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Thanksgiving Dinner at Nighttown, Christian Howes, Joe McBride, Travis "Moonchild" Haddix and more....

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Hi Folks.

Here are some insights into another great week at Nighttown.

Tonight (Sunday), one of the greatest jazz violinists, Christian Howes returns to Nighttown. Christian is really an exciting player, on an instrument that is really difficult to play jazz on. ButChristian is a master and he's bringing his NYC group with him. Should be an excellent show.

On Wednesday (Thanksgiving Eve), native Clevelander and now NYC resident Todd Isler returns toNighttown. Todd's an excellent drummer and he's played with a diverse group of international artistsincluding Steve Turre, Joe Lovano, Jack McDuff and more. He's bringing an excellent tenor player withhim from NYC, Jenny Hill.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nighttown will be open from 1 - 9PM. We'd love you to join us for yourThanksgiving dinner. You know it will be excellent! Reservations are highly suggested.

Then on Friday, NE Ohio's dean of the blues men, Travis "Moonchild" Haddix will return toNighttown. Travis is a legend in the region due to his guitar playing, vocals, and his soul. It will be aparty!

On Saturday, NE Ohio's favorite and international contemporary jazz artist, Joe McBride will light itup at Nighttown. Joe has recorded eight records for Heads Up / Concord Records and has toured theworld. If you dig Stevie Wonder, Seal, and some excellent jazz and fusion, you'll love Joe.

Don't forget to check out our Home for the Holidays series and New Years Eve celebrations withBobby Caldwell or Dominick Farinacci. Tickets/reservations for these shows are a must. Checkwith your friends and family now and get your tickets early. You don't want to be left out.

Hope you can join us for another great week at Nighttown!!

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Lev Gonick Selects Nighttown as One of His Favorite Restaurants

OneCommunity CEO/co-founder and tech sage Lev Gonick shares his dining favorites: 5 for Friday.

Nighttown - I know that a few people have talked about them, but I have to mentionNighttown. I love [owner] Brendan [Ring]'s place, and not just for the food, but soobviously for the scene, the great music—it is a great thing for the Heights andUniversity Circle, and for jazz and blues lovers around town... One of my favoritesthere is the Louisiana Salad, which I usually have a piece of salmon added to. I willhave that for lunch or dinner. I love the scene there, summertime on that patio isterrific, and they're always great for a late-night beer.

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CHRISTIAN HOWES QUARTET$20.00 Sunday 11/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Violin Virtuoso from Columbus, Ohio / NYC returns to Nighttown with hisQuartet!

Featuring: Cedric Easton- drums, Mike Forfia - bass, Hamilton Hardin-piano.

Christian Howes grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where he studied violin through the Suzuki methodfrom the age of five, performed as a soloist with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at age 16,and later earned his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the Ohio State University.

During his teen years he began playing guitar and bass in rock, blues, and fusion bands. At age20, he began playing violin in gospel church settings. These experiences ultimately led him topursue a singular goal to become a versatile jazz musician and composer.

Since then, he has gained respect from critics and players alike, establishing himself as a worldclass jazz violinist and educator. From 2001-2009 Howes became an in-demand violinist on theNew York scene, collaborating with a bevy of top-shelf jazz artists, including Greg Osby, D.D.Jackson, Frank Vignola, Joel Harrison, Dafnis Prieto, Dave Samuels, Spyro Gyra, and a 4-year chairin Bill Evans’ “Soulgrass” band.

Christian was a favorite of the late Les Paul, with whom he worked closely for 11 years. Followinga three-year tenure as Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music and after establishing his“street cred” in New York City, Christian returned to his hometown in order to be close to family

“street cred” in New York City, Christian returned to his hometown in order to be close to familyand set out to build his career exclusively as a bandleader and entrepreneur.

In August 2011, Christian was ranked as the #1 “Rising Star” violinist in the Downbeat CriticsPoll and nominated for the Jazz Journalists Association’s “Violinist Of The Year”. In 2012, he wasvoted among the top three violinists in JazzTimes’ “Expanded Critics Poll“. The same year, hereceived the Residency Partner Award from Chamber Music America for his educational outreachwith school orchestra programs. He now regularly tours throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. asa leader of his own groups and a soloist with orchestras. Howes toured Ukraine in June 2014 atthe invitation of the U.S. Embassy, as a cultural ambassador, underscoring U.S. support for afree and democratic Ukraine.

After releasing a string of independent releases as a leader, he signed with Resonance Records in2008 and released three critically acclaimed albums. The first, “Heartfelt”, featuring pianistRoger Kellaway, showcases ballads and lyrical works. “Out of the Blue,” released in 2010,features guitarist Robben Ford, and demonstrates a wide range of modern and traditionalsensibilities, steeped in the blues. His newest release, “Southern Exposure,” featuringaccordionist Richard Galliano, draws from a Hispanic sphere of influence.

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TODD ISLER / JENNY HILLQUARTET$10.00 Wednesday 11/26 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cleveland Hts. Native & master drummer percussionist Todd Isler teamsup with dynamic Saxophonist Jenny Hill to lead All-Star Quartet.

Featuring: Joe Hunter-piano, & Kip Reed-electric bass.

Drummer/Percussionist Todd Isler has brought the Cleveland spirit to New York City and theworld for decades. His beat has supported an array of artists, crossing genres and continents,from Cleveland legend Joe Lovano to Phish Bassisit Mike Gordon, Ivan Neville, Betty Buckley, MarkMurphy, Jack McDuff, Melvin Sparks, Brian Blade, Francis Mbappe, Cidinho Teixeira, Steve Turre,Leo Kottke, and many more.Todd has released two recordings as a leader and his acclaimed book, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”,utilizes his study of South Indian rhythm to help musicians ground their beat. “Alternating between kit and an array of exotic hand drums, Todd Isler brings rich color to hisquartet’s organic sound” Modern Drummer Magazine

Jenny Hill, saxophonist and flautist, has a diverse resume that includes jazz, reggae, and globalmusic. A composer, arranger, and performer, she is currently working with the Easy Star AllStars, Denis Leary and the Enablers, and leads her own jazz group Liquid Horn. She hasproduced 3 CDs under her own name, The Chill Factor, Liquid Horn, and Planet Sax. She recentlyperformed with Maurice Hines in Tappin’ Thru Life” for 5 weeks at the Cleveland Playhouse. Bill Milkowski of Jazz Times calls her “an accomplished composer-arranger and first-rate soloist,with some bold playing on tenor, soprano and flute. Highly recommended.” A resident of NYC, she has toured, performed, and/or recorded with reggae greats such as MaxiPriest, Dennis Brown, Toots and the Maytals, and Burning Spear, as well as Denis Leary, Govt.Mule, Mike Gordon of Phish, Bernie Worrell, DJ Logic, Eumir Deodato, Corey Glover, Daniel Ponce,and MC Solaar. Jenny’s jazz credits include performing with Nancy Wilson, Dianne Schuur, ClarkTerry, Dave Brubeck, Joe Williams, and Cab Calloway while a member of the DIVA jazz orchestra. Jenny is active as a jazz and classical educator, and has been the recipient of many honorsincluding the National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Studies grant with Joe Lovano, winner in theJAZZIZ Woodwinds On Fire competition, and the Lennie Johnson Outstanding Musicianscholarship from Berklee College.

scholarship from Berklee College.

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TRAVIS "MOONCHILD"HADDIX$15.00 Friday 11/28 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

World Class Bluesman orbits in to Nighttown with his swinging, andsoulful 8 Piece Band with full horn section!

Travis Haddix began playing the piano at the age of seven in his home town of Walnut,Mississippi, located thirty miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. The turning point in his musicallearning experience came when he was eight, when the legendary B.B. King came to Memphisand began playing daily at the studios of WDIA. Travis was awed by King;s guitar virtuosity andhe hung around the radio station every day to learn all he could. Soon, Travis' piano playing fellby the wayside and was replaced by the guitar, which he plays on stage and in the studio.

Years later, the Haddix family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where Travis, now a budding star,continued to refine his craft by singing and playing throughout the North. The original"Moonchild", he earned the nickname from his beaming presence on stage and his always broadsmile and energetic, sexy performances, In 1959, Travis moved to Cleveland, Ohio where hejoined the D.L. Rocco Band and achieved regional notoriety that led to a prominent spot with theLittle Johnnie Taylor group. Travis also contributed material to five albums by Artie "Bluesboy"White. His material is also covered by Artie “blues boy” White, Dickie Williams, Jimmy Dawkins,Michael Burks, Charles Wilson, the late Son Seals, and Lee Shot Williams.

Haddix has received rave reviews in Living Blues Magazine, Blues Revue, Real Blues, Big City,Jefferson and Audience Magazine, and he has toured Europe since 1992. His style evokes thesounds of the great Stax-Volt days, when the likes of Sam & Dave ruled the urban blues roost.His fifth release on Ichiban Records is A Big Ole Goodun', featuring the Travis Haddix band(together since 1988). He proves, once again, that he is a fixture in the modern blues industrywith songs like. "Make Me Say Please" , "From Bad to Worse", and the made-for-jukebox single, "(She Called Me) Knucklehead".

Travis received 4 awards in 1999. Best Male Blues Artist, Best New Blues Artist, Best BluesEntertainer and Contemporary Blues Artist Of The Year. In 1989 he founded Haddix publishingCompany and Wann-Sonn Records, and recorded ten CDs under his own label. in 2007 traviswon the Gay Rose Production Keeping the Blues Alive Award.

Next time you have a chance, check out the movie April's Fool which features Travis' hit song,Everything Is Everything.

In 2007, Travis' single, "Dick for Dinner" from "Mean Ole Yesterday" was nominated Best BluesSong by the Blues Critic Awards 2007 Readers Poll-Comtemporary Blues. Travis was in greatcompany; the prize was awarded to Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughan.

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JOE MCBRIDE$20.00 Saturday 11/29 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic pianist, and vocalist, with his Trio back at Nighttown! Featuring: KipReed-electric bass, & Elijah Gilmore-drums.

Joe McBride, international R&B and contemporary jazz singer and pianist, moved to Cleveland tomake his home here about eight years ago. We are blessed to have this superstar living in ourcommunity. Come and be a as we celebrate Martin Luther King Day

Not even blindness can stop Joe McBride. His status as one of today’s most popularcontemporary jazz musicians is rooted in a solid foundation of talent. Born in 1963 in Fulton,Missouri, he began playing piano at age four and started singing in high school. As a teenager,McBride contracted a degenerative eye disease and eventually lost his eyesight, but his passionfor music was never impaired. He continued his studies at the Missouri School for the Blind andat Webster University in suburban St. Louis. McBride trekked to the sunny shores of San Diegofor a while before enrolling at North Texas State University to study jazz and performance.

Joe McBride has released seven highly acclaimed CD's, including his latest "Looking For aChange" on Concord/Heads Up International records.

McBride added another significant title to his impressive discography with the July 2009 releaseof Lookin’ for a Change. On this recording he features songs originally written and recorded by arange of pop luminaries, including Gnarls Barkley, Coldplay, John Mayer, Seal and Jill Scott, andreinterprets them via straightahead jazz arrangements.

“To be honest, I really wanted to try to reach a different audience with my new album,” McBridesays. “I’m all about growth. It’s all about making the old things new. It’s okay to look back forjust a moment, but the more important idea is to keep our eyes on the future.”

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JANIS SIEGEL $20.00 Wednesday 12/03 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Presented in Association with the Tri-C Jazz Program.

Vocalist of Manhattan Transfer Fame returns to Nighttown!

Featuring: Joe Hunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, DanFernandez-drums. And special guests include Tri-C Vocal Students.

Over the past three and a half decades, the voice of Janis Siegel -- a nine-time Grammy winnerand a seventeen-time Grammy nominee -- has been an undeniable force in The ManhattanTransfer's diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a member of this 36-year musicalinstitution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned more than a half dozenfinely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fanbase and garnered consistently high critical praise.

Siegel learned about the music business at an early age. By the time she was 12, she wassinging with an all-girl pop trio called The Young Generation. "When Motown became popular, Ifell head over heels for it, as well as for people like Aretha Franklin. And of course, I went insaneover the Beatles. But I also loved Barbra Streisand. And living in Brooklyn, I saw a lot of Broadwayshows too." On the jazz side, she remembers John Coltrane as her musical idol during her highschool and college years. But it was a chance encounter that steered her into The ManhattanTransfer.

Janis Siegel met Tim Hauser at a party, and he asked her to sing on some demos he'd been

working on. Soon Hauser invited Siegel to join a four-part vocal group that he'd been trying toreconstruct. When she joined Hauser, Laurel Massé and Alan Paul, the Manhattan Transfer wasborn. The group's self-titled debut album in 1975 ushered in a renaissance in vocal-based musicand marked the opening chapter of the foursome's quarter-century-plus success story.

Over the years, Janis' unmistakable voice has become one of the group's most recognizabletrademarks. She sang lead on some of the Transfer's biggest hits, such as "Operator," "ChansonD'Amour," "Twilight Zone," "Birdland," "Ray's Rockhouse," "Sassy," "Spice of Life," "Mystery,"and "The Boy from N.Y.C." She also gained a reputation as a vocal arranger by writing five of thecharts for the group's acclaimed masterwork, Vocalese, seven charts for the group's Grammy-winning album Brasil, and won a Grammy herself in 1980 for her arrangement of "Birdland." In1993, she and her Manhattan Transfer colleagues received their honorary doctorates from theBerklee School of Music, and in 1999 they were among the first class of inductees into the VocalGroup Hall of Fame.

But Siegel has been riding a dual career track for nearly two decades. She launched her solocareer in 1982 on Atlantic Records with the release of Experiment in White produced by JoelDorn. Her followup solo effort, At Home, earned her a Grammy nomination in 1987 for BestFemale Jazz Vocal.

Janis continues to tour with The Manhattan Transfer and her own band, with her newest solorelease “NightSongs” on Palmetto Records this past September. This latest project, her first self-produced venture, is a collection of late night love songs, features some of N.Y.’s most inventivemusicians.

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BRIA SKONBERG$20.00 Thursday 12/04 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting new vocalist and trumpet master and her group return to Nighttown!Playing music from her new CD "Into Your Own" on Random Act Records.

Featuring Dalton Ridenhour on piano; Paul Keller on bass; Pete Siers ondrums

Hailing from Chilliwack, BC, and now living in New York City, award winning trumpeter/vocalist/composer BRIA SKONBERG is "poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians ofher generation." She has earned a 2013 Jazz Journalists’ Association nomination for “Up andComing Jazz Artist of The Year” and is included in DOWNBEAT Magazine’s Rising Star Critics‘ Pollfor 2013.

Bria got her start as a professional big band singer at age sixteen doubling on trumpet and hassince performed as a bandleader and guest artist all over North America, Europe, China Japan.Since arriving in New York three years ago she has appeared in concert halls and clubs such asSymphony Space, Birdland, The Iridium, and Dizzy's among the likes of Nicholas Payton, AnatCohen, Wycliffe Gordon, Bucky Pizzarelli and Scott Robinson.

Bria focuses on innovating while honoring tradition: She has studied with Warren Vache,experimented with fuzz pedals and presented a gig fusing jazz and stand up comedy. Bestknown for her knowledge of classic jazz and pursuit of worldwide adventure, she is creating astyle all her own rooted in swampy New Orleans grooves, featuring world percussion andcontemporary soul influenced vocals. Her debut American release, "So Is The Day", peaked at #7on the US National jazz charts and features an all-star ensemble including John Pizzarelli, VictorGoines and Wycliffe Gordon. Released on Random Act Records, 10% of all proceeds go to supportthe Jazz Foundation of America.

She currently tours the world, headlining major clubs and festivals as well as programming

She currently tours the world, headlining major clubs and festivals as well as programmingmusic education workshops.

Don't miss the exciting new star Bria Skonberg on Thursday December 4th.

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CHRISTINE LAVIN & DONWHITE$20.00 Sunday 12/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter and Comedienne extraordinaire Christine Lavin back atNighttown!. With very special guest singer/songwriter Don White.

Leave your worries at the doorstep and join Christine Lavin and Don White as they present anight of comedy unlike any other, The Funny Side of the Street: A Night of Brighter Laughter.

Since 2008 these two veteran performers have brought their unique brand of clean and hilariousmusical comedy to audiences across the US proving night after night that comedy can be smart,friendly, and breathtakingly funny without being vulgar or pejorative. This is a show for anyonewho wants to laugh, whether it’s a group of friends or a family gathering, and feel good on theirway out of the venue.

Since emerging from the NYC singer/songwriter scene in the late 1980s, (along with SuzanneVega, Shawn Colvin, John Gorka, etc), Lavin quickly established herself as an entertaining tourde force. Quick on her feet, witty, insightful, engaging, she remains one of the most popular andrespected performers in the genre.

Christine has also been at the forefront of finding and promoting extraordinary new talent. Shefounded a songwriter's retreat on Martha's Vineyard, the On a Winter's (and Summer's) Nighttours), The Four Bitchin' Babes, Laugh tracks among many other projects, in the processreleasing more than 10 compilations CDs, as well as more than 20 of her own.

Her co-conspirator, Don White, is the latest artist that Christine has championed. “He’s such anoriginal; I call him sometimes a ‘blue collar intellectual,’” Lavin says. “Don has extremely highstandards when it comes to what he does onstage. And he hits a grand slam every time. Thefirst time we worked together he opened for me and it’s the only time in my entire career that Iopened with a ballad because he was so funny, the audience was so laughed out.”

A product of the rich Boston Arts Scene of the 90s Don developed his songwriter/performerchops in the same Club Passim/ Olde Vienna Kaffehaus scene that produced Dar Williams, MartinSexton, Lori McKenna and Vance Gilbert. He was also a regular comedian at the legendary Catcha Rising Star in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass honing his comedic skills alongside JimmyTingle, David Cross, Wendy Leibman and a host of other cutting edge comics of the time. Theseexperiences along with his immersion in the Boston spoken word scene that produced theNational Poetry Slam Championship Team in 1992 all combined to make him one of the fewperformers who brings a comic's wit, and a poet's heart to his songs and stories.

“It doesn’t sound like a folk concert, it sounds like a comedy concert,” says White of his laughter-inducing co-bills with Lavin. “We rehearse and we rehearse and then inevitably, she’ll throwsomething at me that I have no idea about, with a mischievous grin that lets me know she’sbeen thinking about it all afternoon. Just to see what will happen. And she’s taught me to do thesame.”

Audiences are looking for something fun, fresh, smart, and intriguing as well as thoughtful: Onthe Funny Side of the Street does just that.

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BALDWIN WALLACE MUSICALTHEATER "FIRST TAKES"$10.00 Wednesday 12/10 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Next Generation of Broadway Stars live on the Nighttown Stage.

The Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater class of 2016 presents First Takes. First Takes is a musicaltheater concert that takes place annually to showcase new works recently presented at NAMT.NAMT (New Alliance for Music Theater) is a festival that takes place in New York City as a vehiclefor the development of new works and new voices.

Program director Victoria Bussert serves as a resident member of the NAMT committee. Thisperformance features selected works from NAMT festivals, of past and present, that showcaseeach member of the Junior Music Theatre class. From a misbegotten goddess, to unlikely lovers,to a trip to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, First Takes is sure to tell captivating tales that willleave you enriched and exposed to new, innovative musical material.

This performance will include the talents of:Malik Victorian, Mary Mondlock, Gabe Brown, Kelly Autry, Sara Masterson, Ellis Dawson, NateKlingenberg, John Kramer, Erin Moylan, Katie Willard, Caroline, Murrah, Julia Rose Hines andIsabel Plana.

Directed by Victoria Bussert

Music Directed by David Pepin

Don’t miss the exceptionally talented Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Class of 2016and their program “First Takes”!

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MOYA BRENNAN "AN IRISHCHRISTMAS"$30.00 Thursday 12/11 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Moya Brennan sings Celtic versions of traditional Christmas Carols, plus musicfrom Clannad, Solo CD's and More!

With 5 Piece Band featuring harp virtuoso Cormac DeBarra.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of seasonal music from the Emerald Isle, featuring Irish iconMoya Brennan. As lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning group Clannad, Moya helpedintroduce Celtic music to a worldwide audience with an infectious mix of traditional melodies andNew Age pop. This festive program offers the timeless, soulful atmosphere of her music in aspecial holiday show of celebration and reflection. Drawing on a rich selection of classic Irishsongs and carols, as well as her own solo material, Moya and her band will warm the heart withthe spirit of the season.

Moya Brennan stands as an Irish icon with the world as her stage.

In her music making, Moya has never been content to nestle within comfortable boundaries.

In her music making, Moya has never been content to nestle within comfortable boundaries.From an early age she trod the boards with her father Leo in the dance halls, then becamefixated with the likes of Joni Mitchell and the Beach Boys before going on to share, with her bandClannad, an enlightening discovery of the extraordinary wealth of Celtic history and melody onher doorstep.

Clannad sent tremors through the world of traditional music. With Harry's Game they took theIrish language and its melodies to places that it had never been before. Top of the Pops, majorrecord contracts and world tours. The accolades followed -Ivor Novello and BAFTA awards plus,after several nominations, a Grammy award in 1999. Their music was fresh, vibrant andprogressive.

Alongside all of this, Moya has developed an individuality which has already shown itself in herexpanding body of work. When an artist's career can often be measured in months, hers spansdecades. Through this clamorous journey, through school halls, folk clubs, festivals, discos,churches, the world's most renowned concert halls she has travelled purposefully and alwaysfocused. The power of her whispered tones and the beauty of her music touch the soul. Gently,yet persistently, her songs and her music are redefining Irish music.

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LOU ARMAGNO "SINATRASELECTS" $15.00 Saturday 12/13 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Returning to our stage for a Special 99th Birthday Tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes,”“The Chairman of the Board,” “The Voice,” is Lou Armagno & SINATRASELECTS! Wear Frank’s favorite color orange, drink his favorite drink JackDaniels, or just come out and get your leg-a-shakin’ and your toe-a-tappin’! Enjoy Nighttown’s great cuisine and let us serenade you as we celebrate“SINATRA” (Dec 12, 1915—May 14, 1998)

Featuring: Mike Elkins—keyboards; Marc Paige—Saxophones & Clarinet; JimMass—Bass; & Ricky Exton—Drums. Come celebrate a Legend—Sinatra!

Lou Armagno has been performing in and around Cleveland since he moved back last Junefrom Honolulu HI. He deputed his CD—“FLYIN’ HIGH” right here on our stage this past May. What sets Lou apart from other Rat Packer’s? Lou is not a Sinatra Impersonator, but animpressionist who happens to sound pretty much just like Mr. S! So…“Like the Man said, onemore time”! Don’t miss this special birthday tribute to Frank’s 99th birthday anniversary and“Come Fly With US” as we celebrate “The Man” himself, SINATRA…you won’t believe your ears!

Mike Elkins is a pianist, music director, and arranger. He is a veteran of several area big bandsand is currently the pianist for the Dan Zola Orchestra. He has worked in regional musicaltheater productions as a pit orchestra member and music director at Beck Center, HuntingtonPlayhouse, Clague Playhouse and the former Berea Summer Theater at Baldwin WallaceUniversity.

Marc Paige has been playing clarinet and saxophone for over 55 years. He has performed withmany rock, blues and jazz groups, along with most of Cleveland's big bands. Additionally, he is amember of the Solon Philharmonic Orchestra.

Jim Mass is a Cleveland native with a diverse musical background spanning more than 40 years.Being equally comfortable on both Acoustic and Electric bass, he has played in most everymusical genre, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Big Band, Classical, Country, Bluegrass, Shows andPlays, Christian and Ethnic. Groups he has played with include the NEO Jazz Orchestra, Skyline,Swing City Big Band, The Juice Band, Jazz Connection, Johnny Baron Quintet, the Tom FriesOrchestra, and more.

Ricky Exton: Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, has been active inthe music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky's talents emerged as one of theCleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career in music at the Berklee College of Music inBoston, Mass., where he earned a Baccalaureate in Professional Music. He has performed withLou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Cyrus Chestnut, Joanne Brackeen, Kim Nazarian, LindaPresgrave, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza.

Presgrave, and international guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza.

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BILL RUDMAN'S "ACHRISTMAS CABARET"$20.00 - $30.00 Sunday 12/14 7:00 pm For Tickets Call (216)245-8687

The Musical Theater Project's Annual Holiday Show and perennialfavorite!

Featuring: Bill Rudman, Sandra Simon, Scott Posey, & Nancy Maier.

For Tickets Call The Musical Theater Project at: (216) 245-8687

As our beloved Mame says, “haul out the holly!” Now in its ninth-annual production, TMTP knowswhy audiences keep coming back to A Christmas Cabaret: the songs.

This show mixes well-known classics and hidden gems, touching on the history of all of them in away only TMTP can. What else should audiences expect? It wouldn’t be a Christmas concertwithout a few sing-alongs!

Vocalist Sandra Simon says, “it’s the nostalgia that hooks me. For people of my age – the 1960sboomer babies – these are the songs I grew up hearing. We all had Christmas traditions whenwe were young. I believe our cabaret can become a new tradition for families – and for many, italready is.” Joining Simon and new to A Christmas Cabaret is vocalist Scott Posey. TMTPaudiences will remember Posey from last season’s “Behind the Musical: Fiddler on the Roof.”

And there’s something about a cabaret setting that’s perfect for the holiday season.

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CLIFF HABIAN $10.00 Monday 12/15 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast pianist extraordinaire and his Trio play recent repertoire,holiday selections, and more!

Cliff Habian began piano lessons at the age of nine and was composing music just a few yearslater with both classical and jazz music being strong influences, he decided early on to integratethe two genres into his own unique style.

A multifarious pianist, Cliff can play in virtually any style and performs comfortably in groupssettings as well as solo performances. Eventually, Cliff would become s disciple of the "ThirdStream" style.

After attending the Cleveland Institute of Music, as a composition major under the late Donald

After attending the Cleveland Institute of Music, as a composition major under the late DonaldErb, he accepted a position as Director of American Music and Department Head of Keyboardstudies at the Cleveland Music School Settlement, where he taught for 13 years.

He has worked with such greats as Joe Lovano, Freddie Cole, Frank Morgan, Jane Ira Bloom andmany others in addition to appearing on “Good Morning America”.

Cliff was recently honored to play for the great concert pianist Lang Lang receiving wonderfulkudos from the international superstar.

His international reputation began with a recording debut for Milestone/Fantasy Records.

Locally, Cliff regularly has or is performing at Nighttown, Johnny’s on Fulton, Johnny’s Downtown,Club Isabella, Blu Jazz and Taza.

John Stebal has been playing the drums since 1971. Professional playing experiences includemany local bands of all styles including Jazz, Rock, Big Band, Salsa, Country, and World Beat. International performances include a recent tour of Germany and France in 2012 withDrumplay. John is also currently on the adjunct faculty at Lakeland Community College and hasbeen a member of the Percussive Arts Society since 1992. He is also the owner/operator ofStebal Drums in Willowick, OH

Chris Vance owns his own lesson studio (Vance Music Studios) in Lakewood OH, and is anadjunct professor of music at Cleveland State University as well as Cuyahoga CommunityCollege. Chris holds a Master of Music in Double Bass Performance from The Cleveland Instituteof Music. In he classical world, Chris has served as Principal Bass of the Bermuda Symphony aswell as the Buffalo Opera Company Orchestra and has served as a substitute player for TheBuffalo Philharmonic, The Akron Symphony, & The Erie Symphony. He has performed withMichael Civisca, Mark Gridley, and Abdou Mboup to name a few.

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BILL RUDMAN'S "ACHRISTMAS CABARET"$18.00 - $26.00 Tuesday 12/16 7:00 pm For Tickets Call (216)245-8687

Wednesday 12/17 7:00 pm For Tickets Call (216)245-8687

The Musical Theater Project's Annual Holiday Show and perennialfavorite!

Featuring: Bill Rudman, Sandra Simon, Scott Posey, & Nancy Maier.

For Tickets Call The Musical Theater Project at: (216) 245-8687

As our beloved Mame says, “haul out the holly!” Now in its ninth-annual production, TMTP knowswhy audiences keep coming back to A Christmas Cabaret: the songs.

This show mixes well-known classics and hidden gems, touching on the history of all of them in away only TMTP can. What else should audiences expect? It wouldn’t be a Christmas concertwithout a few sing-alongs!

Vocalist Sandra Simon says, “it’s the nostalgia that hooks me. For people of my age – the 1960sboomer babies – these are the songs I grew up hearing. We all had Christmas traditions whenwe were young. I believe our cabaret can become a new tradition for families – and for many, italready is.” Joining Simon and new to A Christmas Cabaret is vocalist Scott Posey. TMTPaudiences will remember Posey from last season’s “Behind the Musical: Fiddler on the Roof.”

And there’s something about a cabaret setting that’s perfect for the holiday season.

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COCO SMITH$20.00 Tuesday 12/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"

Rising Vocalist from Cleveland & NYC sings Cabaret and more! WithBryan Bird on piano.

Shekinah “CoCo” Smith is a Cleveland, OH born artist. CoCo is a 2012 graduate of ClevelandCentral Catholic High School. She is currently a Musical theatre major at the American Musicaland Dramatic Academy- College and Conservatory of Arts (AMDA) of New York. Stageperformance is her passion, initiated by watching the movie version of Chicago the musical. CoCo’s stage performance credits include Near West Theatre (Side Show-Daisy Hilton), GarfieldPlayer’s (Chicago-June), Ohio City Theatre Project (Kid Mystery-Kid Mystery), soloist performancesat Cleveland and Barrington Yacht Clubs and many more. Choreography credits include NearWest Theatre Children’s production, (Gotta Be Starting Something) and Cleveland Playhouse’s(‘Dawg Pounded.’)

CoCo plans to return to Cleveland to teach acting technique and musical theatre analysis after asuccessful Broadway career.

CoCo enjoys writing plays and lyrics, collecting seashells, and sitting on the rocks of Lake Eriewith her best friends. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support andencouraging her to pursue her dream to be a professional artist.

Bryan Bird has been playing the piano since age eight, and shows no signs of slowing down: Hehas played for over 30 productions and can regularly be found in the pit orchestras at BeckCenter for the Arts and Magnificat High School, as well as other theaters around Northeast Ohio.At Beck Center, where he is currently playing for Mary Poppins, he music directed Forever Plaidand Jerry Springer: The Opera. Other music directing highlights include You’re a Good Man,Charlie Brown at Olde Towne Hall Theatre and City of Angels at Hudson Players. Bryan also servesas organist for Medina Presbyterian Church. By day, he is a graphic artist for a music publisher,which helps support his roller coaster enthusiast habit.

VANESSA RUBIN ALL-STARQUARTET$25.00 Friday 12/26 8:00 pm Buy Tickets 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Vocalist extraordinaire with All-Star Quartet celebrates the Holidays atNighttown:Featuring: Helen Sung-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & JeromeJennings-drums.

Vanessa RubinEndowed with the kind of liquid phrasing and sheer wisdom that comes from depth ofexperience on the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolving classic

experience on the jazz performance campaign trail, Vanessa Rubin is an ever-evolving classicsinger in the making. The development of a true jazz singer is a long-range prospect, laden withlearning experiences that forge the voice into a true instrument, rich with passion, deeplyinvested in living through life’s joys and perils; such is the journey of Vanessa Rubin, jazz singerextraordinaire. Capable of employing the gamut of emotions, the mature Ms. Rubin can rangefrom whisper to shout in the blink of an eye; from honey-laden ballads purring like a kitten, to uptempo swinging and scatting like a fluent saxophone, she delivers the goods.

Helen SungAn award-winning classical pianist,Houston, TX, native Helen Sung went on to graduate from theprestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance and win the Kennedy Center's MaryLou Williams Jazz Piano Competition.

Since establishing herself in New York City, she has worked with such luminaries as Clark Terry,Ron Carter, Steve Turre, the legendary Wayne Shorter, and MacArthur Fellow Regina Carter; and,in addition to her own band, can currently be seen with fine ensembles including the Mingus BigBand & Dynasty Band, the T.S.Monk Group, and Terri Lyne Carrington's Grammy-winning MosaicProject.

Jerome JenningsBorn and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Jennings’ interest in music started as a child. Jerome’s motherbrought home a copy of an Art Blakey album on Impulse, and his life-long love affair with Jazzand Swing music began.

His talent garnered him a full scholarship to Ohio State University for music. Jerome latertransferred to Rutgers University where he garnered a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies. Jennings went on to receive a Masters Degree from the prestigious Juilliard School of Music inNew York City.

Recording and performing with such luminary Jazz Masters as Benny Golson, Sonny Rollins, HankJones, Ray Charles, Ernestine Anderson, Christian McBride, and Wynton Marsalis. Jerome alsoperforms regularly on nationally televised shows, including appearances on Conan O’Brien’s late-night show (NBC), Craig Ferguson (CBS), and The Today Show (NBC).

Peter DominguezPeter Dominguez grew up in Milwaukee playing with his father, pianist and singer Frank DeMiles.Peter went on to study at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he earned hisbaccalaureate and masters degrees. In 1981 he was the first recipient of the Milton J. Hintonscholarship competition award and continued doctoral studies at the University of Miami, CoralGables.

Eventually securing positions in both the Florida Philharmonic and Michigan State University,Peter chose MSU, served as Professor of Double Bass and Jazz Studies from 1984-96, and wasinstrumental in developing their Jazz Studies program.

The former Principal Bass with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and the American Sinfonietta,Peter is currently Professor of Jazz Studies and Double Bass at Oberlin College Conservatory ofMusic.

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PAUL FERGUSON BIG BANDFEATURING EVELYN WRIGHT$20.00 Saturday 12/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Master Trombonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Paul Fergusonbrings his Big Band in to Nighttown for Holiday celebration.Featuring music from his Christmas CD and More! Featuring EvelynWright on vocals.

Paul Ferguson has been director of Jazz Studies at Case Western Reserve University since1988. A graduate of the University of Akron and the Eastman School of Music, Paul has traveledwith the Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller bands as lead trombonist and arranger.

Paul was principal trombonist of the Canton Symphony from 1989-98 and at various times hasalso performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Opera, the Ohio Chamber Orchestra,Apollos's Fire, the Cleveland Chamber Brass, the New Hampshire Festival Orchestra and variousgroups across Northeast Ohio.

Evelyn Wright has been a professional vocalist for over twenty five years with experience inJazz, R&B and Pop styles of music. Evelyn is a native from Cleveland, Ohio, and was voted BestFemale Vocalist in 1985 in conjunction with WCPN radio station. She is also the winner of MostPromising Female Artist and Favorite Female R&B Singer 1993 by Midwest Urban Music Awards.Evelyn has toured throughout the United States and Canada performing in the top hotels,nightclubs, and concert halls.

Evelyn has also recorded with several international recording stars including Phillip Ingram andGerald Albright.

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CURTIS TAYLOR QUARTET $20.00 Sunday 12/28 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Rapidly rising young trumpeter and Cleveland Native, now living in SanDiego Ca. plays his latest music. As featured in the bands of GregoryPorter, and Cyrus Chestnut.

Lineup:Curtis Taylor - TrumpetMike Jellick (Detroit) - PianoNoah Jackson (NYC - Detroit native - BassJerome Jennings (NYC - Cleveland native) – Drums

Grammy Award winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational styledisplays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness,harmonicsensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with thesoul of the listener.

Taylor grew up in Bedford, Ohio, where his interest in music was piqued. At 10 years old, he tookup the trumpet and got involved with the school’s band program. Shawn Nichols, the school’sband director, took notice and encouraged him to get involved in the jazz ensemble. In addition,Nichols also took Taylor to several concerts around the city where he got his first real taste ofjazz. One night after seeing a great concert featuring trumpeters Jon Faddis and Steve Enos,Taylor was so inspired that hedecided then and there that he wanted a career in music.

Soon after that experience the accolades began piling up for the budding young musician - nodoubt it’s because the talented trumpeter has studied and performed with some of the mostrenowned jazz musicians and educators. In 2007, Taylor completed his B.A. in Jazz Studies at

renowned jazz musicians and educators. In 2007, Taylor completed his B.A. in Jazz Studies atMichigan State University, where he studied with Derrick Gardner, Wess Anderson and RodneyWhitaker. Two years later he went on to attain his Master’s at Rutgers University where hestudiedwith the late William “Prof” Fielder. Fielder was a legendary educator who taught many jazznotables such as Wynton Marsalis, Terence Blanchard, Sean Jones and Terrell Stafford.

Taylor has shared the stage with jazz luminaries Winard Harper, Rodney Whitaker, Antonio Hartand great gospel luminaries Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard and the Singletons. Moreextensively Taylor’s stint with jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut included a notable concertperformanceat Kennedy Center recorded for NPR’s Jazzset, an appearance at the Spoleto Jazz Festival, anda week long engagement at Dizzy’s Club in NYC. In addition, Taylor had the great opportunity totour internationally with virtuosic saxophonist James Carter’s Quintet, performing in: Germany,France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Canada, and Austria.

In more recent years, Taylor has had the wonderful opportunity to perform and record withrisingJazz star Gregory Porter. Taylor’s trumpet can be heard on Gregory Porter’s debut album Waterand on his junior release (Blue Note records) Liquid Spirit. Both albums were nominated forGrammys. Liquid Spirit won the Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for 2013.Today, Taylor continues to perform nationally as band-leader and sideman. His performing groupis a quartet that features his original music and some arrangements of standard Jazz, R&B andNeo-soul repertoire.

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JAMEY HADDAD$20.00 Monday 12/29 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Tuesday 12/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"

Master drummer & percussionist from Paul Simon's band, and professorof Music at Oberlin, in annual holiday residency at Nighttown.Lineup TBA

A world class musician, native Clevelander Jamey Haddad spent most of 2012 and 2013 ontour with Paul Simon enhancing his world famous music with his percussion. Jamey Haddad hasbeen a professional jazz musician for over 25 years. He has toured and recorded with manygreats including Carly Simon, Joe Lovano, Paul Winter, Kenny Werner, and Dave Liebman.

Currently Jamey teaches at Oberlin and he continues to tour as the leader of his own group, andas a special guest, nationally and internationally.

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DOMINICK FARINACCI - NEWYEARS EVE!!$40.00 Wednesday 12/31 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate New Year's on Nighttown's new intimate all weather back patio.

Trumpet phenom, and Cleveland Native, back home for New Year's. Playingmaterial from his future CD to be released in 2015. Lineup to be announcedshortly.

Seating on The Secret Garden patio is limited to 50. Make reservations early!!

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title Global Ambassador to Jazz atLincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to further integrate jazz into communities aroundthe world. He graduated from The Juilliard School in 2005 launching his career in Japan with aprolific run of eight albums, later releasing two more globally, touring with his band around theworld. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishments “This kid is 360 degrees!”and he is a recipient of the International New Star Award.

Dominick has been successful in his personal endeavors on bringing the art of jazz into thecommunity. He is a featured performer for the Cleveland Clinic in both Ohio and Abu Dhabi,taking part in the first jazz performance for patients in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with theCleveland Clinic and the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation. For Dominick, music and healthgo hand in hand, most recently organizing panel discussions around patient-doctorcommunication through music with Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. He has also beeninvited by TED MED to do a TED talk September 2014 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Dominick has been a leading advocate in music education development, most recently featuredat the 2014 Community College Association of America in D.C. He served as Music Consultant tothe Amy Winehouse Foundation, and initially launched a music education program at theTommy LiPuma Center for the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio, which brought together 30+ internationalartists involving over 3,000 students. This successful initiative has since expanded to the GCC, inschools such as Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar Music Academy, the American School of Dohaamong others.

Whether through touring concerts, recording, music education development or in music andhealthcare projects, Dominick gives back the gift of music to the community. He created acampaign which collected over 3,000 toys for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy called “aTrumpet, a Truck and our Toys for Tots,” partnering with the US Marines and Archdiocese of NewYork. He has been a featured musician working alongside supermodel Petra Nemcova for theHappy Hearts Foundation; a non-profit foundation dedicated to rebuilding schools and restoringhope and opportunity in the lives of children after natural disasters.

Dominick is a unique artist who aspires to bring jazz to diverse corners of the world.

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BOBBY CALDWELL - NEWYEAR'S EVE!!$80.00 Wednesday 12/31 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary R&B, Jazz, & Pop vocalist live @ Nighttown for New Year'sEve!! With his 6 piece band. Performing all of his hits including "WhatYou Won't Do for Love", "My Flame", and many more!

From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B and standards singer/songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one ofthe most respected members of the music industry. With eleven albums charting on theBillboard Charts, dating back to 1979, and his most recent “All Time Greatest Hits”, BobbyCaldwell is the premier singer and showman in jazz and R&B today.

As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earnedaccolades far and wide. His songwriting skills have earned hits not only for himself, but also forwell-known artists like Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and AlJarreau.

Bobby's timeless classic, "What You Won't Do For Love" has been recorded and sampled by morethan 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes"appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. All combined,

appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. All combined,Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, while artists as diverse asTupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, Vanessa Williams and Notorious B.I.G.have all paid tribute to the blue-eyed singer in the slouch hat. Bobby’s classic song was sung byElliot Yamin during the final 3 round of American Idol 2006.

Bobby Caldwell's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire ofrousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability toentertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as FrankSinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back" in Las Vegas,Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from hisloyal fans.

Bobby has been featured on The CBS Second Cup Café, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BETJazz Central, and has made numerous national and local network appearances.

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DOMINICK FARINACCI - NEWYEARS EVE!!$40.00 Wednesday 12/31 10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate New Year's on Nighttown's new intimate all weather back patio.

Trumpet phenom, and Cleveland Native, back home for New Year's. Playingmaterial from his future CD to be released in 2015. Lineup to be announcedshortly. Including a complimentary midnight champagne toast.

Seating on back patio is limited to 50. Make reservations early!!

Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title Global Ambassador to Jazz atLincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to further integrate jazz into communities aroundthe world. He graduated from The Juilliard School in 2005 launching his career in Japan with aprolific run of eight albums, later releasing two more globally, touring with his band around theworld. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishments “This kid is 360 degrees!”and he is a recipient of the International New Star Award.

Dominick has been successful in his personal endeavors on bringing the art of jazz into thecommunity. He is a featured performer for the Cleveland Clinic in both Ohio and Abu Dhabi,taking part in the first jazz performance for patients in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with theCleveland Clinic and the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation. For Dominick, music and healthgo hand in hand, most recently organizing panel discussions around patient-doctorcommunication through music with Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. He has also beeninvited by TED MED to do a TED talk September 2014 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

Dominick has been a leading advocate in music education development, most recently featuredat the 2014 Community College Association of America in D.C. He served as Music Consultant tothe Amy Winehouse Foundation, and initially launched a music education program at theTommy LiPuma Center for the Arts in Cleveland, Ohio, which brought together 30+ internationalartists involving over 3,000 students. This successful initiative has since expanded to the GCC, inschools such as Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar Music Academy, the American School of Dohaamong others.

Whether through touring concerts, recording, music education development or in music andhealthcare projects, Dominick gives back the gift of music to the community. He created acampaign which collected over 3,000 toys for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy called “aTrumpet, a Truck and our Toys for Tots,” partnering with the US Marines and Archdiocese of NewYork. He has been a featured musician working alongside supermodel Petra Nemcova for theHappy Hearts Foundation; a non-profit foundation dedicated to rebuilding schools and restoringhope and opportunity in the lives of children after natural disasters.

Dominick is a unique artist who aspires to bring jazz to diverse corners of the world.

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BOBBY CALDWELL - NEWYEAR'S EVE!!$80.00 Wednesday 12/31 10:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary R&B, Jazz, & Pop vocalist live @ Nighttown for New Year's Eve!! With his 6 piece band. Performing all of his hits including "What You Won't Dofor Love", "My Flame", and many more! Including a complimentary midnightchampagne toast.

From blue-eyed soul to pop, R&B and standards singer/songwriter, Bobby Caldwell is truly one ofthe most respected members of the music industry. With eleven albums charting on theBillboard Charts, dating back to 1979, and his most recent “All Time Greatest Hits”, BobbyCaldwell is the premier singer and showman in jazz and R&B today.

As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earnedaccolades far and wide. His songwriting skills have earned hits not only for himself, but also forwell-known artists like Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and AlJarreau.

Bobby's timeless classic, "What You Won't Do For Love" has been recorded and sampled by morethan 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes"appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum rap hit "The Light" by Common. All combined,Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, while artists as diverse asTupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, Vanessa Williams and Notorious B.I.G.have all paid tribute to the blue-eyed singer in the slouch hat. Bobby’s classic song was sung byElliot Yamin during the final 3 round of American Idol 2006.

Bobby Caldwell's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire ofrousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability toentertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as FrankSinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back" in Las Vegas,Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from hisloyal fans.

Bobby has been featured on The CBS Second Cup Café, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BETJazz Central, and has made numerous national and local network appearances.

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LOREN AND MARK $20.00 Friday 1/16 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

International Guitar Duo and proteges of Tommy Emmanuel play Nighttown! Featuring: Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & Mark Mazengarb (New Zealand).With Special Guest opening act guitarist Dan Bankhurst.

“Fresh and Exciting… these guys ROCK!!”Tommy Emmanuel, Australian guitar virtuoso

Loren and Mark first met in 2005 when they spent a few days working with the great TommyEmmanuel at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch guitar camp. Mark was a college kid, justcompleting his degree in classical guitar at the University of North Carolina; Loren was already aseasoned performer, but it was his first serious look at acoustic guitar. After the workshop, Markvisited Loren and they spent some time picking guitar – and picking each other’s brains.

visited Loren and they spent some time picking guitar – and picking each other’s brains.

In 2009 they met again in Nashville at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS) convention,an international gathering of hundreds of guitarists. That set the stage for the 2010 CAASconvention where they were on the schedule of performers. Though they were not originallylisted to play on the big Saturday night finale, they were added to the show due to populardemand from those who heard them throughout the week.

Loren and Mark's varied repertoire of original and arranged music consists of stunning guitarduets as well as songs, giving them a wide appeal.

Their music is influenced by Bluegrass, Jazz and Western; their style of guitar playing is largelybuilt upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis, Chet Atkinsand Jerry Reed, and their songs feature Lorens superb vocals and some beautiful harmoniesfrom Mark.

Barrigar and Mazengarb have toured extensively in both the USA and in Europe, and their fanbase is rapidly expanding. They recorded their first album together the summer of 2011 whichwon a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Awards) for Best Album at the Northeast Music IndustryConference, and their second album Onward also won a SAMMY. The title track 'Onward' wonfirst place at the International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) for Best Instrumental. Their mostrecent album is live from their 2013 tour of Europe

Loren and Marks live performances feature not only their spectacular technical grasp of theguitar, but also their outstanding musicality and ability to be spontaneously creative. Theinteraction between the two musicians is as much a feature of their shows as is the world-classguitar playing that they both display.

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"Late Night at Nighttown" ** Every Week **

Fridays George Foley on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Planning a reception, wedding, business meeting, graduation,

birthday or B'nai Mitzvah?

. . . . . . . . .think Nighttown!

We give you the best package in town at a pricethat won't break the bank. And everything isincluded at no extra charge. Our experience is asaccommodating as our atmosphere. Privatefunction spaces from 20 - 150. Valet parkingavailable.

To book your party, call Brendan Ring directly at216-952-9133

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Nighttown Tickets and Seating PolicyTo purchase tickets click here, Do not make anadditional table reservation - it is already included withyour purchased tickets. All seats are GeneralAdmission. All seating is based on the time that youarrive for the show and based on how many people arein your party and where we have tables of that size. Youmay be sharing a table with other people.

Nighttown Student Discount PolicyStudents up to age 26 are 1/2 off the regular price. Student priced tickets are only available the night of theshow and are subject to availability. Students musthave a student photo ID from a generally-recognizedhigh school, college or university. Full-paying ticketholders get priority on admission and seating. Certainselect shows have no discount based on arrangementswith the artist. On evenings when there are two shows(i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), the discount is only good for thesecond show. Students under the age of 18 must beaccompanied by an adult paying full price in order to beeligible for the discount.

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For more information about the Yamaha C-7, The New Avant Grand Piano or any of the Yamaha pianos,

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Special Events at Nighttown

Special Events at NighttownWinter 2014

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**New** denotes recent additions or changes to the schedule

"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays George Foley on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Sunday, November 23 Christian Howes Quartet 7 PM $20.Violin Virtuoso from Columbus, Ohio/NYC returns to Nighttown with his Quartet! Featuring: Cedric Easton- drums, Mike Forfia - bass, TBA-piano.

*New* Wednesday, November 26 Todd Isler / Jenny Hill Quartet 7 PM $10.Cleveland Hts. Native & master drummer percussionist Todd Isler teams up with dynamic SaxophonistJenny Hill to lead All-Star Quartet.Featuring: Joe Hunter-piano, & Kip Reed-electric bass.

*New*Friday, November 28 Travis "Moonchild" Haddix 8:30 PM $15.World Class Bluesman orbits in to Nighttown with his swinging, and soulful 8 Piece Band with full hornsection!

Saturday, November 29 Joe McBride 8:30 PM $20.Dynamic pianist, and vocalist, with his Trio back at Nighttown! Featuring: Kip Reed-electric bass, &Elijah Gilmore-drums.

*New*Wednesday, December 3 Janis Siegel 7:30 PM $20.Presented in Association with the Tri-C Jazz Program. Vocalist of Manhattan Transfer Fame returns to Nighttown! Featuring: Joe Hunter-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, Dan Fernandez-drums. And specialguests include Tri-C Vocal Students.

Thursday, December 4 Bria Skonberg 8 PM $20.Exciting new vocalist and trumpet master and her group return to Nighttown!Playing music from her new CD "Into Your Own" on Random Act Records.

Sunday, December 7 Christine Lavin & Don White 7 PM $20.Singer/Songwriter and Comedienne extraordinaire Christine Lavin back at Nighttown!. With veryspecial guest singer/songwriter Don White.

Wednesday, December 10 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater "First Takes" 7 PM $10.Next Generation of Broadway Stars live on the Nighttown Stage.

*New*Thursday, December 11 Moya Brennan "An Irish Christmas" 8 PM $30.Moya Brennan sings Celtic versions of traditional Christmas Carols, plus music from Clannad, SoloCD's and More!With 5 Piece Band featuring harp virtuoso Cormac DeBarra.

*New*Saturday, December 13 Lou Armagno "Sinatra Selects" 8:30 PM $15.Celebrating Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday!!Vocalist Lou Armagno sings Frank Sinatra in his special program "Sinatra Selects". With 5 Piece Band.Featuring Music from his recent CD "Flying High".

*New*Sunday, Tues, & Wed, Dec. 14,16-17 Bill Rudman's "A Christmas Cabaret" 7 PM Sun.$20.-$30., Tues. Wed. $18.-$26.The Musical Theater Project's Annual Holiday Show and perennial favorite!Featuring: Bill Rudman, Sandra Simon, Scott Posey, & Nancy Maier.For Tickets Call The Musical Theater Project at: (216) 245-8687

*New*Monday, December 15 Cliff Habian 7 PM $10.North Coast pianist extraordinaire and his Trio play recent repertoire, holiday selections, and more!

Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays Series"

*New*Tuesday, December 23 CoCo Smith 7 PM $20.Rising Vocalist from Cleveland & NYC sings Cabaret and more! With Bryan Bird on piano.

*New*Friday, December 26 Vanessa Rubin All-Star Quartet 8 & 10 PM $25.Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Vocalist extraordinaire with All-Star Quartet celebrates the Holidays at Nighttown:Featuring: Helen Sung-piano, Peter Dominguez-acoustic bass, & Jerome Jennings-drums.

*New*Saturday, December 27 Paul Ferguson Big Band featuring Evelyn Wright 8:30 PM $20.Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Master Trombonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Paul Ferguson brings his Big Band in toNighttown for Holiday celebration.Featuring music from his Christmas CD and More! Featuring Evelyn Wright on vocals.

*New*Sunday, December 28 Curtis Taylor Quartet 7 PM $20.Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Rapidly rising young trumpeter and Cleveland Native, now living in San Diego Ca. plays his latest

Rapidly rising young trumpeter and Cleveland Native, now living in San Diego Ca. plays his latestmusic. As featured in the bands of Gregory Porter, and Cyrus Chestnut. Lineup TBA.

*New*Monday-Tuesday Dec. 29-30 Jamey Haddad 7 PM both nights $20.Nighttown's Annual "Home For The Holidays"Master drummer & percussionist from Paul Simon's band, and professor of Music at Oberlin, in annualholiday residency at Nighttown.Lineup TBA

New Year's Eve at Nighttown

Wednesday December 31 (New Year's Eve) Bobby Caldwell 8 & 10:30 PM $80.Legendary R&B, Jazz, & Pop vocalist live @ Nighttown for New Year's Eve!! With his 6 piece band. Performing all of his hits including "What You Won't Do for Love", "My Flame", and many more!

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year's Eve)On Nighttown's new all weather back patio. Dominick Farinacci 7:30 & 10 PM $40.Trumpet phenomena, and Cleveland Native, back home for New Year's. Playing material from hisfuture CD to be released in 2015.Lineup TBA. Seating on back patio is limited to 50. Make reservations early!!

Friday, January 16 Loren and Mark 8:30 PM $20.International Guitar Duo and proteges of Tommy Emmanuel play Nighttown! Featuring: Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & Mark Mazengarb (New Zealand).With Special Guest opening act guitarist Dan Bankhurst.

One of The Top Jazz Clubs In the World !!

For the tenth year in a row, Nighttown has been named one of the top jazz clubsin the world by Downbeat Magazine. Nighttown is the only club in Ohio that

has received this recognition. A big thanks to all of our friends who have joinedus over the past thirteen years for concerts from the hundreds of great jazz

artists that we have presented.

Nighttown12387 Cedar Road

Cleveland Heights, OH 216-795-0550

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