Fri., May 17. PAMELA CLAY. Possessing a “power belt,” solid and confident pitch, a party-girl charisma, and a repertoire that broadens what patrons have come to expect as “Gardenia fare,” Pamela Clay celebrates her 31st wedding anniversary by singing “something for everyone,” accompanied by her longtime musical director David Moscoe at the piano, “Catahoula’s Emperor”...
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, & 28. The Gardenia’s OPEN MIKE, with Keri Kelsey, host. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, now in its twenty-fourth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Thu., May 23. DEMETRI THOMAS. Former child actor turned singer/songwriter, Greek American Demetri Thomas focuses on country pop, and brings his recently released fare to the intimate setting of The Gardenia with guests Sandra Piller and Shannon Rae, and a talented group of seasoned musicians.
Fri., May 24. GEORGE STEEVES. Singer, songwriter, stand-up comedian, and short-film-maker (Noirdivergent,) Mr. Steeves returns to The Gardenia 9 years after his first show here. He presents his “third and final” one-man show, which completes his “Spectrum Trilogy:” 1.) “Magic 8-Ball, My Life with Asperger’s;” 2.) “Love & Sex on the Spectrum;” and this show,...
Sat., May 25. DENISE MORGAN. A Los Angeles native, Ms. Morgan studied performing arts, classical vocals, and acting at LACC, USC, and the Inner City Cultural Center in Los Angeles, and has performed with many gospel choirs and groups She studied with the late Howlett Smith, and was a member of his World Stage Jazz...
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, & 28. The Gardenia’s OPEN MIKE, with Keri Kelsey, host. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, now in its twenty-fourth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Fri., May 31. JOHN CICCOLINI continues to inhabit Goombah “Johnny Balboa,” who began his slightly tarnished yet formidable comeback at The Gardenia in February after “many years of boozing and carousing.” John Ciccolini’s shows at The Gardenia have become legendary for the humor infusing his impressive command of the material. Nominated for an LA Weekly...
Sun., June 2 at 8 p.m. (Door opens and dinner service begins at 6 p.m.) ANDREA MARCOVICCI and MAUDE MAGGART present “The Love Songs of WWII.” Perhaps the most popular of Andrea’s earlier shows and recordings, “The Love Songs of WWII” has been updated and re-imagined in this third in their series of monthly performances...
Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25. The Gardenia’s OPEN MIKE, with Keri Kelsey, host. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, soon celebrating its twenty-fourth year anniversary. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Thu., June 6. CAROLYN HENNESY. The “deliciously vicious” “Penelope Ellis” on the ABC series, Revenge; “Rosalyn” on True Blood; “Diane Miller” on General Hospital (“17 years and counting;”) and “Mrs. Valentine” on Dawson’s Creek, Ms. Hennesy received training at the American Conservatory Theater and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She is also...
Sat., June 8. JOHN DESTLER, in “Setting the Standards,” featuring Julie Gile and Kevin Sasaki. With a lifetime love of jazz and The American Songbook, Mr. Destler performed as an actor in theater and television in New York after serving three years in the U.S. Navy, then started a new career as an international advertising...
Sun., June 9. (Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m.): KAREN MORROW’s SINGERS’ WORKSHOP. Karen Morrow, Broadway, TV, and cabaret personality, brings her Singers’ Workshop students, “An eclectic, loving group with many a twinkle in its eye” to share their talents, personalities and songs, with musical direction provided by Greg Schreiner. This season’s...