The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko Announces Bean, Perrier, And More

The Weekly 411 at the RRazz room **at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street (at Ellis) San Francisco, California 94102 www.therrazzroom.com

Tickets:
866.468.3399 (TicketWeb)

THIS WEEK:

Shoshana Bean
Shoshana sings R&B / Pop cross-over music from her debut album Superhero.
After making her Broadway debut in the original cast of Hairspray, Shoshana Bean subsequently took over as the first replacement for Elphaba in Wicked. She made her Los Angeles concert debut at the Ford Amphitheater (Jun 2008), has headlined in the Las Vegas burlesque revue Peepshow(Jun 2009), made her New York City concert debut to a sold-out crowd at Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center. (Nov 2009) and performed at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival in Australia following a Facebook petition to "Bring Shoshana Bean to Adelaide when she comes to Australia," (Jun 2010). Shoshana Beran to debut at the RRazz room before heading out to London's West End.
$35
Mon-Tue, Aug 9-10
8pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/ShoshanaB10.html

Denise Perrier
Bessie, Dinah & Me
Denise combines elements of her Bessie Smith portrayals ("In the House of the Blues," "Blues in the Night") and her very successful Dinah Washington tribute ("Unforgettable") in a show certain to enchant fans of blues and jazz. Bessie Smith (the Empress) and Dinah Washington (the Queen) are two of music's most influential and popular figures, and Denise does justice to both. She recreates these great artists both in appearance and sound. The San Francisco-based vocalist, blessed with a rich contralto voice, can belt out the blues like Bessie, and then, in her Dinah persona, melt your heart with a poignant ballad.
$30
8pm
Wed, Aug 11
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DeniseP10B.html

All-4-One
Live & Up Close ~ Greatest Hits & More
After a seven-year hiatus from the US market, All-4-One released its seventh studio album No Regrets (Concord Music Group/2009), a creative masterpiece of classic pop, Old School R&B and hip-groovin' dance tunes. Grammy and American Music Award Winning All-4-One's live show will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride consisting of their classic master ballads and soul-stirring songs. Their first single "So Much In Love" quickly climbed to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 charts, and their next single "I Swear" became one of longest running No. 1 singles in Billboard history.
$30-35
7:30 pm
Thu-Sun, Aug 12-15
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/All4One10.html

Del Shores' A Sorid Affair
A Sordid Affair
Del Shores' A SORDID AFFAIR is headlined by "Sordid Lives" mastermind Del Shores who tells his Sordid tales from his sold-out stand-up tour and more. Special guests include everybody's favorite "Aunt LaVonda" Ann Walker, RoseMary Alexander ("Dr. Eve") and Newell Alexander ("Wardell"), along with Jason Dottley ("Ty"). Get ready for a night of dish and dirt in this very Sordid evening of laughter and music.
$35-55
Thu-Sat, Aug 12-14, 9:30pm
Sun, Aug 15, 4pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/DelShore10.html

NEXT WEEK

Franc D'Ambrosio
I'll Be Seeing Youz... A Bronx Boys Music Perspective of World War II
Franc's playful new show features the lovely and lively tunes made popular during WWII. He gives you a humorous snap shot of "The Greatest Generation" with nostalgic stories from his Bronx, Italian relatives filtered through the eyes of an impressionable young boy, who while listening, fell in love with both the time and the music.
$30-40
7pm
Tue-Sun, Aug 17-22
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/FrancD10.html

Jacqui Naylor & Her Trio
The artist is currently in production of her eighth recording Beautiful (Ruby Star/Warner 2011) and is the subject of a documentary film created by Arti-Docs about the singer. Naylor's 2008 release You Don't Know Jacq has also garnered much fame, with "Rise Up" featured on the Obama/Biden Website and "Celebrate Early & Often" used in advertising for Amoro Jewellery and Novell Wedding Rings. The song was also named "the new wedding standard" by Martha Stewart Weddings and on several wedding websites.
$35
9pm
Thu-Sat, Aug 19-21
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/JacquiN10.html

REMAINING WEEKS OF AUGUST 2010:

Bud E. Luv
Bud E. Luv is a man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. Let's bring him on right now. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he's not having a perfect hair day, he's having a perfect hair decade.
$30
8pm
Mon, Aug 23
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BudELuv10II.html

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya...A One Night Stand
Join San Francisco's favorite Russian red-head, the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy for her latest cabaret spectacular, Katya....A One Night Stand, an evening of song, story and vodka. With music ranging from Bizet to Lady Gaga to John Lennon, there is a little something for everyone in this 90 minute voyage into the mind of Russia's (self proclaimed) Greatest Mezzo-Soprano understudy turned Countess, turned Macy's cosmetic counter lady. Named Best Drag act 2008 by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and best actor in a musical by the Bay Area Theater Critics Association, J. Conrad Frank (writer and Life Coach for Ms. Smirnoff) has worked with the Countess since her arrival in San Francisco five years ago.
$25
8pm
Tue, Aug 24
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KatyaS10.html

Taylor Hicks
Since becoming the fifth-season winner of American Idol,Taylor Hicks has seen his debut album certified platinum, performed with the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson, toured through Asia, penned a brisk-selling Random House memoir, and made his Broadway debut in Grease. The platinum-selling singer/songwriter released his latest album The Distance (Modern Whomp/2009) with complete control of direction and ownership of his masters on his solely owned and operated label via Artist To Market (A2M). Produced by Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Faith Hill), and tapping the talents of guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, bassist Nathan East and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., The Distance features eleven tracks, including his latest single "Seven Mile Breakdown."
$47.50 ($75 Limited VIP)
7:30pm
Wed, Aug 25
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/TaylorH10.html

Oleta Adams
Bay Area Exclusive Appearance! An Intimate Evening With Oleta Adams
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album "Circle of One," and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" - the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War - Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart, songs that draw deeply from her roots in Gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, have been solidified by three Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. Her new CD Let's Stay Here (Koch Records/2009) is prime Oleta: she delivers each song's message with grace, clarity, and quiet power, whether it's her own composition or a classic cover, such as the version of Nina Simone's "Feelin' Good"' that was central to the 2007-8 Buick campaign.
$49.50
Thu-Fri, Aug 26-27, 8pm
Sat, Aug 28, 7 and 9:30pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/OletaA10.html

Lily Alunan
Performing with Lily Alunan will be musical director/arranger, Kenny Penalver (piano), Ben Luis (bass), Bob Basa (guitar), Mio Timbalero Flores (percussion) and Mark Foglia (drums). Please join us as this beautiful, graceful and critically acclaimed singer once again takes the familiar for a fresh and distinctly different spin with her classy stylings and imaginative arrangements. Be ready to remember, rediscover, and re-enjoy some classic standards, as you've never heard them before.
$30
7pm
Sun, Aug 29
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LilyA10.html

SEPTEMBER 2010:
Sep 1, 8pm; Sep 2-4, 9:45pm; Sep 5, 7pm $27.50-35: Barbara and Burnham
Sep 2-4, 7:30pm $35: Marlena Shaw
Sep 7-8, 8pm $35: Cheryl Bentyne and Mark Winkler
Sep 9, 8pm; Sep 10-11, 7 and 9:30 pm; Sep 12, 7pm $45-47.50: Bobby Caldwell
Just Added~> Sep 12, 2pm $10 (adults) $5 (children under 18): The SF Chamber Orchestra's You Gotta Hear This!
Sep 13, 8pm $25: Monique Argent
Sep 14, 8pm; Sep 15-18, 9:15pm; Sep 19, 5pm $40-45: Leslie Jordan
Sep 15-18, 7:30pm $40-42.50: Edna Wright & Honey Cone AND Merry Clayton
Sep 20, 8pm $25: Linda Kosut hosts a Jizel Music Presentation: New Stars of the RRazz room
Sep 21, 8pm $28: Maria Volonte
Sep 22-25, 8pm; Sep 26, 7pm $40-45 ($50-55 Limited VIP): Mary Wilson
Sep 24, 10pm $25 ($50 Limited VIP includes a signed CD, meet & greet and champagne toast): Erich Bergen
**Sep 25, 8pm $37.50-47.50:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ Marines Memorial Theatre Presents: Kate Clinton
Tickets @ Marines Memorial: 415.771.6900
Sep 25, 10:30pm $30: Matthew Martin
Sep 26, 3pm; Sep 27, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP includes private meet & greet): Janis Paige
Sep 28, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Sep 29, 8pm $30: Jonathan Poretz
Sep 30, 8pm $40-55 (Limited VIP): Jon Secada

OCTOBER 2010:
Oct 1-2, 8pm; Oct 3, 7pm $40-55: Jon Secada
Oct 6-7, 8pm $35: Rebecca Parris & The George Mesterhazy Trio
Oct 8, 8pm; Oct 9, 7 and 9:30pm; Oct 10, 7pm $45-47.50: Davy Jones
Oct 11, 18, 25, 8pm $25: Will Durst
Oct 12, 8pm; $40 ($50 at door):
Positively Touching - The 6th Annual Cabaret Evening To Benefit Positive Being
Oct 13-16, 8pm; Oct 17, 7pm $42.50-47.50: Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics
**Oct 16, 8pm $49-99:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Connie Francis
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Oct 19-23, 8pm; Oct 24, 4pm $42.50-50:Dame Cleo Laine
Oct 22-23, 10:30pm $20-30 (Limited VIP): Carly Ozard
Oct 24, 7pm $32.50: Jacqui Dankworth
Oct 26, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Oct 27-29, 8pm; Oct 30, 7 and 9:30 pm; Oct 31, 7pm $45-47.50: Diane Schuur
Oct 29, 10:30pm $25: Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy

NOVEMBER 2010:
Nov 1, 8pm $25: Will Durst
Nov 2, 8pm *$25-35 (Limited VIP): YouTube Sensation Miranda Sings
*Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50
Nov 3-5, 8pm; Nov 6, 9pm; Nov 7, 7:30pm $40-45: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Nov 5-6, 10:30pm $25: Edie Beale
Nov 6, 7pm; Nov 7, 5pm; Nov 8, 8pm $35-45 (Limited VIP): Deana Martin
Just Added~> Nov 7, 2pm $35: Noah Griffin
Nov 9, 8pm $20: DiAnne Fraser
Nov 10, 8pm $30: Matthew Martin
Nov 11-12, 8pm; Nov 13-14, 7pm $35-47.50 (Limited VIP): Keiko Matsui
**Nov 12, 8pm $29.50-79.50:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Jennifer Holliday
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Nov 14, 3pm $20: Sharon Boucher
Nov 19-20, 10:15; Nov 21, 7:30pm $30: Jason Stuart & Michele Balan
Nov 22-24, 8pm $35: Faith Prince
Just Added~> Nov 26, 8pm; Nov 27, 7 & 9:30pm; Nov 28, 7pm $42.50: Ottmar Liebert
Nov 29, 8pm $75; Nov 30, 8pm $50: Donna Sachet's 18th Annual Songs Of The Season

DECEMBER 2010:
Dec 1, 8pm $50: Donna Sachet's 18th Annual Songs Of The Season
Just Added~> Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm $45-50: Eddie Money
Dec 7-8, 8pm $25-30 (Limited VIP): Barb Jungr
Dec 9, 8pm $35-45 (Limited VIP): Lenny Williams
Dec 10-11, 8pm; Dec 12, 7pm $35-40: The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra Featuring Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael
Dec 13, 8pm $25: Terese Geneco
Dec 15-16, 8pm; Dec 17-18, 7 and 10pm; Dec 19, 7pm $35-37.50: ConFunkShun featuring Michael Cooper
Dec 20-21, 8pm: Connie Champagne as Judy Garland
Dec 22, 8pm $30: Christmas in San Francisco with Russ Lorenson & Friends
Dec 23 $35: Gospel Christmas with Kim Nalley & Tammy Hall
Dec 25, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Dec 26, 7pm; Dec 29-30, 8pm; Dec 31, 7:30 and 10:30pm $32.50-60: Kim Nalley

2011
Jan 1, 8pm; Jan 2, 7pm $32.50-60: Kim Nalley
Jan 5, 8pm $25: Mads Tolling Quartet
Jan 6-8, 8pm: Jan 9, 7pm $40-42.50: The Three Degress
Jan 11-15, 8pm; Jan 16, 7pm $40-45: Martha Reeves
Mar 12, 8pm $35-76:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Joan Rivers
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Mar 13, 3pm; Mar 14, 8pm $35 ($40 Limited VIP): Linda Purl & Kevin Spirtas
Mar 18-20, 7:30pm $35: Amanda McBroom
Mar 20, 5pm; Mar 21, 8pm $30 ($35 Limited VIP): Louise Pitre
Just Added~> Mar 29-Apr 1, 8pm; Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 3, 7pm $47.50-55: Ashford & Simpson
Apr 3, 7pm; Apr 4, 8pm $30: Jason Graae
Apr 10, 5pm; Apr 11, 8pm $30 ($40 Limited VIP): Steve Ross
Jun 14-18, Jun 21-25, Jun 28-Jul 2, Jul 5-9, Jul 12-16, 8pm; Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10 and 17, 7pm $35-37.50:
Kim Nalley Sings Nina Simone

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill and Australia's Thunder From Down Under. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $10 (up to five hours) and $15 (up to ten hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.

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