Feinstein's at the Nikko to Launch Women's Series This Summer

Featuring a wide range of pop, cabaret and big band musicians, Feinstein's at the Nikko is thrilled to announce their new "Feinstein's at the Nikko Women's Series." Tickets are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.feinsteinsatthenikko.com.

On Thursday, June 2 (8 p.m.), Feinstein's at the Nikko welcomes The Montclair Women's Big Band. A Bay Area treasure, the Montclair Women's Big Band was founded in 1997 by veteran trumpeter Ellen Seeling and saxophonist Jean Fineberg. The group is an alliance of some of the region's most formidable jazz women. Forging a singular blues-?drenched sound with a deep Latin pocket and captivating original material, audiences are electrified by the band's powerhouse ensemble, addictive grooves and inspired solos. This extraordinary swing machine will blow you away! Tickets for The Montclair Women's Big Band range in price from $30 - $50.

On Friday, August 5 (8 p.m.) and Saturday, August 6 (7 p.m.), the sumptuously talented Leanne Borghesi returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with her new solo show, BDSM (Beautiful Dirty Sexy Me). After her sold out appearances last Fall with her smash-hit show LUSH (SF& NYC), Borghesi returns with a twist, whipping her strengths, truths, fears and desires into shape with a daring new solo show! Under the direction of Nicolas Minas (NYC), this powerhouse femme leads the audience through songs from prim and proper to sexy from the 20's-40's, Broadway, Jazz and Pop, with significant focus on the original Red Hot Mama - Sophie Tucker. Accomplished Musical Director, Michael Ferreri (NYC), joins the evening to lead a swingin' trio featuring San Francisco's finest - Roberta Drake on drums. A one-of-a- kind comedic musical evening not to miss! Tickets for Leanne Borghesi range in price from $25 - $45.

On Thursday, September 22 (8 p.m.) and Friday, September 23 (8 p.m.), pop/jazz/blues phenom Suede will bring her show, ANYTHING Could Happen! to Feinstein's at the Nikko. Making her Feinstein's at the Nikko debut, Suede will perform songs from her five current albums, as well as tunes from her upcoming release. Imagine a cross between Adele, Diana Krall and Bette Midler and you'll be approaching some idea of Suede's powerful presence, musical talents, and well honed skills, let alone her immense joy in entertaining. Suede plays piano, guitar and trumpet, but voice is her first instrument and entertaining is clearly her first love. She is a consummate entertainer and song stylist among the likes of Tony Bennett and company - the classic singer's singer. She sings original material and pop, blues and jazz standards like nobody you've ever heard while jammin' with some iteration of her fabulous combo - solo to trio and beyond. Tickets for Suede range in price from $30 - $50.

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 Feinstein's at the Nikko, visit: www.hotelnikkosf.com/feinsteins.

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