Bobby Caldwell Performs Songs from New Album HOUSE OF CARDS at The RRazz Room, 11/7-10

By: Oct. 24, 2012
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The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return engagement of acclaimed Pop and R&B singer-songwriter, BOBBY CALDWELL. Bobby will perform original songs from his newest album, "House of Cards," which features that classic Caldwell sound, along with a few diverse tracks, which have a hint of Country, Blues, and even Latin Dance. Also featured is Bobby's familiar marriage of vocals and saxophone, in addition to special guests Dave Koz and the talented newcomer Andrew Neu. "House of Cards" will be performed from November 7 through November 10.

BOBBY CALDWELL is one of the most prolific Blue-Eyed-Soul singers and has been performing to audiences throughout the US and Asia since his first hit, "What You Won't Do for Love" in 1979. The classic has been recorded and sampled by more than 100 artists, including rendition by Boys II Men. A sample of Bobby's song "Open Your Eyes" appeared in the Grammy nominated platinum hit "The Light" by Common. Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales, including artists like Michael Bolton, Roberta Flack, Go West, and Vanessa Williams. Bobby's song was sung by Elliot Yamin during the Final 3 round of "American Idol" in 2006. As a songwriter, he has written hits for Boz Scaggs, Chicago, Peter Cetera, Amy Grant, The Commodores, Al Jarreau and others. Even the rap generation is familiar with Bobby's songs, which have been sampled by Common, Tupac Shakur and Notorius B.I.G.

His original composition, "The Girl I Dream About" was included in Hillary Duff's film The Perfect Man, and in Simone, starring Al Pacino. Previously, his version of "Beyond The Sea" was selected by Joe Mantegna as the opening theme for his directorial debut Lakeboat. "Beyond The Sea," along with "All The Way" and "The Girl I Dream About" are also featured in the motion picture My First Mister starring Albert Brooks and directed by Christine Lahti. "I've Got The World On A String" was used in Hearts In Atlantis starring Anthony Hopkins. "Luck Be A Lady" is the featured track in the movie The Cooler, starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, and Paul Sorvino. Bobby has been featured on The CBS Early Show, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BET Jazz Central, and many others.

The RRazz Room is located at 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, Calif. Caldwell will play Wednesday, November 7 at 8:00 PM, Thursday, November 8 at 8:00 PM, Friday, November 9 at 7:00 PM, Friday, November 9 at 9:30 PM, Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, November 10 at 9:30 PM. Tickets are $45-$47.50. Call 800-380-3095 // 415-394-1189 or visit www.therrazzroom.com.



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