Hailed as "two parts Sinatra, one part Billy Joel, meshed seamlessly" by the New York Times, singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko with his brand new show, Night Life, for two performances only - tonight, October 16 (8 p.m.) and tomorrow, October 17 (8 p.m.). Tony DeSare's new show will explore some of the most hauntingly beautiful and memorable melodies ever written, both old and new, plus a few new DeSare originals. From Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Willie Nelson, the only requirement is a sophisticated, romantic and swinging melody. Add in a martini or two and you have the quintessential night out on the town. Tickets for Tony DeSare range in price from $40-$55 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.
Located within Hotel Nikko (222 Mason Street, San Francisco), Feinstein's at the Nikko presents a wide range of entertainers from stage and screen all within an intimate 140-seat cabaret setting. There is a $20 food and beverage minimum per person inside the showroom which guests can use towards cocktails as well as a variety of small plates crafted exclusively for Feinstein's at the Nikko by Executive Chef Philippe Striffeler, through Restaurant Anzu. Cheese and dessert platters will also be available in the showroom.
Tony was born and raised in Glens Falls, New York to a musical family and began singing and playing professionally at 17. By the time DeSare started college, he had opened for visiting headliners and built a large regional following playing to packed houses. The Tony DeSare trio was one of the most popular bands in central New York State while DeSare attended Ithaca College. DeSare and his band continually sold out shows in clubs and showcases throughout upstate New York. He took first place in the "IC Showcase," a college sponsored national battle of the bands and was a semi-finalist in the MasterCardActs, a national talent search for college performers.
Shortly after moving to New York City in 1999, DeSare was cast as the star of the long running Off-Broadway musical smash, Our Sinatra, in which he was praised by Variety for his "dapper charm." In the fall of 2002, he performed at the legendary Apollo Theater where he first met jazz guitar icon
Bucky Pizzarelli. Since then, Bucky has continued to perform with DeSare's band around the country. He was also featured in New York TV personality
Bill Boggs's Off Broadway show Talk Show Confidential at the
John Houseman Theater.
DeSare - whose fourth CD "PiANO" was released in October 2013 - was named a "Rising Star" Male Vocalist in the Downbeat magazine's Critics Poll. From jazz clubs to
Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with
Don Rickles, Tony has brought his fresh take on old school class around the globe, including acclaimed concert performances throughout the United States as well as in Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan and Hong Kong. DeSare has been featured on the "CBS Early Show," NPR, the "Today" show and his music was even recently posted by social media celebrity juggernaut,
George Takei.
DeSare composed and performed the title theme to "My Date with Drew," an independent documentary feature film about a guy who has 30 days and $1100 to get a date with
Drew Barrymore. It has been featured on "The Tonight Show," "The Today Show," Playboy magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Premiere. The film - awarded top honors at the New York Gen Arts Festival, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and the Vail Film Festival - was released in theatres nationwide in 2005. The movie's theme song, "If I Had Drew," is featured on his debut CD.
DeSare's noted versatility enables him to headline a variety of venues. He has performed at major jazz rooms like Birdland and the Blue Note with his quartet; posh nightclubs like the Café Carlyle and Feinstein's at the Regency; with his big band in concert halls like Jazz at Lincoln Center; or with a 60-piece orchestra.
Tony DeSare is an official Yamaha artist for the Yamaha Entertainment Group.
All seating at Feinstein's at the Nikko is cabaret style and available on a first-come, first-served basis within the section purchased. Guests who purchase the prix-fixe dinner at Restaurant Anzu will receive a complimentary section upgrade (subject to availability) and get to choose their exact seat locations within the upgraded section.
Guests of Feinstein's at the Nikko can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options before performances. Kanpai Lounge, located in Hotel Nikko's lobby, offers light cuisine, a full bar and specialty cocktails. Restaurant Anzu, Hotel Nikko's intimate restaurant located on the second floor, serves sustainable California cuisine enhanced with Asian flavors. Restaurant Anzu will also offer Feinstein's at the Nikko guests a special three-course prix-fixe dinner ($45 per person) prior to all performances. Reservations can be made by calling
(415) 394-1100.
