Award-winning singer/songwriter Nellie McKaywill make her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut on Friday, June 1 at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of her 7th album, "Sister Orchid." Conjuring the image of a lonely all-night truck stop along Highway 1 on the California coast, all but lost in the fog that comes creeping along the shoreline, "Sister Orchid" speaks of the night, the outsider, the plaintive wail of those lost at sea. "Sister Orchid" was conceived in solitude, executed in darkness. It comes from a place of quiet, a world of low lights and cool drinks, up against a hard wall. An oasis of hungry eyes and easy promises, warm as a biscuit, the kind of place your mother warned you against. Tickets for Nellie McKay range in price from $22.50-$50 and are available now by calling 866-663-1063 or visiting www.ticketfly.com.
On Broadway, Nellie won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of
Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Opera. She also co-created and starred in the award winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats, and has written and produced musical biographies around a compelling gallery of ladies - from environmental pioneer Rachel Carson to the life, conviction, and execution at San Quentin of underdog
Barbara Graham, and, most recently, The Big Molinsky - Considering
Joan Rivers, and A GIRL NAMED BILL - The Life and Times of Billy Tipton, named one of the Best Concerts of the Year by The New York Times.
Nellie's big-screen work includes roles in "PS I Love You" and "Downtown Express"- she contributed movie music to "Rumor Has It," "Monster-in-Law," "Gasland," "Last Holiday," and "Private Life." In the world of TV. her music has been heard on "Mad Men," "Boardwalk Empire," "Weeds," "Grey's Anatomy," "NCIS," "Nurse Jackie," and "SMILF." She has appeared on TV shows including "The Late Show with
David Letterman," "Conan," "Ferguson," & "The View." Nellie has made numerous radio appearances on NPR's "Mountain Stage," "A Prairie Home Companion," "eTown," and Marion McPartland's "Piano Jazz." The
Chase Brock Experience produced a ballet of her 3rd album, "Obligatory Villagers," and her writing has appeared in The Onion, Interview, and The New York Times Book Review.
"Sister Orchid" marks Nellie's 7th label release in just 31 years. Her previous albums include "Get Away From My Head," "Pretty Little Villagers," "Obligatory Pie," "Normal as Home: A Tribute to My Day," "Sweet Mobile," and "Blueberry Reader." All have been reasonably well-received.
Nellie is a recipient of PETA's Humanitarian Award and The Humane Society's
Doris Day Music Award in recognition of her dedication to animal rights. She would like to be friends with Russia, the country with the most nuclear weapons in the world. We must all be very kind to one another.
Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.
Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling (415) 394-1100.
For additional information on
Nellie McKay, visit:
www.nelliemckay.com.
For additional information on Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit:
www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.
Photo credit: Shervin Lainez
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