July is crazy busy!

Hey Friends: 

Remember when summer was our vacation time?  Well, it seems like I and some of my favorite performers and good friends, are busier than ever.  I’ve got my show in CT at the Darien Arts Center on July 24th, and then a guest spot in Danny Leary’s new and ongoing variety show on July 29th, and before that, of course, the Concerts at Tudor City Greens on July 6th.  Two of my best friends and performers in that concert, are also returning to Feinstein’s in July – Eric Michael Gillett starts a run on July 6th, and Julie Reyburn is there for July 16 and 17th!  Here’s their info: 

Eric Michael at Feinstein's

Eric Michael at Feinstein's

Feinstein’s at Loews Regency  will present Eric Michael Gillett from Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30pm.  There are no late shows for this engagement.  All shows have a $25. cover with $40. premium seats available, and an additional $25. food and beverage minimum.  Jackets are suggested, but not required. Feinstein’s at Loews Regency  is located at 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street in New York City. For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095. 

Eric has been seen on Broadway in Kiss Me KateSweet Smell of Success and The Frogs.  New York audiences have seen him in the role of “Papa Denny” in Dream A Little Dream at the Village Theatre, as “Richard” in the York Theater’s workshop of the The Tutor and in the New York City Opera productions of Cinderella, Pirates of Penzance and  Candide .  Other off-Broadway credits include  Frankenstein  at 37 Arts, Good Companions at the York Theater, Of Thee I Sing with Encores! and Time And Again at the Manhattan Theater Club.  His film and television appearances include “Law & Order,” “Ed,” The Producers, Maid in Manhattan and the upcoming indie feature, The Third Testament.    

Julie Reyburn at Feinstein's

I can’t wait for this new show: 

On Friday and Saturday July 16th and 17th – Both shows @ 8:30pm,  Julie Reyburn brings her brand new show, “SUMMER NIGHTS” to Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street) -Reservations Required: (212) 339-4095 – $25 Cover — $25 Food/Drink Minimum
Limited $40 Premium seating available — reserve early! 

Julie is a multi-award winning singer, actor and recording artist who has appeared in many of the top clubs in Manhattan. Her ability to connect to a lyric with unique interpretations has established her as one of New York’s celebrated female vocalist. She is the first ever Nightlife Award recipient for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 2003 and again in 2009 as a finalist. In 2007 Julie was presented with the coveted Julie Wilson Award from the Mabel Mercer Foundation “in joyful gratitude for the vocal majesty and lyrical interpretation she continually manifests in her classic presentations of the Great Popular Songbook.” Her debut solo CD, “Fate is Kind” (No Cover Records) and her newest,  2009 release, also on No Cover Records, “Julie Reyburn Live at Feinstein’s, ” are available through her website:  www.juliereyburn.com  You need to see this girl sing! 

Gal Pal, Tonja Walker, hosts 2, count ‘em, 2, radio shows.  One is on May posterwww.Voiceamerica.com  and it’s called STRAIGHT TALK LIVE WITH TONJA WALKER, and the other is THE POINT, a drive time AM talk show from 6 to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, on WNLK 1350 AM out of Norwalk or WSTC, 1400 AM out of Stamford.  I’ve been a guest on Tonja’s Voice America program already, and  you can go there to download that podcast anytime! 

 Tonja will be one of my guest stars in my show at Darien on July 24th – if you haven’t heard her sing, you are in for a real treat! 

 And here’s the show I’ll be guesting in with Danny on July 29th: 

I have no idea what will be happening in this show, but I know two things:  Danny is a comic genius, and I’ll be singing.  When I know more, I’ll let you know.

“Untitled Danny Leary Variety Extravaganza”
The Copper Room at COMIX
353 W. 14th Street (at 9th Ave), NYC
Premiere Show: Thursday, July 29th @ 8:00 PM
Seating Starts at 7:30 PM
$10 Cover – No Food or Drink Minimum
Finally, for now, if you are lucky enough to be in Florida from July 8th through the 11th, you owe it to yourself to go see my friend, Lucie’s show, BABALU – a tribute to her father Desi Arnaz and his legendary orchestra.  This show played to sold out crowds at the 92nd Street Y this past winter, and I, along with the rest of the audience, could see it again, and again.  It features Miss Lucie Arnaz herself, her brother, Desi, Jr., on percussion, and Raul Esparza and Valerie Pettiford as you’ve never seen them before, all under the musical direction of genius, Ron Abel.
BABALU!

BABALU!