Photo Flash: William Blake and More in ECHOES OF ETTA II at Birdland

Talk about saving the day! When a presenter canceled a show at the last minute, singer William Blake came to Birdland's rescue in true showbiz fashion. In two short weeks, he concocted a concert and a sold-out house, which might be a Broadway at Birdland record. Scroll down for photos!

"Echoes of Etta II" was a continuation of the Etta James tribute William has been performing 'round the country - along with musical director Mike Murray, an extraordinary band (Brad Meehan, Lavondo Thomas, Matthew Polashek, and The Peaches, his beautiful, talented backup singers (Ashley Betton, Shira Elias & Stephany Mora).

The Broadway at Birdland concert series takes place every Monday at Birdland (315 West 44 Street, NYC) at 7pm. Jim Caruso's Cast Party follows at 9:30pm.

Photo Credit: Seth Walters

William Blake and The Peaches

William Blake

William Blake

Ashley Betton

William Blake and The Peaches

The Peaches

Stephany Mora

Shira Elias

Mike Murray

Gretchen Cryer and William Blake

Pre-show ritual

Jim Caruso not quite getting the pre-show ritual.

Ashley Betton, Brad Meehan, Lavondo Thomas, Shira Elias, Matthew Polashek, Mike Murray and Stephany Mora

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