Fri., April 4. BILL LARKIN. Mr. Larkin has fused his strengths---comedy, award-winning acting, writing, and musicianship---into a unique package not seen in L.A. since he moved from Los Angeles to Chicago in 2002. While in L.A. “the last time,” he became known for his performances with “Houseful of Honkeys,” and recorded his first album, Bill’s...
Tuesdays, April 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, now in its twenty-fifth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Fri., April 11. LORRAINA MARRO. A talented and sophisticated jazz vocalist who was born and raised in Los Angeles, Ms. Marro was lead vocalist in a four-piece band for 10 years, and has performed in nitespots in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas---including The Aladdin, The Hilton, and The Four Seasons Hotels. Her debut...
Sat., April 12. CAROLYN HENNESY. After spending last summer exercising her creative theatrical muscles in The Berkshires “and beyond,” Ms. Hennesy returns to The Gardenia to continue to exercise her musical muscles. The “deliciously vicious” “Penelope Ellis” on the ABC series, Revenge; “Rosalyn” on True Blood; “Diane Miller” on General Hospital (“17 years and counting;”)...
Tuesdays, April 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, now in its twenty-fifth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Sat., April 19. MARY VAN ARSDEL, with MICHAEL ORLAND. Widely known for originating the role of “Miss Shingle” in the first National Broadway tour of the Tony-Award-winning A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and for originating the role of “The Bird Woman” in the first National Broadway tour of Mary Poppins, Ms. Van Arsdel...
Tuesdays, April 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, now in its twenty-fifth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, April 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, now in its twenty-fifth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Sun., May 4, at 8 p.m. (Door opens and dinner service begins at 6 p.m.) ANDREA MARCOVICCI and MAUDE MAGGART continue their 2025 residency of monthly shows with “Flappers and Frivolities: Songs of the 1920’s and 1930’s.” We were so disappointed when both Andrea and Maude became ill and were unable perform this show as...
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, & 27. The Gardenia’ 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-fifth year. Sign-up, libations, and noshing begin at 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, & 27. The Gardenia’ OPEN MIKE, with Keri Kelsey, host. Starting at 8:30 p.m., Keri Kelsey hosts a Singers’ Open Mike Night---the best in town,...
Fri., May 16. GINNY and JIM MENTEL, “RC & NOIR.” A successful musician for years, Jim played in bands in Boston, New York, and L.A, and composed songs for PBS...