Hips Don't Lie
Co-composing an all original repertoire, Tasha Baron and Liz Draper draw elements from their combined eclectic musical backgrounds. Their music draws elements from the electronically produced precision of a drum machine, to the sounds of quirky lopsided carnival rides. The music is composed for the timeless arrangement of a piano trio yet is written and [...]
Chico Chavez and Manguito
An All-Star Latin quintet led by percussionist Chavez. This is sensual, energetic music for a cold night. Chico Chavez – percussion, drumsJesse Mueller – keyboards Rose Rinder – flute Elmar Romain – bass Javier Trejo – guitar, vocals
Alison Scott Lunch
Every Wednesday Alison performs solo “Local newcomer Alison Scott is a favorite of mine. I ranked her disc “Hiding Under the Covers” one of 2008′s finest. While her sexy, soulful vocals are probably best experienced during a twinkling evening, she has launched a smart new residency that should get her some more exposure. Each Wednesday, [...]
Late Night Artists
Late Night Artist 1 February 26, 11:30 p.m. Late Night Artist 2 February 26, 11:30 p.m.
Lunch Specials
FEATURES Chef’s Lunch Features- Alison Scott live every Wednesday lunch 5/10 Cauliflower Soup – cider vinegar gastrique, cauliflower gremolta 13 Celia’s Omelet – strip loin, carmalized shallots and horseradish-havarti cheese 11 Sandwich of the day – roasted and smoked pork loin – french fries
Prudence Johnson
Prudence Johnson’s career has taken her from honky-tonks to Carnegie Hall, from the theater stage to the Silver Screen, from the Midwest to the Middle East. She is a regular guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, broadcast on National Public Radio stations across the country, and appears as one of the “regulars” in [...]
Kelley Johnson
Kelley Johnson, vocals John Hansen, piano Gary Raynor, bass Jay Epstein, drums Seattle-based vocalist Kelley Johnson understands the many uses of a song, and focuses on her favorite: the storytelling aspect of it. Her honest, unaffected voice brings her audience straight to the core of the song, illuminating new meaning in the lyrics with each [...]
Robin McKelle
appearing with Xavier Davis, piano Peter Slavov, bass Mark McLean, drums Susan Stamberg of NPR’s Morning Edition says McKelle “brings new life to some old standards.” The Christian Science Monitor remarked, “She sings with the ease and grace of Ella Fitzgerald and the soul of Sarah Vaughan.” Jazziz declared, “Whether it’s ‘Dream,’ ‘Come Rain or [...]
Steve Tyrell
Grammy Award-winning vocalist extraordinaire Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In his 4 decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, performer and is a two time Emmy nominee. With his breakthrough performances in “Father of the Bride” and “Father of the Bride II,” Steve [...]
Nachito Herrera and Kelly Rossum
Stunning Cuban pianist Nachito Herrera and visionary trumpet player Kelly Rossum got together for a last-minute concert in January, and had such a good time we asked them to do it again! “Put these two MacPhail instructors on the same stage and we likely will see our fire insurance canceled. A rare opportunity to enjoy [...]