Thu., & Fri., July 17 & 18. GUMBO CABARET. “Cross Pollination” benefits all, resulting in “healthy” populations…and in-breeding leads to stagnation or worse. In May, a coterie of Gardenian Angelenos were treated to an exceptional show brought from “Away,”---in this case, New Orleans---in the form of “Gumbo Cabaret,” comprised of Kelly Dixson, Rebeca Leigh, and...
Thu., & Fri., July 17 & 18. GUMBO CABARET. “Cross Pollination” benefits all, resulting in “healthy” populations…and in-breeding leads to stagnation or worse. In May, a coterie of Gardenian Angelenos were treated to an exceptional show brought from “Away,”---in this case, New Orleans---in the form of “Gumbo Cabaret,” comprised of Kelly Dixson, Rebeca Leigh, and...
Sat., July 19. MON DAVID. Winner of the 2006 London International Jazz Competition, Mr. David’s spectacular vocal prowess has been recognized by JazzTimes Magazine’s Christopher Loudon, who said, “Every once in a rare while a singer arrives clear out of the blue and knocks you out. Such a revelation is Mon David.” Don Heckman of...
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. 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, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in July. For those for whom Gardenia history may be of interest: the first Gardenia Open Mike was conducted by...
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29. 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, celebrating its 25th Anniversary in July. For those for whom Gardenia history may be of interest: the first Gardenia Open Mike was conducted by...
Thu., July 31. ANAïS ST. JOHN. Holding a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of New Orleans, Ms. St. John follows in the footsteps of her father, alto saxophonist Marion Brown, by singing jazz and headlining hotels in New Orleans. Her cabaret shows have won “Big Easy Awards” in New Orleans for...
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19, & 26. 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 26th year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 10. Doors open for dinner at 6p. Show is at 8p. DOLORES SCOZZESI. Making her start “years ago, when Budd Friedman’s Improv sprinkled singers between its comedy acts,” Ms. Scozzesi studied with The Groundlings and with J.D. Lewis and Aaron Speiser. As “an actress who sings,” she was cast in Paul Horner’s award-winning...
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19, & 26. 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 26th year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19, & 26. 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 26th year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 23. NIC CHAMBERLAIN. Although he lived in Southern Utah his entire life, Mr. Chamberlain has performed all around the U.S. and Canada for over a decade, and moved to Southern California in June, 2018. In 2016 he recorded a debut album of original material, playing all of the instrumentals as well as singing...
Tuesdays, Aug. 5, 12, 19, & 26. 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 26th year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.