Michael Martinez Presents Evening Of Music and Comedy 5/14

Michael Martinez  is proud to present An Evening of Music and Comedy III May 14 at Don't Tell Mama. This showcase and variety show will feature recording artist Casey Henry, singer Manny Simone, Scottish singer songwriter Jill Leighton, and singer Erika Dyer. Comedian Matt Florio will be the Special Guest Host for the evening. Producer Michael Martinez has previously presented showcases at  Don't Tell Mama and several other New York City clubs. These showcases highlight emerging stars in comedy, music, and musical theater. Showtime is 7:00 pm, door opens at 6:30pm. Admission is $15.00, plus a two drink minimum.  For reservations call Don't Tell Mama at 212-757-0788.
 
Casey Henry has been writing, recording, and performing in NYC for 5 years. From venues such as Arlene's Grocery and Crash Mansion, to opening for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in larger  venues like  Ridgefield Playhouse, Casey has sold  hundreds of albums and impressed audiences of thousands in just a short time. In 2007 Casey released her debut album "Outside The Fence" which features a fun, southern-rock  vibe (ala Sheryl Crow) that reflects personal growth and compliments her sincere, experience based lyrics.  In addition to an already booming year, the singer also produced and starred in her very own Holiday Concert "Home for Christmas" at  The Eichelberger Performing Arts Center in her  hometown of Hanover, PA  and has since been invited back  to open for legendary performers such as Bill Anderson through the theatre's "Country Concert Series". You can purchase Casey's album "Outside The Fence" through I-Tunes, CD Baby, or just by going to her website Caseyhenrymusic.com or www.myspace.com/caseyhenry )
 
Manny Simone was born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Florida where he recived a double Bachelor's in Music (Voice and Piano) and Theatre from Florida State University. Some notable credits include: Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the River Ridge Center for Performing Arts, John Truitt in Meet Me in St. Louis at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, Jacey Squires in The Music Man at Florida State, Ensemble in Rossini's Le Comte Ory with the Florida State Opera and Radames in Aida with the Triple Threat Alliance. www.myspace.com/mannysimonemusic  

Jill Leighton, Scottish singer songwriter is the latest addition to the New York City music scene. Known for creating waves with her unique form of freestyle vocals and refreshingly captivating lyrics. Closely aligned to Folk and Blues, her songs are deep, melodic, sometimes obscure – but at all times – heartfelt. Her voice has been described as pure, individual and haunting and captures the listener. Jill draws her inspirations from the many artists and musicians she admires, (Ryan Adams, Joni Mitchell) and the wide range of musical influences coming together has given Jill creation that she uses to great effect. In her early years, Jill experimented with various instruments – piano, violin, and even bagpipes – now her setup for shows is the acoustic guitar complemented by her harmonica and outstanding vocal ability. Jill has performed at some of Scotland's largest music festivals including the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh and Celtic Connections in Glasgow. Her charm and magic on stage is hypnotic and leaves a lasting impression on all those lucky enough to witness a musical performance by Jill Leighton.

www.myspace.com/jillleightonmusic

 A versatile singer, Erika Dyer began her singing career in classical music, studying and performing in Austria during the summers while earning a music degree at Boston University . In Boston , Dyer performed regularly with Masquerade, New England's premiere performance troupe, in venues such as the Plaza Ballroom at the luxurious Park Plaza Hotel, as well as the Commons for Boston 's annual tree-lighting ceremony. Since moving to New York this past winter, Dyer has sung jazz in a two month-long run at the Engemann Theater's Green Room Piano Bar in Northport, and is currently in recording sessions for an upcoming cast
album and DVD of a new children's musical touring New York schools this fall.  Her specialty is jazz from the 20s and 30s. www.ErikaDyer.net
 
Matt Florio is a dynamic comedian best known for his hilarious observational humor and character voices. A native of Florida, Matt began his career by performing character voices on the "Scotty Rollo & Philly Dan Radio Show" in Fort Lauderdale . He later went on to study improv and sketch comedy in New York at the famed Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. Matt soon transitioned to stand up where he excelled quickly.  He performs regularly at New York's major venues as well as in New Jersey, where he co-founded two of New Jersey's most successful stand up shows, "Stand Up Parmesan" and "Newark Comedy Show".  Matt is currently in pre-production of a television show he created and recently co-founded Comedy Doctors . Inc. which produces stand up comedy shows to raise money for worthy charities. 

The concert is being held on May 14th at 7PM at Don't Tell Mama, 346 W 46th Street.

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