For those for whom lyrics, melody, tonality, and interesting harmonic progressions and rhythm are the most important elements of musical production, Tom Culver’s shows provide veritable Master Classes in how...
A longtime member of the theater faculty at Occidental College, playwright and musical performer Ms. Meade has sung in Southern California venues “both sacred and profane,” and directs a choir...
Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, now in its 23rd year. Sign-up begins at 7p.m. There is an $8 Cover Charge and a $10 Drink...
Fri., June 23. GARY BRUMBURGH. At one time an elementary and special education teacher, Mr. Brumburgh moved from Upstate New York to Los Angeles to pursue what became a two-decade...
Sat. & Sun. June 24 & 25 at 8 p.m. ANDREA MARCOVICCI and MAUDE MAGGART, in “Brave and Foolish Things.” Frequently introduced as “the Queen of Cabaret,” Ms. Marcovicci transformed...
Sat. & Sun. June 24 & 25 at 8 p.m. ANDREA MARCOVICCI and MAUDE MAGGART, in “Brave and Foolish Things.” Frequently introduced as “the Queen of Cabaret,” Ms. Marcovicci transformed...
Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, concluding its 23rd year. Sign-up begins at 7p.m. There is an $8 Cover Charge and a $10 Drink Minimum.
Sat., July 8. JUDY BARRAT. Nearly forty years ago, Andrea Marcovicci surprised and delighted Gardenia audiences by introducing readings from poets Edna St. Vincent Millay and Dorothy Parker into a...
An “eclectic, loving group with many a twinkle in its collective eye” share their talents, personalities, and stories.
Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town, wrapping up its 23rd year. Sign-up begins at 7p.m. There is an $8 Cover Charge and a $10 Drink...
Fri., July 14. PIERRE CHAMBERS releases his CD, Shining Moments. Best known to Gardenia audiences as the tenor/baritone harmonic anchor of the celebrated vocalese trio, Chambers, Herbert, and Ellis (who...
Tuesdays, July 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...