Showqueen Sundays: Trevor Ashley presents Paul Capsis – BACK ON THE STRIP! with special guests

For the first time in years we welcome Capsis - BACK ON THE STRIP! A truly triumphant return to Oxford Street after 15 years, somewhere Paul has not played since his days at the Albury Hotel. Capsis is a multi-award winning performer, and is one of the most electric artists you will ever experience. From his amazing "channelling" to his stunning interpretations and originals, get up close and personal with Paul for TWO nights only at Showqueen and the Supper Club.

Sunday 8 Nov and 15 Nov @ 8:30pm (doors open at 7.00pm)

Tickets: $35 (booking fee $3.70)

The Supper Club

134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Phone: 02 9331 3467

Click here  or call 1300 GET TIX (438 849) to book the 8th November show.

Click here or call 1300 GET TIX (438 849) to book the 15th November show.

Showqueen web: www.showqueen.com.au

November at the Civic Hotel - Civic Cabaret (Sydney)

The Civic Hotel

is located at 

388 Pitt Street (Cnr of Pitt & Goulburn Streets)

Sydney 2000

NSW Australia

Phone enquiries: 02 8080 7000

Email: info@civichotel.com.au

Web: www.civichotel.com.au

Civic Cabaret

Venue: Level One, Civic Dining

WEDNESDAY

Nov 11 @ 7.00pm

GRACE KNIGHT - Sophisticated Lady

$115 (includes 2 course meal with live show)

*Tickers only sold at Ticketek.

Nov 18, 19 @ 7:00pm

TOM BURLINSON - Simply Sinatra

$115 (includes 2 course meal with live show)

*Tickers only sold at Ticketek.

THURSDAY , FRIDAY AND SATURDAY8

Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 8.30pm – 12.30am

ISSAC the crooner

Free – dining menu, mezze menu or cocktails available.

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 6.00pm till late

FIGOURA

Free - dining menu, mezze menu or cocktails available.

Nov  5, 12 @ 7.00pm

GRACE KNIGHT - Sophisticated Lady

$115 (includes 2 course meal with live show)

*Tickets only sold at Ticketek.

Nov 19,26 @ 7:00pm

TOM BURLINSON - Simply Sinatra

$115 (includes 2 course meal together with live show)

*Tickets only sold at Ticketek.

November at The Butterfly Club (Melbourne)

The Butterfly Club

is located at 

204 Bank Street

South Melbourne 3205

Victoria, Australia

Phone enquiries: 03 9690 2000

Email: info@thebutterflyclub.com

Web: www.thebutterflyclub.com

TUESDAY

Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 6.15pm

The Butterfly Glee Club SHOWTUNE TUESDAYS

$10

Tues Nov 24 @ 8pm

TAUGHT BY EXPERTS

$22/17 

WEDNESDAY

Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25 @ 6.15pm

The Butterfly Glee Club CLASSIC WEDNESDAYS

$10

Wed Nov 25 @ 8pm

TAUGHT BY EXPERTS

$22/17

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

Nov 1 @ 6.00pm

Lizzie Matjacic FROM HERE TO MATERNITY

$22/17 

Nov 5,6,7 @ 7.00pm, Nov 8 @ 6.00pm

THE WHEEL OF FRANK CONFESSION 

$22/17 

Nov 5,6,7 @ 9.00pm and Nov 8 @ 8:00pm

The Laudanum Project Presents: THE TERRIBLE ACCOUNT OF THE ST FIACRIUS ORPHANS

$22/17 

Nov 6, 13, 20,and 27 @ 10.30pm

DOLLY DIAMOND The Friday Night Late Show

$22 / $18 

Nov 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 @ 7.00pm and Nov 15, 22 @ 6.00pm

THE PERFECT DISH

$22/17 

Fri Nov 18 ONLY @ 8.00pm

OXFAM AUSTRALIA FUNDRAISER

$22/17 

Nov 19, 20, 21 @ 9.00pm and Nov 22 @ 8.00pm

Tamara Kuldin’s BOOK OF HIMS

$22/17 

Nov 26, 27, 28 @ 7.00pm and Nov 29 @ 6.00pm

THE LITTLE RED DRESS

$22/17 

Nov 26, 27, 28 @ 9.00pm and Nov 29 @ 8.00pm

The CandyTOPPS in 'SING HAPPY'

$22/17 

CD review - Nancy Lamott/ Come Rain or Come Shine, The Songs of Johnny Mercer

I came across this CD a while back when I was still relatively new to the world of cabaret.  I was looking for recordings by cabaret artists and Nancy Lamott’s name came up repeatedly during my search.  After a bit of googling, I found out about her reputation as cabaret legend as well as her untimely death at the age of 43 after losing the battle to cancer. 

The album, a tribute to her favourite lyricist Johnny Mercer, was promptly ordered and I was transfixed when I played it the first time on the day it arrived.  Nancy Lamott’s reading of Moon River is absolutely exquisite.  Her rich, smooth and pure voice, which has been compared to melted chocolate sounds simply ethereal - it is almost dreamlike.  And so is the rest of the CD. 

The entire album has an evocative and understated mood and it works.  Her long time arranger and pianist/musical director Christopher Marlowe’s original arrangement is inspiring as are Lamott’s enchanting vocals.

I won’t even attempt to choose any highlights.  From the sublime opening number Moon River to the sensual That Old Black Magic, or the haunting Whistling Away the Dark to the heartfelt P.S I Love You, every song is a standout in its own right.  Lamott encapsulates the essence of cabaret on this album, and tells a story with each word she sings with intimacy, emotion, passion and sensitivity.  I highly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates cabaret or quality music of any kind.  Truly unforgettable.

Liza's at the Palace - DVD Sneak Peak

I discovered this link today. It's a clip of the song "Clap Yo Hands" from Liza's recent performance in Las Vegas. She and the band recreated their Tony award winning "Liza's at the Palace" show that ran in NYC last holiday season. The performance was filmed for broadcast on PBS tv in the USA and also a DVD release next year.

Half of that show was dedicated to Kay Thompson - Liza's godmother, MGM vocal coach/arranger and nightclub entertainer extraordinaire. As well as her fabulous band (see Teach Me Tonight), this performance featured four wonderful singer/dancers who take the place of Thompson's backing group "The Williams Brothers".

Click here to see "Clap Yo Hands", courtesy of BroadwayWorld.com