Laurie Roldan A Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter at Feinstein's at the Nikko

Fresh off a standing ovation at her NYC debut at The Green Room 42, she brings a refreshing presence to the cabaret scene—full of nostalgia, humor, and heart. Featuring Broadway music assistant Nicolas Perez (Buena Vista Social Club) as music director and pianist, along with guest vocalists and a live band, Laurie’s show is a heartfelt love letter to the music that raised us, and the resilience that carries us forward.

In an era when the world feels increasingly fractured and complex, Laurie Roldan arrives like a beacon of comfort and hope. Her tribute to Karen Carpenter, “A Song For You,” offers more than mere musical interpretation.

Just as Karen Carpenter once provided an alternative to the musical chaos of her time, Laurie Roldan offered something precious to ours: permission to feel deeply, hope openly, and believe that music truly can be “the art of our lives.” In a world that often demands we armor ourselves against emotion, this tribute reminded us that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is simply allow ourselves to be moved.