Season of Giving Kicks Off With Marlena Shaw At The Rrazz Room

Beginning Thursday, December 1 through Friday, December 30, The RRazz Room will celebrate its first annual "Season of Giving," a benefit to raise funds for San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits making a difference in our communities. 100% of the proceeds will be donated. Patrons will be asked at the end of each performance to donate whatever they can, in the spirit of love. This year's "Season of Giving" benefits the Bay Area nonprofit organization BREAD & ROSES. Founded in 1974 by singer-songwriter Mimi Fariña (sister of Joan Baez), BREAD & ROSES brings hope and healing through live music to isolated individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every day, they bring the healing power of live music to children undergoing chemotherapy, teens battling substance abuse, families in homeless shelters, seniors needing the end of life transition, and others living apart from friends and family while facing challenging times. During the past year, with the help of 1,500 volunteers, they uplifted 28,000 individuals being cared for in 120 Bay Area facilities by presenting more than 600 live performances. Visit the BREAD & ROSES website for more information: http://breadandroses.org/
The RRazz Room supports Bread & Roses, and we hope you will, too. Please give what you can. We thank you in advance!

JUST ADDED:
ZAPP BAND & SHIRLEY MURDOCK
Tue-Thu, 2/21-23, 8pm
$35 ($40 Ltd VIP)
An Old School Double Bill Night To Remember!
Zapp is a soul and funk band formed in 1978 by brothers Roger Troutman, Larry Troutman, Lester Troutman, and Terry Troutman. Known for hits such as "More Bounce to the Ounce," "Dance Floor," "Computer Love" and "I Wanna Be Your Man," the group was a partial source of inspiration to West Coast hip hop and G-funk. Zapp's hand-clapped, drum-beat styled funk of Zapp's records and Roger's use of the talk box became another reason for the group's impact and its success. More...
Funk, West Coast Hip Hop
Singer/songwriter Shirley Murdock is best known for the ethereal ballad "As We Lay," which was produced by Roger Troutman. Murdock started out singing gospel music in her native Toledo. Troutman hired her as a background singer for his family's group Zapp, who had several hits on Warner Brothers (or its Reprise imprint). Based on this success, Troutman began recording tracks with Murdock and lead singer Sugarfoot of the Ohio Players, among others, at his Dayton-based recording studio Troutman Sound Labs. Murdock's brand new inspirational CD & DVD LIVE: THE JOURNEY (Tyscot Records/Oct 2011) features the Top 30 Radio single, "Dream." She recently performed this song at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication in Washington DC a few weeks ago. The project also features special guests Kelly Price, Regina Belle, and Beverly Crawford.
Gospel Singer/Songwriter

Nellie McKay
I Want to Live
Tue-Wed, 2/28-29, 8pm
$30
A "brilliant, zany film-noir musical biography" raves The New York Times about Nellie McKay's new cabaret show, inspired by the 1958 movie of the same name that won Susan Hayward an Oscar. "Combines Nellie McKay's unlimited gifts as a singer, songwriter, actress, pianist, ukulele player, mimic, satirist and comedian into a show that is much deeper than its surface might suggest." Joined by a stellar band, McKay combines period tunes with original tunes and more for a stunning night of theatre. More...
Singer/Songwriter, Actress, Multi-Instrumentalist

POPPY CHAMPLIN PRESENTS: THE QUEER QUEENS OF QOMEDY
Sun, 4/29, 3pm
$30
There's a unique revue that's touring the country with some of the funniest, edgiest, talented and most outrageous comics, united by the single theme: The Queer Queens of Qomedy. Producer and internationally known comedian, Poppy Champlin artfully selects the best of the best lesbian comics from across the county to join her at each venue. Now in it's sixth year, Poppy and the QQQ are thrilled to announce that HRC has come on board as the official sponsor of the Queens in 2012. More...
LGBT Comedy

Emily Bergl
Fri-Sat, 7/27-28, 9:30pm
Sun, 7/29, 7pm
$35
In her auspicious RRazz Room debut, brilliant young actress singer Emily Bergl, star of Broadway, film and most recently TV's Desperate Housewives, presented "Kidding on the Square," a theatrical cabaret that transports the audience on a fast-paced ride through love, heartbreak and everything in between. By popular demand, Emily will return to The RRazz Room to debut her brand new show prior to its New York engagement. More...
Actress (Film, Television, Theatre), Cabaret Singer

VERONICA KLAUS
Sings The Music Of Peggy Lee
with The Tammy Hall Trio
Fri-Sat, 8/24-25, 9:30pm
Sun, 8/26, 7pm
$30
San Francisco chanteuse Veronica Klaus returns to The RRazz Room with an encore of her critically acclaimed show featuring the music of Peggy Lee. Veronica's keen sensibility and eclectic taste guarantee an evening of intriguing musical selections, encompassing a broad range of material from jazz and pop to originals and obscure gems.
Jazz, Traditional Pop Singer, Cabaret, LGBT

Karen Akers
Live, Laugh, Love: Akers Sings Sondheim
Fri-Sat, 9/14-15, 7:30pm
Sun, 9/16, 4pm
$45-47.50
Karen Akers, one of America's most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars, has performed throughout the United Stated, Europe and the former Soviet Union. She has appeared in many prestigious venues worldwide from Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, New York's Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and London's Pizza on the Park. Her career also includes three performances at the White House. More...
Actress (Film, Theatre), Cabaret Singer

CARLY OZARD
Sun, 11/4, 4pm
Mon-Tue, 11/5-6, 8pm
$25
Carly Ozard got her start with The RRazz Room after winning "Best New Cabaret Performer, 2009" and debuted her one-woman show Bewitched, Bothered and Bipolar to a welcoming audience, in April 2010. "Somebody to Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury" debuted in October 2010 and was back again in May 2011. Her last show, Something Wonderful? ran for three nights in November 2011. Having been in NYC for several months, San Francisco will see what Ozard will have in store for November 2012. More...
Musical Theatre, Cabaret Singer, LGBT

THIS WEEK:
MARLENA SHAW & HER TRIO
California Soul For The Holidays
Larry Dunlap, piano
Jeff Chambers, bass
Vince Lateano, drums
Thu-Fri, 12/1-2, 8pm
Sat, 12/3, 7 & 9:15pm
Sun, 12/4, 7pm
$35-40
While everyone agrees that Marlena Shaw is a National Treasure, it's difficult to categorize her. Both Downbeat and Record World have named her "Best Female Singer," and many have compared her range, class and swing that of to eternal jazz lights like Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Nancy Wilson. But she's also been called a "soul legend," both before and after her successful detour into disco. Given her 40-year boundary-busting career, such labeling confusion is inevitable. More...
Jazz, Traditional Pop, Classic Soul, R&B Singer

NEXT WEEK:
"Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony"
starring LEANNE BORGHESI, JESSICA COKER and SOILA HUGHES
as Busty, Outrageous, Over-The-Top, Broads Singin'
Mon, 12/5, 8pm
$45
San Francisco's buxom trio "B.O.O.B.S." is back with their new theatrical cabaret: "Rappin' B.O.O.B.S. In Harmony" just in time for the Holiday Season. Join accomplished musical theatre and cabaret stars: Leanne Borghesi, Jessica Coker and Soila Hughes as Busty, Outrageous, Over-the-Top, Broads, Singin' take you on a musical journey of bawdy blues, juicy jazz, powerhouse pop and everything conceivable in between. Definitely an evening of comedy, sass, truth, heart and cleavage not to be missed.
Musical Theatre, Cabaret, Comedy

KATYA SMIRNOFF-SKYY
Katya's Holiday Spectacular
Tue, 12/6, 8pm
$30
The Countess has returned to the RRazz for a one Night Holiday Spectacular! Sure to make your Yule tide Gay. Hailed as best Drag act by the Bay Guardian (2008) Katya will delight you with a fun-filled evening of belting, banter, and ball gowns to bolster your holiday spirit(s)! With songs ranging from classic holiday fair, to Popera, and disco, there is something for everyone in this heartwarming and brilliantly funny journey through Katya's holiday misadventures. More...
Musical Theatre, Popera (Pop + Opera) Singer, Cabaret, Holiday Show, LGBT

MARIA MULDAUR
Christmas At The Oasis
Wed, 12/7, 8pm
$35
In the '60s, Muldaur joined John Sebastian & Steve Katz to form the Even Dozen Jug Band, and soon joined the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, appearing on 5 albums with the group. After 2 albums with her husband Geoff, she went solo, releasing the gold record MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS in 1974. Her many recordings since then are garnished with "tip-of-the-hat" guest appearances by Bonnie Raitt, Huey Lewis, Sonny Landreth and Mavis Staples, and showcase her abilities in jazz, pop, R&B, folk, gospel and blues. More...
Blues, Jazz Singer

LONI LOVE
"America's Sister" Tour
Thu, 12/8, 8pm
Fri, 12/9, 9:30pm
Sat, 12/10, 9:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 7pm
$25
In 2009 Loni became a CNN correspondent for the show "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News" covering the inauguration of President Barak Obama as well as doing correspondence for the "Dr. Oz Show." Currently, Loni is a regular panelist on E!s hit show "Chelsea Lately" and TruTV's "The Smoking Gun Presents: The World's Dumbest." In 2010, Loni taped her first one hour special for Comedy Central " America's Sister." Loni's first love is performing for live audiences: "I love to make people laugh!"
More...
Comedienne, Actress, TV host

PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA feat. JUAN and Peter Michael
Fri-Sat, 12/9-10, 7:30pm
Sun, 12/11, 5pm
$37.50-40
Latin Jazz Percussionist Legend Pete Escovedo is an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years. With his late brother Coke, Pete began his career as The Escovedo Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet. Pete and Coke toured with Carlos Santana, before forming the Latin funk band Azteca. Pete Escovedo continues to perform worldwide with sons Juan and Peter Michael and daughter Sheila E. More...
Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Funk, R&B, Gospel Orchestra

IN TWO WEEKS:
Sixth Annual Christmas in San Francisco with RUSS LORENSON and Friends
with Special Guests: Tim Hockenberry, Carly Ozard and More!
Kelly Park (Musical Director/Piano)
Tony Malfatti (Sax/Clarinet/Flute)
Daniel Fabricant (Bass)
Kent Bryson (Drums)
Mon, 12/12, 8pm
$30
Skip the Christmas caroling this year and spend a cozy winter's evening with Russ Lorenson and his special guests: Tim Hockenberry, Carly Ozard and more, as they celebrate six years of jazzy Christmases, San Francisco style! With songs by such great composers and lyricists as Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and Frank Loesser, there's something for everyone in this swinging evening of jingle jazz. More...
Crooner, Jazz, Traditional Pop, Swing, LGBT

Franc D'Ambrosio
Christmas In New York
Tue-Sat, 12/13-17, 8pm
Sun, 12/18, 7pm
$30-40
Franc D'Ambrosio is a multifaceted vocalist, best known for his role as the "Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera." Franc's resume also includes an Academy Award nominated film ("The Godfather III"), three Emmy award nominated television shows, two Grammy considerations (Best Male Vocalist 1999 for "Panis Angelicus" & Traditional Pop Vocal Album 2005 for "Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway") and a National Theatre Award nomination for his stage work (Barry Manilow's "Copacabana")
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Musical Theatre, Broadway, Singer/Actor, LGBT

CONNIE CHAMPAGNE as Judy Garland
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Sun, 12/18, 4pm
Mon, 12/19, 8pm
$32.50
What's Christmas without Judy Garland? Come & celebrate this season the Garland-way, with an evening of holiday songs, special guests and Santa Claus!--in the spirit of Judy's 1963 television special.
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Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, Tribute Show, LGBT

IN THREE WEEKS:
Sharon McNight
Twisted Xmas; A Druid's View Of The Holidays
Tue-Wed, 12/20-21, 8pm
$30
This show is gonna "sleigh" you. It's an irreverent look at the traditions of the season. Over the past decades, during the holidays, while Debby Boone touted a "White Christmas" and Bruce Vilanch roasted his chestnuts over an open fire, Sharon McNight offered an alternative choice from the expected songs. She has stockpiled myriad and outrageous, wacky musical commentaries on the 12 days of everything from Santa, Jesus, Teddy Bears, Elves, Snow, and of course ... Bette Davis.
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Cabaret, Broadway, Musical Theatre Singer, LGBT

KIM NALLEY with TAMMY HALL & Special Guests
A Gospel Christmas
Thu-Fri, 12/22-23, 8pm
$35
This yearly Christmas tradition features acclaimed vocalist Kim Nalley performing all your favorite holiday songs accompanied by the swelling soulful Hammond B-3 Organ played by the incomparable Tammy Hall with Josh Workman (guitar), Jeff Chambers (electric bass) and Kent Bryson (drums). Expect several special guest and a few sing-a-longs in at this rollicking joyous concert.
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Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT

The Fabulous BUD E. LUV
Annual Christmas Spectacular
Sun, 12/25, 7pm
$25
A man who has graced stages worldwide for over 30 years. The themes from the movies. The songs from the Broadway shows. The hit records he's written for Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Tony Orlando, Robert Goulet. The King of Swing. The Father of Folk. The Daddy of Disco. The man who put the Boss in the Bossa Nova. Ladies and Gentlemen, he is not having a perfect hair day, he is having a perfect hair decade. Would you welcome to the stage the world's greatest entertainer and San Francisco's own. More...
Comedy, Lounge Singer, LGBT

IN FOUR WEEKS:
KIM NALLEY & HOUSTON PERSON
A Soulful Jazz New Year
Tue-Fri, 12/27-30, 8pm $30-40
Sat, 12/31, 7:30pm $75
**Sat, 12/31, 10:30pm, $150
Sun, 1/1 2012 7pm $30
**Includes party favors, countdown to 2011, champagne toast at midnight and post-show buffet
Recently named one of the "Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area," Kim Nalley has an intl reputation as one of world's best jazz blues vocalists. Described as "jazz's working class hero, a true man of the people," Houston Person came to national attention with a series of soulful albums recorded for Prestige in the 1960s. Person's fame grew still more with his successful 30-year musical partnership with vocalist Etta Jones. Nalley & Person join forces for A Soulful Jazz New Year. More...
Jazz, Blues, Soul, R&B, Folk, Gospel Singer, LGBT

Click Here For 2012 Performances @ The RRazz Room

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, offers the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Ottmar Liebert, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo, Freda Payne, Cloris Leachman, Sally Kellerman, Kenny G, Lil' Kim, The Angela Bofill Experience, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, All-4-One, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Mark Curry, Stefanie Powers, Davy Jones, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard, Eddie Money, David Campbell, Barb Jungr, Lenny Williams, Paula West, Kim Nalley, Wesla Whitfield, Amanda McBroom, Cece Peniston, Jon Secada, Marilu Henner, Lynda Carter, Betty Buckley, Pia Zadora, Jerry Butler, Peter Asher, Judy Collins, The Shirelles feat. Legendary Original Member and Co-Founder BEverly Lee, Megan Mullallay and Rachelle Ferrell. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The RRazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable. Limited Club R VIP Memberships available: 415.394.1189 or Kris@TheRRazzRoom.com

Additional helpful information: The RRazz Lounge and Bar is open daily at 2pm. Happy Hour is from 2PM - 6PM, seven days a week. Dress Code is upscale casual. Inappropriate attire is: ripped jeans, flip-flops, baseball caps and jerseys. No audio nor video recording without prior approval. Absolutely no flash photography. Please silence cell phones, refrain from use, and keep conversations to a whisper during performances. With a validation from The RRazz Room, parking at the Mason O'Farrell Garage is $12 (up to five hours). Enter the garage from Mason or O'Farrell Streets.

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