The RRazz Room Announces Their Upcoming Events And Shows

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne, Sally Kellerman, Lil' Kim, Angela Bofill and Australia's Thunder From Down Under. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRrazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: the RRazz room Bar is open daily at 2pm. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Please silence cell phones and refrain from use during performances. With a RRazz Room validation, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $10 (up to five hours) and $15 (up to ten hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.

THIS WEEK:

The Fabulous...
BUD E. LUV
Bud E. Luv is a man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. Let's bring him on right now. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he's not having a perfect hair day, he's having a perfect hair decade.
$30
8pm
Mon, Aug 23
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BudELuv10II.html

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya...A One Night Stand
Join San Francisco's favorite Russian red-head, the Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy for her latest cabaret spectacular, Katya....A One Night Stand, an evening of song, story and vodka. With music ranging from Bizet to Lady Gaga to John Lennon, there is a little something for everyone in this 90 minute voyage into the mind of Russia's (self proclaimed) Greatest Mezzo-Soprano understudy turned Countess, turned Macy's cosmetic counter lady. Named Best Drag act 2008 by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and best actor in a musical by the Bay Area Theater Critics Association, J. Conrad Frank (writer and Life Coach for Ms. Smirnoff) has worked with the Countess since her arrival in San Francisco five years ago.
$25
8pm
Tue, Aug 24
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/KatyaS10.html

Taylor Hicks
Attention: Bay Area Soul Patrol....
Since becoming the fifth-season winner of American Idol,Taylor Hicks has seen his debut album certified platinum, performed with the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson, toured through Asia, penned a brisk-selling Random House memoir, and made his Broadway debut in Grease. The platinum-selling singer/songwriter released his latest album The Distance (Modern Whomp/2009) with complete control of direction and ownership of his masters on his solely owned and operated label via Artist To Market (A2M). Produced by Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Faith Hill), and tapping the talents of guitarist Doyle Bramhall II, bassist Nathan East and drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., The Distance features eleven tracks, including his latest single "Seven Mile Breakdown."
$47.50 ($75 Limited VIP)
7:30pm
Wed, Aug 25
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/TaylorH10.html

Oleta Adams
Bay Area Exclusive Appearance! An Intimate Evening With Oleta Adams
Since the runaway success of her 1990 debut album "Circle of One," and the impassioned hit single "Get Here" - the Brenda Russell composition that became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War - Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans in the U.S. and Europe with journeys of the heart, songs that draw deeply from her roots in Gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music. Her success, nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears, Michael Bolton, and Luther Vandross, have been solidified by three Grammy nominations and a seemingly bottomless well of creative energy. Her new CD Let's Stay Here (Koch Records/2009) is prime Oleta: she delivers each song's message with grace, clarity, and quiet power, whether it's her own composition or a classic cover, such as the version of Nina Simone's "Feelin' Good"' that was central to the 2007-8 Buick campaign.
$49.50
Thu-Fri, Aug 26-27, 8pm
Sat, Aug 28, 7 and 9:30pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/OletaA10.html

NEXT WEEK:

LILY ALUNAN
Returns To the RRazz room After A Sold-Out January 2009 Performance!
Performing with Lily Alunan will be musical director/arranger, Kenny Penalver (piano), Ben Luis (bass), Bob Basa (guitar), Mio Timbalero Flores (percussion) and Mark Foglia (drums). Please join us as this beautiful, graceful and critically acclaimed singer once again takes the familiar for a fresh and distinctly different spin with her classy stylings and imaginative arrangements. Be ready to remember, rediscover, and re-enjoy some classic standards, as you've never heard them before.
$30
7pm
Sun, Aug 29
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/LilyA10.html

Amanda King
What's A Poor Girl Gonna Do?!
Since beginning her professional career as a jazz and cabaret artist in 2007, singer Amanda King has had the best and worst of times. Specializing in songs of the 1930s and 40s, she has performed as a headliner at The Empire Plush Room, Jazz at Pearl's, Fillmore Jazz Festival, and Herbst Theater amongst others. But these same last three years have been a tumultuous time in Amanda's personal life, going through a divorce and custody battle which found her homeless in the midst of her success. It was the wonderful ministering of Raphael House that gave Amanda and her young son shelter and encouragement, and now she would like to say thank you to them while raising funds to ensure her NYC success where she will perform at the 2010 New York Cabaret Convention Center at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
$15 (advance); $20 (door); $50 (patron)
8pm
Mon, Aug 30
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/amanda_k.html

BARBRA and BURNHAM
Steven Brinberg Is Simply Barbra! And Special Guest Star Broadway's David Burnham
Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, performing his incredible show, Simply Barbra, to international acclaim both on stage and television (and performing twice with none other than Marvin Hamlisch!) as he pays homage to all that is Streisand! Steven does not lip-sync his performances but accurately portrays Streisand with his own voice! With over a decade of performing experience, his amazing show, which is updated annually, has Steven in demand literally worldwide! For this special San Francisco engagement, Steven is thrilled to be joined by guest star David Burnham, star of Broadway's The Light in the Piazza and Wicked.
$27.50-35
Tue, Sep 1, 8pm
Thu-Sat, Sep 2-4, 9:45pm
Sun, Sep 5, 7pm
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/StevenB10.html

MARLENA SHAW
A Natural Element
Marlena Shaw is among the most versatile and charismatic jazz vocalists on the scene today. Her performances are marked by an artful blend of pop standards and straight-ahead jazz tunes. Her extroverted stage presence gives her an edge over other vocalists, and clearly, singing live before an audience is where she feels most comfortable. Marlena Shaw has recorded music for labels like Blue Note, Cadet, Verve, Columbia & Concord Jazz. With classic tracks such as "California Soul" & "Woman Of The Ghetto," she dazzles audiences with her intimate performance style.
$35
Thu-Sat, Sep 2-4, 7:30pm
http://www.therrazzroom.com/10Artist/MarlenaS10.html

IN TWO WEEKS:

CHERYL BENTYNE and Mark Winkler
West Coast Cool
While much of the world knows Cheryl Bentyne as one-quarter on the multi-Grammy-winning MANHATTAN TRANSFER, this compelling vocalist has a story all her own - one that includes a solo career that encompasses a variety of musical styles.
Mark Winkler is a platinum award winning singer/lyricist who has had over 150 of his songs recorded and/or sung by such artists as Dianne Reeves, Randy Crawford, Liza Minnelli, Bob Dorough and Lea Salonga. His "Till I Get It Right" was picked as one of the TEN BEST CDs of 2009 by Christopher Loudon in Jazz Times.
End the summer on a high note with two of California's hippest cats and begin the fall by having a ball at the RRazz room.
$35
Tue-Wed, Sep 7-8, 8pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/CherylMark10.html

BOBBY CALDWELL
Up Close And Personal
Bobby Caldwell, the man who gave us the timeless hit "What You Won't Do For Love," returns to the RRazz room in his intimate new show "Bobby Caldwell: Up Close and Personal." Bobby will sing his greatest hits and share anecdotes from his storied career, delighting audiences with his legendary voice and his tremendous sense of humor. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the man who has devoted his entire life to song writing, performing, and most of all, making his fans happy.
$45-47.50
Thu, Sep 9, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Sep 10-11, 7 and 9:30 pm; Sun, Sep 12, 7pm
http://therrazzroom.com/10Artist/BobbyC10II.html

SEPTEMBER 2010:
Sep 13, 8pm $25: Monique Argent
Sep 14, 8pm; Sep 15-18, 9:15pm; Sep 19, 5pm $40-45: Leslie Jordan
Sep 15-18, 7:30pm $40-42.50: Edna Wright & Honey Cone AND Merry Clayton
Sep 20, 8pm $25: Linda Kosut hosts a Jizel Music Presentation: New Stars of the RRazz room
Sep 21, 8pm $28: Maria Volonte
Sep 22-25, 8pm; Sep 26, 7pm $40-45 ($50-55 Limited VIP): Mary Wilson
Sep 24, 10pm $25 ($50 Limited VIP includes a signed CD, meet & greet and champagne toast): Erich Bergen
**Sep 25, 8pm $37.50-47.50:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ Marines Memorial Theatre Presents: Kate Clinton
Tickets @ Marines Memorial: 415.771.6900
Sep 25, 10:30pm $30: Matthew Martin
Sep 26, 3pm; Sep 27, 8pm $35 ($45 Limited VIP includes private meet & greet): Janis Paige
Sep 28, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Sep 29, 8pm $30: Jonathan Poretz

OCTOBER 2010:
Just Added~> Oct 4, 8pm $25: Karel Stands Up
Just Added~> Sat, Oct 2, 8pm; Sun, Oct 3, 7pm $45: Stefanie Powers
Oct 6-7, 8pm $35: Rebecca Parris & The George Mesterhazy Trio
Oct 8, 8pm; Oct 9, 7 and 9:30pm; Oct 10, 7pm $45-47.50: Davy Jones
Oct 11, 18, 25, 8pm $25: Will Durst
Oct 12, 8pm; $40 ($50 at door):
Positively Touching - The 6th Annual Cabaret Evening To Benefit Positive Being
Oct 13-16, 8pm; Oct 17, 7pm $42.50-47.50: Russell Thompkins & The New Stylistics
**Oct 16, 8pm $49-99:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Connie Francis
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Oct 19-23, 8pm; Oct 24, 4pm $42.50-50:Dame Cleo Laine
Oct 22-23, 10:30pm $20-30 (Limited VIP): Carly Ozard
Oct 24, 7pm $32.50: Jacqui Dankworth
Oct 26, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Oct 27-29, 8pm; Oct 30, 7 and 9:30 pm; Oct 31, 7pm $45-47.50: Diane Schuur
Oct 29, 10:30pm $25: Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy

NOVEMBER 2010:
Nov 1, 8pm $25: Will Durst
Nov 2, 8pm *$25-35 (Limited VIP): YouTube Sensation Miranda Sings
*Special 18 and under discounted tickets $17.50
Nov 3-5, 8pm; Nov 6, 9pm; Nov 7, 7:30pm $40-45: Sheryl Lee Ralph
Nov 5-6, 10:30pm $25: Edie Beale
Nov 6, 7pm; Nov 7, 5pm; Nov 8, 8pm $35-45 (Limited VIP): Deana Martin
Nov 7, 2pm $35: Noah Griffin
Nov 9, 8pm $20: DiAnne Fraser
Nov 10, 8pm $30: Matthew Martin
Nov 11-12, 8pm; Nov 13-14, 7pm $35-47.50 (Limited VIP): Keiko Matsui
**Nov 12, 8pm $29.50-79.50:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Jennifer Holliday
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Nov 14, 3pm $20: Sharon Boucher
Just Added~> Nov 15, 8pm $30: Carol Luckenbach
Just Added~> Nov 17-20, 8pm; Nov 21, 7pm $40-45: Ruben Studdard
Nov 19-20, 10:15; Nov 21, 7:30pm $30: Jason Stuart & Michele Balan
Nov 22-24, 8pm $35: Faith Prince
Nov 26, 8pm; Nov 27, 7 & 9:30pm; Nov 28, 7pm $42.50: Ottmar Liebert
Nov 29, 8pm $75; Nov 30, 8pm $50: Donna Sachet's 18th Annual Songs Of The Season

DECEMBER 2010:
Dec 1, 8pm $50: Donna Sachet's 18th Annual Songs Of The Season
Dec 3-4, 7 & 9:30pm $45-50: Eddie Money
Dec 5, 7pm $35: David Campbell
Dec 7-8, 8pm $25-30 (Limited VIP): Barb Jungr
Dec 9, 8pm $35-45 (Limited VIP): Lenny Williams
Dec 10-11, 8pm; Dec 12, 7pm $35-40: The Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra Featuring Juan Escovedo and Peter Michael
Dec 13, 8pm $25: Terese Geneco
Dec 15-16, 8pm; Dec 17-18, 7 and 10pm; Dec 19, 7pm $35-37.50: ConFunkShun featuring Michael Cooper
Dec 20-21, 8pm: Connie Champagne as Judy Garland
Dec 22, 8pm $30: Christmas in San Francisco with Russ Lorenson & Friends
Dec 23 $35: Gospel Christmas with Kim Nalley & Tammy Hall
Dec 25, 8pm $30: Bud E. Luv
Dec 26, 7pm; Dec 29-30, 8pm; Dec 31, 7:30 and 10:30pm $32.50-60: Kim Nalley

2011
Jan 1, 8pm; Jan 2, 7pm $32.50-60: Kim Nalley
Jan 5, 8pm $25: Mads Tolling Quartet
Jan 6-8, 8pm: Jan 9, 7pm $40-42.50: The Three Degrees
Jan 11-15, 8pm; Jan 16, 7pm $40-45: Martha Reeves
Just Added~> Jan 28-29, 10:30pm $25: Hedda Lettuce
Mar 12, 8pm $35-76:
the RRazz room Concert Series @ The Historic Castro Theatre Presents: Joan Rivers
Tickets @ Castro Theatre: 415.392.4400
Mar 13, 3pm; Mar 14, 8pm $35 ($40 Limited VIP): Linda Purl & Kevin Spirtas
Mar 18-20, 7:30pm $35: Amanda McBroom
Mar 20, 5pm; Mar 21, 8pm $30 ($35 Limited VIP): Louise Pitre
Mar 24-26, 8pm; Mar 27, 7pm $45 ($55 Limited VIP): Jon Secada
Mar 29-Apr 1, 8pm; Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 3, 7pm $47.50-55: Ashford & Simpson
Apr 3, 7pm; Apr 4, 8pm $30: Jason Graae
Apr 10, 5pm; Apr 11, 8pm $30 ($40 Limited VIP): Steve Ross
Just Added~> Apr 27-30, 8pm; May 1, 7pm $50-55: Jane Olivor
Jun 14-18, Jun 21-25, Jun 28-Jul 2, Jul 5-9, Jul 12-16, 8pm; Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10 and 17, 7pm $35-37.50:
Kim Nalley Sings Nina Simone