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4/18 Blue Lunch Featuring Tony Koussa 4/20 Moises Borges 4/23 Elizabeth A. Davis "his name's not Indian Joe" 4/26 Caroline Davis Trio 5/02 The Lucky Losers 5/05 Dan Pugach Nonet

Nighttown Announces A Major Concert

Jimmy Webb - The Glenn Campbell Years

An Evening with Jimmy Webb highlights some of the 100+ recordingsfrom the Jimmy Webb songbook as well as the music he wrote for GlennCampbell, pulling the audience in with various accounts each night of thepersonal side of generational touchstones like "Up Up and Away","MacArthur Park", “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,”“Galveston” and more. His songs have been recorded by the likes ofFrank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, ArtGarfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Feinstein and Judy Collins as well asbands like R.E.M.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime concert by one of the all-timegreat songwriters.

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Nighttown Student Discount PolicyStudents up to age 26 are 1/2 off the regular price. Student priced tickets are only available the night of theshow, are available only at the door, and are subject toavailability. Students must have a photo ID from agenerally-recognized high school, college or university. Full-paying ticket holders get priority on admission andseating. Certain select shows have no discount basedon arrangements with the artist. On evenings whenthere are two shows (i.e. shows at 7 & 9PM), thediscount is only good for the second show. Studentsunder the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adultpaying full price in order to be eligible for the discount.

Svetlana & The Delancey Five$15.00 Thursday 4/05 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debut

at Nighttown!

Svetlana is "Breakfast at Tiffany's served at the 21st Century Speakeasy" (AllanYoung, New York Music Daily), "outstanding vocalist and songwriter" (WillFrieldwald, Wall Street Journal), "making Hot Jazz sound cool!" (BlueMonkMoods).

"Prepare to swing and be moved!" (JazzLives) and "Shine your dancing shoes!"(Time Out NY) as "NYC darlings" (Time Out NY) Svetlana and the Delancey Fivetransport you to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated andsultry retrospection to a rowdy joyous "exuberant, foot-stomping party combiningswing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities"(WPIX11TV) fit for the 21st Century!

Svetlana & The Delancey Five is a collective to New York's veteran jazz musicianslead by a young exciting vocalist, bandleader and arranger, Svetlana Shmulyian.Since forming in 2011, Svetlana and her band have headlined sold out shows in thepremier jazz clubs (such as Blue Note, BBKings, Joe's Pub, Regattabar), JazzFestivals (Blue Note Jazz Festival, Tel Aviv Blues Festival), and Performance ArtsCenters across the United States and internationally. The band has gained stellarreviews from Presenters, Audiences, and Press alike by playing exhilarating showsthat combine the charm of Svetlana's sultry swinging vocals, with the theexcitement and power of a "little big band" and the intoxicating unpredictableimprovisational aspects of a small jazz group!

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Jeff Lorber Fusion$40.00 Friday 4/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets10:00 pm Buy Tickets

Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legendreturns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

Trailblazing pianist, composer, producer and bandleader Jeff Lorber is aconsummate artist who continues to push himself to new plateaus. Agroundbreaking Fender Rhodes pioneer along with the likes of Herbie Hancock, JoeSample and Bob James, Lorber has triumphed as one of the most innovativemusical minds in contemporary jazz. The multi Grammy-nominated pianist’snewest CD is a sterling example of his expansive musical roots, masterfully craftedharmonic and melodic sophistication, irresistible finger-poppin’ grooves andintricate rhythmic sense. “I came up with the name Prototype because we arealways trying to up our game and come up with new exciting music that could be aprototype or innovative harbinger for the future of our musical style,” says the LAbased pianist. Lorber, a Berklee College of Music alum who formerly majored inChemistry at Boston College goes full throttle on Prototype, orchestrating like analchemist in the lab concocting a majestic elixir of jazz, soul, funk, pop, R&B andgospel.

Jeff Lorber’s Fusion came to life in the 70s when the pianist attended BerkleeCollege of Music. “I was listening to Miles Davis and Bitches Brew and the beginningof great fusion bands like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Return toForever,” reflects Lorber. “There were also artists like Herbie Hancock, TheCrusaders and Grover Washington, who pioneered a more melodic and funky typeof sound. Not to mention the fantastic music being made in R&B and pop music likeEarth Wind and Fire and Tower of Power.” Lorber envisioned Jeff Lorber Fusion asecond generation to these fusion bands that were more R&B and melody oriented.A true clinician, Lorber has made it a point to study the long line of modern jazzpianists since 1945. “Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea have been major influencesbut I had to go back and try to figure out who they listened to and were inspiredby,” says Lorber. “Some of these icons that come to mind are Bill Evans, TheloniousMonk, McCoy Tyner and Bud Powell.” He adds, “I also can’t forget all of the pianistswho played with Miles Davis such as Red Garland, Wynton Kelly, Tommy Flanaganand Horace Silver.”

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Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo$20.00 Saturday 4/07 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Sunday 4/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Guitar Virtuosos Back on Nighttown Stage for a two nights of Stunning Fretwork!

Frank Vignola

Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before thepublic today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for manyof the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen,Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, andguitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitar List”for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why the NewYork Times deemed him “one of the brightest…stars of the guitar”.

Born on suburban Long Island on December 30, 1965, Vignola was raised in theNew York area. The Italian-American started playing the guitar at the age of six andgrew up admiring a variety of guitarists. Far from a jazz snob, Vignola neverlistened to jazz exclusively and was also a major fan of classical, rock, R&B, andpop. The guitarists that he admires range from Django and Les Paul to rock iconslike Frank Zappa and Eddie Van Halen. As a young adult, Vignola studied at theCultural Arts Center of Long Island and went on to enjoy an enormous amount ofsideman gigs in the 1980s including recording and touring with the likes ofMadonna, Leon Redbone, Ringo Starr as well as coming into his own as a leader in1988 with his famed Hot Club of France tribute which was hailed in the NY Times asone of the top ten acts in New York City in 1988 and forged the way for the manyDjango Hot Club groups that followed.

The New Yorker was 27 when, in 1993, he signed with Concord Jazz and recordedhis first Concord session as a leader, Appel Direct. Many more Concord releasesfollowed in the 1990s as well as 3 releases for the Telarc label as co-leader of thegroup Travelin’ Light. The early 2000′s found Vignola recording a solo guitar CD forAcoustic Disc as well as performing regularly with guitarist, Les Paul. This alsomarked the time that Frank began working with record producer Joel Dorn as wellas making featured appearances on Atlantic, Sony and Warner Brothers Recordswith the likes of Donald Fagen, Queen Latifah, Mark O Connor and Wynton Marsalis.He also recorded a collection of Gershwin pieces for Mel Bay Records titled, “VignolaPlays Gershwin” which was number 2 in NPR radio airplay charts. In recent years,Vignola has recorded two important collaborative CD’s, “Just Between Frets” withTommy Emmanuel on Solid Air Records and “Frank-N-Dawg, Melody Monsters” withmandolinist David Grisman on Acoustic Disc Records.

Vinny Raniolo

Still in his 20s, Raniolo has already performed alongside Tommy Emmanuel, TonyTrishka, Bucky Pizzarelli and David Grisman. Vignola and Raniolo have been touringtogether as a guitar duo for nearly four years, and have played hundreds of showstogether.

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Monika Herzig SHEroes Sextet$20.00 Sunday 4/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All Women International All-Star Group hits the stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-

trombone, Leni Stern-guitar, Jennifer Vincent-acoustic bass, & Karina Colis-

drums.

drums.

The jazz supergroup of the year is right here – SHEroes, convened by pianist-composer Monika Herzig for a second recording by distinguished improvisingvirtuosos who are all, not just incidentally, women. Monika's deft, always supportivepianism and her warm, joyous, practical sensibility marks every tune with SHEroes.As a Doctor of Music Education at Indiana University, she is a Senior Lecturerfocusing on Arts Management in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs.She is the biographer of IU’s late Doctor David Baker (IU Press, 2011) and recentlyreleased “Experiencing Chick Corea” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2027). SHEroes alsofeatures an international cast of players: Reut Regev (Israel)- Trombone; JenniferVincent (USA/NYC)- Trumpet; Jamie Baum (NYC)- Flute; Leni Stern(Germany/NYC)- Electric Guitar; Rosa Avila (Mexico/NYC)- Drums with theoccasional guests Ingrid Jensen (trumpet), Lakecia Benjamin and Ada Rovatti(saxophones). Each member is a first call, in demand artist for multiple groups anda leader/composer/arranger in her own right.

"These are all incredible accomplished musicians, working hard and oftensacrificing other opportunities, family time and resources to do as they do, toperform in this group," Herzig says of her colleagues. Monika Herzig’s SHEroespresents a model of empowerment for everyone.

“Female musicians now win competitions, lead bands large and small, and set newtrends in improvised music. SHEroes is powerful!” Bob Blumenthal/ GRAMMYWinning Journalist.

“SHEROES is a brilliant project involving some of my favorite musicians,spearheaded by Monika Herzig. It is soulful and thoughtful. I especially love theirtake on “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough“– it captures the spirit of the groupbecause there is no stopping great artists from making great music, asdemonstrated on this stellar recording.” ~TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON

“Didn’t expect to hear this treatment of my own song. So nice to be able tohonestly say I really really liked it!” ~VALERIE SIMPSON

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Dominick Farinacci: "Modern Warrior LIVE -Unplugged"$30.00 Thursday 4/12 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

The Story and Sound of a Combat Veteran's Journey. Created by Dominick

Farinacci and Jaymes Poling.

With 7 Pc Band Live at Nighttown! Featuring: Dominick Farinacci (trumpet),

Jaymes Poling (narrator), Aman Almeida (piano), Jeremiah Napier (bass), Chris

George (Guitar), Jonathan Winfree (drums), Anthony Taddeo (percussion)

Guest vocalist: Akua Allrich

Modern Warrior is a live theatrical music experience co-created by United StatesMilitary Veteran Jaymes Poling and musician Dominick Farinacci. This dynamicproduction explores the psychological weights of war, the challenges ofreintegration as a civilian, and the potential for positive personal and communalgrowth.

growth.Narrated by Staff Sergeant Poling, who spent three years in Afghanistan as aninfantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division, the autobiographical productiondetails his time in the military and his subsequent transition to civilian life backhome. It’s complemented by dynamic musical performances led by DominickFarinacci (Mack Avenue recording artist and former Global Ambassador to Jazz atLincoln Center).

The Modern Warrior initiative aims to build bridges between veteran and civiliancommunities through live performances, collaborative workshops, sharing veteranstories and informative panel discussions. Modern Warrior works to helpdestigmatize our veterans’ experiences through deeper understanding from thecommunity and by providing inspirational hope across communities.

About the creatorsJaymes Poling grew up in Warren, Ohio and enlisted in the US Army at the age of17. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina asan infantryman. During his eight years with the division, he spent 36 monthsfighting in Afghanistan across three separate tours.Jaymes is currently in his last year of a finance degree at John Carroll University,and spends time working to help veterans find their own peace after war. Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci has been recently credited the title GlobalAmbassador to Jazz at Lincoln Center by Wynton Marsalis, working to furtherintegrate jazz into communities around the world. He graduated from The JuilliardSchool in 2005 launching his career in Japan with a prolific run of eight albums,later releasing two more globally. He has performed in more than 120 cities in 14countries around the world, was a featured guest on ABC’s Good Morning America,and is a TED Speaker. Music icon Quincy Jones says of Dominick’s accomplishmentsin performance, recording, education & advocacy, “This kid is 360 degrees!”

His most recent recording “Short Stories” is produced by Tommy LiPuma. This isTommy & Dominick’s first collaboration, and was recorded in their hometown ofCleveland at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

In addition to touring around the world with his band, Dominick has beensuccessful in his personal endeavors on bringing music into the community throughArts and Wellness & Education. He was invited by TED to be a TED Speaker at the2014 TED MED conference at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

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Dominick Farinacci Quintet$30.00 Friday 4/13 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star and his Group Back by Popular Demand Live at Nighttown!

Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "ShortStories" -- a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres andgenerations united by the trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringingtogether songs from Tom Waits, Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kingsas well as original compositions, Farinacci has managed to create his own musicaluniverse, aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have anarrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that WyntonMarsalis offered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001,Farinacci was one of only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as theinaugural students in The Juilliard School's first jazz curriculum. During his schoolyears and afterwards, Farinacci immediately distinguished himself as asoloist/bandleader/composer with a vision.

Soon thereafter, Farinacci was named the first Global Ambassador for Jazz atLincoln Center and traveled to Qatar where his world expanded beyond his wildestdreams. Throughout the two years that Farinacci spent there, he broadened hisactivities to include dozens of different projects, where the goal was, through hismusic and outreach activities, to unite communities and overcome barriers of everysort.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can'texist without these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of thecoming together of two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same hometown (Cleveland, Ohio), separated by just under half a century in age. What unitesthem is a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standardswith a desire to be agents of change.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to havelost their effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into yourconsciousness, you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacciis not only one of the truly outstanding musicians of his generation, but also thatwhat is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's own words:"While Short Stories is the title of this particular recording, it has come to representa culmination of things I'm most passionate about - performance, education, music& wellness and community-based cultural collaborations - unfolding in the musicand touring around the world."

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Andre Cavor & The Cavor Project$20.00 Saturday 4/14 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist & Group hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Featuring music from his brand new CD "Road Trip".

On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Stephens Green Patio.

Over the past two decades, urban jazz icons Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler havepaved the way for emerging artists to take a bolder approach to blending theirpassions for instrumental pop, jazz and soul and gospel music. While those twoartists were well established before they began recording gospel and worshipalbums – and rarely blend the two styles on a single project – saxophonist AndreCavor is unabashedly sharing his lifelong love for both styles of music from the getgo.

go. True to its title, the Cleveland based performer’s independent debut album RoadTrip chronicles his multi-faceted journey – starting with playing the sax in churchand, over the past decade, founding and leading The Cavor Project, an 11 pieceensemble renowned as one of the most diverse bands in the city. Andre found theperfect producer to take his artistry to the next level in Darren Rahn, a saxophonistand artist who has worked his studio magic for Whalum and Butler in addition togenre greats Dave Koz, Wayman Tisdale, Najee, Eric Darius, Jeffrey Osborne andJeff Lorber. “Mixing contemporary jazz and gospel songs on Road Trip felt like a naturalextension of my many live performances over the years,” says Andre, who firstbegan playing the sax at 16 but let it go during his eight year stint in the armybefore rediscovering it in the early 2000s. “So many people I have played for and entertained liked and responded emotionallyto both sides of my artistry,” he adds. “When I started thinking about doing myfirst solo album, I thought I should share everything I truly love to do. Of course, Iheard from some fellow sax players and other naysayers, telling me that new artistsshould never mix gospel and smooth jazz/R&B, that audiences won’t get it for somereason. My response was, ‘I honestly don’t think you were conceived to a gospeltune!’ and then told them I believed that people that love church and God also loveR&B. I felt it was important to share my entire self with people. Including both onRoad Trip was the perfect way to share my entire self with everyone.” Andre laid the foundation for Road Trip with hundreds of performances as leader ofThe Cavor Project, which has been a mainstay on the Cleveland music scene since2007. The band is known for infusing fresh, explosive energy into vocal andinstrumental classics from the 80’s through 2017 and spicing up their set list withdynamic originals. The Cavor Project performs a grooving mix of R&B, smooth jazz,hip-hop, reggae, pop, blues, rock and gospel. When I see the smiles on people’s faces when they hear my music, it’s anoverwhelming feeling and confirmation that I’m doing exactly what I am put hereto do. My goal is always to make people happy, and now with the release of RoadTrip, I’m excited about reaching beyond my comfort zone and sharing the joy withmore people.”

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The Alt$20.00 Tuesday 4/17 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celtic and Folk Music from Supergroup featuring John Doyle ( From Solas), Cathy

Jordan (from Dervish) & Eamon O'Leary.

The Alt – Irish: Three masters of Irish music—Asheville guitarist John Doyle;vocalist , Bodhran and Bones player and Dervish’s very own front-woman CathyJordan, and singer and guitar and bouzouki player Eamon O’Leary—have cometogether to celebrate the songs andspirit at the core of the tradition. The ballads,tunes, and new and rediscovered songs each artist brings to The Alt reflect theirlove of the traditional music that has been a touchstone of Irish identity forgenerations. They also build on the heritage of Irish immigrants who settled in

generations. They also build on the heritage of Irish immigrants who settled inAppalachia, where Irish song provided some of the building blocks for old-time,country, and bluegrass. In choosing to record their first album, the eponymouslytitled The Alt, at a cabin in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, The Altembraced this fruitful musical lineage.

John Doyle: Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irishmusic and it's a fair bet that John Doyle had something to do with them. LizCarroll; Eileen Ivers; Karan Casey; Solas; Michael Black; Mary Black; the trio ofMcCusker, McGoldrick and Doyle; The Teetotalers (Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford,John Doyle); and now Usher's Island (Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick,Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) - a veritable who's who of the greatest names inIrish music. From a musical family in Dublin, John’s influences include well knownEnglish folk singers Nic Jones, Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, and TheWatersons; Scottish singers Dick Gaughan and John Martin; and fellow IrishmenPaul Brady and Al O’Donnell as well as his father, Sean Doyle - probably the biggestinfluence of all.

In 1991 Cathy Jordan joined Sligo based traditional group Dervish and started herrecording career with the Dervish album "Harmony Hill" to huge critical acclaim.This saw Cathy returning to her roots of raditional music and song and sparked offa musical journey which has spanned nearly 3 decades. During that time Cathy hasbeen the front woman and bodhran player with the group and has led themthrough thousands of concerts in hundreds of cities in nearly 40 countries. Someof the more memorable of these were playing at the Great Wall of China, theWailing Wall in Jerusalem and at the biggest rock music festival in the world - Rockin Rio to over 250 thousand people.

Eamon O’Leary is one of the most in-demand Irish vocalists and guitarists in theUS today. Eamon started playing Irish music while growing up in Dublin throughhis friendship with the Mayock family, traditional musicians from County Mayo.When he moved to New York City in the early 90’s, he immersed himself in thecity’s traditional music scene and travelled widely, performing with many of thegreat players in Irish music.

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Blue Lunch Featuring Tony Koussa$10.00 Wednesday 4/18 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Jazz, Blues, and Swing from North Coast Favorites! With Special Guest Tony

Koussa-sax & vocals.

The late 1940’s and early 1950’s were a magical time in American musical history,when blues, rhythm & blues, swing and rock & roll were all one thing. Blue Lunchexplores that music and makes it their own.

From Cleveland, OH eight virtuoso musicians perform on guitar, piano, uprightbass, drums, harp, saxophones, trumpet, and trombone. In addition to theirinstrumental work, Blue Lunch also boasts five vocalists and includes do-wop styleand gospel harmonies in their repertoire. Blue Lunch has released eight cds,Recorded Live at Wilberts, Eyes Wide Open, Not Live at the Copa, Big SoundBlues, Sideswiped, Saxophone Shootout II , Blue Lunch Special, and their newestand most recent release, Above the Fold, for Rip Cat Records of Los Angeles.

2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the band.

2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the band.

Tony Kousa

While most kids were breaking in their thumbsplaying the original Nintendo, Tony was sharingthe stage with some of the local greats.

Tony has never not done music. Even astoddler, Tony would sit on his dad's lap andplay the Hammond organ at the Friday night"jam sessions" at the Koussa house. When hefirst picked up the saxophone at age 10, heknew he was holding something special.

Since those youthful days, Tony has logged1000's of performances and grown in his

musicianship, playing guitar, bass, and keyboards. He has also developed one of themost unique and fierce singing voices you will hear. Tony has not only been a staple inthe Cleveland music scene, but has toured toured nationally and internationally withRounder Records recording artists, along with a Gospel Music tour of Germany and theUS. He was voted the Best Horn Player in Northeast Ohio by the Cleveland Free Timesand voted Best Male Vocalist by the independent music site, Garageband.com. He hasan extensive recording career and has shared the stage with Maceo Parker (of JamesBrown), GE Smith (of the Saturday Night Live Band), Robert Lockwood Jr., Koko Taylor,and Little Milton, to name a few. He has led his bands to open for the likes of TonyBennett, Diana Krall, Spryo Gyra, and Mannheim Steamroller. Tony has also played forpresidents Bill Clinton and at George W. Bush's 2nd-term Inaugural Ball. Tony isendorsed by Cannonball Saxophones.

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Eric Andersen

$20.00 Thursday 4/19 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary Singer/Songwriter and Trio hit the Stage at Nighttown!

"Eric Andersen is one of our finest singers and songwriters, in the most literal senseof that tradition… the most elegant of singers." David Fricke, (Rolling StoneMagazine)

“An American master.” Robert Palmer.

Eric Andersen first came to prominence as a performer in Greenwich Village in theearly 1960s and immediately became part of the Village folk and songwriter scenealong with Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, Dave Van Ronk, and Bob Dylan, and was at theepicenter of the American Greenwich Village singer-songwriter explosion.

Besides his own classics, he’s co-written songs with Bob Weir of the Dead, TownesVan Zandt, Rick Danko, and Lou Reed.

His songs have been covered by many artists including Mary Chapin Carpenter,Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, Rick Nelson, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, TheGrateful Dead, Peter, Paul & Mary, The Blues Project, Gillian Welch and LindaThompson, and Rick Danko. Bob Dylan’s version of Eric’s song “Thirsty Boots” wasreleased as a single on Record Store Day and also appears on the Dylan CD AnotherSelf Portrait.

Over the past 50 years, Eric has toured the world and released over 30 CDs oforiginal music including Blue Rain (Appleseed Recordings) his first live concertrecording in Oslo with the band Spoonful of Blues and released in 2007. In the early 1990s Andersen recorded 2 trio-harmony albums with The Band’s RickDanko and Norwegian singer Jonas Fjeld. He’s featured in the Joni MitchellAmerican Masters documentary, the Wildflower Festival DVD with Judy Collins, TomRush, and Arlo Guthrie, the rock film Festival Express and the documentaryGreenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation. In 1990 Eric won the New York Music Award for his album Ghosts Upon the Road,in 1992 the Spellemanns Pris (Norwegian Grammy) for “Danko Fjeld Andersen” andin 2003 The Premio Tenco award with Patti Smith in San Remo, Italy. It is anaward given to outstanding songwriters. Previous awards have gone to RandyNewman, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Lou Reed. The Eric Andersen and Friends Webcast was launched in June 2011 by NevessaProductions Woodstock with special guests Happy Traum, John Sebastian, Joe Floodand Inge Andersen.

Featured songs from that show were from his album The Cologne Concert (MeyerRecords) which was released on CD and Vinyl in April 2011. The live albumfeatures Eric’s wife Inge Andersen on back-up harmonies and he is accompanied onviolin by Michele Gazich.

Coming soon, in conjunction with Eric’s fall tours, this October 2107 will see therelease of two new albums:

Sony/Legacy Records will be issuing THE ESSENTIAL ERIC ANDERSEN – A 42-trackdigital release, 33 track double CD release and 20 track double LP retrospectiverelease covering fifty years of his recorded history from Today is the Highway toBlue River and Ghosts Upon the Road and Beat Avenue and on to his Live inCologne album and unreleased New York recordings.

The fall of 2017 will see the release of a new EP from Meyer Records called SilentAngel: The Exploded World of Heinrich Böll”

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Moises Borges$15.00 Friday 4/20 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Brazilian Vocalist and Guitarist plays Bossa Nova, Samba, & more in a Special

Solo Show.

Moises Borges a native of Brazil now living in Cleveland has become a prolificperformer one the Northeast Ohio scene in recent years. A gifted vocalist andguitarist, Borges plays in the Bossa Nova tradition interpreting classics by Jobim,Gilberto, and many others. This far away from his native Brazil the music of hishomeland is very much alive when he is on stage.

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David Ake HUMANITIES Quintet

$20.00 Saturday 4/21 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting Edge Pianist takes the Stage at Nighttown with his All-Star Quintet!

Featuring: David Ake-piano, Ralph Alessi-trumpet, Peter Epstein-sax, Drew

Gress-acoustic bass, & Mark Ferber-drums.

Pianist and composer David Ake has worked alongside some of the world's mostcreative musicians. Among his recordings are the solo-piano CD In Between, hailedby Jazz Times as “luminous” and “poignant;” Bridges (Down Beat : ****1/2); andthe critically acclaimed Lake Effect, recorded during and inspired by his two years inCleveland.

His most recent release, Humanities, features the renowned improvisers RalphAlessi (trumpet), Ben Monder (guitar), Drew Gress (bass), and Mark Ferber(drums).

In addition to his extensive performance credits, Ake is an award-winning scholarand educator. He authored the books Jazz Cultures and Jazz Matters, and co-editedthe essay collection Jazz/Not Jazz.

A former chair of the music department at Case Western Reserve University, henow chairs the Department of Musicology at the University of Miami's Frost Schoolof Music.

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Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets$10.00 Sunday 4/22 2:00 pm Buy Tickets

Kermit the Frog. Miss Piggy. Cookie Monster. Bert and Ernie. We all grew up with

them – and we continue to love them today.

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain and

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain andentrance fans of all ages. What is it about those Muppets and Monsters that havesuch staying power? Why does "Rainbow Connection" still bring a tear to our eyes? And what makes us respond to every "Mahna Mahna" with a “Do doo do do doo”?

On April 22 and 23, Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fansite for adult fans of Jim Henson and The Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" onthe life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

From Sesame Street to The Muppet Show and beyond, Master Class at Nighttownwill take a deep look at what makes Jim Henson’s creations so beloved to the innerchild in all of us.

Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets will premiere on April22 at 2:00 pm, at a family-friendly $10 per person and repeat on April 23 at 7:00pm, $15 per person. Both shows will be fairly similar. Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.nighttowncleveland.com.

About Joe HennesA self-proclaimed "professional Muppet fan," Cleveland native Joe Hennes has beenco-owner and Editor-in-Chief of the premier Muppet fan website ToughPigs.comsince 2006. With a career in children's multimedia, Hennes has worked forcompanies such as Teletubbies and Sesame Workshop. He has presented programson Jim Henson and the Muppets at New York Comic Con, and his writing can beseen on the Sesame Street blog and Mental Floss. His work on ToughPigs.com hasbeen featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Al Jazeera, and he hasinterviewed Muppet-related visionaries including Frank Oz, Paul Williams and CarollSpinney. Hennes also starred in and produced a series of "Unboxing" videos withThe Jim Henson Company.

Did you see Best Picture winner Birdman starring Michael Keaton? Moreimportantly, have you seen Big Birdman, a parody version starring Big Birdperformer Caroll Spinney, co-written by Joe Hennes? You can watch it onYouTube here.

Nicole Henry$25.00 Sunday 4/22 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic jazz & soul vocalist from Miami/NYC live on Nighttown stage! With the

Robert Hubbard Trio.

Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazzworld’s most acclaimed vocalists. Ms. Henry possesses a potent combination ofdynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing and powerful emotional resonance.

Her passionate, soulful voice and heart-felt charisma have earned her a 2013 SoulTrain Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," three Top-10 U.S. Billboardand HMV Japan jazz CDs, and rave reviews by The New York Times, Wall StreetJournal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more.

Ms. Henry’s accompaniment ranges from a jazz trio to a full big band with arepertoire that includes the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz,contemporary standards, blues and originals.

Ms. Henry has captivated audiences in over 15 countries, headlining at venues in

Ms. Henry has captivated audiences in over 15 countries, headlining at venues inNew York, Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai, San Francisco and Miami -including over 30 music festivals and in some of the world’s most famous venues.

Such venues include: Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues Alley; Arsht Center;Feinstein’s; Madrid Jazz Festival; Regattabar; Catalina Jazz, L.A.; The Royal Room,Palm Beach; Jazz Aspen/Snowmass Festival; Green Mill; Jazz Kitchen and manymore!

“The obvious forerunner to Ms. Henry…is the younger Natalie Cole, to whose styleshe adds a coating of brass.” - The New York Times

"...this generation's First Lady of Jazz. She is the genuine article, the dream at lastcome true… - The Huffington Post

“…a paragon of perfection…the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and SarahVaughan.” - Miami Herald

“...a pop, soul superwoman.” - The New York Times

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Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets$15.00 Monday 4/23 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Kermit the Frog. Miss Piggy. Cookie Monster. Bert and Ernie. We all grew up with

them – and we continue to love them today.

For more than 60 years, the creations of Jim Henson continue to entertain andentrance fans of all ages. What is it about those Muppets and Monsters that havesuch staying power? Why does "Rainbow Connection" still bring a tear to our eyes? And what makes us respond to every "Mahna Mahna" with a “Do doo do do doo”?

On April 22 and 23, Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fansite for adult fans of Jim Henson and The Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" onthe life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

From Sesame Street to The Muppet Show and beyond, Master Class at Nighttownwill take a deep look at what makes Jim Henson’s creations so beloved to the innerchild in all of us.

Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets will premiere on April22 at 2:00 pm, at a family-friendly $10 per person and repeat on April 23 at 7:00pm, $15 per person. Both shows will be fairly similar. Tickets can be purchasedonline at www.nighttowncleveland.com.

About Joe HennesA self-proclaimed "professional Muppet fan," Cleveland native Joe Hennes has beenco-owner and Editor-in-Chief of the premier Muppet fan website ToughPigs.comsince 2006. With a career in children's multimedia, Hennes has worked forcompanies such as Teletubbies and Sesame Workshop. He has presented programson Jim Henson and the Muppets at New York Comic Con, and his writing can beseen on the Sesame Street blog and Mental Floss. His work on ToughPigs.com hasbeen featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Al Jazeera, and he has

been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BBC and Al Jazeera, and he hasinterviewed Muppet-related visionaries including Frank Oz, Paul Williams and CarollSpinney. Hennes also starred in and produced a series of "Unboxing" videos withThe Jim Henson Company.

Did you see Best Picture winner Birdman starring Michael Keaton? Moreimportantly, have you seen Big Birdman, a parody version starring Big Birdperformer Caroll Spinney, co-written by Joe Hennes? You can watch it onYouTube here.

Elizabeth A. Davis "his name's not Indian Joe$20.00 Monday 4/23 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Come hear the wholly original Pop/Folk/Americana Score of "his name is not

Indian Joe" by

CWRU/CPH Alum & Tony Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis.

Live on Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio!

Hear it in Cleveland before it's Summer 2018 Commercial Production @ The

Paramount Theatre in Hudson Valley, New York

Joining Elizabeth will be:

Luke Holloway

Paul Lincoln

Ann Hairston

Kevin Martinez

David Handles

& featuring John Williams

The sound of the Americanmusical has changed. There isnow room for raw and genre-defying music in thecommercial realm. Thismusical’s homage to a mannamed Joe Lightfoot Gonzalesdoesn’t follow a traditionalformula. The sound is crisp andunique. It cross-pollinates withsinger-songwriter traditions towelcome a new crowd in thedoor of the musical theatreroom-at-large.

This musical, written by awoman and starring twowomen, a Native American andan Africa American, is notcontrived to appear relevant.This is a story based on true

This is a story based on trueevents that began in 2005 &will ring true at a moment inour history where diversity ischampioned but oftenexploited.

As a lover of Cleveland, Elizabeth is thrilled to return to Nighttown, above which shelived for three years while pursuing her MFA. She would often fall asleep to thelulling of world-class percussion, bass and horns, or sometimes sneak down to bearwitness to the musical magic.

ELIZABETH is a Tony Award & Drama Desk Award nominated, classically trainedactor in NYC. She is an Innovative Theatre Award and NYMF Award Winner. Shehas originated 11 new roles in plays and musicals. She received her BFA & MFA inTheatre Performance, crediting Michael Chekhov technique, Arthur Lessac work, andGrotowski training as the basis for her approach. She is also a classically trainedviolinist. (But prefers to fiddle.)

Originally from a town of 363 people in the Panhandle of Texas, Elizabeth remains asmall town girl at heart while being fiercely committed to the soul & call of NYC.This synthesis of place & style drives the aesthetic from which she creates.Elizabeth's chameleon-esque versatility continues to be evidenced on stage &screen, from classic texts to new works to musicals. She's the girl next door, theabandoned victim, & the out-to-get-you villain.

Elizabeth has been seen on Broadway, Off Broadway, & Off Off Broadway. She canbe seen in a wide range of TV shows from network to TV Land. She shares her ownmusic across NYC in venues from 54 Below & 42West, to Rockwood and The PlayersClub. Her writing was last produced at The Cherry Lane Studio & The GoodspeedOpera House's Norma Terris Theatre.

As an actor, Elizabeth is also the 2013 Young Alumni Award Recipient for CaseWestern Reserve University, and is a 2016 CFW Artist in Residence. She shares aLibrary of Congress song patent with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

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Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for theFirst Time!"$30.00 Wednesday 4/25 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

After Selling out their Solo Shows in January, Nighttown is proud to Present these

Two World Class Guitarists Together For the First Time!

International Summit Meeting with Stanley Jordan (USA) and Diego Figueiredo

(Brazil). World Premier Live at Nighttown!!

In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim,guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musicalpersona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it boldreinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits,to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works. Jordancan always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into theunexpected.

Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on theguitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan'sinnovative "touch technique" is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While ahandful of other players were using similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raised the bar for excellence.

But his technique, though impressive, is always a means to a musical end. Hismusic is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of

music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination oflisteners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar, Jordanwanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar, so he applied pianoprinciples to do so. Jordan's touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody andchords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence.

To date Jordan has performed in over 60 countries on 6 continents. He hasperformed at many festivals, including the Kool Jazz Festival, the Concord JazzFestival, and the Montreaux International Jazz Festival. During the 1980s hecollaborated with a diverse array of artists, including performances with Art Blakeyand Richie Cole and recordings with Stanley Clarke.

Diego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 35, and he hasrelease 23 Cds, 3 DVDs, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around theworld. He is winner of several important competitions like Montreux JazzCompetition, VISA Prize and some others. Diego is presenting now his new concert“ From Classical to Jazz”. It is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa nova and Classicalmusic. Diego has an unique interpretation, with a lot of technique, much emotion,and his show has been a great success to audiences.

Brazil continuously fosters new stars that impress and amaze their audiences withtheir joy and exceptional technique. Diego Figueiredo makes new fans everytime heenters the stage, and very few others play the guitar as expressively as he does.

Diego has recorded and performed with big names like Gilberto Gil, João Bosco,Roberto Menescal, Toquinho, Belchior, Fafá de Belém, Angela Maria, Toninho Horta,Larry Coryell, Ken Peplowski, Lewis Nash, John Clayton, Cyrille Aimée and manyothers.

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Stanley on YouTube

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Caroline Davis Trio$15.00 Thursday 4/26 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Cutting edge Saxophonist and her NYC based Trio debut music from her new CD

Live at Nighttown!

On Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio!

For the past four years, saxophonist/composer Caroline Davis has been tied up inmatters of the heart. Her focus is multi-tiered, however. There are the metaphoricalfacets, including her feelings about her recent relocation to New York from herlongtime home in Chicago and the emotional rigors of navigating the path of anitinerant musician within the City’s bustling jazz scene. There is also a morephysiological aspect, as Davis has actively researched the life giving organ and itsproperties in dealing with her father’s own heart ailment. All of these forces cometo bear on her new recording, Heart Tonic.

to bear on her new recording, Heart Tonic.

“The group was able to reach a moment of collective improvisation and boundlessenergy—embodying the full, spiritual fury and technical mastery”

- Capital Bop

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Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for theFirst Time!"$30.00 Thursday 4/26 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

After Selling out their Solo Shows in January, Nighttown is proud to Present these

Two World Class Guitarists Together For the First Time!

International Summit Meeting with Stanley Jordan (USA) and Diego Figueiredo

(Brazil). World Premier Live at Nighttown!!

In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim,guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musicalpersona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it boldreinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits,to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works. Jordancan always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into theunexpected.

Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on theguitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan'sinnovative "touch technique" is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While ahandful of other players were using similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raised the bar for excellence.

But his technique, though impressive, is always a means to a musical end. Hismusic is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination oflisteners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar, Jordanwanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar, so he applied pianoprinciples to do so. Jordan's touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody andchords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence.

To date Jordan has performed in over 60 countries on 6 continents. He hasperformed at many festivals, including the Kool Jazz Festival, the Concord JazzFestival, and the Montreaux International Jazz Festival. During the 1980s hecollaborated with a diverse array of artists, including performances with Art Blakeyand Richie Cole and recordings with Stanley Clarke.

Diego Figueiredo is a new star of the guitar world. He is only 35, and he hasrelease 23 Cds, 3 DVDs, and he has playing in more than 60 contries around theworld. He is winner of several important competitions like Montreux JazzCompetition, VISA Prize and some others. Diego is presenting now his new concert“ From Classical to Jazz”. It is a fusion between Jazz, Bossa nova and Classicalmusic. Diego has an unique interpretation, with a lot of technique, much emotion,and his show has been a great success to audiences.

Brazil continuously fosters new stars that impress and amaze their audiences withtheir joy and exceptional technique. Diego Figueiredo makes new fans everytime heenters the stage, and very few others play the guitar as expressively as he does.

Diego has recorded and performed with big names like Gilberto Gil, João Bosco,Roberto Menescal, Toquinho, Belchior, Fafá de Belém, Angela Maria, Toninho Horta,Larry Coryell, Ken Peplowski, Lewis Nash, John Clayton, Cyrille Aimée and manyothers.

http://www.stanleyjordan.com/en-us/

Stanley on YouTube

https://www.diegofigueiredo.com/

Diego on YouTube

An Evening with Jimmy Webb

$75.00 Friday 4/27 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Saturday 4/28 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

An Evening with Jimmy Webb highlights some of the 100+ recordings from the

Jimmy Webb songbook as well as the music he wrote for Glenn Campbell, pulling

the audience in with various accounts each night of the personal side of

generational touchstones like "Up Up and Away", "MacArthur Park", “By the

Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston” and more. His songs

have been recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley,

Isaac Hayes, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Feinstein and Judy Collins as

well as bands like R.E.M..

Songwriter Jimmy Webb has had many chart topping hits, spanning a wide varietyof musical genres. He received his first gold record at age 18, was the NationalSongwriter Hall of Fame's youngest ever inductee and the only artist ever to receiveGrammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration.

But perhaps Webb's most enduring legacy is his musical partnership with GlenCampbell. The two musicians worked on over one hundred recordings togetherbeginning with “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” which won two Grammy awards. Butat the time, the two had never met in person. Webb says that happened a couple ofyears later at a recording studio in L.A.

Webb offers fans a unique glimpse into that collaboration with Glen Campbell.

Jimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as amaster of his trade. Not many artists can say they premiered a classical nocturneand had a rap hit with Kanye West (“Do What You Gotta Do” on “Famous”) in thesame year, but Jimmy’s career is full of surprises. Since his first platinum hit “TheWorst That Could Happen,” Webb has had numerous hits including “Up, Up andAway,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “All I Know”and “MacArthur Park,” and has also become a leader and mentor in the industry asa champion for songwriters.

Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for music, lyrics andorchestration. His numerous accolades include the prestigious Ivor NovellaInternational Award (2012) and the Academy of Country Music’s Poet Award(2016). In 2016 Rolling Stone Magazine listed Webb as one of the top 50songwriters of all time.

Per BMI, his song “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” was the third most performedsong in the 50 years between 1940 and 1990. Webb continues to write and record,and has released ten solo albums since the 1970s, while also writing for otherartists. His latest two CDs, Just Across the River and Still Within the Sound of MyVoice, feature duets with friends including Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, Vince Gill,Willie Nelson, JD Souther, Glen Campbell, Lucinda Williams, Mark Knopfler, Brian

Willie Nelson, JD Souther, Glen Campbell, Lucinda Williams, Mark Knopfler, BrianWilson, Lyle Lovett and Keith Urban, among others.

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Lou Armagno "Sinatra Selects"

$10.00 Sunday 4/29 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist Lou Armagno & his group Sinatra Selects plays the music of "Old Blue

Eyes" for Special Spring Show at Nighttown!

Featuring: Lou Armagno-vocals, Marc Paige-sax, Mike Elkins-piano, Jim Mass-

bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Lou Armagno Lou has been performing in and around Cleveland since he movedback in June 2013. What sets Lou apart from other Rat Packer’s is his uncannysimilarity in sound and delivery to 'Ole Blue Eyes? Prior to coming back home Louperformed in Honolulu with various bands and venues. His 2015 CD release, NEVERBEFORE, a 100th anniversary tribute to The Chairman of the Board, is a fantasticinterpretation of songs Frank never recorded, and truly a treat!

Marc Paige Marc has been playing clarinet and saxophone for over 55 years. Hehas performed with many rock, blues and jazz groups, along with most ofCleveland's big bands. Additionally, he is a member of the Solon PhilharmonicOrchestra, and a board member with Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.

Mike Elkins Mike Elkins is a pianist, music director, and arranger. He is a veteranof several area big bands and currently the pianist for the Dan Zola Orchestra. Hehas worked in regional musical theater productions as a pit orchestra member andmusic director at Beck Center, Huntington Playhouse, Clague Playhouse and theformer Berea Summer Theater at Baldwin Wallace University. Mike is one half ofthe singing duo, Mike and Mary, in which he plays keyboards, sings, and arranges. Mike is employed as a software engineer and lives in Berea with his wife, Linda.

Jim Mass Jim is a Cleveland native with a diverse musical background spanningmore than 40 years. Being equally comfortable on both Acoustic and Electric bass,he has played in most every musical genre, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Big Band,Classical, Country, Bluegrass, Shows and Plays, Christian and Ethnic. His musicalfoundation makes him a quick study, and a first call on many sub lists in the area.Groups (to name a few) he has played with include the NEO Jazz Orchestra, Skyline,Swing City Big Band, The Juice Band, Jazz Connection, Johnny Baron Quintet, theTom Fries Orchestra, Summit Jazz, Cleveland Philharmonic, Hermit Club andChagrin Studio Orchestras, Rob Michaels, and Josephine Venuti.

Ricky Exton Drummer, recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer, Rickyhas been active in the music community for over 2 decades. At an early age, Ricky'stalents emerged as one of the Cleveland Tri C All Stars. He continued his career inmusic at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., where he earned aBaccalaureate in Professional Music. His performance venues include jazz festivals,concerts, television appearances, and private and corporate events. He hasperformed with Lou Rawls, Wynton Marsalis, Rufus Reid, Cyrus Chestnut, JoanneBrackeen, Kim Nazarian, Linda Presgrave, and international guitar virtuoso NeilZaza. In addition, Ricky is an active session musician recording in studios from theeast coast to the west coast.

east coast to the west coast.

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Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell & Band$20.00 Sunday 4/29 7:30 pm Buy Tickets

Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown! Back by Popular Demand!

Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, organ, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, & their

touring group!

On Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. Seating limited!

Lucky Peterson is the most dangerous triple threat working in the blues. He hasgained a reputation as one of the most preeminent performers of the modern era. Asearing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s manytalents are truly mind-boggling.

Peterson is prime-rich in roots but performs in the present. But that’s just what onewould expect from an artist with Peterson’s resumé; his career began when he wasjust a child. Growing up in Buffalo, NY, Peterson was exposed to music his wholelife; his father owned The Governor’s Inn, one of the area’s most renowned bluesclubs. Willie Dixon produced Peterson’s first record when he was but five years old,the R&B hit, “1-2-3-4.” This resulted in television appearances for the blues prodigyon such shows as The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and What’s My Line.

As a teenager he attended Buffalo Academy of Performing Arts before paying duesin the bands of Etta James and Otis Rush. One of the most versatile playersworking in the blues, Peterson has since performed with a long list of greats,including B.B. King and Albert Collins. His 1993 Verve debut I’m Ready announcedthe arrival of a new force in the blues, while his 1996 collaboration with thelegendary Mavis Staples saw him displaying his gospel chops and influences.Peterson’s previous dates also include 1994′s Beyond Cool, 1996′s Lifetime, 1997′sMove (all on Verve), and 1999′s Lucky Peterson, his first for Blue Thumb Records.

In addition to establishing himself through these recordings, Peterson has made hisname through his electrifying live performances, which are the attributes of alegend.

Lucky's brand new album, "Tribute to Jimmy Smith", was released in October andheralded world wide. Here's Lucky talking about his mentor Jimmy.

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Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Seniors &Sophmores - DOUBLE BILL$15.00 Monday 4/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Sophmore Standards & Senior Showcase from the Next Generation of Broadway

Stars! Live at Nighttown!

“Senior Showcase” and “The Sophmores with Broadway Golden Standards”

This is it. The Senior Showcase, itself, a dynamic non-stop production created forthe Broadway casting directors and agents. By the time you see this showcase onthe Nighttown stage, the seniors will have already been to New York City to do theshow for the agents, so this will be the last time they perform together as a class. Every year we see this showcase on the Nighttown stage, it’s an emotionalexperience for the kids – and the audience, too.

Before the Senior Showcase, we’ll listen to the BW sophomore students presentstandards from The Great AmericanSongbook.

If you’re a fan of musical theater, you won’t want to miss thisunforgettable, dual performance !!

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Hubb's Groove Tribute to Herbie Hancock$20.00 Monday 4/30 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate International Jazz Day with Hubb's Groove paying tribute to Jazz

Legend Herbie Hancock!

Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Tony Watson-sax, George Granville-

keyboards, and John Jones-bass.

Live on Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. (Limited seating)

Herbie Hancock is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader, composer andactor. Starting his career with Donald Byrd, he shortly thereafter joined the MilesDavis Quintet where Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm sectionand was one of the primary architects of the post-bop sound. Hancock's music isoften melodic and accessible; he has had many songs "cross over" and achievesuccess among pop audiences.

Hancock's best-known compositions include "Cantaloupe Island", "Watermelon Man"(later performed by dozens of musicians, including bandleader Mongo Santamaría),"Maiden Voyage", "Chameleon", and the singles "I Thought It Was You" and"Rockit". His 2007 tribute album River: The Joni Letters won the 2008 GrammyAward for Album of the Year, only the second jazz album ever to win the award,after Getz/Gilberto in 1965.

Hubb's Groove is a mIx of Soul, Jazz, R&B and a splash of Gospel.

It's a smooth but yet high energy band that believes whats played from the heart,reaches the heart.

The band was founded In 1996 by Robert Hubbard in Cleveland Ohio under thename "Moments Notice". In 2006 Robert changed the name to "Hubb'S Groove".The band has shared the stage with Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Earth Wind &Fire, Wayman Tisdale and Pieces of a Dream.

Hubb's Groove has performed with Angela Bofill, Marcus Johnson, Alex Bugnon,Mike Phillips and Sean Jones to name a few.

When the group is not on tour together, they are working with other artists such asBabyface, Toni Braxton, Gerald Albright and Pieces of a Dream.

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The Lucky Losers$15.00 Wednesday 5/02 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From San Francisco! Soulful Blues and Roots Music from 5 Pc. Band featuring

vocalists Phil Berkowitz & Cathy Lemons.

On Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio. Seating limited.

“A throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emergedin the late 1960’s … impassioned vocals …electrifying interplay… powerfulharmonica… dramatic, heavy blues rock…. such a compelling listen… hauntingsoulful…. Roots music listeners who take a chance on the Lucky Losers will surely hitthe jackpot.”ROBERT H. CATALIOTTI, Living Blues, Oct/Nov 2016

The Lucky Losers are a five-piece band from San Francisco headed up by vocalistCathy Lemons and vocalist/ harmonica player Phil Berkowitz. Their music is athrowback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in thelate 1960’s - with gorgeous harmonies reminiscent of Delaney and Bonnie. Since theband’s formation in 2014, The Lucky Losers have released two chart topping albumsproduced at award-winning Greaseland Studios with Kid Andersen. Their first album “AWinning Hand” made the Roots Music Report’s “Top Blues Albums of 2015,” and their2nd Album, "In Any Town," was nominated in for 5 awards, 2 of which wereIndependent Blues Awards. Their 3rd Greaseland album “Blind Spot,” is scheduled forrelease May 18 2018. In support of the album, The Lucky Losers embark on a 15state/25 venue tour through the South-west, Midwest and South in April and May of2018.

Cathy Lemons (vocals) originally from Dallas, TX, has been described as “the finestlight skinned blues singer in the U.S.!” by Real Blues. Cathy has mesmerized audiencesfor over 25 years and has performed with some of the great names in blues, includingAnson Funderburg, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lee Hooker, and Tommy Castro (TommyCastro is on two of Cathy's Albums). She has three albums to her credit.

Phil Berkowitz (vocals/harmonica) has been described as a “Top-flight bluessinger/harmonica player” (San Jose Mercury News). Phil has brought his energetic andrefined musical style to American audiences for over 20 years. Phil has produced 2critically acclaimed albums, “Louis’ Blues”/2005 and “All Night Party”/2009. Phil hascollaborated with a range of premiere musicians, such as 2011 International BluesChallenge (IBC) winner Sean Carney, 2014 IBC winner for “Best Guitar” Ben Rice, Duke

Challenge (IBC) winner Sean Carney, 2014 IBC winner for “Best Guitar” Ben Rice, DukeRobillard, Billy Branch, and most notable, Charles Brown’s former bandleader andguitarist, Danny Caron.

Ian Lamson (electric, acoustic, & slide guitar) has been a professional musiciansince 1995. Ian has performed with Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, GeorgeThorogood, Steve Miller, Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Sista Monica, Zydeco Flames, AngelaStrehli, Paula Harris, Natasha James, and now The Lucky Losers.

Jon Otis (drums) is the son of the great Johnny Otis. Some of the highlights of hiscareer have been sharing the stage with his father, Johnny, and his brothers Nick andShuggie. Most recently Jon and his famous family toured Europe and performed at TheMontreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, and The North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.

Robby Yamilov (bass) is still in his early twenties but has already performed withpopular Bay Area greats such as Aki Kumar and Kid Andersen.

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John McCutcheon$30.00 Thursday 5/03 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular

demand!

John McCutcheon is one of folk music’s great living storytellers. Revered aroundthe world for his thoughtful and inspiring songwriting and mastery of thehammered dulcimer, John McCutcheon’s career spans over twenty albums andseven Grammy nominations.

Wisconsin native John McCutcheon is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced 34 albums since the 1970s.He is regarded as amaster of the hammered dulcimer, and is also proficient on many otherinstruments including guitar, banjo, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, andjawharp.

McCutcheon, whose family background encompasses farmers and shoemakers,started playing guitar in the early 60s. He picked up a great number of traditionalAmerican songs and tunes from the Appalachians, and learned a wealth ofinstruments, including fiddle, banjo, autoharp and, most notably, the hammer-dulcimer. His playing of the latter encompasses folk, classical, jazz and many otherelements. McCutcheon's extensive recording legacy has attracted a string ofawards, and also seven Grammy nominations. He has recorded exclusively forRounder Records since the early 80s. Howjadoo was the first of several children'salbums which have established McCutcheon as arguably the leading artist withinthe genre. In the 90s his children's recordings included the Grammy-nominatedFour Seasons series, which featured many compositions co-written with long-timefriend and collaborator, Si Kahn. McCutcheon has also collected and recorded agood deal of Nicaraguan music, which was released by Rounder as a double album,Nicaragua Presente!, in 1989. McCutcheon's prolific work rate has includedproduction work for several other folk artists, and he has also had publishedsongbooks and instructional materials.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a living legend perform live on theNighttown stage.

Click here to read the article in the Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com from

Click here to read the article in the Plain Dealer / Cleveland.com fromJohn's last appearance in 2015

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Corky Siegel & Howard Levy$30.00 Friday 5/04 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Chicago Harmonica Legends and All Around Great Musicians! Live on the

Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Corky Siegel-Harmonica & Vocals (From the Siegel-Schwall Band),

Howard Levy (From Bela Fleck & the Flecktones)-Harmonica and Piano.

Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the world’s great blues harmonicaplayers, and is a celebrated composer, blues pianist, singer, songwriter, band leaderand author.

Born in Chicago in 1943, Corky’s professional music career began when he foundedthe now legendary Siegel-Schwall Band in Chicago in 1964 with guitarist JimSchwall. The group was a major component of the young generation of white bluesartists—also including Paul Butterfield, Charlie Musselwhite, Harvey Mandel, BarryGoldberg, Nick Gravenites and Michael Bloomfield—who learned the historic Chicagoblues style at the feet and hands of such towering figures as Muddy Waters, Howlin’Wolf, Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy and Sam Lay.

Corky played with all these greats at Siegel-Schwall’s first steady engagement, in1965 at Peppers, Chicago’s internationally renowned blues club. They were soonsigned to Vanguard Records, with blues luminary Samuel Charters producing. Theirfirst album, The Siegel-Schwall Band, was released in 1966, and with it the groupmade San Francisco a virtual second home: There the likes of Janis Joplin, Santana,Steve Miller and Joni Mitchell opened for them (Siegel-Schwall actually producedMitchell’s demo tape); the band would record three more classic albums forVanguard up through 1970, then five for Wooden Nickel/RCA through 1974 beforegoing on hiatus.

After releasing three solo albums, Corky founded Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues,featuring himself on harmonica, piano and vocals, the West End String Quartet oftopflight Chicago classical string players, and Frank Donaldson on world percussioninstruments. The novel ensemble performed Siegel’s pioneering blues/classicalmusic compositions and released its first album, Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, onChicago’s famed blues label Alligator Records in 1994.

Howard Levy is equally at home in Jazz, Classical music, Rock, Folk, Latin, andWorld Music, he brings a fresh lyrical approach to whatever he plays.

Howard Levy is a musician without limits. Composer, Grammy Award winner, multi-instrumentalist, he is best known for his astonishing harmonica playing, which hasearned him the admiration of audiences worldwide. This has made him a favoriteand a recording artist sought after by the likes of The Flecktones, Kenny Loggins,Dolly Parton, Rabih Abou Khalil, and Paquito D, Rivera, Styx, Donald Fagen, andPaul Simon.

All About Jazz says, “Levy’s harmonica playing is startlingly fluid and full of thetechnical prowess that would be expected from the genre’s top saxophonists, notfrom an instrument that is often associated with campfire cowboys and Mississippibluesmen…These musicians have come together to prove, once again, that it’s notnecessary to only look to New York for the best in American jazz.”

It is only natural then that Corky Siegel and Howard Levy, two of Chicago’s mostrevered and celebrated music treasures, would come together to make people

revered and celebrated music treasures, would come together to make peoplelaugh while knocking them flat with jaw dropping virtuosity.

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Dan Pugach Nonet$20.00 Saturday 5/05 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From Israel/NYC. Dynamic Drummer leads little Big Band at Nighttown Featuring

vocalist Nicole Zuratis.

Featuring: Dan Pugach-drums & leader, Nicole Zuratis-vocals, David Smith-

trumpet, Sam Blakeslee-tromobone, Jen Hinkle-bass trombone, Andrew Gould-

alto sax/flute, Jeremy Powell-tenor sax/clarinet, Brandon Coleman-guitar, & Leo

Sherman-bass.

“I can’t gush enough about the joyful energy that Dan and his Nonet express in themost open of ways. Dan’s music is thoughtful, exciting and immenselyengaging.” —Ingrid Jensen

“Dan's writing is sharp, concise and so is everybody's playing. Beautiful album.”—Antonio Sanchez

"His mastery of the music from the subtle inner workings of his horn orchestrationsto his command over shaping larger musical statements puts Dan in a league of hisown." —Alan Ferber

Pugach goes from strength to strength on Plus One, the album showcasing hisbeautifully intricate compositions, peerless arrangements and yes, his drumming,which is funky, on-point and surprisingly restrained for a musician of such skills andgifts. Dan's arrangements for Nonet recall the classic sounds of Thad Jones and MelLewis, Bob Mintzer, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra–expressed in a far smallerensemble. Deft compositions, challenging arrangements, brilliant players and Dan'ssilken rhythmic touch make Plus One a special outing.

Dan Pugach is a Brooklyn-based, two-time ASCAP Jazz Composer Award-winningdrummer/arranger. Dan has worked with Ingrid Jensen, Rosa Passos, Airto Moreira,Gregoire Maret, Billy Drews, Jeremy Pelt, Wayne Bergeron, Sloan and LucyWainwright, and Dave Stryker, among others. Originally from Israel, Dan servedhis mandatory three-year military duty as the drummer of the Air-Force Orchestra.He received his bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music and his master’sfrom the City College of New York, where he studied with Hal Crook, Joe Lovano,George Garzone, John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington and Ari Hoenig.

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Forecast$15.00 Friday 5/11 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back at Nighttown!

Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, Alphonso McDuffie-

keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Forecast is the leading contemporary jazz group in the Northeast Ohio area.Founding members Lem Adams on vibes and Gary Stephenson on electric basshave been entertaining Ohio audiences for over 20 years. The current Forecastlineup includes Jermaine Lockhart on sax, Dave Crawford on keyboards, Kevin Byason guitar, and Gene Butler on drums.

Forecast has shared the stage with many of the top names in contemporary jazzincluding Stanley Turrentine, Roy Ayers, The Crusaders, Bob James, Pieces of aDream, and several others. They have won numerous awards and competitions overthe years and have been the house band at The Q for Cleveland Cavs games.

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Nellie McKay - CD Release Event$30.00 Saturday 5/12 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Party! Playing Music from her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid"!

Back by Popular Demand! Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne

Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Conjuring the image of a lonely all night truck stop along highway 1 on theCalifornia coast, all but lost in the fog that comes creeping along the shoreline.. thisalbum speaks of the night, the outsider, the plaintive wail of those lost at sea. Sister Orchid was conceived in solitude, executed in darkness. It comes from aplace of quiet, a world of low lights and cool drinks, up against a hard wall. An

place of quiet, a world of low lights and cool drinks, up against a hard wall. Anoasis of hungry eyes and easy promises, warm as a biscuit, the kind of place yourmother warned you against.

Nellie McKay has released six relatively accomplished albums, won a Theatre WorldAward for her Broadway portrayal of Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Opera, co-created and starred in the award winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats, and haswritten musical biographies around a compelling gallery of ladies - fromenvironmental pioneer Rachel Carson to the life, conviction, and execution at SanQuentin of the underdog Barbara Graham, and most recently The Big Molinsky –Considering Joan Rivers, as well as A GIRL NAMED BILL – The Life and Times ofBilly Tipton, named one of the Best Concerts of the Year by The New York Times.

A recipient of PETA's Humanitarian Award in recognition of her dedication to animalrights, Nellie is an annoyingly vocal advocate against war, capitalism and the two-party system that sustains it.

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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra$50.00 Sunday 6/03 6:00 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Monday 6/04 6:00 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Tuesday 6/05 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

The Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to the

Nighttown Stage!!

Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Everett Greene.

20 Pc. Orchestra live on Nighttown Stage! Longest running group in Jazz

History….83 Years Strong!!!!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 5 BIG SHOWS!!!!!

2015 marked the 80th Anniversary of The Count Basie Orchestra. William “CountBasie” (1904-1984) started his orchestra in Kansas City in 1935, and proceeded todevelop and maintain one of the greatest jazz orchestras in music history. With Mr.Basie’s meticulous attention to detail, selecting the very best musicians, andmaking sure that every tune could be danced to, The Count Basie Orchestra soonbecame the favorite for everyone to listen and dance to with it’s irresistible KansasCity Swing beat.

Count Basie was able to get many of the greatest instrumentalists and vocalists injazz to be a part of his orchestra, including Billie Holiday, Lester Young, SweetsEdison, Joe Jones, Joe Williams, Snooky Young, Frank Foster, Thad Jones, FrankWess, and Clark Terry amongst others.

The orchestra has played many times for Kings, Queens, and other members of

The orchestra has played many times for Kings, Queens, and other members ofRoyalty around the world. Appeared in movies, television shows, tv and radiocommercials, won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, and has 18Grammy Awards, the most for any orchestra.

Today, under the leadership of it’s Director, Scotty Barnhart, The Count BasieOrchestra is traveling the world celebrating it’s 80th Anniversary and continuingthe excellent standards in swinging and shouting the blues with precision, andcontinuing to be “The Most Explosive Force In Jazz”.

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"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No coverSaturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Thursday, April 5 Svetlana & The Delancey Five 8 PM $15.From Russia/NYC! Exciting Swing Vocalist and her Band make Cleveland Debut at Nighttown!

Friday, April 6 Jeff Lorber Fusion 8 & 10 PM $40.Grammy Winning Piano and Keyboard Artist and Fusion Legend returns to Nighttown for 2 Big Shows!

Saturday & Sunday, April 7-8 Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo 8:30 PM Saturday Main Stage 7 PM Sunday ( On the Secret Garden Patio) $20.Guitar Virtuosos Back on Nighttown Stage for a two nights of Stunning Fretwork!

Sunday, April 8 Monika Herzig SHEroes Sextet 7 PM $20.All Women International All-Star Group hits the stage at Nighttown! Featuring: Monika Herzig-piano & leader, Jamie Baum-flute, Reut Regev-trombone, Leni Stern-guitar,Jennifer Vincent-acoustic bass, & Karina Colis-drums.

Thursday, April 12 Dominick Farinacci "Modern Warrior" 8 PM $30.The Story and Sound of a Combat Veteran's Journey. Created by Dominick Farinacci and JaymesPoling.With 7 Pc Band Live at Nighttown!

Friday, April 13 Dominick Farinacci Quintet 8:30 PM $30.Rising Trumpet Star and his Group Back by Popular Demand Live at Nighttown!

Saturday, April 14 Andre Cavor & The Cavor Project 8:30 PM $15.North Coast Contemporary Jazz Saxophonist & Group hit the Stage at Nighttown! Featuring musicfrom his brand new CD "Road Trip".On Nighttown's fully heated and covered Stephens Green Patio.

Tuesday, April 17 The Alt 7 PM $20.Celtic and Folk Music from Supergroup featuring John Doyle ( From Solas), Cathy Jordan (fromDervish) & Eamon O'Leary.

Wednesday, April 18 Blue Lunch Featuring Tony Koussa 7 PM $10.Jazz, Blues, and Swing from North Coast Favorites! With Special Guest Tony Koussa-sax & vocals.

Thursday, April 19 Eric Andersen 8 PM $20.Legendary Singer/Songwriter and Trio hit the Stage at Nighttown!

Friday, April 20 Moises Borges 8:30 PM $15.Brazilian Vocalist & Guitarist plays Bossa Nova, Samba, and More in a Special Solo Show!

Saturday, April 21 David Ake HUMANITIES Quintet 8:30 PM $20.Cutting Edge Pianist takes that Stage at Nighttown with his All-Sar Quintet!Featuring: David Ake-piano, Ralph Alessi-trumpet, Peter Epstein-sax, Drew Gress-acoustic bass, &Mark Ferber-drums.

Sunday, April 22 Nicole Henry 7 PM $25.Dynamic jazz & soul vocalist from Miami/NYC live on Nighttown stage! With the Robert Hubbard Trio.

Sun April 22 - Mon April 23 Master Class at Nighttown: The Magic of the Muppets Sun 2:00pm,$10; Mon 7pm $15 Joe Hennes, Editor-in-Chief of ToughPigs.com, the premier fan site for adult fans of Jim Henson andThe Muppets, will deliver a "Master Class" on the life and legacy of visionary Jim Henson.

Monday, April 23 Elizabeth A. Davis "his name's not Indian Joe" 7:30 PM $20.Come hear the wholly original Pop/Folk/Americana Score of "his name is not Indian Joe" byCWRU/CPH Alum & Tony Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis. Live on Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio!

Wednesday-Thursday, April 25-26 Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for the First

Wednesday-Thursday, April 25-26 Stanley Jordan & Diego Figueiredo "Together for the FirstTime!" 7 PM Wed. 8 PM Thursday $30.After Selling out their Solo Shows in January, Nighttown is proud to Present these Two World ClassGuitarists Together For the First Time!International Summit Meeting with Stanley Jordan (USA) and Diego Figueiredo (Brazil). WorldPremier Live at Nighttown!!

Thursday, April 26 Caroline Davis Trio 7:30 PM $15.Cutting edge Saxophonist and her NYC based Trio debut music from her new CD Live at Nighttown!On Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio!

Friday and Saturday, April 27-28 An Evening with Jimmy Webb 8:30 PM BothNights $75.An Evening with Jimmy Webb highlights some of the 100+ recordings from the Jimmy Webbsongbook as well as the music he wrote for Glenn Campbell, pulling the audience in with variousaccounts each night of the personal side of generational touchstones like "Up Up and Away","MacArthur Park", “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston” and more. Hissongs have been recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes,Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Feinstein and Judy Collins as well as bands like R.E.M..

Sunday, April 29 Lou Armagno Sinatra Selects 7 PM $10.Vocalist Lou Armagno & his group Sinatra Selects plays the music of "Old Blue Eyes" for SpecialSpring Show at Nighttown!Featuring: Lou Armagno-vocals, Marc Paige-sax, Mike Elkins-piano, Jim Mass-bass, & Ricky Exton-drums.

Sunday April 29 Lucky Peterson & Tamara Tramell & Band 7:30 PM $20.Legend of Jazz and Blues returns to Nighttown! Back by Popular Demand!Featuring: Lucky Peterson-guitar, organ, & vocals, Tamara Tramell-vocals, & their touring group!On Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio. Seating limited!

Monday, April 30 Baldwin Wallace Musical Theater Program 7 PM $15.Sophmore Standards & Senior Showcase from the Next Generation of Broadway Stars! Live atNighttown!

Monday, April 30 Hubb's Groove Tribute to Herbie Hancock 7 PM $20.Celebrate International Jazz Day with Hubb's Groove paying tribute to Jazz Legend Herbie Hancock!Featuring: Robert Hubbard-drums, Tony Watson-sax, George Granville-keyboards, and John Jones-bass.Live on Nighttown's Stephens Green Patio.

Wednesday, May 2 The Lucky Losers 7 PM $15.From San Francisco! Soulful Blues and Roots Music from 5 Pc. Band featuring vocalists Phil Berkowitz& Cathy Lemons. On Nighttown's Secret Garden Patio. Seating limited.

Thursday, May 3 John McCutcheon 8 PM $30.Singer/Songwriter & Folk Music Legend returns to Nighttown! Back by popular demand!

Friday, May 4 Corky Siegel & Howard Levy 8:30 PM $30.Chicago Harmonica Legends and All Around Great Musicians! Live on the Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Corky Siegel-Harmonica & Vocals (From the Siegel-Schwall Band), Howard Levy (FromBela Fleck & the Flecktones)-Harmonica and Piano.

Saturday, May 5 Dan Pugach Nonet 8:30 PM $20.From Israel/NYC. Dynamic Drummer leads little Big Band at Nighttown Featuring vocalist NicoleZuratis.Featuring: Dan Pugach-drums & leader, Nicole Zuratis-vocals, David Smith-trumpet, Sam Blakeslee-tromobone, Jen Hinkle-bass trombone, Andrew Gould-alto sax/flute, Jeremy Powell-tenorsax/clarinet, Brandon Coleman-guitar, & Leo Sherman-bass.

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Friday, May 11 Forecast 8:30 PM $15.North Coast's Premier Contemporary Jazz Group back on stage at Nighttown!Featuring: Lem Adams-vibes, Gary Stevenson-bass, Alphonso McDuffie-keyboards, Riley Richards-sax, & Gene Butler-drums.

Saturday, May 12 Nellie McKay 8:30 PM $30.CD Release Party! Playing Music from her Brand New CD "Sister Orchid"! Back by Popular Demand! Singer Songwriter, Pianist, & Comedienne Live on the Nighttown Stage!

Sunday-Tuesday June 3-5 The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra 6 & 8 PM Sunday &Monday, 7 PM Tuesday (one show only) $50.The Big Band in Jazz! The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra are returning to the Nighttown Stage!!Directed by Scotty Barnhart. With Special Guest Vocalist Everett Greene.20 Pc. Orchestra live on Nighttown Stage! Longest running group in Jazz History….83 Years Strong!!!!BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 5 BIG SHOWS!!!!!

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