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Tony Starlight Vs. Jazz

  • Tony Starlight Showroom 1125 Southeast Madison Street Portland, OR, 97214 United States (map)
 

Show postponed until May

Hello friends,

Due to the statewide ban on public gatherings over 250 people and to allay concerns of spreading COVID-19, we are rescheduling our next two shows at Tony Starlight Showroom:

3/14/20 - “Tony Starlight vs. Jazz”
3/21/20 - “The Great Gentlemen of Song”

The exact rescheduled dates, which are planned for May, are TBD and will be announced shortly.

If you have tickets, we will automatically transfer them to the new May date and send you new tickets. If you cannot attend that evening, you will retain a credit for use to any upcoming show at Tony Starlight Showroom. We will waive any fees associated with rescheduling.

Over the next week or two, we will know a great deal more about the health consequences and risks associated with attending our shows. I will have a much more detailed statement to make next week, announcing our rescheduled shows among other things. Until then, keep calm, wash your hands and know that I will miss you terribly.

Your regional man of mystery,
Tony

P.S. Jazz has only delayed the inevitable. This just gives me more time to train and I will lay a nasty beating on Jazz in May!


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This is a revival of a grudge match last fought between Tony Starlight and Jazz at the legendary jazz club Jimmy Mak’s. Through music and monologue, Tony will explore the ins and outs of jazz as it is performed in nightclubs, lampooning the fans, the clubs and the players. He won’t shy away from the tough questions, like:

  • What exactly is "jazz face" and is there a cure?

  • How can this be jazz? People are listening.

  • Do I still have to clap after a bass solo?

  • Should the state require a license to "scat"?

  • Is Sinatra Jazz? How about Gershwin? How about the theme to the TV show “Bewitched’?

The second set will be a variety of Tony’s favorites from all genres.

Tony’s Band

Tony Starlight: vocals
Matt Tabor: piano
Thea Enos: vocals
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Jeff Abbott: drums
Paul Mazzio: trumpet
Lee Elderton: sax

Sean Chiles: lighting director
Aaron Berryman: sound and video
Joni DeRouchie: video design

Tickets

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available. Call (503) 517-8584 for tickets after 4 pm on day of show.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Wild Mushroom Chicken: Brined and grilled chicken breast topped with a wild mushroom and thyme cream sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)

B) Alaskan Salmon with Preserved Lemon: Wild Alaskan sockeye finished with a preserved lemon and caper pan sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)

C) Spring vegan stew: Hominy, roasted peppers, caramelized onions and herbs simmered in a vegetable and chile broth. Topped with cabbage, cilantro, radish, and avocado (vegan, gluten-free)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette and cheesecake.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for Tony Starlight Vs. Jazz

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 6:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 6:45 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 7 PM
Arrive any time between 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1500 mL)