Photo Credits: Pat Johnson
Friday, September 23, 2011
Remembering Vesta Williams
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Opening night of Judy Collins @ The RRazz Room
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."
Also in attendance for tonight's performance: Gil Gross of KGO Radio, Ben Fong-Torres, Suzanne Joy Kai of Asian Connections, Kathi Kamen Goldmark of West Coast Live and Melanie Stace.
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
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.
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
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San Francisco's Premier Nightclub
222 Mason Street (at Ellis)
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
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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
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...
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:
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.
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
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
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 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
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
"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
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
$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
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
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...
$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
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
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...
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
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?
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
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
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...
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
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
"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...
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
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...
$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
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...
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
"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
$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'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...
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...
"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
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...
$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
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
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 GuestsA 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...
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.
Media Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com
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Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com
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 :)
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
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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/
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
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:
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
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...
$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...
$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:
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
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-
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
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
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 DemandWed-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
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
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 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...Mon-Tue, 10/24-25, 8pm
$30
Crooner/Songwriter, Jazz, Swing, Traditional Pop, Cabaret
"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
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
$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.
Like postmodern cabaret-gone-mad, drawing from the best elements of blues, pop, roots-country, traditional folk, rock, and classical.
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...
$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
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
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...
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
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?
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
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
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...
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
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
"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...
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
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...
$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
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...
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
"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
$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'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...
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...
"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
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...
$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
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
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 GuestsA 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...
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.
Media Contact:
Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com
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Lisa Bautista, Entertainment Publicist
JFM Presents, LLC
510.967.1109
jfmpresents@gmail.com
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