Richie Vitale

The Metropolitan Room welcomes back Michelle DellaFave in her new show "Cool Burn." Michelle's music covers her many years working on the Dean Martin show with styles reminiscent of the great solo artists from the 50's and 60's.

On Friday, June 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Metropolitan Room welcomes back Michelle DellaFave in her new show 'Cool Burn.'

As a big fan of cabaret shows that incorporate horn sections (as does Terese Genecco's monthly 'Little Big Band' efforts at Iridium or Carole J. Bufford's 2012 show, speakeasy., which featured Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks), I was more than a little jazzed to hear that compelling Streisand sound-alike Marieann Meringolo would be doing a package of her 'greatest cabaret hits' from past shows, but supported by a 7-piece band (including three horns--Richie Vitale on trumpet, Jonathan Kantor on tenor sax, and Danny Hall on trombone) for a gig spanning three weekend nights (May 31-June 2) that she and her director Eric Michael Gillett called 'Orchestrated.' In this case, 'orchestrated' unfortunately came across more like 'engineered' or 'manufactured.'

Tomorrow, October 12, the Craig Handy Quartet will play at Rue 57 in New York City. The quartet consists of Matt Chertkoff on guitar, Kyle Kholer on organ, Mclenty Hunter on drums, and Craig Handy on saxophone.

Tomorrow, October 5, Allan Harris will appear at Rue 57. Rue 57 is located at 60 West 57th Street (corner of Avenue of Americas) New York, NY 10019-3953. For tickets or more information, call (212) 307-5656 or visit http://www.rue57.com. There is no music charge but there is $15 minimum at tables. Harris will play from 8pm - 11:30pm.

Rue 57 brings the essence of Paris to the heart of New York. Join us for authentic bistro cuisine, american classics, and a superb sushi bar. We are open for breakfast and stay open late. Come in anytime and let us make that part of your day special.

Rue 57 brings the essence of Paris to the heart of New York. Join us for authentic bistro cuisine, american classics, and a superb sushi bar. We are open for breakfast and stay open late. Come in anytime and let us make that part of your day special.

Rue 57 brings the essence of Paris the heart of New York. Rue 57 serves authentic bistro cuisine as well as American classics and a sushi bar. Rue 57 serves breakfast to dinner and stays open late. As well as superb cuisine, Rue also offers live entertainment.

Famed performance space Joe's Pub has announced a revised upcoming line up of event in November and early December. Performers include Lauren Abrose, Coleman Domingo, Capathia Jenkins and Louis Rosen, Hair's Caissie Levy, and more. Kelly Joe Phelps who was previously scheduled to perform on 11/14, has pulled out and has been replaced PT Walkley.

Joe's Pub has announced a full line-up of its upcoming events featuring some of the industry's greats in addition to up-and-comers not to miss.