A bar, a band, and the American Songbook. Jo always loved these songs: a throwback to the days when couples danced to big bands and war was raging. This was Jo’s parent’s music - or so she thought. How did these songs affect the Greatest Generation? And how did they get so deep into Jo’s […]
Vicki Burns sings from the heart in a sparkling tribute to celebrated jazz vocalist Anita O’Day, known for her dynamic, rhythmically-assured vocals. Burns and her stellar trio - Art Hirahara on piano, Steve Wood on bass, and Phil Stewart on drums - shine on iconic tunes such as "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Honeysuckle Rose," and "Tea […]
From playing the piano since he was 2½ years old, to local TV appearances in Milwaukee at 11, to appearing with the Milwaukee Symphony at 13, then gigging non-stop since college… After 50 years in the business, beloved singer, songwriter and musical director Matthew Martin Ward performs his debut solo cabaret show at Don’t Tell […]
A musical tribute to the infectious musical stylings of Kay Starr. Come join me celebrating the talents of this multi-faceted performer of the Swing Era!! Kay Starr bridged all the musical genres of the 50’s, 60’s and beyond which earned her the title – The Queen of Swing. “I feel her music in my bones!!” […]
MAC award winner Camille Diamond will present a return engagement of her 2023 Cabaret Debut, OVER THE MOON...ON PLUTO TRANSIT, Monday, October 14th at 7:00PM, at the legendary Don’t Tell Mama in New York City. It’s been noted that the stranger things get in the world, the more people turn to astrology for answers. Over […]
BACK to NYC! Nominated for “Best NY Debut-Female” at 2024 MAC Awards. “I found the show to be quite moving and, definitely, intelligent. I highly recommend seeing it if/when it next comes your way.” — Mark Dundas Wood, Bistro Bits. Well, it’s coming your way! Again! Eden Casteel was a frustrated teenage soprano in Ohio whose life was forever […]
