Monday, April 25, 2011

Music // Only Love Is Real

The universal power of music has the ability to transcend all space and time. With just a few notes, we can be in another state of consciousness, falling deeper into reverie. Oftentimes, we set aside painful emotions, as a defense mechanism. But during states of relaxation, these so-called "walls" can come tumbling down. What remains is perhaps the truth. Everything else is just a distraction.

Tonight, as I awaited my massage, I tuned in to the instrumental music at National Holistic Institute and felt an overwhelming sadness. I immediately thought of a friend whose health has taken a turn for the worse. He spent the day getting a blood transfusion, and the more I thought about him, the more I cried. In December 2010, his liver cancer aggressively returned, and he was given a nine to 11 month prognosis.

If you cannot join us for the event, please consider donating to the cause:
A Cabaret Tribute Show Honoring Mike Ward is this Saturday, April 30, 7pm at Most Holy Redeemer Church in San Francisco.

Only Love Is Real....

The Weekly 411 (04.25.11)

The Rrazz Room banner
PRESS RELEASE
April 25, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
jfmpresents@gmail.com
510.967.1109

The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street (at Ellis)

San Francisco, California 94102

www.therrazzroom.com

Tickets:
800.380.3095
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

High-Res Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfmpresents/sets/


JUST ADDED:
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Poppy Champlin's THE QUEENS OF QOMEDY

Comedy Series Matinee

Sun, 5/22, 2pm

$25
This all lesbian comedy revue is on a roll and making their third appearance at The RRazz Room in San Francisco! The QQQ started in Santa Cruz and quickly spread to Chicago, Las Vegas, Texas, North Carolina and many cities in between. Poppy Champlin, the producer and host of this show, continues to bring new and fresh faces to the show and this year is no different. All hail the Queens!

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With Julie Goldman
Julie Goldman is a stand-up comedian and star of The Big Gay Sketch Show on Logo. She's written for TV and has acted in movies. She performs her comedy routine around the country and spoke to Lesbian Life about where she gets her inspiration for her humor.

Comedy, Matinee, LGBT


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Photo Credit: Susan Munroe

The Fabulous BUD E. LUV with The Trio and the Whole Enchilada Band
Sun, 9/25, 5pm
$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....

Comedy, Lounge, LGBT


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CLAIRDEE

RRazz Room Encore Performance

Tue, 10/4, 8pm

$30
A consummate entertainer, Clairdee brings elegance, humor and passion to each performance. From nightclubs and festivals to concert halls; from jazz ensembles to symphony orchestras; from Tokyo to Paris, New York to Newport Beach - whether working a smoky rendition of a blues classic, coaxing the tenderness of a ballad, jamming to a soulful groove or swinging on a jazz standard - Clairdee is right at home.

Soul, Jazz, Blues Vocalist


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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.

Comedy, LGBT

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Photo Credit: Susan Munroe

The Fabulous BUD E. LUV

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....

Comedy, Lounge, LGBT



JUST CANCELED:
Meanwhile, Back At Cafe Du Monde
Mon, 6/20, 7:30pm
Mon, 7/27, 7:30pm

All performances for Cafe Du Monde have been canceled.

THIS WEEK:
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VERONICA KLAUS

Sings The Music Of Peggy Lee
with The Tammy Hall Trio

Mon-Tue, Apr 25-26, 8pm
$27.50
San Francisco chanteuse Veronica Klaus returns to The RRazz Room with a brand new show featuring the music of Peggy Lee. Veronica's keen sensibility and eclectic taste guarantee an evening of intriguing musical selections, encompassing a broad range of material from jazz and pop to originals and obscure gems.

Cabaret Vocalist, Jazz, Traditional Pop Tribute Show, LGBT


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THE TIM HOCKENBERRY BAND
Wed, Apr 27, 8pm
$25
Tim Hockenberry has been called "the great American voice" and the "the best singer in the Bay Area." When Tim Hockenberry opens his mouth to sing, all talk ceases, faces turn towards the stage and hearts quicken. Out of this movie-star handsome face comes an impossibly emotional voice redolent of Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Louis Armstrong and Tom Waits. Singing, arranging, writing and playing; Tim expresses a voice and musical sensibility of irresistible power and harsh beauty.

Blues, Jazz, Pop, Rock Vocalist/Pianist/Trombonist

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OLETA ADAMS
"Get Here" For An Evening Of Musical Brilliance
Thu-Fri, Apr 28-29, 8pm
Sat, Apr 30, 7 & 9:30pm
$49.50
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut Platinum album Circle of One, and the hit single "Get Here" (a Brenda Russell composition), Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of other music genres. Oleta's success has been solidified by four Grammy nominations. Oleta was recruited by the British band Tears for Fears in 1989.

Gospel, Soul, Jazz Vocalist/Pianist

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THE MILLS BROTHERS feat. JOHN MILLS II and ELMER HOPPER of the PLATTERS

America's Greatest Singing Group ~ The Legacy Continues

Sat, Apr 30, 3pm
Sun, May 1, 3 & 7pm
$40
For more than an uninterrupted 75 years, the magical appeal of the eloquent music of The Mills Brothers has attracted adoring audiences worldwide. The magic continues today with John Mills: son, grandson and nephew of the original group's members. Since '82, John had performed with his father and last surviving original, Donald Mills. The new duo includes and highlights the beautiful voice and compelling stage presence of the talented Elmer Hopper, who spent 21 years with the renowned Platters.

Jazz, Traditional Pop Vocalists


NEXT WEEK:
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Photo Credit: Lois Tema

AMANDA KING

The Swing Of Things:

Young Lions with

Taylor Eigsti (piano)
Eugene Warren (bass)
Surya Patri (drums/percussion)

Mon, May 2, 8pm
$30

Rising star and jazz chanteuse Amanda King will present three evenings of straight ahead jazz standards interpreted with her by some of the best in the business. May 2 "Young Lions" is a trio featuring two-time Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti on piano; May 9 "SF Legends" is a veteran swinging jazz quartet led by Bay Area based pianist William Bell (Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson); and May 16 "My Guys" will be The Amanda King Trio, led by veteran pianist Shota Osabe. Swing will be in the house!

Cabaret, Jazz, Traditional Pop Vocalist with a trio

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BETTY BUCKLEY
For The Love Of Broadway
Tue-Fri, May 3-6, 8pm
Sat, May 7, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, May 8, 7pm
$45-55
Betty celebrates her return to the Bay Area & her debut at The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko. This show is for all lovers of Broadway and great music. A must see! In an exclusive one-week only run of the new show For The Love Of Broadway, Ms. Buckley will perform theater songs she's always wanted to sing from shows like "South Pacific," "The Pajama Game," "The King and I," "Avenue Q" and "Nine." Emmy and Grammy Award winner John McDaniel serves as musical consultant & has provided special material.

Broadway, Musical Theatre Actress/Vocalist, LGBT


IN TWO WEEKS:
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AMANDA KING
SF Legends with
Bill Bell (piano)
Jeff Chambers (bass)
Eddie Marshall (drums)

Mon, May 9, 8pm
$30
Rising star and jazz chanteuse Amanda King will present three evenings of straight ahead jazz standards interpreted with her by some of the best in the business. May 2 "Young Lions" is a trio featuring two-time Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti on piano; May 9 "SF Legends" is a veteran swinging jazz quartet led by Bay Area based pianist William Bell (Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson); and May 16 "My Guys" will be The Amanda King Trio, led by veteran pianist Shota Osabe. Swing will be in the house!

Cabaret, Jazz, Traditional Pop Vocalist with a trio


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WESLA WHITFIELD & THE MIKE GREENSILL TRIO
Whistling Away The Dark ~ New Show & Title Track of New 21st CD

Three Week Residency:

Tuesdays-Saturdays: May 10-28, 7:30pm
Sundays: May 15, 22, 29, 5pm
$35-45
Wesla Whitfield and Mike Greensill to debut new show, which is also the title track of their 21st and most recent recording. Addressing the challenging times of the present moment, they focus on the struggles and triumphs experienced by nearly everyone in 2011. Drawing their material from the Great American songbook, the evening has been crafted to include familiar standards interspersed with a few unexpected musical selections, taking the listener on an introspective journey both uplifting and fun.

Cabaret, Jazz, Traditional Pop Vocalist with a trio


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DEL SHORES: A SORDID AFFAIR
with the NATION OF JASON TOUR 2011

Fri-Sat, May 13-14. 9:30pm
Sun, May 15, 7:30pm

$35 ($45 Limited VIP)
Del Shores' A SORDID AFFAIR is headlined by "Sordid Lives" mastermind Del Shores who tells his Sordid tales from his sold-out stand-up tour and more. Del's special guests include everybody's favorite "Aunt LaVonda" Ann Walker, Rosemary Alexander ("Dr. Eve") and Newell Alexander ("Wardell"), along with Jason Dottley ("Ty"). "A collection of stand-up and music that was so funny it had the audience doing spit-takes between standing ovations." ~Joy Tipping, Dallas Morning News

Musical Theatre Vocalists, LGBT


IN THREE WEEKS:


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Photo Credit: Lois Tema

AMANDA KING

My Guys with
Shota Osabe (piano)
Chuck Bennett (bass)
Surya Patri (drums)
Terrence Bewer (guitar)

Mon, May 16, 8pm
$30
Rising star and jazz chanteuse Amanda King will present three evenings of straight ahead jazz standards interpreted with her by some of the best in the business. May 2 "Young Lions" is a trio featuring two-time Grammy nominee Taylor Eigsti on piano; May 9 "SF Legends" is a veteran swinging jazz quartet led by Bay Area based pianist William Bell (Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson); and May 16 "My Guys" will be The Amanda King Trio, led by veteran pianist Shota Osabe. Swing will be in the house!

Cabaret Jazz, Traditional Pop Vocalist with a quartet


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CARLY OZARD
Somebody To Love: My Musical Tribute To Freddie Mercury
Fri, May 20, 10pm
Sun May 22, 8pm
$25
Ever since Carly discovered the voice of Freddie Mercury, she has been in love with his theatrical, rocker glam persona. Freddie Mercury could sing anything, in any style, and that alone is an art to celebrate. Carly will be Queen for a day, paying homage to her idol, and sharing historic and interesting facts about Mercury's public and intimate lifestyle. Carly relates to Mercury's flair for theatrical and dramatic performing, incorporating his work into a night of fabulous cabaret.

Cabaret Vocalist, Rock, Pop Tribute Show, LGBT

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Photo Credit: Leanne Borghesi

THE ANITA COCKTAIL HOUR

Sat, May 21, 10:15 - 11:15pm
$25
Special Guests: Sean Ray and "CabaRAY" and San Francisco's very own beloved Sho-Ho & Clownteuse: Sara Moore. Portion of proceeds to benefit: AIDS LifeCycle.
San Francisco's very own bawdy, blond bouffant Chanteuse is back!
Entertainer Anita Cocktail joins The RRazz Room in her new late night series debut: "The Anita Cocktail Hour." Saddle up with Red Hot Mama: Anita Cocktail for a "Honky Tonk Hootenanny" with a twist of titillating musical stylings to tease. A San Francisco treat of special guests and the down-home musical styling's of: The BJ's! A late night fandango of feathers and fringe not to be missed!

Blues, Rock, Latin, Pop and Jazz Honky Tonk Hootenanny, LGBT

Cabaret for the Late-Night Crowd.


MAY

KAREL STANDS UP V3.2

Uncensored, Unfiltered, Unhinged.
Mon, May 23, 8pm
$25

Political Satire, Comedy, LGBT


JONATHAN PORETZ

Night Beat At the RRAZZ room
RRAZZurrecting The After-Hours Lounge Scene In The City By The Bay

Sat, May 28, 10:20pm
$25

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing Vocalist

Entertainment for the Late-Night Crowd.

JUNE

LARRY CARLTON

World-Renowned Guitarist & Recording Artist

2011 GRAMMY Winner "Best Pop Instrumental Album"

for Take Your Pick with Tak Matsumoto

Thu-Fr, Jun 2-3, 8pm
Sat, Jun 4, 7 & 9:30pm
$47.50

Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Pop, Rock, Classic Soul and R&B Guitarist. Trio show.


THE ANITA COCKTAIL HOUR

Fri, Jun 3, 10:15 - 11:15pm

$25
Special Guests: San Francisco's Jazz Cabaret Artist: Benn Bacot "The Bass of the Bay" and San Francisco's very own beloved Sho-Ho & Clownteuse: Sara Moore. 100% of proceeds to benefit: Anita's Cocktail Glass.

Blues, Rock, Latin, Pop and Jazz Honky Tonk Hootenanny, LGBT

Cabaret for the Late-Night Crowd.


EILEEN FULTON
Blame It On My Youth
Sun, Jun 5, 3pm
$30

Legendary Soap Opera Star, Broadway, Musical Theatre Vocalist


SHARON MCNIGHT

The First 30 Years ... From Moose Hall To Carnegie Hall

Mon-Tue, Jun 6-7, 8pm

$30

Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Vocalist, LGBT

LATE-NIGHT COMEDY PIONEER SERIES @ THE RRAZZ PRESENTS:

HANG WITH TV'S MR.COOPER, MARK CURRY

Fri-Sat, Jun 10-11, 10pm
$26
Comedy for the Late-Night Crowd,
i
n conjunction with 100 Black Men of The Bay Area, Inc.

(in person) Academy Award Winner EVA MARIE SAINT
costarring JEFFREY HAYDEN

in "Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney

Sat-Sun, Jun 11-12, 3pm
$40

Play
Love Letters premiered at Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre in 1989 with Joanna Gleason and John Rubenstein and has been performed all around the world. Laura Linney and Steven Weber starred in a television version of the play.

Judy Garland - Original Riot Grrrl! - An Evening With CONNIE CHAMPAGNE
Mon, Jun 13, 8pm

$32.50

Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Vocalist, Tribute Show, LGBT

KIM NALLEY SINGS NINA SIMONE

Five-Week Residency!!!
Tue-Sat, Jun 14-Jul 18; Sun, Jun 19, 7pm
Wed-Sat, Jun 22-25, 8pm; Sun, Jun 26, 7pm
Wed-Sat, Jun 29-Jul 2, 8pm; Jul 3, 7pm
Wed-Sat, Jul 6-9, 8pm; Sun, Jul 10, 7pm
Wed-Sat, Jul 13-16, 8pm; Sun, Jul 17, 7pm
$35-37.50

Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Vocalist, Tribute Show, LGBT
With her dramatic presence, stylistic bread and technical skill (having a 3½ octave vocal range), Kim Nalley will cover Nina Simone's entire catalog from jazz and show tunes to folk and spirtuals. Five week residency with special guests TBA!!!


THE ANITA COCKTAIL HOUR

Fri, Jun 24, 10:15 - 11:15pm

$25
Special Guests: Sean Ray and "CabaRAY" and San Francisco's very own beloved Sho-Ho & Clownteuse: Sara Moore. Portion of proceeds to benefit: Project Open Hand.

Blues, Rock, Latin, Pop and Jazz Honky Tonk Hootenanny, LGBT
Cabaret for the Late-Night Crowd.


JONATHAN PORETZ
Night Beat At the RRAZZ room
RRAZZurrecting The After-Hours Lounge Scene In The City By The Bay

Sat, Jun 25, 10:20pm
$25

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing Vocalist

Entertainment for the Late-Night Crowd.

NANCY DUSSAULT
"I'm In Love Again"
Mon-Tue, Jun 27-28, 8pm
$35

Actress, Broadway, Musical Theatre Vocalist


JULY
PETER ASHER

A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond

Sun, Jul 10, 4pm
Mon-Tue, Jul 11-12, 8pm
$40

CHRIS DILLEY
Mon, Jul 18, 8pm
$25


ANDREA MARCOVICCI

Two For The Road: Travels Of The Heart
Tuesdays: Jul 19 & 26, 7:30pm
Wednesdays: Jul 20 & 27, 7:30pm
Thursdays: Jul 21 & 28: 7:30pm
Fridays: Jul 22 & 29, 7:30pm
Saturdays: Jul 23 & 30, 7:30pm
Sundays: Jul 24 & 31, 5pm
$35-45

KIDDING ON THE SQUARE Starring EMILY BERGL with G. SCOTT LACEY on piano
Sun, Jul 24 8pm
$30

The Surprise Hit Of The Season Returns For One Show Only!!!


AUGUST

RUSS LORENSON
Celebrates Tony Bennett's 85th Birthday

Mon, Aug 1, 8pm

$30

THE KINSEY SICKS
Each Hit & I

Tuesdays, August 2 and 9, 8pm

Wednesdays, August 3 and 10, 8pm
Thursdays, Aug 4 and 11, 8pm
Fridays, August 5 and 12, 8pm
Saturdays, August 6 and 13, 8pm
Sundays, August 7 and 14, 7pm
$35 - 40

BOBBY CALDWELL
In Concert!

Thu, Aug 18, 8pm
Fri, Aug 19, 7 & 9:30pm

Sat-Sun, Aug 20-21, 7pm

$45-47.50

COUNTESS KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
...Back In The USSR, A Voyage Into The Beatles' Songbook
Mon-Tue, Aug 22-23, 8pm
$30

JERRY "THE ICEMAN" BUTLER
Only The Strong Survive
Wed-Fri, Aug 24-26, 8pm
Sat, Aug 27, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, Aug 28, 7pm
$40-45

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER
Prepare To Be Thunderstruck!

Recommended for adult audiences. No frontal nudity. Gentlemen are welcome.

Tues-Sat, Aug 30-Sep 3, 8pm
Sun: Sep 4, 7pm
Tues-Sat, Sep 6-10, 8pm
Sun, Sep 11, 7pm
Tue-Sat, Sep 13-17, 8pm
Sun, Sep 18, 7pm
$35 ($55 Limited VIP)

SEPTEMBER
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, Sep 25, 7pm
$35

OCTOBER
JACQUI NAYLOR & HER TRIO

Back By Overwhelming Demand
Wed-Sat, Oct 5-8, 8pm
Sun, Oct 9, 7pm
$35

BARB JUNGR
River
Mon-Wed, Oct 10-12, 8pm
$30


TODD MURRAY
in "Croon"
Mon-Tue, Oct 24-25, 8pm
$30


WILSON CRUZ & SCOTT NEVINS
"Up Close and Personal" with
Wed, Oct 26, 8pm
$30

PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA feat. JUAN and PETER MICHAEL ESCOVEDO
Thu-Sat, Oct 27-29, 8pm
$37.50-40


NOVEMBER

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, Nov 1-5, 8pm
Sun, Nov 6, 7pm
$40-47.50

OTTMAR LIEBERT

An Intimate Evening With
Thu-Fr, Nov 10-11, 8pm
Sat, Nov 12, 7pm & 9:30pm
Sun, Nov 13, 7pm

$25


DIANE SCHUUR
Deedles
Wed-Fri, Nov 16-18, 8pm
Sat, Nov 19, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, Nov 20, 7pm
$45-47.50

DEANA MARTIN
Holiday Cheers With
Fri-Sat, Nov 25-26, 7:30pm Sun, Nov 27, 4pm
$45


DECEMBER
MARLENA SHAW
California Soul For The Holidays

Thu-Fri, Dec 1-2, 8pm
Sat, Dec 3, 7 & 9:15pm
Sun, Dec 4, 7pm
$35-40

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya's All New Holiday Spectacular
Tue-Wed, Dec 6-7, 8pm
$30

LONI LOVE

"America's Sister" and New Host of "The Gossip Queens"
Thu-Fri, Dec 8-9, 8pm
Sat, Dec 10, 7 & 9:30pm
Sun, Dec 11, 7pm
$25


FRANC D'AMBROSIO

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Tue-Sat, Dec 13-17, 8pm
Sun, Dec 18, 7pm
$30-40

CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Sun, Dec 18, 4pm
Mon, Dec 19, 8pm
$32.50

SHARON MCNIGHT
Twisted Xmas; A Druid's View Of The Holidays

Tue-Wed, Dec 20-21, 8pm

$30

KIM NALLEY & TAMMY HALL w Special Guests
A Gospel Christmas
Thu-Fri, Dec 22-23, 8pm
$35

KIM NALLEY & HOUSTON PERSON
A Soulful Jazz New Year
Tue-Fri, Dec 27-30, 8pm $30-40
Sat, Dec 31, 7:30pm $75
**Sat, Dec 31, 10:30pm, $150
**Includes party favors, countdown to 2011, champagne toast at midnight and post-show buffet
Sun, Jan 1, 7pm $30

2012
LUCIE ARNAZ
Lulu's Back In Town!

with Musical Director, Ron Abel on piano
Tue-Sat, Mar 6-10, 2012, 8pm

Sun, Mar 11, 2012, 7pm

MELISSA MANCHESTER

Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Songwriter/Actress

Thu-Fri, Apr 5-6, 2012, 8pm

Sat, Apr 7, 2012, 7 & 9:30 pm

$45


LESLIE JORDAN

Deck Them Halls, Ya'll!

Tue-Sat, Dec 18-22, 2012, 8pm

Sun, Dec 23, 2012, 7pm
$40-45


The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering 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, Amanda McBroom, CeCe Peniston, Jon Secada and Marilu Henner. 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 Room 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.
Media Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publcist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

June 2011 Concerts @ The RRazz Room

The Rrazz Room banner
PRESS RELEASE
April 20, 2011
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
jfmpresents@gmail.com
510.967.1109

June 2011 Concerts
@ The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
· San Francisco

The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street (at Ellis)

San Francisco, California 94102

www.therrazzroom.com

Tickets Now Available:
800.380.3095
http://therrazzroom.com/eventlist11.html


High-res Photos Now Available:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jfmpresents/sets/

General Inquiries:

415.394.1189 (the RRAZZ room)

kris@therrazzroom.com

Media:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC

510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com


Category: Nightlife

Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Pop, Rock, Classic Soul and R&B

Thu-Fri, 6/2-3, 8pm

Sat, 6/4, 7 & 9:30pm

$47.50 + Two Drink Minimum

LARRY CARLTON

Four-time Grammy winner and all-time guitar great, Larry Carlton established himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include musicians and groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, etc. Take Your Pick Won "Best Pop Instrumental Album with Tak Matsumoto at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards. New CD Larry Carlton Plays The Sound Of Philadelphia(335 Records/Feb 15, 2011). Trio show will contain songs from Larry Carlton's entire career.
Tickets: 800.380.3095, or
http://therrazzroom.com


Category: Nightlife

Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Some Latin, Cabaret, LGBT
Fri, 6/3, 10:15-11:15pm:
Special Guests: San Francisco's Jazz Cabaret Artist: Benn Bacot "The Bass of the Bay" and San Francisco's very own beloved Sho-Ho & Clownteuse: Sara Moore
$25 + Two Drink Minimum
and
Fri, 6/24, 10:15-11:15pm:

Special Guests: Sean Ray and "CabaRAY" and San Francisco's very own beloved Sho-Ho & Clownteuse: Sara Moore. Portion of proceeds to benefit: Project Open Hand.

$25 + Two Drink Minimum

THE ANITA COCKTAIL HOUR

San Francisco's very own bawdy, blond bouffant Chanteuse is back! Entertainer Anita Cocktail joins The RRazz Room in her new late night series debut: "The Anita Cocktail Hour." Saddle up with Red Hot Mama: Anita Cocktail for a "Honky Tonk Hootenanny" with a twist of titillating musical stylings to tease. A San Francisco treat of special guests and the down-home musical styling's of: The BJ's! A late night fandango of feathers and fringe not to be missed! Entertainment for the Late-Night Crowd.

Tickets: 800,380, 3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Nightlife

Broadway, Musical Theatre, Cabaret

Sun, 6/5, 3pm

$30 + Two Drink Minimum

EILEEN FULTON

Blame It On My Youth

For 50 years, she was "Lisa Grimaldi" on As The World Turns, but Eileen Fulton is no stranger to the stage. She performed as "Honey" in the original Broadway production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as well as Off-Broadway in The Fantasticks. She is the recipient of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. Discover the backstories that daytime soap opera aficionado dreams are made of.

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Broadway, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, LGBT
Mon-Tue, 6/6-7, 8pm
$30 + Two Drink Minimum

SHARON MCNIGHT

The First 30 Years ... From Moose Hall To Carnegie Hall

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy Tony Nominated singer & master entertainer Sharon McNight at her quintessential best for a new show that will feature her beloved tour-de-force scene in Oz fromThe Wizard of Oz, doing all the voices-wide-eyed Judy Garland, sugary sweet Billy Burke, deliciously evil Margaret Hamilton & various distinctive munchkins-in all the dialogue & Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs "Come Out," "Ding, Dong, the Witch Is Dead," & "Follow the Yellow Brick Road." Singer and master entertainer Sharon McNight returns to kick off gay pride month.

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Comedy

Fri-Sat, 6/10-11, 10pm

$26 + Two Drink Minimum

MARK CURRY

Late-Night Comedy Pioneer Series at The RRazz

Perhaps best known as the star of his own hit sitcom Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting Showtime At The Apollo, comedian, actor, and host Mark Curry is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring acts. Currently, Curry emcees The Foxxhole Comedy & More Presented by Jamie Foxx - XL, a late night variety show, featuring live comedians, singers and entertainers from the Conga Room in downtown Los Angeles, streamed on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Entertainment for the Late-Night Crowd, in conjunction with 100 Black Men of The Bay Area, Inc.

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Play

Sat-Sun, 6/11-12, 3pm

$40 + Two Drink Minimum

Academy Award Winner EVA MARIE SAINT Costarring JEFFREY HAYDEN in

Love Letters by A.R. Gurney

Love Letters, according to press notes, "centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner (SAINT) and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (HAYDEN), as they read the hilarious and poignant letters that have passed between them throughout their lives. . . . [The play] paints a vivid portrait of two charter members of the privileged set, as their relationship unfolds from what is written - and what is left unsaid - in their letters." Love Letters premiered at Connecticut's Long Wharf Theatre in 1989 with Joanna Gleason and John Rubenstein and has been performed all around the world. Laura Linney and Steven Weber starred in a television version of the play.

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com


Category: Broadway, Musical Theatre, Cabaret, LGBT

Mon, 6/13, 8pm

$32.50 + Two Drink Minimum

CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as JUDY GARLAND

Stonewall Bar, New York City. June 1969. In memory of the Stonewall Riots, which began the modern day LGBT freedom movement, and the life of Judy Garland, Connie and her boys will be rocking the Garland classics such as "The Man That Got Away" and the "Trolley Song," in addition to assembling a delightful repertoire Garland herself might sing today. The show includes songs by John Cameron Mitchell (Rabbithole, Hedwig and the Angry Inch,) new Broadway showstoppers, and maybe even Gaga & Winehouse! Spend an evening with gay icon Judy Garland, Original Rriot Grrrl!

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Nightlife

Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel

Tue-Sat, 6/14-7/18; Sun, 6/19, 7pm

Wed-Sat, 6/22-25, 8pm; Sun, 6/26, 7pm

Wed-Sat, 6/29-7/2, 8pm; 7/3, 7pm

Wed-Sat, 7/6-9, 8pm; Sun, 7/10, 7pm

Wed-Sat, 7/13-16, 8pm; Sun, 7/17, 7pm

$35-37.50 + Two Drink Minimum

KIM NALLEY SINGS NINA SIMONE

Awarded as one of the "Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area," Kim Nalley has also distinguished herself internationally with a beguiling combination of sass, soul and smarts. This award-winning tribute, a mix of history, multimedia and song, was first performed by Ms. Nalley weeks after Nina Simone's death, recorded live and turned into a riveting album She Put A Spell On Me: Kim Nalley sings Nina Simone, which was short listed for a 2006 Grammy Award. With her dramatic presence, stylistic bread and technical skill (having a 3½ octave vocal range), Kim Nalley will cover Nina Simone's entire catalog from jazz and show tunes to folk and spirtuals. Five week residency with special guests TBA!!!

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Nightlife

Food Monologue

Mon, 6/20, 7:30pm

$40 Includes Show And Dessert; However, Two Drink Minimum Still Applies

Meanwhile, Back at Cafe Du Monde...

The Unique and Festive Monologue Event About The 2nd Universal Language ~ FOOD ~ And how our lives revolve around the satisfaction of it! Hosted by Beth Schnitzer (Spritz) with monologues by local chefs and personalities TBA!!!

Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com


Category: Nightlife

Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing

Sat, 6/25, 10:20pm

$25 + Two Drink Minimum

JONATHAN PORETZ
Night Beat at the RRAZZ room
RRAZZurrecting The After-Hours Lounge Scene In The City By The Bay
Jonathan Poretz, who has starred as Sinatra in the long-running show, "The Rat Pack is Back," is bringing back the carefree spirit & fun filled nightlife that epitomized the casino lounges of the swinging 60s. Backed by his jazz & swing-infused trio, Poretz creates an intimate, after-hours atmosphere for those late-nighters seeking a little nightcap to their evening's entertainment. Just like the Vegas lounge scene made famous by legends such as Louis Prima & Keely Smith, expect the unexpected. Entertainment for the Late-Night Crowd.
Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com

Category: Nightlife

Broadway, Musical Theatre, Cabaret
Mon-Tue, 6/27-28, 8pm

$35 + Two Drink Minimum

NANCY DUSSAULT

I'm In Love Again

Veteran stage and screen actress Nancy Dussault, most recently on Broadway in the original production of INTO THE WOODS, to debut at The RRazz Room in a new show, "I'm In Love Again." In 1662, Nancy Dussault played Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Broadway and was nominated for Tony Awards for her work in DO RE MI and BAJOUR. She was the first co-host of "Good Morning America" and appeared in television's "Too Close for Comfort," "The New Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Love Boat." "Nancy Dussault is an irresistible charmer!" - Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld.com
Tickets: 800.380.3095, or http://therrazzroom.com


The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering 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, 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, Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill, Kim Nalley, Amanda McBroom, CeCe Peniston, Jon Secada and Marilu Henner. 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 Room 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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