The Metropolitan Room Announces August Schedule With Lavin, Stitt, Dozier, McArdle & More

Come join The Metropolitan Room every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

8/1 7:30PM Award-wining singer/songwriter and master-storyteller Garry Novikoff celebrates the arrival of his much-anticipated full-length debut CD, "A Normal Life" Championed by the likes of Christine Lavin and Richard Barone, Garry has been described as Peter Allen meets Barenaked Ladies over at the Fountains of Wayne on Avenue Q. Songs like "Dog on the Moon" and "I Like Men" have been favorites on radio stations across the country, including WFUV, The Village on Sirius XM and Sirius OutQ. Whether singing about modern relationships, childhood disappointment, cross-dressing or unconventional uses for hot sauce, Garry infuses his songs with equal doses humor and pathos. With the release of his new CD, now is the chance to catch this star on the rise! $10

9:45PM Susan Egan and Georgia Stitt "All Knocked Up (again)" From Tony Nominations and major Film & TV credits to critically acclaimed CDs and world concert tours, these two talented ladies are, today, enormous figures in the Entertainment Industry. Come join these gal pals for a raucous evening as they sing their own tunes and others amidst juicy gossip and the occasional pee break $25

8/2 7PM Daryl Glenn and JoLynn Burks sing songs from Nashville Daryl Glenn and his co-star, the beautiful and talented Broadway singer/conductor/pianist Jo Lynn Burks return with their popular, critically acclaimed, BISTRO, NIGHTLIFE, and MAC award-winning, tribute to Robert Altman's classic 1975 film, "NASHVILLE" the very first Sunday of each and every month at 7 pm. With a new and udderly fabulous special guest star for every dang show! Backed by a 6 piece all-star country band and featuring The Metropolitan Room's own Tanya Holt, Broadway's Brad Wills and award-winning/cabaret favorite Jay Rogers its a country-western throwdown not to be missed! Every fabulous song from the beloved soundtrack album will be lovingly recreated including Keith Carradine's Academy Award winning "I'm Easy". So, strap on your leather chaps, tease up your hair and head on down to the Metropolitan Room!! With guest star Lennie Watts. $25

9:30PM Susan Egan and Georgia Stitt "All Knocked Up (Again)" $25

8/3 7PM Metrostar Talent Challenge The second annual Metrostar challenge begins tonight with the quarter-finals. $20

9:30PM Michael Holland and Kevin Dozier "Something Shiny" Award-winning composer/lyricist, arranger, and recording artist, Michael Holland, and award- winning singer, Kevin Dozier, team up to bring you "Something Shiny - Random things that have managed to catch our attention." Featuring songs by Joni Mitchell, Indigo Girls, Boston, Nirvana, David Sylvan, Dave Yazbek, Fleet Foxes, Michael Holland, Nike Kershaw, Todd Rundgren, and even Frank Loesser, as only the inventive mind of Michael Holland could arrange them, and vocalists Dozier and Holland could deliver them. $20

8/4 9:30PM Annie Ross Annie Ross is one of the pioneers of vocalese and the composer of "Twisted", one of the most well known examples of that art, as well as "Farmers Market", "Jackie" and many others. A founding member of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, considered the greatest jazz vocal ensemble of all time, her influence is present in all subsequent practitioners of vocalese. "Twisted" has been recorded by a host of vocalists, including some not normally associated with jazz, including Joni Mitchell and Bette Midler. $25

8/5 7:30PM Joyce Lyons "She's Back"

8/6 7:30PM Andrea McArdle $30

9:45PM Joan Crowe "In the Key of Comedy" For her new series, "In The Key Of Comedy," hilariously funny jazz chick, Joan Crowe, is using her formidable skills as a singer and comedienne to explore humorous jazz, old and contemporary. Joan has invited a different comic each week to open the show and warm up the crowd. When Joan enters the stage, the tall beauty delivers a sensational entertainment experience, showcasing music by Fats Waller, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway, Oscar Brown Jr., Dave Frishberg, Bob Dourough, and contemporary writers, too. You will hear a unique repertoire emphasizing funny jazz from every era. Joan Crowe performs a different show each week through July! $15

8/7 7:30PM Andrea McArdle $30
10PM Metrojam Join host Jenna Esposito for our monthly open mic! Sit back and enjoy the music, or sign up and sing with some of New York's hottest musicians. $10

8/8 7:30PM Andrea McArdle $30

9:45PM Benefit for Voices Unbroken Voices UnBroken is a Bronx-based organization that works to make high-quality creative writing workshops accessible to vulnerable youth in group homes, residential treatment facilities and a variety of alternative and transitional settings. This intimate cabaret style event will feature readings by our participants and facilitators. $20

8/9 7PM Andrea McArdle $30

9:30PM Jason Walker and Rami Ramirez Two Time Billboard #1 Recording Artist Jason Walker joins forces with singer/songwriter Rami Ramirez for an evening of lush original's. Not to be missed! $15

8/10 7PM Metrostar Talent Challenge Semi Finals of the challenge begin with the top 10 contestants $20

9:30PM Andrea McArdle $30

8/11 7PM Andrea McArdle $30

9:30PM Annie Ross $25

8/12 7:30PM Joyce Lyons "She's Back"

9:45PM Shayla Edmonds CONTINUING HER TOUR OF NEW YORK PERFORMANCES, STATUESQUE FORMER RUNWAY MODEL, SHAYLA EDMONDS, BRINGS YOU CLASSIC JAZZ WITH CLASS, GUT BUSTING BLUES WITH SOUL, AND A TOUCH OF MOTOWN COMPLETE WITH BOA.SHAYLA began her music career by co-writing a song for Betty Wright(of Clean-Up Woman), and has since sung with Lionel Hampton, background for Fred Schneider(of B-52s) solo CD, and Lead singer of The Cover Girls doing 60s cover songs. She also opened in Paris at the Olympia Stadium for Sydney Youngblood and toured with the Marvelettes, doing both lead and background vocals before going solo. Her genuine love for 60s soul, classic Jazz and Blues comes through unquestionably, in my performance. $15

8/13 7:30PM Meg Flather "More View Points" Meg Flather, known to millions as one of home shopping television's most popular on-air personalities, who has appeared on QVC, Shop NBC, HSN, TVSN ( Australia ), and The Shopping Channel ( Canada ) as one of TV's most successful cosmetic salespersons,has enjoyed a life-long parallel career as a singer and songwriter. With more than two decades writing and performing, Flather boasts five albums, all of which are commercially available via www.amazon.com and www.theorchard.com. A member of ASCAP, her original compositions are published by Margaret Hall Music. "More View Points" is an expression of the outspoken Flather's personality. Laced together with humorous snippets of her life story, including a childhood spent in the Philippines where her father was a director for the US Peace Corps during the Kennedy Administration, "More Viewpoints" celebrates the women who inspired Flather to write and perform music - Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Annie Lenox, and Suzanne Vega - together with many of her own compositions. Her show blends the genres of folk, pop, jazz, and the music hall with an ongoing commentary heavy on punchlines. Years after returning from the Philippines, Flather studied at New York 's famous High School of Music and Art in Harlem. As a singer and songwriter, Flather is a two-time Backstage Bistro Award-winner. Her original music is heard in the soundtracks of theatrical films, including one that bowed at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as the Off-Broadway play, "Acts of Love," and "A secret Better Not Kept," a multi-media project to prevent teen suicide. She has also performed as a special guest at the Tribeca and Vermont Film Festivals. As a comedic actress Flather has been seen on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and the syndicated "Rosie O'Donnell Show." $20
9:45PM Joan Crowe "In the Key Of Comedy" $15

8/14 7:30PM Josh Zuckerman This is Josh Zuckerman's official NYC CD release concert for his latest album "Got Love?."Josh Zuckerman is not your typical rock star. While exemplifying the perfect star quality, he continues to carry a message about being true to one's self. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, a music town in its own right, Josh developed his first love for music. At the age of eight he was introduced to violin, which he studied for the next five years. About this time, Josh's interest in music drifted to rock'n roll. After unsatisfied gigs in several cover bands, Josh decided to write his own music. Inspired by the sounds of the east coast, Josh relocated to New Jersey where he continued to compose his melodies and lyrics. Josh has released two CDs (*Out From Under, A Totally New Sensation*) togreat reviews and has just released his latest cd (Got Love?), which will hit stores online in August. His love for music is not confined to just recording CDs. Josh also loves the stage and proves this by his charismatic stage presence that leaves his audience a lasting impression, enticing people to come back for more. His songs have been nominated for OMA music awards for outstanding songwriter of the year and for Outstanding Debut Male. He won 3rd place in the international songwriting competition for his song "When Love Comes Back Again." Clips of his songs "Karma," "Spiritual," and "Circle of Friends" appeared on the Kathy Griffin's reality show "My Life on the D-List" on Bravo. Josh's song *Out From Under* was the number one most requested song on Sirius out Q for four weeks in a row while his music videos have consistently been seen on LOGO TV's The Click List and New Now Next. Josh has integrated his world life experiences to a fresh music style that is ready to explode the alternative pop markets. He has performed alongside such notables as RuPaul, Macy Gray, The Indigo Girls, Kimberly Locke, Sophie B. Hawkins and many more. Josh's motto is: "Be who you are, it's all about love..." $15

9:45PM Tish Oney

8/15 7:30PM Eddie Bruce "Bruce on Bennett" Eddie Bruce is the consummate entertainer. For more than 25 years, he has been performing his unique repertoire of music that ranges from Top 40, R & B, Disco and house music to Swing and Sinatra. His interest in music began when he was a child, and he has never wavered from this passion. He has blended his natural entrepreneurial skills with his love of music and created one of the most successful orchestras in the region and one of the best reputations as a much sought-after performer. Whether he's entertaining a group of 50 or 500, there's no one better as the leader of an orchestra that entertains at social and corporate events. A regular at Caesar's in Atlantic City, the Eddie Bruce Orchestra has also performed at Bally's Park Place, the Etess Arena of Trump Taj Mahal as well as such major events as the prestigious Grand Gala Opening of the Kimmel Center for The Performing Arts in Philadelphia . Added to his great satisfaction in producing outstanding musical events and celebrations, Eddie Bruce has a dual-career as a cabaret artist. He has performed cabaret in the past ten years at Bally's in Atlantic City, Odette's in New Hope and in New York at 88's, The Supper Club and Danny's. $20

8/16 7PM Eddie Bruce "Bruce on Bennet" $20

8/17 7PM Metrostar Talent Challenge The finals begin! $20

9:30PM Jason Danieley and the Frontier Heroes Jason Danieley returns to the Metropolitan room, this time with a stringband version of his band The Frontier Heroes (Michael Aarons, Eric Davis and Christian Hebel). In the tradition of American stringbands, JD & TFH put a little twang to standards written by Arlen, Mercer, Carmichael, Connick and Gershwin, to name a few. Hoagy and Johnny had a unique country drawl to their music and lyrics. Using that as a jumping off point Jason and The Frontier Heroes hope you come out and enjoy a toe-tapping evening of some of your favorites...and maybe some new favorites. $25

8/18 7PM Chip Wison

9:30PM Annie Ross $25

8/19 7:30PM Joyce Lyons"She's Back"

9:45PM Chip Wilson

8/20 7:30PM Chris Barrett "By Request" Chris will perform songs that were previously requested by his fans. A program is constructed around these requests, leaving sufficient time at the end of the show for some request from the evening's audience. $12

9:45PM Joan Crowe "In the Key of Comedy" $15

8/21 7:30PMJason Danieley and The Frontier Heroes $25

9:45PM Jean Avery "It's About Time" Jean Avery has a vocal styling that follows the natural path of 20th century music. She travels from Blues to Gospel, Jazz to Soul, R&B to Motown, Pop & even Classic Rock! Accompanied by Bill Wehbe on piano and keyboards, the duo brings to life some of the greatest songs of all time in a "cabaret style" show that includes everything from Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra to Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye.

8/22 7:30PM Jason Danieley and The Frontier Heroes $25

8/23 7PM Jason Danieley and The Frontier Heroes $25

9:30PM Amy Wolk "Friends With Benefits 8.5; Wolka! Wolka! Wolka!" Amy Wolk and Friends celebrate her 32nd birthday with all proceeds benefiting Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. No cover, donations taken at the door

8/24 Metrostar Talent Challenge The second round of finals! $20

8/25 7PM Darren Williams "NOT THE BOY NEXT DOOR THEPeter Allen SONGBOOK" AUSTRALIAN VARIETY ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR recipient Darren Williams returns to the Metropolitan Room, celebrating the life and music of the man who inspired THE BOY FROM OZ musical. From AUTHUR'S THEME to I HONESTLY LOVE YOU, DON'T CRY OUT LOUD to I GO TO RIO, Darren explores the songbook of fellow Aussie entertainer Peter Allen, but very much in his own award winning style. $20
9:30PM Annie Ross $25

8/27 7:30PM Darren Williams "Not the Boy Next Door" $20

9:45PM Joan Crowe "In the Key Of Comedy" $15

8/29 9:45 Q-Talk Scandalous Conversation,Soulful Crooning,and Scintillating Cocktails watch out the ladies of The View here come the men of Q-Talk. Q-Talk is a late night gay talk show at The Metropolitan Room.The show will be hosted by Joseph Macchia(cabaret and Off Broadway producer),Dave August (Naked Boys Singing and Broadway Cares Poster Boy),Stacey Todd Holt(The Producers and Cry Baby)Frantz Hall( Tommy Tune Tonite) and their token Straight Man Eddie Jacques. The mission on Q-Talk is to bring together both the straight and gay communities it will feature segments such as Table Talk, Performer interviews with performances, a lifestyle sections where the men will discuss everything from health and fitness to fashion and more. As well as gay pop culture. No cover

8/30 7PM Mark Alan Jones Mark Alan Jones tells stories of love and all its different stages using songs from Cole Porter, Rupert Holmes, John Mayer and more. Love is explored from a first date, to heartbreak, from the love of a friend to a lifetime of happiness. Joining in the lovefest is David A. Shenton on piano and Matt Aronoff on bass.$15

9:30PM Aleksandra Dubov

8/31 Metrostar Talent Challenge - The Winner and runners up are announced in a start studded show! $20

The Metropolitan Room is at 34 West 22 (between 5th and 6th Ave.). Reservations strongly suggested. Call (212) 206-0440. Each show has a 2 beverage minimum. Credit cards accepted. Schedule subject to change. Check out www.metropolitanroom.com.

 

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