Palace Theatre Continues 'Showcase 61' with Samantha Benderoth, Brian Dolzani and More, Beg. Tonight

Stamford's Palace Theatre continues its Showcase 61 series in the Upper Lobby with three more artists booked for November: Samantha Benderoth tonight, November 14th; Brian Dolzani on November 15th; and Johnny Gates and The Invite with special guest Colour of London on November 21st. All performances begin at 8 p.m., and admission is free for Palace Theatre Members and just $5 for the general public. The series is sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites Stamford and The Sound Magazine. Tickets are available at www.SCAlive.org.

Samantha Lee Benderoth is a singer/songwriter who grew up in Connecticut, and has been singing since she was a child. In 2009, she was in an auto accident that left her bedridden for three months. During that time, she taught herself guitar and started writing songs. Songwriting has become a huge part of Samantha's life, and she believes it can help her overcome anything.

Brian Dolzani is a nationally-touring artist whose introspective and engaging live performances move those who are open to being touched by music and words that are full of humanity, imperfection, vulnerability and strength. Brian has released his 6th independent record titled If I Don't Speak a Word..., recorded with acclaimed Nashville producer Neilson Hubbard.

Warner Music Nashville recording artists' Johnny Gates & The Invite is bringing country music to the east coast for a run of dates including a stop at The Palace on Thursday, November 21st. The band, originally from West Warwick, RI, has spent several years traveling up and down the east coast playing shows, writing new music, recording a couple of independent albums and eventually catching the attention of producers and record labels. They are now ready to complete their first record for Warner and are very much looking forward to whatever comes next. Special guest Colour of London will open.

Palace Theatre Members are admitted free - call the Box Office to reserve your tickets at 203-325-4466. Tickets for Samantha Benderoth, Brian Dolzani and Johnny Gates and The Invite are $5 and may be purchased online at www.SCAlive.org or charged by phone with major credit cards by calling the Palace Box Office at 203-325-4466. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Palace Theatre box office in downtown Stamford, CT. The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 2013-2014 season is made possible by Palace Theatre's Season Sponsors Seaboard Properties, Inc. and the Whittingham Family.

About the Palace Theatre: The vision of the Palace Theatre is to be the regional arts center for exciting entertainment that enhances and enriches the cultural, educational, economic, and social life of the community. The Palace strives to achieve this vision by demonstrating integrity in all work and relationships, providing service and quality in all activities, fostering and promoting diversity of thought, ideas and culture, providing stewardship for the Stamford Arts community, emphasizing outreach in our community, and offering creativity in all endeavors. Major funding is provided by the Department of Economic & Community Development and the Office of the Arts. Programs made possible in part by the Fairfield County Community Foundation.