June 15th, 2007

Vannatter’s special guest for the evening will be legendary Artie Shaw Orchestra
leader Dick Johnson on reeds.

"This Boston-based pop and jazz vocalist is becoming such a hot commodity. Dane Vannatter is definitely a major plus on the New York club scene. He has star markings all over." Backstage, New York "What a thrill it was to hear you sing the night of my tribute. I think you're very talented. A lot of wonderful things should happen to you!" Margaret Whiting, New York

Dane Vannatter was awarded the 2006 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist by the critics of BackStage in New York. Dane has been acclaimed by reviewers at The New York Post, The Boston Globe and BackStage for a style that "blends facets of cabaret and jazz with intelligence and care." The Boston Globe remarks "Dane Vannatter's distinctive style leaves an imprint on whatever music he sings. His voice has a floating quality that gets in your head and won't leave.... his music is a swinging, soaring adventure!" Dane is also the recipient of the 2000 Bistro Award for Outstanding CD for his second recording "Flight." He has been nominated for 2 MAC awards and performed for several years at the annual Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention at Town Hall in New York. Dane has also performed in New York at the legendary Sardi's, and at Danny's Skylight Room where he returned for a 5-week engagement in the fall of 2006.

John Hoglund of Back Stage said, "This, my friends, is a voice to be reckoned with. He sounds like a perfect combination of the old and the new." Dane Vannatter has been compared to Mel Torme, and we can see why. His voice has a floating quality that gets in your head and won't leave." Steve Greenlee, The Boston Globe "You are simply the best male singer we have ever heard live! Loved your voice, demeanor, looseness, songs, all of it. You should be a huge star!" Marlene & Billy VerPlanck, at Danny's Skylight Room, New York, May 27, 2005 "My lucky streak was already operating a couple weeks back when Dane Vannatter did us a favor after a few silent years and made the trip from Boston to Danny’s Skylight Room…He’s joyful and mellow as only a seasoned pro can be, and the invaluable qualities are infectious…. Before he finished the last of three earned encores, he promised he wouldn’t stay away this long in the future. If he needs help booking an Amtrak seat, I’m willing to make the call." David Finkle at Danny's Skylight Room, New York, May 27 for Back Stage, June 2005 "Dane Vannatter's voice, style and presentation should be heard by lots of people and I'm happy to spread the good word." "Dane Vannatter makes it sound so easy - his style is so natural and his sound so free that one could get the mistaken impression that singing isn't work to him at all, but as simple as breathing and just as organic. On his latest release "Flight" he delivers on the promise of the first album in a program of tasty standards, and several surprises from the modern songbook that are right at home with his vision of popular song. Intimate, swinging, and heartfelt performances sure to please as diverse an audience as one could imagine, in this age of world music and global media." George Evans, CKUT/K103, Montreal.

Cost for show is $30.00, or $50 for the show with dinner.
Raffael's @ Nantasket Beach, 45 Hull Shore Drive.