September 14th, 2007

“Just an Old Sweet Song” The Music of Hoagy Charmichael
starring John Abernathy from Rhode Island with special guest Lynda D’Amour

John Abernathy is a 2005 Nominee for Best Male Cabaret Performer -- Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE)

“He has an instantly likeable sound, refreshing and invigorating.” --Rob Lester, TalkinBroadway.com

“His unaffected voice and attitude appealed to me right away. Clear sound, real intelligence in the phrasing, good energy.” --Rob Lester, Edge Providence

“Rhode Island performer John Abernathy is someone to keep an eye on, with his smooth vocals, appealing style and personal way with a song.” --John Amodeo, Cabaret Scenes

“Just an Old Sweet Song” features the wonderful melodies of the immortal Hoagy Carmichael including “Georgia on my Mind”, “Heart and Soul”, “Skylark”, “Stardust”, “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening”, and many more. Backed by Tom LaMark on piano, this performance will include special guest vocalist Lynda D’Amour! Ms. D’Amour has further distinguished herself…appearing recently in a musical revue directed by Bill Castellino…where she stopped the show with a hysterical musical theater send-up, Here Comes The Ballad (Davis/Vinaver). Her tribute to Sammy Davis, Jr. showed off her impressive vocal range: She can belt. She can purr like Ertha Kitt one minute, then dig down to the Delta for a growly number like “Birth of the Blues”…or she can whisper the sweetest notes you ever heard, so softly that they brush gently by your ear. If that chameleon voice were not enough, D’Amour is plenty funny, to boot…She’s got it all: style, substance…Who could ask for anything more? Ida Zecco who is also a vocalist directed the show. Ida Zecco has appeared at Carnegie Hall in New York, Sculler’s Jazz Club in Boston, and Trinity Rep in Providence. She won a 2005 IRNE Award as lead vocalist in Primavera! a tribute band celebrating the music of Louis Prima, Keely Smith, Sam Butera, and “The Witnesses”.

John Abernathy was recently featured in the 16th Annual New York Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre in a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman sharing the stage with legendary performers Lee Roy Reams, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, and Mr. Herman himself. He received a 2005 nomination for Best Male Cabaret Performer from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) for his show “A Cock-Eyed Optimist” at Club Café in Boston. John toured internationally as pianist and soloist with the musical group “Up With People” including a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra in Constitution Hall.

Cost for show is $30.00, or $50 for the show with dinner.
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