interview with Barb Jungr. 





Friday, September 23, 2011

Remembering Vesta Williams

Photo Credits: Pat Johnson


In May 2010, Vesta Williams made her debut at The RRazz Room.  As publicist, I escort artists to interviews, and enjoy the limited one-on-one time I have to spend with them.  From the moment I met Vesta, it felt like we were old friends.  She was funny, engaging, and the woman had a great sense of fashion.  After her 102.9FM KBLX interview, we went to breakfast, and it was there that we really connected.  Artists often share their back stories with me, so when I learned of Vesta's death, the tears just flowed.  I love you, Vesta.  Thank you for sharing your gift of song with us all.  Until we meet again, you will be missed....

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Opening night of Judy Collins @ The RRazz Room

Photo Credit: Steven Underhill

No need to "Send In The Clowns" for tonight's opening of Judy Collins at The RRazz Room. Each song was carefully selected, Judy entertained us with brilliant back stories and a delivery that was on par with some of the best comedians I have seen, to date. God bless you, Judy!!!

After 52 years of performing, Judy Collins' set list falls under the "So many songs; so little time" category. She promised the set list would change nightly, encouraged all to return, with the caveat that it would take about a month of performing to cover her entire discography!

The audience was filled with long-time fans, as they joined Judy in song after song. In hindsight, the 10 performances in two weeks could have been billed as "What The 42nd Anniversary of Woodstock at The RRazz Room Would Be Like, Starring Judy Collins." As Judy said, "Like camping without the tents and sand."
JUDY COLLINS
Tue, 9/20, 8pm SOLD OUT
Wed, 9/21 8pm
Thu, 9/22, 8pm
Fri, 9/23, 8pm SOLD OUT
Sat, 9/24, 8pm SOLD OUT
Tue, 9/27, 8pm
Wed, 9/28, 8pm
Thu, 9/29, 8pm
Fri, 9/30, 8pm SOLD OUT
Sat, 10/1, 8pm SOLD OUT
$50-55
For tickets and more information, call 800.380.3095, or visit http://therrazzroom.com

SEND IN THE CLOWNS by STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Isn't it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air.
Send in the clowns.

Isn't it bliss?
Don't you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can't move.
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.

Just when I'd stopped
Opening doors,
Finally knowing
The one that I wanted was yours,
Making my entrance again
With my usual flair,
Sure of my lines,
No one is there.

Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear.
I thought that you'd want what I want -
Sorry, my dear.
But where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns.
Quick, send in the clowns.

What a surprise.
Who could foresee
I'd come to feel about you
What you'd felt about me?
Why only now when i see
That you'd drifted away?
What a surprise.
What a cliché.

Isn't it rich?
Isn't it queer?
Losing my timing this late
In my career?
And where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns.
Don't bother - they're here.

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Monday, September 19, 2011

This Week @The RRazz Room: D'Agostino & Lacy's "Lush Life" & Judy Collins

PRESS RELEASE
September 19, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
jfmpresents@gmail.com
510.967.1109
New RRazz logo

The RRazz Room
San Francisco's Premier Nightclub
222 Mason Street (at Ellis)
San Francisco, California 94102

 For Tickets And More Information:
 800.380.3095 or

 Tickets Now On Sale:  
 
General RRazz Inquiries:
 415.394.1189
 kris@therrazzroom.com
  

 JUST ADDED:
Declare Music & The RRazz Room Present

CLAIRDEE AND THE KEN FRENCH QUARTET
 
Mon, 9/26, 8pm
VIP Reception Follows
Free, private concert and video recording session
 Tickets available ONLY to CLUB R Members
Please call Kris Koskela at 415.394.1189 or kris@therrazzroom.com
RSVP by Tue, 9/20
 
 
LYNDA CARTER

The Wonder of Song 
Thu-Sat, 3/22-24, 8pm Sun, 3/25, 7pm $45-55 Linda Carter returns to The RRazz Room for her third record-breaking appearance. A captivating storyteller, Carter possesses a sweet, expressive voice that covers a wide range of musical territory, from standards to jazz to country to rock. Best known as television's Wonder Woman, Carter has won wide acclaim for her albums Crazy Little Things and At Last, both of which reached the Billboard Top 10. Join Lynda Carter for an intimate musical adventure that will uplift and transform you. 
More...
Actress, Jazz-County-Rock Singer

  THIS WEEK:
D'AGOSTINO & LACY
Lush Life
Mon, 9/19, 8pm 
$30
 Inspired by the title of Billy Strayhorn's most memorable song - D'Agostino opens the show with the heart worn ballad and weaves an intricate and entertaining tapestry through Lacy's masterful arrangements. For the viewer - the great surprise is the heightened "in the moment" style banter between vocalist and musician - and a healthy dose of D'Agostino's own self-deprecating humor and comic delivery. Friends on and off stage, D'Agostino and Lacy have built an organic but structured piece of "Cabaret Theatre" showcasing not only D'Agostino's masterful vocalizations - but his quick demand of the stage.  Lacy, a highly sought after musical director - creates a lush landscape in which the listener nods carefully along, note by note, from medley to medley with magical transition. Part history lesson, part Torch Song 101 - the music spans from the Early Harlem Renaissance to modern-day blue eyed soul (with a little Madonna to boot!).  More... 
 Traditional Pop, Cabaret, Musical Theatre, LGBT

JUDY COLLINS

Tue-Sat, 9/20-24, 8pm
Tue-Sat, 9/27-10/1, 8pm
$50-55
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. Judy's two latest creative projects: a new CD, Paradise, a collection of 10 songs that include duets of Judy with the legendary Stephen Stills and Joan Baez; and Over the Rainbow a magnificent oversized children's picture book and 3-song CD set, featuring artwork by renowned painter Eric Puybaret
illustrating the lyrics of this #1 movie song of all-time, coupled with Judy Collins' enchanting recording of the title song makes this destined to become a beloved classic storybook, delighting children of all ages for decades to come.  Judy Collins, now 72, is still writing, performing, and nurturing fresh talent. She plays 80 to100 dates a year around the country. Judy Collins, a relentlessly creative spirit, is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.  More...
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist, Broadway, Musical Theatre, Rock & Roll, Pop, Folk  
 
NEXT WEEK: 
JANIS SIEGEL & HER TRIO
9x Grammy Winner Of The Manhattan Transfer JANIS SIEGEL & HER TRIO:
Alan Pasqua (piano)
Darek Oles (bass)
Steve Hass (drummer for The Manhattan Transfer)
Sun, 9/25, 7pm
$35
Over the past three and a half decades, the voice of Janis Siegel - a 9x Grammy winner and a 17x Grammy nominee - has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 36-year musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned more than a half dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fan base and garnered consistently high critical praise.  More...
Singer and founding member of the second incarnation of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer (1972-present), A Capella, Jazz Fusion, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Gospel

JUDY COLLINS
Tue-Sat, 9/27-10/1, 8pm
$50-55
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. Judy's two latest creative projects: a new CD, Paradise, a collection of 10 songs that include duets of Judy with the legendary Stephen Stills and Joan Baez; and Over the Rainbow a magnificent oversized children's picture book and 3-song CD set, featuring artwork by renowned painter Eric Puybaret illustrating the lyrics of this #1 movie song of all-time, coupled with Judy Collins' enchanting recording of the title song makes this destined to become a beloved classic storybook, delighting children of all ages for decades to come.  Judy Collins, now 72, is still writing, performing, and nurturing fresh talent. She plays 80 to100 dates a year around the country. Judy Collins, a relentlessly creative spirit, is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.  More... 
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist, Broadway, Musical Theatre, Rock & Roll, Pop, Folk
 

IN TWO WEEKS: 
AN EVENING WITH WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA
Sun, 10/2, 7pm
Mon, 10/3, 8pm
$35 
The Nunziatas' charm and energetic stage presence combined with their tenor singing voices create a powerful and touching show for audiences of all ages. The brothers' vocal versatility and stage presence have caught the eye of theaters, performing arts centers and symphony orchestras around the globe, performing Broadway tunes, the American Songbook, songs from the Italian Songbook, and contemporary music. Their show introduces timeless music to new audiences and long-time listeners alike. More... 
Great American Songbook, Italian Songbook

CLAIRDEE 

Special Return Engagement! 
Tue, 10/4, 8pm
$30 

A touring artist, Clairdee continues to garner rave reviews and makes her debut at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival in the United Kingdom this summer. The versatile vocalist has also worked with and opened for a diverse roster of artists including the Count Basie Orchestra, Bucky Pizzarelli, Etta James, David Sanborn, Boz Scaggs, Cyrus Chestnut, Houston Person, and Diane Schuur.
 More... 
Jazz, Blues Singer
  Back By Overwhelming Demand
Wed-Sat, 10/5-8, 8pm
Sun, 10/9, 7pm
$35  
Jacqui Naylor celebrates the national release of her eighth recording, Lucky Girl (Ruby Star / eOne 2011) and kicks of her international tour with five nights at the Rrazz Room from her home base in San Francisco. A full length documentary, also called Lucky Girl, about the artist, debuts this fall. With a wide vocal range and innovative style, Naylor is a rare artist, known as well for her originals as for her sensitive treatment of jazz standards.  More... 
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Folk-Rock Singer

REMAINDER OF OCTOBER   
BARB JUNGR
The Man In The Long Black Coat
Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan
Mon-Wed, 10/10-12, 8pm
$30
 Barb Jungr may be the definitive performer of one of the great musical icons of the twentieth century, Bob Dylan. In 2005, the BBC hosted a Barbican concert to celebrate his work. Following a critically acclaimed tour of the UK, where she resides, Barb returns to the US to celebrate Dylan's songs and to promote her latest Linn Record's release "The Man In The Long Black Coat," featuring 13 Dylan songs that she has recorded over the last 8 years.  More... 
English Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Writer, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Cabaret  

EDWIN HAWKINS and THE NEW EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS
Gospel Music Legend "Oh Happy Day"
Thu-Sat, 10/13-15, 8pm  
Sun, 10/16, 7pm
$40-45
A trailblazing force behind the evolution of the contemporary gospel sound, Edwin Hawkins remains best known for his 1969 classic "Oh Happy Day," one of the biggest gospel hits of all time and a major pop radio smash as well. Born in Oakland, CA in 1943, he began singing in his church youth choir while still a toddler, and by age five was playing piano; just two years later, he assumed full-time piano accompaniment duties for the family gospel group, making their recorded debut in 1957.  More... 
Legendary Gospel Singer

THE SHIRELLES feat. LEGENDARY ORIGINAL MEMBER & CO-FOUNDER BEVERLY LEE
The Originators Of The Girl Group Sound Celebrate Over 50 Years Of Making Music Together  
Tue-Sat, 10/18-22, 8pm
Sun, 10/23, 7pm
$40-47.50
The Shirelles were an American girl group in the early 1960s, and the first to have a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Formed in New Jersey in 1958, the quartet went on to release a string of hits. The Shirelles were the first major female vocal group of the rock and roll era, preceding Motown as a crossover phenomenon with white audiences. Unlike The Chantels, who had had their first hit in 1957, they were successful in Britain, first and foremost with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (1960). More... 
1960s Girls Group, Classic Soul, R&B, Rock, Doo-Wop, Pop

in "Croon"
Mon-Tue, 10/24-25, 8pm
$30 
From swinging & crooning, to finger-snapping big band numbers, to gently caressing heartfelt ballads, Todd Murray's smooth baritone voice can woo & wow an audience, sending them away with a swing in their step. Murray is one of today's premier interpreters of the American popular songbook. He has performed to rave reviews at some of the most prestigious venues across the nation, including New York's Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Room, & Feinstein's at the Cinegrill and Loews Regency. 
More...
Crooner/Songwriter, Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Cabaret

WILSON CRUZ & SCOTT NEVINS
"Up Close and Personal" with  
Wed, 10/26, 8pm
$30
Known for his groundbreaking breakthrough performance on "My So Called Life" and "Noah's Arc" followed by an impressive career on stage and screen, Wilson Cruz joins the "hilarious hottie" from truTV's hit show "The Smoking Gun Presents" and INSTINCT Magazine cover-guy.  More... Scott Nevins who critics have described as "A young, sexy, gay-er Kathy Griffin", for a special one night only performance.  More...
Cruz: Actor, Producer, Mentor
Nevins: Award winning Host, TV/Radio Personality, Comedian and Celebrity Interviewer

KAREL
Comedy For The New Depression
Thu, 10/27, 8pm
$25
"Comedy for the New Depression" is v4.0 of this uncensored, unfiltered and unhinged look at the news, Pop culture and life.  Karel again takes biting wit, splitting comedy, painful truths, hysterical life stories, mixes in a few parody songs and creates one of the most unique and relevant stage shows around. "Comedy for the New Depression" is a roller-coaster ride that may not solve the economic crisis, but will certainly make it less painful.  More...  
Comedy, Political Satire, Pop, LGBT

MEGAN MULLALLY & SUPREME MUSIC PROGRAM
Fri, 10/28, 8pm
Sat, 10/29, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 10/30, 7pm
$45-47.50
Emmy® Award-winning actress, comedienne and singer Megan Mullally to debut at The RRazz Room with her band, Supreme Music Program, October 28-30. Best known for her Emmy-winning performances as Karen Walker on NBC's hit show Will and Grace, The RRazz Room audiences will discover that this multi-talented star is also an incredibly gifted singer who can perform everything from country to rock to Broadway showstoppers.  More...
Like postmodern cabaret-gone-mad, drawing from the best elements of blues, pop, roots-country, traditional folk, rock, and classical.

SCOTT ALLEN
Sat, 10/29, 3pm
$30

Since returning to New York City five years ago, many of Broadway's elite have sung his music, including Liz Callaway, Jonathan Groff, Shoshana Bean, Adriane Lenox, Stephanie J. Block, Cheyenne Jackson, Eden Espinosa and more, all of which can be found featured on his debut CD DREAMING WIDE AWAKE: THE MUSIC OF SCOTT ALAN now available on his website and iTunes. He has sold out concerts of his music in New York City, London, Germany, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles and Australia.
  More...
Cabaret, Musical Theatre

NIGHT BEAT AT THE RRAZZ ROOM WITH JONATHAN PORETZ & FRIENDS
Sun, 10/30, 3pm
Sun, 1/22, 7pm
Sun, 3/18, 7pm
$29.50
What happened late night in Las Vegas now returns to San Francisco's elegant Rrazz Room. Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Frank Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," is bringing back the carefree spirit and fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz and swing-infused trio, Jonathan creates an intimate, after-hours atmosphere for those late-nighters seeking a little nightcap to their evening's entertainment.  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing

THE FABULOUS MAUDE MAGGART
Everybody's Doin' It
Mon-Wed, 10/31-11/2, 8pm
$35
MAUDE MAGGART, the chanteuse who started her performing career in the clubs of New York and Los Angeles, has exploded into one of today's most compelling international concert artists. She has been hailed as "bewitching" by The New York Times, "utterly enchanting" by the New York Post, "stunning" by the Los Angeles Times and "transfixing" by New York Magazine. John Boswell, Musical Director.  More...
Cabaret, Traditional Pop Singer  

NOVEMBER
RACHELLE FERRELL
 
 Up Close and Personal
Thu, 11/3, 8pm
Fri-Sat, 11/4-5, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/6, 7pm
$49.50
As a singer, RACHELLE FERRELL is a quintuple threat: Besides having success as a jazz singer, she is also well respected in the R&B, pop, gospel, and classical music genres as well. Known for her six octave range, Ferrell is also an accomplished pianist who has worked with Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, and George Duke. 300-500 seats does not an intimate venue make! With less than 200 seats, don't miss Rachelle Ferrell "Up Close & Personal" at San Francisco's Premier Nightclub!  More... 
Jazz, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Classical Singer/Pianist

FAITH WINTHROP
Ya Gotta Have Faith ... in song, spirit and sass
Sun, 11/6, 4pm
$27.50
Faith Winthrop's career is as storied as her extensive songbook. From an aspiring 11-year-old treading the boards of the G line streetcar and spontaneously taking requests from passengers traveling from Brookline to Boston to the still singing and swinging senior, her life remains a continual love affair with song. Her path to a vocal career began with classical voice lessons from the turban-topped opera diva, Madame Cleora Wood. And it was the encouragement from Billie Holiday that she continue.  More...
Jazz, Traditional Pop Singer

CARLY OZARD
Something Wonderful?
Mon-Wed, 11/7-9, 8pm
$25
Many know Carly Ozard's comedic history with dating. Some turn out gay, others turn out to be even more mentally unstable than she is! Normally, a show about love and relationships wouldn't even be a consideration, but at 27 years old, it's time for a musical journey relating to the many young people struggling to find the person they deserve. Featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lucinda Williams, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elton John, Bette Midler, and then some.  More...
 Cabaret, Musical Theatre, Pop Singer, LGBT
 
An Intimate Evening With
Thu-Fr, 11/10-11, 8pm
Sat, 11/12, 7pm & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/13, 7pm
 $25
Ottmar Liebert harnesses the emotional fire and mournful tonalities of traditional Flamenco music, updates it with the subtle rhythms of Jazz and makes it widely accessible with the melodic song structures of Pop. The acoustic guitarist summed it up with the apt comment that Nouveau Flamenco is to the traditional variety what Bossa Nova is to Samba. But even the cleverest formulas are worthless without the animating spark of genius, a quality for which there is no formula, only serendipity.  More... 
German-born composer/guitarist, Nouveau Flamenco (Traditional Flamenco + Jazz + Pop)

ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO
Helluva Town: A New York Soundtrack
Sun, 11/13, 3pm
Mon, 11/14, 8pm
Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano make their debut at The RRazz Room, fresh from an acclaimed ("Exhilarating" - New York Times), sold-out engagement at the Oak Room. Their new show, "HELLUVA TOWN: A New York Soundtrack" celebrates the love/hate affair Comstock, Fasano and most New Yorkers have with their city. Rather than sing predictable New York anthems, Comstock and Fasano will perform an idiosyncratic mix of songs from Broadway and Hollywood, the pop singer-songwriters and the jazz songbook.
More on Eric Comstock...
More on Barbara Fasano...
 
Jazz, Cabaret  

RUSS LORENSON 
 "As Long As I'm Singing": RUSS LORENSON Celebrates The Music Of BOBBY DARIN
Tue, 11/15, 8pm
$30
An innovative performer whose tragically brief life was often stranger than fiction, Bobby Darin worked his way from shady nightclubs to The Copacabana, where he smashed all attendance records, and wowed audiences with hits like "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Beyond the Sea."  A dynamic entertainer, Bobby had Top 10 hits in Rock 'n Roll, Jazz, Pop, Country, and Folk, moving effortlessly through each genre and making it his own.  Not just a Grammy-winning recording artist, Bobby was also an award-winning composer, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, and a music publishing mogul.  His marriage to "America's Sweetheart" Sandra Dee broke young girls' hearts and made headlines around the world.  Beset with illness from an early age, Bobby was driven to accomplish all he could in what he knew would be a brief life, and gave everything he had to be remembered "as a human being and as a great performer."  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, Tribute Show, LGBT 

DIANE SCHUUR
Deedles
Wed-Fri, 11/16-18, 8pm
Sat, 11/19, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/20, 7pm
$45-47.50
This Grammy award-winning singer is affectionately known to her fans as "Deedles," in part, for her scat-singing abilities. Not only has DIANE SCHUUR headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall and The White House, she has toured with such greats as B.B. King, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder.  More...
Jazz Singer/Pianist, Two-Time Grammy Winner
 
SONY HOLLAND
Sat-Sun, 11/19-20, 3pm
$25
Sony Holland may have started out singing Italian Arias but she was soon drawn to the sophistication of jazz and the Great American Songbook. "I fell in love...that's the best way to put it. I fell in love with Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Cole Porter, Harry Warren, etc... Sometimes I feel as if I was born out of time."  More...
Jazz, Folk, Pop, Blues Singer  

VERONICA KLAUS

After Dark
feat. The Tammy Hall Trio
Mon-Wed, 11/21-23, 8pm
$29.50
Prepare for an evening of moonlit music and twilight tunes. A dark starlit evening of romance, heartache and soul-searching music from a cabaret and jazz artist at her prime. Night song has cast its spell through generations, and this show will explore the many moods of the midnight hours. Following their very successful Peggy Lee Songbook Tribute dates at The RRazz Room, Veronica and The Tammy Hall Trio are known for their sophisticated and heartfelt style: - eclectic and electric!  More...  
Cabaret, Jazz Singer, LGBT
  
DEANA MARTIN 
Holiday Cheers With 

Fri-Sat, 11/25-26, 7:30pm
Sun, 11/27, 4pm

$45
Deana Martin takes the audience on a musical journey, honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. She sings the soundtrack of our lives, the classics made popular the world over by her father and his "Pallies." Since the shows inception three years ago, Deana has enjoyed rave reviews and has been performing internationally to sold-out audiences on three continents. Taped PBS TV holiday special.  More...
Singer, Actress, Author, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Cabaret

SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER
Semi Sweet
 Fri-Sat, 11/25-26, 9:30pm
Sun, 11/27, 7pm
$40
What words best describe Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer? How about bold, bawdy, and just plain hilarious? Not afraid to ask tough questions that uncover the laughs underneath, Suzanne's made a career out of telling the truth. And the truth is, life is funny. The iconic lesbian comedian has embarked on a crazy, all-new, heart-pumping, mind-bending, hilarious romp through heartbreak, comedy, life, love, and everything about couples un-coupling in the modern world.  More... 
Comedy, LGBT

DECEMBER
MARLENA SHAW
California Soul For The Holidays
Thu-Fri, 12/1-2, 8pm
Sat, 12/3, 7 & 9:15pm
Sun, 12/4, 7pm
$35-40
While everyone agrees that Marlena Shaw is a national treasure, it's difficult to categorize her. Both Downbeat and Record World have named her "Best Female Singer," and many have compared her range, class and swing that of to eternal jazz lights like Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson. But she's also been called a "soul legend," both before and after her successful detour into disco. Given her 40-year boundary-busting career, such labeling confusion is inevitable.  More...
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Classic Soul, R&B Singer

"Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony"

starring LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES
as Busty, Outrageous, Over-The-Top, Broads Singin'
Mon, 12/5, 8pm
$45 
San Francisco's buxom trio "B.O.O.B.S." is back with their new theatrical cabaret: "Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony" just in time for the Holiday Season. Join accomplished musical theatre and cabaret stars: Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker and Soila Hughes as Busty, Outrageous, Over-the-Top, Broads, Singin' take you on a musical journey of bawdy blues, juicy jazz, powerhouse pop and everything conceivable in between. Definitely an evening of comedy, sass, truth, heart and cleavage not to be missed.  
Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Comedy

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya's All New Holiday Spectacular
12/6, 8pm
$30 The Countess has returned to the RRazz for a one Night Holiday Spectacular! Sure to make your Yule tide Gay.  Hailed as best Drag act by the Bay Guardian (2008) Katya will delight you with a fun-filled evening of belting, banter, and ball gowns to bolster your holiday spirit(s)! With songs ranging from classic holiday fair, to Popera, and disco, there is something for everyone in this heartwarming and brilliantly funny journey through Katya's holiday misadventures.  More...
Musical Theatre, Popera (Pop + Opera) Singer, Cabaret, Holiday Show, LGBT
 
MARIA MULDAUR
Annual Blues & Jazz Christmas Concert
Wed, 12/7, 8pm
$35
In the '60s, Muldaur joined John Sebastian & Steve Katz to form the Even Dozen Jug Band, and soon joined the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, appearing on 5 albums with the group. After 2 albums with her husband Geoff, she went solo, releasing the gold record MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS in 1974. Her many recordings since then are garnished with "tip-of-the-hat" guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, Sonny Landreth and Mavis Staples, and showcase her abilities in jazz, pop, R&B, folk, gospel and blues.  More... 
Blues, Jazz Singer

LONI LOVE 
"America's Sister" and New Host of "The Gossip Queens"
Thu, 12/8, 8pm 
Fri, 12/9, 9:30pm 
Sat, 12/10, 9:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 7pm
 $25
 Named among Variety and Comedy Central's Top 10 Comics to Watch, Love is not only one of the most hilarious and lovable comics performing stand-up on the comedy club and college circuits but also a busy TV host, guest and actress who has also appeared in films and dramatic plays.  Love is a regular panelist on E!s hit show "Chelsea Lately" and TruTV's Presents: The World's Dumbest." Comedy Central's "America's Sister" is also one of four hosts on the syndicated talk show "The Gossip Queens.
  More...
Comedienne, Actress, TV host

Fri-Sat, 12/9-10, 7:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 5pm
$37.50-40
Latin Jazz Percussionist Legend Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. With his late brother Coke, Pete began his career as The Escovedo Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet. Pete and Coke toured with Carlos Santana, before forming the Latin funk band Azteca. Pete Escovedo continues to perform worldwide with sons Juan and Peter Michael and daughter Sheila E.  More...
 Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Funk, R&B, Gospel Orchestra

Sixth Annual Christmas in San Francisco with RUSS LORENSON and Friends
with Special Guests: Wesla Whitfield, Tim Hockenberry and More!
 Kelly Park (Musical Director/Piano)
Tony Malfatti (Sax/Clarinet/Flute)
Daniel Fabricant (Bass)
Kent Bryson (Drums)
Mon, 12/12, 8pm
$30
Skip the Christmas caroling this year and spend a cozy winter's evening with Russ Lorenson and his special guests: Wesla Whitfield, Tim Hockenberry and more, as they celebrate six years of jazzy Christmases, San Francisco style! With songs by such great composers and lyricists as Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and Frank Loesser, there's something for everyone in this swinging evening of jingle jazz.  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, LGBT
 
FRANC D'AMBROSIO

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Tue-Sat, 12/13-17, 8pm
Sun, 12/18, 7pm
$30-40 Franc D'Ambrosio is a multifaceted vocalist, best known for his role as the "Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera." Franc's resume also includes an Academy Award nominated film ("The Godfather III"), three Emmy award nominated television shows, two Grammy considerations (Best Male Vocalist 1999 for "Panis Angelicus" & Traditional Pop Vocal Album 2005 for "Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway") and a National Theatre Award nomination for his stage work (Barry Manilow's "Copacabana")  More...
Musical Theatre, Broadway, Singer/Actor, LGBT 
  
CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Sun,  12/18, 4pm
Mon, 12/19, 8pm
$32.50 What's Christmas without Judy Garland? Come & celebrate this season the Garland-way, with an evening of holiday songs, special guests and Santa Claus!--in the spirit of Judy's 1963 television special.  More...
Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, Tribute Show, LGBT

 SHARON MCNIGHT
Twisted Xmas; A Druid's View Of The Holidays
Tue-Wed, 12/20-21, 8pm
$30
This show is gonna "sleigh" you. It's an irreverent look at the traditions of the season.  Over the past decades, during the holidays, while Debby Boone touted a "White Christmas" and Bruce Vilanch roasted his chestnuts over an open fire, Sharon McNight offered an alternative choice from the expected songs. She has stockpiled myriad and outrageous, wacky musical commentaries on the 12 days of everything from Santa, Jesus, Teddy Bears, Elves, Snow, and of course ... Bette Davis.  
More... 
Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, LGBT

 
 KIM NALLEY with TAMMY HALL & Special Guests
A Gospel Christmas
Thu-Fri, 12/22-23, 8pm
$35
This yearly Christmas tradition features acclaimed vocalist Kim Nalley performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by the swelling soulful Hammond B-3 Organ played by the incomparable Tammy Hall with with Josh Workman (guitar), Michael Zisman (electric bass) and Kent Bryson (drums). Expect several special guest and a few sing-a-longs in at this rollicking joyous concert.  More...
Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT

Annual Christmas Spectacular
Sun, 12/25, 7pm 
$25
A man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he is not having a perfect hair day, he is having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own.  More... 
Comedy, Lounge Singer, LGBT

KIM NALLEY & HOUSTON PERSON
A Soulful Jazz New Year 
Tue-Fri, 12/27-30, 8pm $30-40
Sat, 12/31, 7:30pm $75
**Sat, 12/31, 10:30pm, $150
**Includes party favors, countdown to 2011, champagne toast at midnight and post-show buffet
Sun, 1/1 2012 7pm $30 Recently named one of the "Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area," Kim Nalley has an intl reputation as one of world's best jazz blues vocalists. Described as "jazz's working class hero, a true man of the people," Houston Person came to national attention with a series of soulful albums recorded for Prestige in the 1960s. Person's fame grew still more with his successful 30-year musical partnership with vocalist Etta Jones. Nalley & Person join forces for A Soulful Jazz New Year.  More... 
Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT  
 
Click here for 2012 Performances @ The RRazz Room

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.  This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo, Freda Payne, Cloris Leachman, Sally Kellerman, Kenny G, Lil' Kim, The Angela Bofill Experience, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, All-4-One, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Mark Curry, Stefanie Powers, Davy Jones, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard, Eddie Money, David Campbell, Barb Jungr, Lenny Williams, Paula West, Kim Nalley, Wesla Whitfield, Amanda McBroom, CeCe Peniston, Jon Secada, Marilu Henner, Lynda Carter, Betty Buckley, Pia Zadora, Jerry Butler and Peter Asher.  Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.  Doors open 90 minutes prior to show.  The RRazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable.  Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRRazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: The RRazz Lounge and Bar is open daily at 2pm.  Happy Hour is from 2PM - 6PM, seven days a week.  Dress Code is upscale casual.  Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys.  No audio nor video recording without prior approval.  Absolutely no flash photography.  Please silence cell phones, refrain from use, and keep conversations to a whisper during performances.  With a validation from The RRazz Room, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours).  Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets. 
  
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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Girls' Night Out w Australia's Thunder From Down Under

"Girls' Night Out" is just a label to "celebrate life" with my fellow single girl friends.  Sure, you can insert a theme song like Beyonce's "All The Single Ladies"; however, the "ring" is not the modus operandi for our group.  Just a group of i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t women who work hard, but play hardER.  You hear it time and time again:  "Life is too short," so I remind you to spend quality time with those you love.  The money, the fame, the material things all pale in comparison to our connections with one another.  Only LOVE is real,  and you may as well have BIG FUN while you're here!

 P.S.  Can I get a Thunder clap?!  Two times :)

Monday, September 12, 2011

Final Week of Terpsichorean Arts / A Double Dose Of Vegas Swagger

PRESS RELEASE
September 12, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
jfmpresents@gmail.com
510.967.1109

New RRazz logo

The RRazz Room
San Francisco's Premier Nightclub

222 Mason Street (at Ellis)
San Francisco, California 94102

 For Tickets And More Information:
800.380.3095 or www.therrazzroom.com

Tickets Now On Sale:
http://therrazzroom.com/eventlist11.html  

General RRazz Inquiries:
415.394.1189
kris@therrazzroom.com

 Media:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com

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JUST ADDED:
SCOTT ALLEN
Sat, 10/29, 3pm
$30

Since returning to New York City five years ago, many of Broadway's elite have sung his music, including Liz Callaway, Jonathan Groff, Shoshana Bean, Adriane Lenox, Stephanie J. Block, Cheyenne Jackson, Eden Espinosa and more, all of which can be found featured on his debut CD DREAMING WIDE AWAKE: THE MUSIC OF SCOTT ALAN now available on his website and iTunes. He has sold out concerts of his music in New York City, London, Germany, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles and Australia.
  More...
Cabaret, Musical Theatre

Soul Music Series co-produced with Shelly Tatum Presents
JORDANA JILTONILRO
Rising Star Of Jazz And Gospel
Wed, 1/11, 8pm
$20
Described as having the voice of an angel, this rising star has a 5-octave vocal range. Jordána grew up singing in church with dreams of becoming an opera singer and eventually found her calling in jazz and gospel. She has studied with legendary voice teachers Faye Carol, Jackie Hairston and Raz Kennedy. In addition to performing live she also provides studio vocals for various artists and producers, and has performed with many artists including Rosie Gaines, Lenny Williams and Ricardo Scales.
Jazz and Gospel Singer

 The RRazz Room LEGENDARY BAY AREA GIANTS OF JAZZ Concert Series 
DENISE PERRIER

Memories Of You... Songs Of Hugh Martin
Sun, 2/26, 7pm
Mon, 2/27, 8pm
$30
From Broadway, MGM,RKO, & Paramount Musicals, the London stage and "Denise's Blues" (written especially for Miss Perrier) Denise will celebrate this gentle, soulful composer/ lyricist's music in two very special evenings of song. Special Guest Appearance by Frank J. Jackson, who has long been recognized as a brilliant jazz pianist and vocalist, standup vocalist, bandleader, producer, recording artist and composer.
Jazz & Blues Singer, Bay Area Legend
 

THIS WEEK: 

Final Week Of Terpsichorean Arts:
 
AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER
Direct From Las Vegas
Recommended for adult audiences.  No frontal nudity.  Gentlemen are welcome.
Wed-Thu, 9/14-15, 8pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2 for 1, No Drink Minimum
Use code "Thunder"
Thu, 9/15, 8pm Special Performance Welcoming The LGBT Comunity 
Fri-Sat, 9/16-17, 7 & 9:30pm
$35 ($55 Limited VIP Up Close Seats)
Australia's Thunder From Down Under, the internationally acclaimed male revue, returns to San Francisco summer of 2011! The sexy Australian imports crackle with high energy as they show off their buffed bodies to adoring fans who can't seem to get enough of them. Join San Francisco's nightly bachelorette party. You'll laugh! You'll stare! You may even faint! These guys will give you something to write home about! Get ready to party with the hottest blokes in town. These shows will sell out!  More... 
All-Male Revue, Girls Nights Out, Bachelorette Parties 
  
A Double Dose Of Vegas Swagger:
NIGHT BEAT AT THE RRAZZ ROOM WITH JONATHAN PORETZ & FRIENDS
Sun, 9/18, 3pm
$29.50
What happened late night in Las Vegas now returns to San Francisco's elegant Rrazz Room. Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Frank Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," is bringing back the carefree spirit and fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz and swing-infused trio, Jonathan creates an intimate, after-hours atmosphere for those late-nighters seeking a little nightcap to their evening's entertainment.  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing 
 
THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV SHOW WITH "THE TRIO" & FULL NINE-PIECE BAND PLAY THE CHARTS OF MARTY PAICH & THE SONGS Of SAMMY DAVIS
Sun, 9/18, 7pm
$30
A man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he is not having a perfect hair day, he is having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own.  More... 
Comedy, Lounge Singer, Tribute Show 

NEXT WEEK:  
D'AGOSTINO & LACY
Lush Life
Mon, 9/19, 8pm 
$30
 Inspired by the title of Billy Strayhorn's most memorable song - D'Agostino opens the show with the heart worn ballad and weaves an intricate and entertaining tapestry through Lacy's masterful arrangements. For the viewer - the great surprise is the heightened "in the moment" style banter between vocalist and musician - and a healthy dose of D'Agostino's own self-deprecating humor and comic delivery. Friends on and off stage, D'Agostino and Lacy have built an organic but structured piece of "Cabaret Theatre" showcasing not only D'Agostino's masterful vocalizations - but his quick demand of the stage.  Lacy, a highly sought after musical director - creates a lush landscape in which the listener nods carefully along, note by note, from medley to medley with magical transition. Part history lesson, part Torch Song 101 - the music spans from the Early Harlem Renaissance to modern-day blue eyed soul (with a little Madonna to boot!).  More... 
 Traditional Pop, Cabaret, Musical Theatre, LGBT

JUDY COLLINS

Tue-Sat, 9/20-24, 8pm
Tue-Sat, 9/27-10/1, 8pm
$50-55
Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. Judy's two latest creative projects: a new CD, Paradise, a collection of 10 songs that include duets of Judy with the legendary Stephen Stills and Joan Baez; and Over the Rainbow a magnificent oversized children's picture book and 3-song CD set, featuring artwork by renowned painter Eric Puybaret
illustrating the lyrics of this #1 movie song of all-time, coupled with Judy Collins' enchanting recording of the title song makes this destined to become a beloved classic storybook, delighting children of all ages for decades to come.  Judy Collins, now 72, is still writing, performing, and nurturing fresh talent. She plays 80 to100 dates a year around the country. Judy Collins, a relentlessly creative spirit, is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished painter, filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and an in-demand keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.  More...
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist, Broadway, Musical Theatre, Rock & Roll, Pop, Folk  
 
IN TWO WEEKS: 
JANIS SIEGEL & HER TRIO
9x Grammy Winner Of The Manhattan Transfer JANIS SIEGEL & HER TRIO:
Alan Pasqua (piano)
Darek Oles (bass)
Steve Hass (drummer for The Manhattan Transfer)
Sun, 9/25, 7pm
$35
Over the past three and a half decades, the voice of Janis Siegel - a 9x Grammy winner and a 17x Grammy nominee - has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 36-year musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned more than a half dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fan base and garnered consistently high critical praise.  More...
Singer and founding member of the second incarnation of the vocal group The Manhattan Transfer (1972-present), A Capella, Jazz Fusion, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Gospel

OCTOBER 
AN EVENING WITH WILL & ANTHONY NUNZIATA
Sun, 10/2, 7pm
Mon, 10/3, 8pm
$35 
The Nunziatas' charm and energetic stage presence combined with their tenor singing voices create a powerful and touching show for audiences of all ages. The brothers' vocal versatility and stage presence have caught the eye of theaters, performing arts centers and symphony orchestras around the globe, performing Broadway tunes, the American Songbook, songs from the Italian Songbook, and contemporary music. Their show introduces timeless music to new audiences and long-time listeners alike.  More...
Great American Songbook, Italian Songbook

CLAIRDEE 

Special Return Engagement! 
Tue, 10/4, 8pm
$30 

A touring artist, Clairdee continues to garner rave reviews and makes her debut at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival in the United Kingdom this summer. The versatile vocalist has also worked with and opened for a diverse roster of artists including the Count Basie Orchestra, Bucky Pizzarelli, Etta James, David Sanborn, Boz Scaggs, Cyrus Chestnut, Houston Person, and Diane Schuur.  More...
Jazz, Blues Singer
  Back By Overwhelming Demand
Wed-Sat, 10/5-8, 8pm
Sun, 10/9, 7pm
$35
Jacqui Naylor celebrates the national release of her eighth recording, Lucky Girl (Ruby Star / eOne 2011) and kicks of her international tour with five nights at the Rrazz Room from her home base in San Francisco. A full length documentary, also called Lucky Girl, about the artist, debuts this fall. With a wide vocal range and innovative style, Naylor is a rare artist, known as well for her originals as for her sensitive treatment of jazz standards.  More... 
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Folk-Rock Singer

BARB JUNGR
The Man In The Long Black Coat
Barb Jungr Sings Bob Dylan
Mon-Wed, 10/10-12, 8pm
$30
 Barb Jungr may be the definitive performer of one of the great musical icons of the twentieth century, Bob Dylan. In 2005, the BBC hosted a Barbican concert to celebrate his work. Following a critically acclaimed tour of the UK, where she resides, Barb returns to the US to celebrate Dylan's songs and to promote her latest Linn Record's release "The Man In The Long Black Coat," featuring 13 Dylan songs that she has recorded over the last 8 years.  More...
English Singer/Songwriter, Composer, Writer, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Rock, Cabaret  

EDWIN HAWKINS and THE NEW EDWIN HAWKINS SINGERS
Gospel Music Legend "Oh Happy Day"
Thu-Sat, 10/13-15, 8pm
Sun, 10/16, 7pm
$40-45 
A trailblazing force behind the evolution of the contemporary gospel sound, Edwin Hawkins remains best known for his 1969 classic "Oh Happy Day," one of the biggest gospel hits of all time and a major pop radio smash as well. Born in Oakland, CA in 1943, he began singing in his church youth choir while still a toddler, and by age five was playing piano; just two years later, he assumed full-time piano accompaniment duties for the family gospel group, making their recorded debut in 1957.  More...
Legendary Gospel Singer

THE SHIRELLES feat. LEGENDARY ORIGINAL MEMBER & CO-FOUNDER BEVERLY LEE
The Originators Of The Girl Group Sound Celebrate Over 50 Years Of Making Music Together
Tue-Sat, 10/18-22, 8pm
Sun, 10/23, 7pm
$40-47.50
The Shirelles were an American girl group in the early 1960s, and the first to have a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. Formed in New Jersey in 1958, the quartet went on to release a string of hits. The Shirelles were the first major female vocal group of the rock and roll era, preceding Motown as a crossover phenomenon with white audiences. Unlike The Chantels, who had had their first hit in 1957, they were successful in Britain, first and foremost with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (1960).  More...
1960s Girls Group, Classic Soul, R&B, Rock, Doo-Wop, Pop

in "Croon"
Mon-Tue, 10/24-25, 8pm
$30 
From swinging & crooning, to finger-snapping big band numbers, to gently caressing heartfelt ballads, Todd Murray's smooth baritone voice can woo & wow an audience, sending them away with a swing in their step. Murray is one of today's premier interpreters of the American popular songbook. He has performed to rave reviews at some of the most prestigious venues across the nation, including New York's Jazz At Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Room, & Feinstein's at the Cinegrill and Loews Regency.  More...
Crooner/Songwriter, Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Cabaret

WILSON CRUZ & SCOTT NEVINS
"Up Close and Personal" with  
Wed, 10/26, 8pm
$30
Known for his groundbreaking breakthrough performance on "My So Called Life" and "Noah's Arc" followed by an impressive career on stage and screen, Wilson Cruz joins the "hilarious hottie" from truTV's hit show "The Smoking Gun Presents" and INSTINCT Magazine cover-guy.  More... Scott Nevins who critics have described as "A young, sexy, gay-er Kathy Griffin", for a special one night only performance.  More...
Cruz: Actor, Producer, Mentor
Nevins: Award winning Host, TV/Radio Personality, Comedian and Celebrity Interviewer

KAREL
Comedy For The New Depression
Thu, 10/27, 8pm
$25
"Comedy for the New Depression" is v4.0 of this uncensored, unfiltered and unhinged look at the news, Pop culture and life.  Karel again takes biting wit, splitting comedy, painful truths, hysterical life stories, mixes in a few parody songs and creates one of the most unique and relevant stage shows around. "Comedy for the New Depression" is a roller-coaster ride that may not solve the economic crisis, but will certainly make it less painful.  More...  
Comedy, Political Satire, Pop, LGBT

MEGAN MULLALLY & SUPREME MUSIC PROGRAM
Fri, 10/28, 8pm
Sat, 10/29, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 10/30, 7pm
$45-47.50
Emmy® Award-winning actress, comedienne and singer Megan Mullally to debut at The RRazz Room with her band, Supreme Music Program, October 28-30. Best known for her Emmy-winning performances as Karen Walker on NBC's hit show Will and Grace, The RRazz Room audiences will discover that this multi-talented star is also an incredibly gifted singer who can perform everything from country to rock to Broadway showstoppers.  More...
Like postmodern cabaret-gone-mad, drawing from the best elements of blues, pop, roots-country, traditional folk, rock, and classical.

NIGHT BEAT AT THE RRAZZ ROOM WITH JONATHAN PORETZ & FRIENDS
Sun, 10/30, 3pm
Sun, 1/22, 7pm
Sun, 3/18, 7pm
$29.50
What happened late night in Las Vegas now returns to San Francisco's elegant Rrazz Room. Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Frank Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," is bringing back the carefree spirit and fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz and swing-infused trio, Jonathan creates an intimate, after-hours atmosphere for those late-nighters seeking a little nightcap to their evening's entertainment.  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing

THE FABULOUS MAUDE MAGGART
Everybody's Doin' It
Mon-Wed, 10/31-11/2, 8pm
$35
MAUDE MAGGART, the chanteuse who started her performing career in the clubs of New York and Los Angeles, has exploded into one of today's most compelling international concert artists. She has been hailed as "bewitching" by The New York Times, "utterly enchanting" by the New York Post, "stunning" by the Los Angeles Times and "transfixing" by New York Magazine. John Boswell, Musical Director.  More...
Cabaret, Traditional Pop Singer  

NOVEMBER
RACHELLE FERRELL
 
 Up Close and Personal
Thu, 11/3, 8pm
Fri-Sat, 11/4-5, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/6, 7pm
$49.50
As a singer, RACHELLE FERRELL is a quintuple threat: Besides having success as a jazz singer, she is also well respected in the R&B, pop, gospel, and classical music genres as well. Known for her six octave range, Ferrell is also an accomplished pianist who has worked with Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle, Vanessa Williams, and George Duke. 300-500 seats does not an intimate venue make! With less than 200 seats, don't miss Rachelle Ferrell "Up Close & Personal" at San Francisco's Premier Nightclub!  More... 
Jazz, Pop, R&B, Gospel, Classical Singer/Pianist

FAITH WINTHROP
Ya Gotta Have Faith ... in song, spirit and sass
Sun, 11/6, 4pm
$27.50
Faith Winthrop's career is as storied as her extensive songbook. From an aspiring 11-year-old treading the boards of the G line streetcar and spontaneously taking requests from passengers traveling from Brookline to Boston to the still singing and swinging senior, her life remains a continual love affair with song. Her path to a vocal career began with classical voice lessons from the turban-topped opera diva, Madame Cleora Wood. And it was the encouragement from Billie Holiday that she continue.  More...
Jazz, Traditional Pop Singer

CARLY OZARD
Something Wonderful?
Mon-Wed, 11/7-9, 8pm
$25
Many know Carly Ozard's comedic history with dating. Some turn out gay, others turn out to be even more mentally unstable than she is! Normally, a show about love and relationships wouldn't even be a consideration, but at 27 years old, it's time for a musical journey relating to the many young people struggling to find the person they deserve. Featuring the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lucinda Williams, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Elton John, Bette Midler, and then some.  More...
 Cabaret, Musical Theatre, Pop Singer, LGBT
 
An Intimate Evening With
Thu-Fr, 11/10-11, 8pm
Sat, 11/12, 7pm & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/13, 7pm
 $25
Ottmar Liebert harnesses the emotional fire and mournful tonalities of traditional Flamenco music, updates it with the subtle rhythms of Jazz and makes it widely accessible with the melodic song structures of Pop. The acoustic guitarist summed it up with the apt comment that Nouveau Flamenco is to the traditional variety what Bossa Nova is to Samba. But even the cleverest formulas are worthless without the animating spark of genius, a quality for which there is no formula, only serendipity.  More... 
German-born composer/guitarist, Nouveau Flamenco (Traditional Flamenco + Jazz + Pop)

ERIC COMSTOCK & BARBARA FASANO
Helluva Town: A New York Soundtrack
Sun, 11/13, 3pm
Mon, 11/14, 8pm
Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano make their debut at The RRazz Room, fresh from an acclaimed ("Exhilarating" - New York Times), sold-out engagement at the Oak Room. Their new show, "HELLUVA TOWN: A New York Soundtrack" celebrates the love/hate affair Comstock, Fasano and most New Yorkers have with their city. Rather than sing predictable New York anthems, Comstock and Fasano will perform an idiosyncratic mix of songs from Broadway and Hollywood, the pop singer-songwriters and the jazz songbook.
More on Eric Comstock...
More on Barbara Fasano...
 
Jazz, Cabaret  

RUSS LORENSON 
 "As Long As I'm Singing": RUSS LORENSON Celebrates The Music Of BOBBY DARIN
Tue, 11/15, 8pm
$30
An innovative performer whose tragically brief life was often stranger than fiction, Bobby Darin worked his way from shady nightclubs to The Copacabana, where he smashed all attendance records, and wowed audiences with hits like "Splish Splash," "Mack the Knife," and "Beyond the Sea."  A dynamic entertainer, Bobby had Top 10 hits in Rock 'n Roll, Jazz, Pop, Country, and Folk, moving effortlessly through each genre and making it his own.  Not just a Grammy-winning recording artist, Bobby was also an award-winning composer, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, and a music publishing mogul.  His marriage to "America's Sweetheart" Sandra Dee broke young girls' hearts and made headlines around the world.  Beset with illness from an early age, Bobby was driven to accomplish all he could in what he knew would be a brief life, and gave everything he had to be remembered "as a human being and as a great performer."  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, Tribute Show, LGBT 

DIANE SCHUUR
Deedles
Wed-Fri, 11/16-18, 8pm
Sat, 11/19, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, 11/20, 7pm
$45-47.50
This Grammy award-winning singer is affectionately known to her fans as "Deedles," in part, for her scat-singing abilities. Not only has DIANE SCHUUR headlined many of the world's most prestigious music venues, including Carnegie Hall and The White House, she has toured with such greats as B.B. King, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder.  More...
Jazz Singer/Pianist, Two-Time Grammy Winner
 
SONY HOLLAND
Sat-Sun, 11/19-20, 3pm
$25
Sony Holland may have started out singing Italian Arias but she was soon drawn to the sophistication of jazz and the Great American Songbook. "I fell in love...that's the best way to put it. I fell in love with Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Cole Porter, Harry Warren, etc... Sometimes I feel as if I was born out of time."  More...
Jazz, Folk, Pop, Blues Singer  

VERONICA KLAUS

After Dark
feat. The Tammy Hall Trio
Mon-Wed, 11/21-23, 8pm
$29.50
Prepare for an evening of moonlit music and twilight tunes. A dark starlit evening of romance, heartache and soul-searching music from a cabaret and jazz artist at her prime. Night song has cast its spell through generations, and this show will explore the many moods of the midnight hours. Following their very successful Peggy Lee Songbook Tribute dates at The RRazz Room, Veronica and The Tammy Hall Trio are known for their sophisticated and heartfelt style: - eclectic and electric!  More...  
Cabaret, Jazz Singer, LGBT
  
DEANA MARTIN 
Holiday Cheers With 

Fri-Sat, 11/25-26, 7:30pm
Sun, 11/27, 4pm

$45
Deana Martin takes the audience on a musical journey, honoring her legendary father Dean Martin and other great performers who shaped American music and popular culture for over four decades. She sings the soundtrack of our lives, the classics made popular the world over by her father and his "Pallies." Since the shows inception three years ago, Deana has enjoyed rave reviews and has been performing internationally to sold-out audiences on three continents. Taped PBS TV holiday special.  More...
Singer, Actress, Author, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Cabaret

SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER
Semi Sweet
 Fri-Sat, 11/25-26, 9:30pm
Sun, 11/27, 7pm
$40
What words best describe Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer? How about bold, bawdy, and just plain hilarious? Not afraid to ask tough questions that uncover the laughs underneath, Suzanne's made a career out of telling the truth. And the truth is, life is funny. The iconic lesbian comedian has embarked on a crazy, all-new, heart-pumping, mind-bending, hilarious romp through heartbreak, comedy, life, love, and everything about couples un-coupling in the modern world.  More... 
Comedy, LGBT

DECEMBER
MARLENA SHAW
California Soul For The Holidays
Thu-Fri, 12/1-2, 8pm
Sat, 12/3, 7 & 9:15pm
Sun, 12/4, 7pm
$35-40
While everyone agrees that Marlena Shaw is a national treasure, it's difficult to categorize her. Both Downbeat and Record World have named her "Best Female Singer," and many have compared her range, class and swing that of to eternal jazz lights like Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson. But she's also been called a "soul legend," both before and after her successful detour into disco. Given her 40-year boundary-busting career, such labeling confusion is inevitable.  More...
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Classic Soul, R&B Singer

"Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony"

starring LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES
as Busty, Outrageous, Over-The-Top, Broads Singin'
Mon, 12/5, 8pm
$45 
San Francisco's buxom trio "B.O.O.B.S." is back with their new theatrical cabaret: "Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony" just in time for the Holiday Season. Join accomplished musical theatre and cabaret stars: Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker and Soila Hughes as Busty, Outrageous, Over-the-Top, Broads, Singin' take you on a musical journey of bawdy blues, juicy jazz, powerhouse pop and everything conceivable in between. Definitely an evening of comedy, sass, truth, heart and cleavage not to be missed.  
Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Comedy

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya's All New Holiday Spectacular
12/6, 8pm
$30 The Countess has returned to the RRazz for a one Night Holiday Spectacular! Sure to make your Yule tide Gay.  Hailed as best Drag act by the Bay Guardian (2008) Katya will delight you with a fun-filled evening of belting, banter, and ball gowns to bolster your holiday spirit(s)! With songs ranging from classic holiday fair, to Popera, and disco, there is something for everyone in this heartwarming and brilliantly funny journey through Katya's holiday misadventures.  More...
Musical Theatre, Popera (Pop + Opera) Singer, Cabaret, Holiday Show, LGBT
 
MARIA MULDAUR
Annual Blues & Jazz Christmas Concert
Wed, 12/7, 8pm
$35
In the '60s, Muldaur joined John Sebastian & Steve Katz to form the Even Dozen Jug Band, and soon joined the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, appearing on 5 albums with the group. After 2 albums with her husband Geoff, she went solo, releasing the gold record MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS in 1974. Her many recordings since then are garnished with "tip-of-the-hat" guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, Sonny Landreth and Mavis Staples, and showcase her abilities in jazz, pop, R&B, folk, gospel and blues.  More... 
Blues, Jazz Singer

LONI LOVE 
"America's Sister" and New Host of "The Gossip Queens"
Thu, 12/8, 8pm 
Fri, 12/9, 9:30pm 
Sat, 12/10, 9:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 7pm
 $25
 Named among Variety and Comedy Central's Top 10 Comics to Watch, Love is not only one of the most hilarious and lovable comics performing stand-up on the comedy club and college circuits but also a busy TV host, guest and actress who has also appeared in films and dramatic plays.  Love is a regular panelist on E!s hit show "Chelsea Lately" and TruTV's Presents: The World's Dumbest." Comedy Central's "America's Sister" is also one of four hosts on the syndicated talk show "The Gossip Queens.
  More...
Comedienne, Actress, TV host

Fri-Sat, 12/9-10, 7:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 5pm
$37.50-40
Latin Jazz Percussionist Legend Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. With his late brother Coke, Pete began his career as The Escovedo Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet. Pete and Coke toured with Carlos Santana, before forming the Latin funk band Azteca. Pete Escovedo continues to perform worldwide with sons Juan and Peter Michael and daughter Sheila E.  More...
 Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Funk, R&B, Gospel Orchestra

Sixth Annual Christmas in San Francisco with RUSS LORENSON and Friends
with Special Guests: Wesla Whitfield, Tim Hockenberry and More!
 Kelly Park (Musical Director/Piano)
Tony Malfatti (Sax/Clarinet/Flute)
Daniel Fabricant (Bass)
Kent Bryson (Drums)
Mon, 12/12, 8pm
$30
Skip the Christmas caroling this year and spend a cozy winter's evening with Russ Lorenson and his special guests: Wesla Whitfield, Tim Hockenberry and more, as they celebrate six years of jazzy Christmases, San Francisco style! With songs by such great composers and lyricists as Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and Frank Loesser, there's something for everyone in this swinging evening of jingle jazz.  More... 
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, LGBT
 
FRANC D'AMBROSIO

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Tue-Sat, 12/13-17, 8pm
Sun, 12/18, 7pm
$30-40 Franc D'Ambrosio is a multifaceted vocalist, best known for his role as the "Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera." Franc's resume also includes an Academy Award nominated film ("The Godfather III"), three Emmy award nominated television shows, two Grammy considerations (Best Male Vocalist 1999 for "Panis Angelicus" & Traditional Pop Vocal Album 2005 for "Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway") and a National Theatre Award nomination for his stage work (Barry Manilow's "Copacabana")  More...
Musical Theatre, Broadway, Singer/Actor, LGBT 
  
CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Sun,  12/18, 4pm
Mon, 12/19, 8pm
$32.50 What's Christmas without Judy Garland? Come & celebrate this season the Garland-way, with an evening of holiday songs, special guests and Santa Claus!--in the spirit of Judy's 1963 television special.  More...
Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, Tribute Show, LGBT

 SHARON MCNIGHT
Twisted Xmas; A Druid's View Of The Holidays
Tue-Wed, 12/20-21, 8pm
$30
This show is gonna "sleigh" you. It's an irreverent look at the traditions of the season.  Over the past decades, during the holidays, while Debby Boone touted a "White Christmas" and Bruce Vilanch roasted his chestnuts over an open fire, Sharon McNight offered an alternative choice from the expected songs. She has stockpiled myriad and outrageous, wacky musical commentaries on the 12 days of everything from Santa, Jesus, Teddy Bears, Elves, Snow, and of course ... Bette Davis.  
More... 
Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, LGBT

 
 KIM NALLEY with TAMMY HALL & Special Guests
A Gospel Christmas
Thu-Fri, 12/22-23, 8pm
$35
This yearly Christmas tradition features acclaimed vocalist Kim Nalley performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by the swelling soulful Hammond B-3 Organ played by the incomparable Tammy Hall with with Josh Workman (guitar), Michael Zisman (electric bass) and Kent Bryson (drums). Expect several special guest and a few sing-a-longs in at this rollicking joyous concert.  More...
Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT

Annual Christmas Spectacular
Sun, 12/25, 7pm 
$25
A man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he is not having a perfect hair day, he is having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own.  More... 
Comedy, Lounge Singer, LGBT

KIM NALLEY & HOUSTON PERSON
A Soulful Jazz New Year 
Tue-Fri, 12/27-30, 8pm $30-40
Sat, 12/31, 7:30pm $75
**Sat, 12/31, 10:30pm, $150
**Includes party favors, countdown to 2011, champagne toast at midnight and post-show buffet
Sun, 1/1 2012 7pm $30 Recently named one of the "Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area," Kim Nalley has an intl reputation as one of world's best jazz blues vocalists. Described as "jazz's working class hero, a true man of the people," Houston Person came to national attention with a series of soulful albums recorded for Prestige in the 1960s. Person's fame grew still more with his successful 30-year musical partnership with vocalist Etta Jones. Nalley & Person join forces for A Soulful Jazz New Year.  More... 
Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT  
 
Click here for 2012 Performances @ The RRazz Room

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.  This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo, Freda Payne, Cloris Leachman, Sally Kellerman, Kenny G, Lil' Kim, The Angela Bofill Experience, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, All-4-One, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Mark Curry, Stefanie Powers, Davy Jones, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard, Eddie Money, David Campbell, Barb Jungr, Lenny Williams, Paula West, Kim Nalley, Wesla Whitfield, Amanda McBroom, CeCe Peniston, Jon Secada, Marilu Henner, Lynda Carter, Betty Buckley, Pia Zadora, Jerry Butler and Peter Asher.  Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis.  Doors open 90 minutes prior to show.  The RRazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable.  Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRRazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: The RRazz Lounge and Bar is open daily at 2pm.  Happy Hour is from 2PM - 6PM, seven days a week.  Dress Code is upscale casual.  Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys.  No audio nor video recording without prior approval.  Absolutely no flash photography.  Please silence cell phones, refrain from use, and keep conversations to a whisper during performances.  With a validation from The RRazz Room, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours).  Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets. 
  
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