Remembering Julius La Rosa
One of the finest saloon singers of his era.
Joan Curto, Beckie Menzie, Tom Michael: A Fine Romance
Three of Chicago’s top-shelf cabaret artists—Joan Curto, Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael—joined forces to present A Fine Romance.
Mar. 18 & 19: Marlene VerPlanck
She approaches a song with gusto and defiantly swings into the mood with a grace and a style that is too rare in today’s crazed music world.
Steve Tyrell: One More for the Road
But while the sounds are happily familiar and nostalgic, it’s dated and uninspired.
Cynthia Crane: Cynthia Crane Loves Sinatra
She shines on these dirges with a flair that is as savvy as it is rare.
Photo: CRAIG POMERANZ, vocals in "The Ides of March" (Breaking Up Is The Thing To Do…) with STEPHEN BOCCHINO, Piano & Musical Director; performance photographed: Thursday, March 1, 2012 7:00 PM at the Metropolitan Room, NYC; Photograph: © 2012 Richard Termine (for The New York Times).
PHOTO CREDIT - Richard Termine for The New York Times
Feb. 5 & 6: Craig Pomranz
Craig Pomranz February 5 &…