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Wednesday April 17 Jerry Stuart Presents: "A Tribute to Tony Starlight's Supperclub" 7:30pm $10 Starring Jerry Stuart and friends Jerry Stuart, who appeared on Broadway in the original productions of "The Pajama Game" and "Damn Yankees", and was a long time veteran of the New York cabaret scene, was very pleased to have found Tony Starlight's Supperclub and Lounge more than five years ago. The club gave him a chance to work again in the clubs, the way that it used to be. Over the years other singers and performers have found their way to our stage and Jerry has organized a show where he and these artists, along with the Bo Ayars Trio will perform songs and share their personal stories of how they found the venue that has become their home away from home, Tony Starlight's Supperclub and Lounge. Jerry's guest include: Bo and Barbara Ayars, Maryann Nicholas, Dan Murphy, Julie Irmer, Kristen Behlings, Warren Black and Tony Starlight. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday April 18 Vaquero Presents Masters of Guitar: Terry Robb, Brooks Robertson 7:30pm $15 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Member Terry Robb is once again showing why he is a force to be reckoned with. The multi-award winning guitarist will dazzle and shake your mind with his scintillating blues riffs. Coming off his latest full band album, the critically acclaimed Muddyvishnu, Robb is getting back to his roots and fascinating audiences with his solo-acoustic performance. Robb's performances are simply arresting. He hooks people who then tell their friends, 'THIS IS THE GUY. Forget what you've heard before.' - Buko Magazine Winner of The Deli Portland award "PDX Best Emerging Artist of 2012", Brooks Robertson is a meteor shooting through the atmosphere. The protege of late guitar master Buster B. Jones is showing why he has all claims to the guitar throne. He may be young, but Robertson's experience and talent speak to years of skill and knowledge. "Brooks Robertson is a superb and exciting guitarist. I love his playing!" - Pat Bergeson Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday April 19 Tony's AM Gold Show 8:00pm $16 The Sweet and Smoooooth Sounds Of The Seventies The guilty pleasure of Seventies soft rock classics! Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carol King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel! One hit wonders like: "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", "Dancin' In The Moonlight", "Welcome Back", and much much more. Think K-tel Mind Explosion! This is like a great big seventies campfire sing-along. Too much fun! |
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Saturday April 20 Stolen Sweets 8:00pm $15 Special guest Casey MacGill Without a doubt this is Portland's finest vocal harmony trio. The Stolen Sweets was formed in 2004 with the intention of reviving the songs of 1930s sister act, The Boswell Sisters. Comprised of vocalists Jen Bernard, Lara Michell and Erin Sutherland, guitarists Pete Krebs and David Langenes (both of whom sing) and double bass player Keith Brush, The Sweets' repertoire has expanded to include material from the 1920s -1940s. Their arrangements are still inspired by the Boswells' tight 3-part harmonies, frequent tempo changes and "knowing shrugs and raised eyebrows," as noted by the Oregonian's A&E. In March of 2008, the Sweets took their maiden voyage to Europe, performing their unique brand of vintage jazz in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany and Slovenia. A wonderful time was had by all, and they can't wait to return. Come see them before they head out of the country again! Casey MacGill sits in for Pete Krebs while he recovers from cancer surgery. |
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Wednesday April 24 Piano Bar with John Gilmore 6:00pm - 10:00pm no cover We close the showroom stage and put the piano in the middle of the bar to create that magic feel of the piano bar. John Gilmore, winner of the prestigious "Frank Sinatra Award" during his years at UCLA, has been playing piano bars for many years. In fact, he's even played for Frank Sinatra. You see, John's father, Voyle Gilmore, was Mr. Sinatra's record producer at Capitol Records from 1953 to 1958. John plays and sings and allows you to come up and belt out a tune or two. You may even get John to share a story from his wealth of experiences in the business. The classic piano bar experience. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday April 26 The Bureau of Standards Big Band 8:00pm $12 Featuring Matthew Gailey & Kat Cogswell The Bureau Of Standards Big Band is a 20-member ensemble that recalls the halcyon days of Ellington at The Cotton Club, Ella at The Savoy, and the Rat Pack at The Sands. Featuring the best of the big band hits from the 1930s through the 1960s, the band shifts easily between your favorites from Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and contemporary artists like Michael Buble, Natalie Cole and Harry Connick Jr. |
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Saturday April 27 The Tony Starlight Show 8:00pm $15 Featuring Nick O'Donnell on guitar and some new material! This is our regular musical variety show. Everything from standards to new songs, comedy routines and impressions. Parody songs like "My Hair Keeps a-Fallin' from My Head". Tributes to the Copacabana nightclub, The Rat Pack and the television show Solid Gold. Things come and go in this show. You might see Tom Jones gyrating for a birthday girl, a Star Trek fan wooing a young lady, Neil Diamond telling you to sing louder and who knows, maybe all three? A great night to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. Music and comedy, fun for ages 21 to 91. Ninety two and over, we don't guarantee anything... |
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Wednesday May 1 Piano Bar with Bo Ayars 6:00pm - 10:00pm no cover Hosted by Bo Ayars We close the showroom stage and put the piano in the middle of the bar to create that magic feel of the piano bar. Bo Ayars has played behind such people as Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Bob Hope, and Bill Cosby (not to mention conducting Liberace's orchestra for 12 years.) Now he can play behind you if you'd like to get up and sing a song or two! Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday May 2 Sing for Your Supperclub: You Sing with the All-Star Horns: The Sing-Off! 7:30pm $10 Someone Will Win Their Own Show at Tony Starlight's! Sing for Your Supperclub is proud to present our fifth Supperclub Sing Off. From January to April, singers competed to win their own show at Tony Starlight's. The finalists are Pamela Flores, Alli Magee, Britta Bennett, Cassandra Adams, Cynthia Rae, Jason Woodrow and TBA. The show will also feature other special guests. The winner will be featured in his or her own 45 minute show at Sing for Your Supperclub on Thursday, June 7th, backed by the Tony Starlight All Star Horns, and receive pre-show coaching with band leader, Bo Ayars. Celebrity Judges: Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday May 3 The Bylines 8:00pm $15 The Bylines, led by songwriting team Reece Marshburn and Marianna Thielen, take everything they love about the classic American Songbook, add some pop and soul sensibilities from the sixties, and mix in influences from their favorite modern artists like Regina Spektor and Rufus Wainwright. The result is a unique sound that is classically rooted, but with a fresh, modern perspective. "...the band's self-titled debut...with a Randy Newman-ish sensibility permeating soulful tunes by Marianna Thielen and Reece Marshburn...has perfected an all-access pop sound that samples generously from its past, but has trudged into the future filling a keen sonic niche all its own." Willamette Week Friday, May 3 is a very special show, as they bid farewell to back-up singer, Kira Krueger. In addition, they will be announcing a new member of The Bylines! Be among the first to hear their new sound! There will also be at least one new song debuted! PLEASE NOTE: This show will end by 10:30 pm. There is a private event after this show beginning at 11pm. We will appreciate it if you will help us with the transition by vacating your seats by 10:45 pm. Thank you! |
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Saturday May 4 Sinatra by Starlight: Tony Sings Select Sinatra 8:00pm $16 Frank Sinatra: December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998 In honor of the 15th anniversary of Frank Sinatra's passing, Tony and an All-Star Septet will perform orchestral arrangements like "All The Way", "I Have Dreamed", "Old Man River", "Put Your Dreams Away" and so many others. In addition to big band such swinging favorites such as "The Lady Is A Tramp", "New York, New York", "I've Got You Under My Skin", and "Summerwind", Bossa Nova renditions of "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" and "Change Partners" and intimate saloon songs like "Angel Eyes" and "Drinkin' Again". We also hope to introduce you to some real gems you may not have heard such as "You And Me (We Wanted It All)" and "Violets For Your Furs". PLEASE NOTE: This show will end by 10:30 pm. There is a private event after this show beginning at 11pm. We will appreciate it if you will help us with the transition by vacating your seats by 10:45 pm. Thank you! |
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Wednesday May 8 Mitzi Zilka, Carol Rossio, & Heather Keizur 7:30pm $8 Chanteuses 'a Trois: An Evening of Songs Sung in French Dinner in Paris! Wear a beret or show off your French accent for a free fleur! Our three accomplished vocalists will be accompanied by monsieur Craig Bidondo on piano and monsieur Mike Doolin on bass. Native Oregonian, Mitzi Zilka, has been a veteran of the Portland Jazz scene for more than a decade and has performed widely in Sydney, Australia and the Netherlands with Amina Figarova. Said to transport her audience with her distinctive alto voice, three octave range and storytelling phrasing, "She not only has a great jazz voice but also, the words she writes to original instrumental music are some of the best I've seen," says two-time Grammy winner, Peter Boe. Mitzi is founder of the prestigious Portland Jazz Singers' Foundation which is dedicated to the performance and education of singers. Carol Rossio's sultry vocal jazz styling and hip arrangements of quirky, original pop tunes conjure visions of an exotic French café in... Morocco, Tangiers, Madagascar or Antibes? Her funky French version of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" from her latest 6-song EP release Pardon My French is currently trending as her #1 download on iTunes. Carol has opened for Grammy winners Angelique Kidjo and Poncho Sanchez, has recorded and performed with French musicians in Paris. She has also recorded and performed live with Northwest jazz legend Tom Grant and with Portland Symphonic Choir and the Oregon Symphony (which she says after 9 years is STILL a thrill). You sense the influences: Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday - but the voice you hear is all Heather Keizur: nuanced, expressive, utterly unforgettable singing in English and French. Keizur's 2010 CD, "J'ai Deux Amours" showcases a mature talent equally at ease with jazz standards and French chansons. Listeners will hear "La Vie en Rose" as the song's creator, Piaf, truly intended. Heather also extends the reach of tunes by Burt Bacharach and Stevie Wonder. Keizur discovered her passion as a BC school girl and made her singing debut, age 11, at a local talent contest. From there, it was jazz, country and pop in different combinations for more than a decade. That's when she took a hiatus to raise two daughters. During this time Keizur opened a Montessori school in Oregon and earned an honor's degree in French. Keizur's live performances give new urgency to the music of Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and Edith Piaf. She regularly performs with some of the Northwest's best jazz musicians. "Whether singing in English or French, this dazzling vocalist projects the inner beauty of herself and the song she sings, straight to the heart of the listener" -Tom Grant Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday May 9 Cabaret Chanteuse 7:30pm $10 Hosted By Gretchen Rumbaugh Third Annual Mother's Day Show Cabaret Chanteuse, now in its second year, is an energizing evening showcasing professional female singers, song stylists and cabaret artists here in the incomparable atmosphere of Tony Starlight's Supperclub! Hosted by the dynamic Gretchen Rumbaugh with musical direction and colorful accompaniment by Darcy White, this chic and classy evening proves to be a high quality variety show, each and every month! Come share in our love-fest! Performing this month: Liz Bacon, Erin Charles, and PDX favorite Wendy Westerwelle Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday May 10 Shanghai Woolies 8:00pm $15 Tribute to Louis Armstrong This 8-piece band seems to hail from a Chicago speakeasy, a Harlem supper club, and a Benny Goodman dance hall. Created by Pink Martini trumpeter Gavin Bondy, the Woolies recently passed through a vortex and now include initial member Ben Medler on trombone and new members vocalist Brooke Zimet and bassist Leah Hinchcliffe. Other Shanghai Woolies veterans include: guitarists Nick O'Donnell & Tyson Schmidling, drummer Joe Haegele, Saxes and woodwinds Michelle Medler and Greg Garret on trumpet. "A new twist on the raucous, slippery, foot-happy jazz you'd expect to hear at the legendary Cotton Club... hard to resist" The Oregonian "Probably Portland's finest swing band." Oregon Music News "Though Brian Setzer, Cherry-Poppin' Daddies, and others have paved this road, the fanciest, coolest machine on the highway is The Shanghai Woolies." James Rodgers, Victory Review, NW Roots Music |
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Saturday May 11 Neil Diamond Tribute 8:00pm $16 "We've added an electric guilarist. It definitely soft rocks!" Turn on your Heartlights with us as we bask in the glow that is "Diamond." Our tribute is both heartfelt and silly, not to mention very good, and was called the "highlight" of the 2009 Bite of Oregon Festival by the event promoter. Four glorious costumes, 30 timeless songs, 90 screaming fans and one silly wig make these nights unforgettable. Act now! |
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Tuesday May 14 Piano Bar with John Gilmore 6:00pm - 10:00pm no cover Remembering Sinatra on the 15th Anniversary Of His Passing We close the showroom stage and put the piano in the middle of the bar to create that magic feel of the piano bar. John Gilmore, winner of the prestigious "Frank Sinatra Award" during his years at UCLA, has been playing piano bars for many years. In fact, he's even played for Frank Sinatra. You see, John's father, Voyle Gilmore, was Mr. Sinatra's record producer at Capitol Records from 1953 to 1958. John plays and sings and allows you to come up and belt out a tune or two. You may even get John to share a story from his wealth of experiences in the business. The classic piano bar experience. Come down and sing a Sinatra song or just raise a toast to the "Chairman of The Board". Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Wednesday May 15 Ayars Times Two Vocal Showcase 7:30pm $7 "Pick Three" Bo and Barbara Ayars teach a performance workshop Saturday afternoons here at the club and this night is their student showcase. I'm lucky enough to host these evenings and it is a true vocal variety show. Each time there is a theme. You get to see several different singers with different style show off the skills they have been honing In the Ayars workshop. And don't think this is amateur hour! Some of the Ayars students headline here and at other clubs. These nights are truly magical. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday May 16 Vaquero Presents: The Satin Chaps 7:30pm $12 The pocket is played out. The Satin Chaps live in the groove. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, the European style gogo/soul octet ply their trade in the largely uncharted waters of '60s groovepop composers like Ingfried Hoffman, Gert Wilden, and Heidi Brühl. To make it palatable stateside (and to make it their own), they mix hints of American purveyors like Memphis soul kings the BarKays and Pac NW garage legends the Wailers. Formed around the core of drummer Luke Strahota (he of the High Violets), bassist Eric Hedford (of Dandy Warhols fame), and keyboardist Peter Dean (former Fast Computers frontman), the ensemble has exploded forth from its inception in 2010. Aided by the howl of their threepiece horn section, the whizbang of their Hammond organ, and the percussion necessities to make it all sparkle, the Chaps specialize in sweaty, bootyshaking, goodtimes music. The group's selfreleased debut long player, Might I Suggest The Satin Chaps, is part homage to the likes of Booker T and the MGs and Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass. Moreover, it's the birth of a fertile new playground in the oftmined heritage of garage and soul- all deep in the groove. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday May 17 Tony Morrettii - A Man and His Music: A Tribute To Frank Sinatra 8:00pm $15 Las Vegas lands at Tony Starlight's! The music of Count Basie performed by Rick Tippets and The Ray Sands Orchestra and the man is Tony Morrettii singing the music of Frank Sinatra. Come and listen to Tony sing Sinatra classic such as "New York, New York", "Come Fly With Me", "My Way" and many, many more. This show keeps getting better each time. Here's an excerpt from an email we got after the last performance: "Even if I live to be 100, I doubt that I'll ever have more fun in a nightclub than I did last night. Your band was amazing, superb, exciting, colorful... I could go on. I just can't stop thinking about that show. I know all of those old Riddle charts very well, having been a Sinatra fan for about 30 years. You guys really nailed it, top to bottom. The sound was fantastic, but the attitude that the musicians brought to the evening was what made me grin from ear to ear all night. They were clearly having a wonderful time. It was infectious. The crowd was into it from the first note to the last." -Brian |
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Saturday May 18 Pranksters Big Band 8:00pm $12 First time at Tony Starlight's! Pranksters Big Band is one of the most sought after dance bands in the Portland Ballroom/Swing dance scene. Founded in 1988 by Leroy Anderson, Pranksters has been under the direction of Gary Bong for the past 15 years. Featured vocalist Claudia Knauer joined the band in 2001. Claudia leads the pack in big band vocalists in Portland. Claudia has been often compared to the great jazz vocalist, Diane Schuur. Whether delivering a dreamy ballad or a hard driving, upbeat swing tune Claudia's sheer magnitude cuts thru the 17 piece big band and captures the attention of everyone in the room. Pranksters Big Band plays every fourth Friday at the Norse Hall in Portland. TGIFF (Thank Goodness It's Fourth Friday) features an hour dance lesson and two and a half hours of dance music. Pranksters performs regularly at private and corporate events and is the featured band at the annual Pearson Air Museum's "Dancing with the Local Stars". "Claudia is one of the GREAT local singers!" - Tony |
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Tuesday May 21 89.1 FM KMHD's "Divaville" Listener Party 7:00 - 10:00pm $5 "Pick Three" Come on out and meet other listeners and of course Christa Wessel, host of KMHD's "Divaville". Christa and Tony will play some of their favorite tunes and we'll play some games together for a chance to win great prizes ranging from CDs to Gift Certificates and more. Make a reservation! We always have to turn away people at the door. SURPRISES GALORE! Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Wednesday May 22 Benefit for Mark Simon 7:00 - 10:00pm $15 sugggested donation Featuring The Mark Simon Trio, Tony Starlight, and multiple guest artists! Hometown Boy Needs Your Support! Celebrated pianist Mark Simon recently discovered he needs a liver transplant to save his life. To raise funds for the outrageously expensive surgery and aftercare program his loyal musician friends are inviting you to an evening of music and fun at Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge. Entertainer extraordinaire, Tony Starlight will open the show followed by the very tasty Mark Simon Trio. Singers and Musicians are invited to join in as well. Tony Starlight and his band are offering a house party to the highest bidder! Tony and the boys will come do a show at your house for your tax-deductible donation to Mark's transplant fund. Here's your chance to have a really great party and help a wonderful person in the process. Just email your bid to tonystarlight@hotmail.com by 5 pm on May 22nd. Bid must be at least $500. I will try to update the website as bids come in, so you can keep track of the going price. Date to be mutually agreed upon. We will announce the winner at the show on May 22nd. For more information on Mark's condition or his bio click here. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday May 23 Joe Stoddard 7:30pm $8 High Energy Music and Comedy Show Joe Stoddard travels internationally performing his very unique blend of Music and Comedy. His unbelievable variety of Music and hilarious Comedy and Impersonations keep his audience laughing and singing from start to finish! I had the pleasure of having Joe as a guest artist during the Tony Starlight Show and the crowd absolutely loved him! Says Joe: "Most entertainers write these corny biographies themselves. They search desperately back in time, exaggerating their accomplishments in an effort to convince us that they are talented. Personally, I refuse to draw attention to the fact that I have worked with such greats as: The Beach Boys, Ricky Nelson, Rich Little and Keith Urban. My having performed with people like: Loretta Lynn, Pat Boone, Jim Stafford, Mickey Gilley, Jan & Dean and many, many others is unnecessary information and need not be considered. What possible good would come from my bragging about the fact that I have been performing for more than twenty years at literally hundreds of functions, including, but not limited to Conventions, Dinner Shows, Comedy clubs, Colleges, State and County Fairs, Festivals, Ski Resorts, Cruise Ships and every other type of engagement you could possibly imagine! So let me not break my arm patting myself on the back as many others do. However, I will simply, honestly and modestly say that as your choice for an evening of entertainment, I WILL MAKE YOU A HERO IN THE EYES OF YOUR FRIENDS, PEERS, PATRONS, AND COUNTRYMEN!!!" Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday May 24 Jazz Express Big Band 8:00pm $12 Featuring Vocalists: "Tobaj" Todd Gang and Eva Willingham The Jazz Express Big Band has been entertaining audiences for some 19 years. This show will feature a variety of contemporary arrangements as well as old classics, including hits from Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, Tom Jones, Rosemary Clooney and many more. The show will also include arrangements and compositions by members of the band. One of the high lights of the show will be our "Songs of Sinatra Series" featuring soloist from the band along with Todd Gang. Come and experience this high energy big band perform! |
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Friday May 24 Tony's AM Gold Show at Alberta Rose Theatre 8:00pm $20 adv, $25 door, $30 VIP The Sweet and Smoooooth Sounds Of The Seventies The guilty pleasure of Seventies soft rock classics! Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carol King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel! One hit wonders like: "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", "Dancin' In The Moonlight", "Welcome Back", and much much more. Think K-tel Mind Explosion! Break out your favorite '70s threads. There will be prizes for the best dressed in these categories: This is like a great big seventies campfire sing-along. Too much fun! Alberta Rose Theatre VIP Tickets guarantee first five rows seating and a chance to win $100 gift certificate from Tony Starlight's Supperclub & Lounge |
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Saturday May 25 The Tony Starlight Show 8:00pm $15 Featuring Nick O'Donnell on guitar and some new material! This is our regular musical variety show. Everything from standards to new songs, comedy routines and impressions. Parody songs like "My Hair Keeps a-Fallin' from My Head". Tributes to the Copacabana nightclub, The Rat Pack and the television show Solid Gold. Things come and go in this show. You might see Tom Jones gyrating for a birthday girl, a Star Trek fan wooing a young lady, Neil Diamond telling you to sing louder and who knows, maybe all three? A great night to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. Music and comedy, fun for ages 21 to 91. Ninety two and over, we don't guarantee anything... |
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Wednesday May 29 Ayars Times Two Vocal Showcase 7:30pm $7 "Pick Three" Bo and Barbara Ayars teach a performance workshop Saturday afternoons here at the club and this night is their student showcase. I'm lucky enough to host these evenings and it is a true vocal variety show. Each time there is a theme. You get to see several different singers with different style show off the skills they have been honing In the Ayars workshop. And don't think this is amateur hour! Some of the Ayars students headline here and at other clubs. These nights are truly magical. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday May 30 Gary Smith's Mardi Gras All-Stars 7:30pm $8 Gary Smith's Mardi Gras All-Star Band once again brings classic hot jazz to Portland. No need to visit New Orleans when this exciting, toe tapping music will be on Tony's stage. Come and enjoy this "feel good" music in the Dixieland/Trad style of Louis Armstrong, that brought Jazz music to the world. Featuring Gary Smith, Wayne Travillion, David Evans, Garry Powell, David Duthie, John Bennett, and John Kaleta. This promises to be a fun event for young and old alike, with great music, great food and great people! Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday May 31 The Bureau of Standards Big Band 8:00pm $12 Featuring Matthew Gailey & Kat Cogswell The Bureau Of Standards Big Band has been playing with us since the very beginning! The BOSBB is a 20-member ensemble that recalls the halcyon days of Ellington at The Cotton Club, Ella at The Savoy, and the Rat Pack at The Sands. Featuring the best of the big band hits from the 1930s through the 1960s, the band shifts easily between your favorites from Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and contemporary artists like Michael Buble, Natalie Cole and Harry Connick Jr. |
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Saturday June 1 Soulcity Band 8:00pm $12 Soulcity performs a variety of material from Soul, R&B, Funk, and Jazz. The band showcases three outstanding vocalists, a four-piece horn section, and a rock-solid rhythm section. Soulcity performs everything from classic Soul/R&B artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan to contemporary Neo Soul artists like Alicia Keys, John Legend, Ledisi, and Soulive. The group also performs jazz/latin arrangements of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Incognito, as well as covering the Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Nancy Wilson/jazz standards material. Soulcity is a high energy ten piece soul, R&B/funk band with a collection of some of the area's best soul/R&B/jazz musicians. The band has entertained audiences at most of the major Portland area Festivals, and a number of regional festivals and special events. Soulcity has performed at The Portland Rose Festival, The Portland Rock & Roll Marathon, The Bite Of Oregon, The Slice Of Summer Concert Series, The Good Vibes Concert Series, The Hood River Families In The Park Concert Series, The Good In The Hood Festival, The University Of Portland "Luau BBQ And Dance On The Bluff", The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival, The Lake Oswego Splash Of Summer Concerts, The Lake Oswego Festival Of The Arts (The Soultet) and many others. Recent and up-coming bookings include The Red Lion Hotel On The River (J B's Bar & Grill) Tony Starlight's Supper Club, Ivories Jazz Lounge, The Waucoma Club (Hood River), and The Astoria Seafood And Wine Festival. |
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Wednesday June 5 Malea & the Tourists 7:30pm $8 Mrs. Robinson, Are You Trying to Seduce Me? On this night, Malea (aka Mrs. Robinson) invites us to the year 2013, where she finds herself once again restless and now drawn to young "Piano man" Kit Taylor. By-standers bassist Andrea Niemiec and drummer Jason Palmer play along as they watch them weave a modern day tale of Love, Laughter and Seduction through music and songs depicting subjects of everyday and not so everyday life. "Since I Fell For You", "Just A Kiss", "Something's Got A Hold Of Me", "It's Too Late", "Need You Now", "One Less Bell To Answer", "Heartache Tonight", "Baby You've Got What It Takes" and more. Special guests: John Knowles (aka Mr. Robinson/Joltin' Joe) and Lenora Warren (confidante of Mr. Robinson). "Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson!" Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday June 6 Sing for Your Supperclub: You Sing with the All-Star Horns: And the Winner is...? 7:30pm $10 Some lucky singer will be performing their own show with the All-Star Horns on this night and we won't know who it is until after the night of our Supperclub Sing-Off Competition on May 2nd. After the winner performs their 45 minute show, we will once again open up the stage to YOU to sing. just sign up as usual by following the link below. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday June 7 Dean Martin Birthday Tribute 8:00pm $16 Join Tony and friends Barbara Ayars as Rosemary Clooney & Petula Clark and Marianna Thielen as Ann-Margret as they salute Dino by performing a tribute to Dean's fabulous television show (complete with special surprise guests!) The second set is a tribute to Dino's legendary Las Vegas Act with outdated jokes about broads and booze. An unforgettable night of music and laughter. |
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Saturday June 8 Neil Diamond Tribute 8:00pm $16 "We've added an electric guilarist. It definitely soft rocks!" Turn on your Heartlights with us as we bask in the glow that is "Diamond." Our tribute is both heartfelt and silly, not to mention very good, and was called the "highlight" of the 2009 Bite of Oregon Festival by the event promoter. Four glorious costumes, 30 timeless songs, 90 screaming fans and one silly wig make these nights unforgettable. Act now! |
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Wednesday June 12 Piano Bar 6:00 - 10:00pm No cover Hosted by Bo Ayars We close the showroom stage and put the piano in the middle of the bar to create that magic feel of the piano bar. Bo Ayars has played behind such people as Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Bob Hope, and Bill Cosby, (not to mention conducting Liberace’s orchestra for 12 years). Now he can play behind you if you’d like to get up and sing a song or two! Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday June 13 Cabaret Chanteuse 7:30pm $10 Hosted By Gretchen Rumbaugh Cabaret Chanteuse, now in its second year, is an energizing evening showcasing professional female singers, song stylists and cabaret artists here in the incomparable atmosphere of Tony Starlight's Supperclub! Hosted by the dynamic Gretchen Rumbaugh with musical direction and colorful accompaniment by Darcy White, this chic and classy evening proves to be a high quality variety show, each and every month! Come share in our love-fest! This month's artists are: TBA Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday June 14 Signatures 8:00pm $15 Looking for a special treat for Dad? Bring him to the Signatures Show! Signatures continues to be the premier vocal group in Portland, featuring four dynamic singers. Barbara Ayars, Kat Cogswell, Suzette Rodway, and Erin Parra join together to bring you tight vocals to fill the air with music, and a sense of humor to lift your spirits. There are always new numbers by your favorite composers, groups and singers. Signatures' original arrangements bring your music to life. Join us for another great show at our favorite nightclub with our band - Bo Ayars, Music Director and keyboards, Andrea Niemiec on bass, and Jason Palmer on drums. Hear what's new!! Make reservations now, so you don't miss out on the fun. |
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Saturday June 15 Billy & the Rockets 8:00pm $10 Classic '50s Rock 'n' Roll & Do-Wop Billy & the Rockets is a six piece combo of "hep cats" lead by veteran entertainer Billy Cole.They present a fun, fast and furious Rockabilly/Do-Wop show of legendary hits from the '50s. Re-live the era of Eisenhower and Davy Crockett ... Sputnik and the Hula Hoop as the "Rockets" offer the best of Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and other "Rockabilly" performers. The band shines with vocal renditions of "Do-Wop" artists such as, Dion & the Belmonts, The Rays, The Chords, The Coasters, The Swallows, Etta James, The Silhouettes, The Del Vikings, and many others who made the Fabulous Fifties swing. Mix a little Country twang with cool Mississippi Delta Blues, and velvety Gospel harmonies and you create a musical potion that will have you tappin' your toes to one of the hottest specialty bands to hit the Northwest. |
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Saturday June 15 Neil Diamond Tribute at the Old Liberty Theater 8:00pm $15 Old Liberty Theater |
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Wednesday June 19 TBA TBApm $TBA Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday June 20 Vaquero Presents: John Nilsen & Swimfish 7:30pm $12 It's often surprising when a local band writes its own material. Swimfish is a unique, colorful band featuring high quality, original folk/rock music. The line up is bass, drums, guitars, pedal steel guitar & vocals, but their focus lies in first class songwriting. Certainly they play an occasional cover tune, but they are full time musicians/recording artists that write their own material first. Swimfish has a sound no other band will ever have. Originality is what they strive for and that's what makes them special. The debut CD by Swimfish, John Nilsen & Swimfish, was played throughout the USA on radio to rave reviews. Founding member of the major rock band, America, Dan Peek, wrote, "Major kudos on your CD. The music is superb, the lyrics inspired and the production/arranging are top notch. The songwriting hangs together well and the tracks flow, carving out a groove like a river carves a canyon. You deserve to be heard." Consisting of Don Woodward - guitar, harmonica, vocals; Mike Snyder - drums, percussion; Jamin Swenson - bass, vocals; Ronn Chick - guitar, pedal steel guitar; John Nilsen - guitar, piano, vocals. Swimfish came into existence as John Nilsen's guitar/vocal band when taking a break from his demanding piano career. Don "Woody" Woodward was the first Swimfish member to sign on as the two had grown up as next door neighbors and taught each other to play guitar as teenagers. Mike Snyder, who has long played with many of the finest musicians in the NW and had been on numerous John Nilsen recording sessions, joined the band and it was suggested that Jamin Swenson would be the perfect, melodic, complementary bassist. Guitarist, pedal steel guitarist, Ronn Chick, is a veteran guitarist of the NW music scene and seasoned songwriter and performer. John Nilsen just released his 18th recording, Wild Rose, which will feature Swimfish finding its groove with all new material. That should come as no surprise. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday June 21 The Tony Starlight Show 8:00pm $15 This is our regular musical variety show. Everything from standards to new songs, comedy routines and impressions. Parody songs like "My Hair Keeps a-Fallin' from My Head". Tributes to the Copacabana nightclub, The Rat Pack and the television show Solid Gold. Things come and go in this show. You might see Tom Jones gyrating for a birthday girl, a Star Trek fan wooing a young lady, Neil Diamond telling you to sing louder and who knows, maybe all three? A great night to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. Music and comedy, fun for ages 21 to 91. Ninety two and over, we don't guarantee anything... |
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Saturday June 22 Tony's AM Gold Show 8:00pm $16 The Sweet and Smoooooth Sounds Of The Seventies The guilty pleasure of Seventies soft rock classics! Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carol King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel! One hit wonders like: "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", "Dancin' In The Moonlight", "Welcome Back", and much much more. Think K-tel Mind Explosion! This is like a great big seventies campfire sing-along. Too much fun! |
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Wednesday June 26 Ruthann de la Vega 7:30pm $8 Details coming soon. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Thursday June 27 Martens Combination 7:30pm $8 The Martens Combination plays swing and country jazz with extra jimmies of fifties R&B and sixties international pop. They like old stuff and they smell nice. Keith Brush plays bass, Don Lawry on drums, Ian Miller on the Fender Telecaster, Russ Blake plays pedal steel, and Brent Martens sings and plays guitar. Minors permitted Sunday - Thursday until 10:00pm. |
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Friday June 28 The Tony Starlight Show 8:00pm $15 Featuring Nick O'Donnell on guitar and some new material! This is our regular musical variety show. Everything from standards to new songs, comedy routines and impressions. Parody songs like "My Hair Keeps a-Fallin' from My Head". Tributes to the Copacabana nightclub, The Rat Pack and the television show Solid Gold. Things come and go in this show. You might see Tom Jones gyrating for a birthday girl, a Star Trek fan wooing a young lady, Neil Diamond telling you to sing louder and who knows, maybe all three? A great night to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary. Music and comedy, fun for ages 21 to 91. Ninety two and over, we don't guarantee anything... |
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Saturday June 29 The Bureau of Standards Big Band 8:00pm $12 Featuring Matthew Gailey & Kat Cogswell The Bureau Of Standards Big Band has been playing with us since the very beginning! The BOSBB is a 20-member ensemble that recalls the halcyon days of Ellington at The Cotton Club, Ella at The Savoy, and the Rat Pack at The Sands. Featuring the best of the big band hits from the 1930s through the 1960s, the band shifts easily between your favorites from Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and contemporary artists like Michael Buble, Natalie Cole and Harry Connick Jr. |