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Joe Nero arrived in NYC via Philadelphia to attend the Manhattan School of Music in 2002, and since has worked as a freelance drummer/percussionist and teacher in the New York area. He also attended the prestigious Henry Mancini Institute in 2005 and performed with Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Bobby McFerrin, Patti Austin, Dave Koz, Maria Schneider, Dave Grusin, Doc Severinson, Michael Giacchino, Ray Baretto, and Patricks Williams.

Currently, Joe is a member of Peter Cincotti's touring band, and “Bryan and the Aardvarks,” jazz band. He often plays high energy soul with "Amy Lynn and the Honey Men," and Louis Armstrong jazz with "Grandpa Musselman and the Syncopators." He plays with Billy Porter, and was on the "Broadway and Soul" Live American Songbook Concert on PBS. He has performed with the "Broadway Dolls," "Broadway Boys," "Midtown Men," Eden Espinosa, Patina Miller, Rob McClure, Telly Leung and Nikki Renee Daniels. He is a staple at Feinstein's 54 Below where he has performed with Chuck Cooper, Lindsay Mendez, Barrett Foa, Nathan Lee Graham, Rema Webb, Kenita Miller, Joshua Henry and others.

Joe held the percussion chair for Broadway's recent "Annie" revival and was drummer for the recent "Invisible Thread" at Second Stage, but is most challenged and finds great fulfillment doing one of the hardest jobs in NY - being the substitute drummer. He is often involved in up to 10 shows simultaneously, and it's not uncommon for him to play at 4 different theaters in the same weekend. Joe has been a sub on the following shows on Broadway:

Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me
Grease: You're the One that I Want
South Pacific
Next To Normal
La Cage aux Folles
Everyday Rapture
Book of Mormon
Sister Act
Nice Work if You Can Get It
Leap of Faith
Spiderman
Wicked
Violet
Matilda
Cabaret
Aladdin
Bullets Over Broadway
Les Miserables
On the Town
It Shouldla Been You
Something Rotten
American in Paris
The Color Purple

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Photos: Peter Cincotti Continues Residency at Cafe Carlyle


 Dick Robinson, founder of The Society For The Preservation of The Great American Songbook (SPGAS) and Legends Radio (WLML) was in the house for a performance by Peter Cincotti, who is in the midst of a residency in the historic Woody Allen Monday spot. 

Birdland Presents MOIPEI in an Encore Performance This Month


BIRDLAND THEATER will present the return of Moipet – Mary, Maggy and Marta, the singing triplets from Nairobi, Kenya – on Monday, July 25 at 8:30 PM.

Photo Coverage: Paulo Szot Plays Feinstein's/54 Below


There are many performing arts venues in the country and each one possesses varying degrees of acoustics and sound amplification apparatus. However, you can be certain that whatever place Paulo Szot’s voice is heard in the sound qualities of the room become infinitely elevated.  

Tituss Burgess, Telly Leung, Andre De Shields & More to Honor Wayne Brady at LIGHT THE LIGHTS! Benefit


The Drama League has revealed a slate of artists who will be participating in the organization’s benefit event, Light the Lights! A Drama League Celebration, on October 18, 2021, at The Players (16 Gramercy Park South).

Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector and More Join Amanda Green At Birdland


The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented two-time Tony-nominated Broadway songwriter and award-winning performer Amanda Green to the stage on Monday, June 17. Amanda is currently represented on Broadway by the smash hit revival of Kiss Me Kate starring Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase, for which she contributed a revised book and lyrics.

Momentum Artists to Present Secret Jazz NYC With Mark Berman Trio


Momentum Artists (http://www.momentumartists.com/), a management agency representing contemporary musicians, is proud to present Secret Jazz NYC Cabaret with Mark Berman. Berman, on piano, will feature his original songs as well as his jazz arrangements of pop tunes, standards and new works, and will be joined by David Richards (Hamilton) on bass and Joe Nero (Peter Cincotti) on drums. A special guest for the evening is Darryl Tookes, an accomplished musician and collaborator of such megastars as Michael Jackson, Sting, Paul Simon, and many others.

Jazz Piano Star Mark Berman Band Headlines Club Bonafide 


Mark Berman, renowned pianist and composer, presents his power jazz trio at starry jazz club Club Bonafide, 212 East 52nd Street, Friday April 6 at 8 pm. Berman, on piano, will feature his original songs as well as his jazz arrangements of pop tunes, standards and new works. Berman is joined by David Richards (Hamilton) on bass and Joe Nero (Peter Cincotti) on drums.

Philly POPS And Kimmel Center To Present School District's All-City Jazz Festival


The Philly POPS and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will present the School District of Philadelphia's All-City Jazz Festival. The day of free jazz performances by student and professional musicians will be held in the Kimmel Center's Perelman Theater and Commonwealth Plaza on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from Noon - 9 p.m. This will be the POPS's fourth year presenting this event and the second year in partnership with the Kimmel Center.

A Company Born Out Of Necessity: MorDance Provides Dancers A Positive Work Environment


 Mordance, in its mission to create modern, relevant movement that maintains the integrity of classical ballet in collaboration with City College Center For the Arts, present Fats Waller's Rhythm, a one night only world premiere on February 8 at 7:00  p.m. With this evening-length work, Mordance brings eight dancers to Aaron Davis Hall to pay tribute to the Harlem stride pianist and composer Fats Waller. 

MorDance Brings the Harlem Stride to Harlem This February


Mordance, in its mission to create modern, relevant movement that maintains the integrity of classical ballet in collaboration with City College Center For the Arts, present Fats Waller's Rhythm, a one night only world premiere on February 8 at 7:00 p.m. With this evening length work, Mordance brings eight dancers to Aaron Davis Hall to pay tribute to the Harlem stride pianist and composer Fats Waller.

New Philly POPS BIG Band to Debut on 7/4


The new Philly POPS BIG Band will perform its first two shows on July 4 during the Wawa Welcome America Festival. At 10 a.m., the ensemble will play at the City of Philadelphia's July 4 Celebration of Freedom ceremony and parade on Independence Mall. At 7 p.m., the BIG Band will open the city's Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. NBC10 and Telemundo62 will televise both performances.

New Big Band to Premiere 7/4 on the Parkway


The new Philly POPS BIG Band will perform its first two shows on July 4 during the Wawa Welcome America Festival. At 10 a.m., the ensemble will play at the City of Philadelphia's July 4 Celebration of Freedom ceremony and parade on Independence Mall. At 7 p.m., the BIG Band will open the city's Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and fireworks show on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. NBC10 and Telemundo62 will televise both performances.

THE VOICE Winner Javier Colon to Join Arielle Jacobs in A LEAP IN THE DARK This Sunday


One of the greatest voices of our time, R&B and soul music phenomenon Javier Colon (winner of Season 1 of NBC's The Voice) will join Arielle Jacobs in her one woman show 'A Leap In The Dark' this Sunday, April 30th at 54 Below.

Arielle Jacobs to Tell Her Life Story in A LEAP IN THE DARK at Feinstein's/54 Below


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Arielle Jacobs in her debut one-woman-show 'A Leap in the Dark' on April 9th & 30th.

Photo Flash: THE BROADWAY BOYS Perform Benefit Concert


It was quite an evening March 4, 2017 when THE BROADWAY BOYS performed a benefit performance at the Gordon Center for the Performing Arts at Baltimore, Maryland's Jewish Community Center.

Rob McClure Makes NYC Solo Concert Debut in SMILE at Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Rob McClure in 'Smile' tonight, July 1 and tomorrow, July 2.

ALADDIN's Arielle and Adam Jacobs Set for One-Night Only Cabaret at Feinstein's 54 Below, 5/29


ALADDIN'S Arielle and Adam Jacobs are set for Feinstein's 54 Below on May 29th.

Broadway Siblings Arielle & Adam Jacobs Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below This Sunday


Broadway siblings Arielle and Adam Jacobs bring SIBLING DISOBEDIENCE: BREAKING THE RULES ON THE WAY TO THE GREAT WHITE WAY to Feinstein's/54 Below this Sunday, May 29 at 9:30pm.

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for May 23-29, Featuring The Skivvies, John Arthur Greene, and More!


Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Exposure in Concert, Featuring Lillias White and More; Sven Ratzke's STARMAN; John Arthur Greene at the Metropolitan Room; The Skivvies at 54 Below; and Aladdin's Arielle and Adam Jacobs in 'Sibling Disobedience.'

Matthew Morrison, Arielle & Adam Jacobs and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below


Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

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