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HUGE Week of Concerts - Nellie McKay, Nicki Parrott & Bobby Floyd, The Cookers, Dominick Farinacci and more....

Nighttown by Nighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

Hi Folks.

HUGE week of great shows coming up!!

On Tuesday, the delightful bassist and vocalist Nicki Parrott makes a longawaited return, this time paired up with the great Bobby Floyd on piano. Nickiplays and sings all over the world and is in huge demand. She's most well knownfor her many years playing in Les Paul's quartet.

On Wednesday, "Don't Miss" a loaded all-star jazz groupfeaturing many legends of jazz, The Cookers. The Cookersfeatures Billy Harper-Tenor Sax, Donald Harrison-Alto Sax,Eddie Henderson-trumpet, David Weiss-Trumpet, GeorgeCables-Piano, Cecil McBee-Acoustic Bass, & Billy Hart-Drums. For those of you who know jazz, we don't need to saymuch more - all those people are very famous. For those who are more casual listeners, this is as goodas it gets - this will be a hard hitting bop jazz session that will be remembered for a very long time. "Don't Miss" this concert!

On Friday and Saturday, join us for pre-Valentines concerts with NellieMcKay. Nellie is a fantastic singer/songwriter, pianist and comedienne. Nellie ismost well known for her amazing "The Dog Song". She'll also be breaking out theukelele and vibes for this concert. You'll definitely have a great time!! A greatnight for lovers!

Then on Sunday, the great Dominick Farinacci returns with a special pre-Valentines concert. He's bringing a great new vocalist that he's discovered fromNYC, Shenel Johns. He'll be joined by an all-star NE Ohio group including: JoeHunter-piano, Aidan Plank-acoustic bass, Paul Samuels-drums, ChrisColes-sax, & Mark Mauldin-trombone. Another great night for lovers!

Hope you can join us for all these great concerts this coming week - They are all worth coming out for!

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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Horns & Things $20.00 Saturday 2/04 8:30 pm Sold Out

Landmark North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Ken LeeGrand-sax, J.T. Lynch-sax, Sakait Baksar-piano & keys,Derrick James-electric bass, & Ray Harvin-drums.

"Horns & Things" is the powerhouse contemporary jazz ensemble that has pleasedaudiences throughout the years! The group was founded by saxophonists J.T.Lynch and Ken LeeGrand. In an effort to find a place for their music, which could fitthe modern genre and fulfill the needs if the Main Stream market, they teamed withBassist, Derrick James, Keyboardist, Sakait Baksar and Drummer, Ray Harvin toform the nucleus of the band. Percussionist Bill Ransom has been an addition onvarious recording sessions and performances. This phenomenal group has beenperforming for over twenty years.

They have shared the spotlight with a who's who list of legendary performers fromDexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard and Joe Sample; to contemporary artists thatinclude; Pieces of a Dream, Najee, Ronnie Laws, Kim Waters, Alex Bugnon andMarion Meadows. Horn's & Things has opened for R&B artists such as El Debarge,Phillip Bailey, Millie Jackson and Kevin Eubanks. They have participated in jazzfestivals, headlined in concerts and performed the college circuits. Horn's & Thingshas five recording projects, which includes three C.D.'s. "Till the Dawn," NorthernWind","Da Boss", and their most recent release "Get Your Hat On"

Regardless of the occasion, Horn's & Things has the crossover appeal that pleasesaudiences of all categories and have proven over the years that they are thedynamic, explosive and intense performers required to make your venue thrive.

Don't miss a Nighttown favorite with Horns & Things live at Nighttown.

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Nicki Parrott Trio featuring Bobby Floyd$20.00 Tuesday 2/07 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist & Bassist from Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Trio Live @Nighttown!

Featuring: Nicki Parrott-acoustic bass & vocals, Bobby Floyd-piano, & Bob Breithaupt-drums.Born in Newcastle, Australia, Nicki Parrott started her musical training at age fourwith the piano, and at 15 switched to double bass.

After graduating high school she moved to Sydney to study jazz at the New SouthWales Conservatorium of Music where she studied with various bassists includingvisiting artists Ray Brown and John Clayton.

Nicki was the recipient of two awards, a scholarship to Pan Pacific Music Camps atthe age of 16, and first place in the 1992 Jazz Action Society’s Annual SongCompetition for her composition “Come and Get It”. Nicki came to New York in May1994.

In June 2000, Nicki began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Club withthe legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. As part of the Les Paul Trio, Nickiworked side-by-side with guitar greats from Paul McCartney, Slash, Steve Miller tofellow Aussie, Tommy Emmanuel.

Since then she has performed with such notable musicians as Michel Legrand, JoeWilder, Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Jose Feliciano, Bucky Pizzarelli, John Pizzarelli,Dick Hyman, Patti Labelle & the New York Pops Orchestra, Harry Allen, WarrenVache, Marlena Shaw, David Krakauer, Ken Peplowski, Ann Hampton Callaway, BillMays, Scott Hamilton, Lillian Boutte, Larry Carlton and Houston Person, to name afew.

In 2007 and 2008, Nicki received back to back honors for Swing Journal’s Best JazzVocal Album (“Moon River” and “Fly Me to The Moon”, respectively).

Nicki has performed at most major festivals around the globe including the MaryLou Williams Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz in July at the 92nd Street Y,Detroit Jazz Festival, Jazz Ascona and Bern Jazz Festival in Switzerland and manyothers.

Bobby Floyd's talent has launched him into a very rewarding career, putting himin demand and making him one of the favorite, first-call pianists/organists for manywell known artists. He has traveled the world accompanying Ray Charles on pianoand organ. He currently makes guest appearances with some of the mostdistinguished orchestras, including The Boston Pops, The Rochester Philharmonic,and The Detroit Symphony. He is presently the feature pianist for the world-famousand legendary Count Basie Orchestra. He also tours nationally and internationallyas organist for the Grammy Award winning Dr. John.

In his hometown, Columbus Ohio, Bobby is the feature pianist & organist with theColumbus Jazz Orchestra.

Bob Breithaupt enjoys one of America’s most diverse musical careers. He hasappeared with a virtual “Who’s Who” of great jazz talents such as Terry Gibbs, JohnPizzarelli, Kirk Whalum, and dozens of others. He regularly performs with many ofthe nation’s finest orchestras along with trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling andBroadway star Sandy Duncan.

Bob is Professor of Music and Department Chair of Performance Studies at CapitalUniversity in Columbus, Ohio.

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The Cookers $40.00 Wednesday 2/08 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Legendary All-Star Septet Live on Nighttown Stage!

Featuring: Billy Harper-Tenor Sax, Donald Harrison-Alto Sax, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, David Weiss-Trumpet, George Cables-Piano, Cecil McBee-AcousticBass, & Billy Hart-Drums.

Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more timemusicians spend interpreting tunes and interactingwith others, the more articulation an audience canexpect. You can hear the fruits of such work in theexpressive language The Cookers bring to thebandstand and to their four critically acclaimedrecordings, Warriors, Cast the First Stone, Believeand Time and Time Again (which was the iTunes JazzCD of the year in 2014). This exciting new all-starseptet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spiritwith a potent collection of expansive post-boporiginals marked by all the requisite killer instinctsand pyrotechnic playing expected of some of theheaviest hitters on the scene today.

Billy Harper, Cecil McBee, George Cables, EddieHenderson, and Billy Hart all came up in the headyera of the mid ‘60s. It was a period that found thedimensions of hard bop morphing from their original

designs, and each of these guys helped facilitate the process as members of someof the most important bands of the era. Hart and Henderson were members ofHerbie Hancock’s groundbreaking Mwandishi group; Cecil McBee anchored CharlesLloyd’s great ’60s quartet alongside Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette; Billy Harperwas part of Lee Morgan’s last group, as well as being a member of Max Roach’sQuartet and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers; while George Cables held downthe piano chair in numerous bands including groups led by Sonny Rollins, JoeHenderson, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon and Art Pepper.

David Weiss and Donald Harrison, from a morerecent generation and the youngest members of theband, are experts in this forthright lingo, havinggained experience performing with Art Blakey,Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, CharlesTolliver, Roy Haynes and Herbie Hancock.

Each member of the Cookers has spent time leadinghis own series of groups as well, and each has akeenly individual sound. But it’s the unmistakablepower of teamwork that makes this music socommanding and resonates with a kind of depth andbeauty that speaks of the seasoned track record ofits principals (combined, the group has over 250years of experience in the jazz world and has been apart of over 1,000 recordings). You can feel thecollective weight of that experience in their CDs andespecially in their live performances. Since thisversion of the band was solidified in 2007 the group

has performed at venues around the world, including headlining the Newprot JazzFestival, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Playboy Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival,Umbria Jazz Festival, Northsea Jazz Festival, Detroit Jazz Festival, Chicago JazzFestival, The Jerusalem Jazz Festival, The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, The Charlie

Festival, The Jerusalem Jazz Festival, The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, The CharlieParker Jazz Festival, Jazz in Marciac, The Burghausen Jazz Festival, Jazz Terrassa,TheHealdsburg Jazz Festival, Jazz Viersen, Ronnie Scott’s and Yoshi’s.

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Nellie McKay$30.00 Friday 2/10 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

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Singer/Songwriter, pianist, & comedienne in special Solo Show at Nighttown! Also playing Ukelele and Vibes!!!Featuring: Marty Block-acoustic bass, & Roy King-drums.

Playing music from her new CD "My Weekly Reader". Back by PopularDemand!

The New Yorker has warily described McKay as “funny and touching, ceaselesslyclever and scarily talented.” McKay co-created and starred in the award-winning off-Broadway hit Old Hats andhas written three acclaimed musical biographies - I Want to Live!, the story ofBarbara Graham, the third woman executed in the gas chamber at San

Quentin, Silent Spring: It's Not Nice toFool Mother Nature, an exploration ofenvironmental pioneer Rachel Carson,and A GIRL NAMED BILL - The Life andTimes of Billy Tipton, named one of theBest Concerts of 2014 by The New YorkTimes. A recipient of People for the EthicalTreatment of Animals HumanitarianAward in recognition of her dedicationto animal rights, Nellie is an annoyinglyvocal advocate for feminism, civil rightsand other deeply felt progressiveideals. She is currently part of thecampaign to get horse-drawn carriagesoff the streets of New York City. Nellie has released six full-length

albums, including Normal As Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris Day ("among thekiller overhauls of American standards” - The New York Times) and her latest, MyWeekly Reader, music of the ‘60s produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick(“[Nellie] manifests more historical grasp than any psych band yet to show its hand.– Robert Christgau). She has won a Theatre World Award for her portrayal of Polly Peachum in theBroadway production of The Threepenny Opera and performed onscreen in thefilms PS I Love You and Downtown Express, as well as writing original music for theRob Reiner film Rumor Has It and contributing to the Emmy-winning documentary,Gasland.

Nellie contributed the forward to the 20th anniversary edition of The Sexual Politicsof Meat, by Carol J. Adams. Her writing has also appeared in The Onion, Interviewand The New York Times Book Review.

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Dominick Farinacci Sextet featuring Shenel Johns$30.00 Sunday 2/12 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

"I Put a Spell on You" A Special Pre Valentine's Day Show! isingTrumpet Star Dominick Farinacci leads Dynamic Sextet live atNighttown!

With Special Guest NYC Jazz Vocalist Shenel Johns in herCleveland debut!

Featuring: Dominick Farinacci-trumpet, Shenel Johns-vocals, JoeHunter-piano, Aidan Plank-acoustic bass, Paul Samuels-drums,Chris Coles-sax, & Mark Mauldin-trombone.Dominick Farinacci recently released his Mack Avenue Records debut, "Short Stories" -- acompelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generations united bythe trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songs from Tom Waits,Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well as original compositions,Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe, aided by musicians of thehighest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that any listener can relate to.

Farinacci had already achieved enough stature by his mid-teens that Wynton Marsalisoffered to help him set his sights on coming to New York, and by 2001, Farinacci was oneof only four trumpeters in the world to be selected as the inaugural students in The JuilliardSchool's first jazz curriculum.

Life itself has many different sorts of mentorship built into it. A life in the arts can't existwithout these kinds of relationships, and Short Stories is the fruit of the coming together oftwo kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town (Cleveland, Ohio),separated by just under half a century in age. What unites them is a clear, moern aestheticvision that combines the highest musical standards with a desire to be agents of change.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play an integral rolein the conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College's Tommy LiPuma Centerfor Creative Arts.

There are so many superlatives thrown around these days that they seem to have losttheir effect; but as this unique and deeply grounded album sinks into your consciousness,you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Dominick Farinacci is not only one of thetruly outstanding musicians of his generation, but also that what is behind the music isnothing short of miraculous.

With a voice that embodies grace andpassion and a personal style thatsways effortlessly from Jazz to R&B to

sways effortlessly from Jazz to R&B toGospel, Shenel Johns has emerged asone of the shining stars of hergeneration.

Shenel has developed her own eclecticstyle, counting among her influencesElla Fitzgerald, Abbey Lincoln, andSarah Vaughn.

Returning recently from Qatar where she served a musical residency at Jazz at LincolnCenter Doha, Shenel next honored Billie Holiday as part of JALC’s New York production of“Billie and the Boys.” And has performed a tribute to another of her idols, Lena Horne, atNew York City’s famed Appel Theater.

When she is not singing, Shenel is working behind the scenes in programming at Jazz atLincoln Center, Harlem Stage, and other non-profit organizations that advocate for andsupport the arts.

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Hubb's Groove w/Mariama Whyte & Myron Davis$20.00 Monday 2/13 7:00 pm Buy Tickets9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Pre Valentine's Day Celebration with Soul and Jazz VocalistsMariama Whyte & Myron Davis w/Hubb's Groove.

Featuring: Robert Hubbard-Drums, Tony Watson-Sax, GeorgeGranville-Keyboards, & Al Parker-bass.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.

Mariama Whyte is a singer, songwriter, actor, andeducator from Cleveland, OH. She has performedleading roles in the Broadway National Tours of "TheLion King" and "The Color Purple." As a recordingartist, she has released various music projects and iscurrently working on her upcoming album, "Hey UIt's Me," to be released this summer. She has sharedthe stage with mega-producer David Foster and hasopened for acclaimed artists such as StephanieMills, Jeff Bradshaw and Algebra Blessett.

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R&B singer/composer Myron Davis was born inCleveland; the son of a preacher, he grew up singing in his father's church, alsolearning to play keyboards and drums. Upon relocating to Philadelphia, Myronplayed in a jazz band; in 1996, his song "Sistas" appeared on the soundtrack to theWhoopi Goldberg flop Eddie, leading to a contract with the Island Black Music label.In addition to the 1997 singles "We Can Get Down" and "So Fly," he also co-wrote ahandful of songs for labelmates Dru Hill before issuing his debut LP Destiny in 1998.

Myron Davis is Minister of Music and Director of Programming and Worship Arts forNew Community Bible Fellowship in Cleveland Heights, OH. As a playwright,songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he has served in this ministry for overa decade. A native of Cleveland, Davis continues to use the worship arts to sharethe gospel with those whom may not normally hear it. In December 2012, hisoriginal production, A Son is Given: An Urban Ballet, was performed at the HannaTheater in the historic Playhouse Square theater district. Davis' prayer is that he willcontinue to serve the body of Christ through worship that will cause listeners towant to experience the true and living God, challenging them to grow in theirrelationship with the Lord.

Hubb's Groove w/Stephen Fowler & Sarah's Girl(Stacey Crawford) $20.00 Tuesday 2/14 7:00 pm Buy Tickets9:00 pm Buy Tickets

Valentine's Day Celebration with North Coast Vocalists StephenFowler & Sarah's Girl (Stacey Crawford) w/Hubb's Groove.

Featuring: Robert Hubbard-Drums, Tony Watson-Sax, GeorgeGranville-Keyboards, & Al Parker-bass.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.

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.

Stacey Richardson Crawford, also knownas "Sarah's Girl”, started her career at thetender age of 3 when she began singing withher family's gospel choir, the Weeden FamilySingers.

After years of honing her craft, Staceystepped onto the big stage and began singingbackground for such artists as Ollie Woodson,formerly of the Temptations, Phil Perry, andthe late Gerald Levert and Anthony Hamiltonfor more than 10 years.

Stacey has performed throughout the UnitedStates and in major overseas markets such

as London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinique and more than15 Caribbean islands.

While performing on The Late Show with David Letterman, Stacey was asked by themusic director, Paul Shaffer, to sing along with his band at the 2009, 2012, and2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.

Stacey launched her solo career in June 2011. She released her debut CD, “AllAbout Me” which featured her single “Tonight”.

Growing up in suburban Cleveland, Ohio as a “PK”(preacher’s kid), Stephen Fowler’s musictestimonial starts off like so many others: “I was notallowed to listen to anything other than gospelmusic, so I cut my teeth on The Winans, John P. Kee,The Mighty Clouds of Joy and Commissioned.” Itwasn’t until Stephen stumbled across old 8-tracktapes of Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin did hediscover a world outside of gospel.

Stephen has been blessed to perform locally,nationally, and internationally, including Germany,Switzerland and Austria, with such artists as PamelaWilliams, Walter Barnes, Jr. & Men Of Ministry, andBob Singleton’s Golden Gospel Singers. Stephen iscurrently working on his debut album.

Tri-C Soundworks $15.00 Wednesday 2/15 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

All-Star North Coast Tri-C JazzFest Octet hitsthe stage at Nighttown!

Featuring: John Klayman-tenor sax, JackSchantz-trumpet, Howie Smith-alto sax,Chris Anderson-trombone, Bob Ferrazza,guitar, Theron Brown-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.SoundWorks was founded by Tri-C JazzFest in 2009 to be aresident ensemble of JazzFest with a working collective ofNortheast Ohio musicians showcasing their skills as

composers, arrangers and performers. Since 2009, SoundWorks has re-imaginedthe works of legendary artists such as McCoy Tyner, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis,John Coltrane, Jim Hall and The Liberation Music Orchestra with Charlie Haden.

While the presentation of repertoire material is part of the vision, there has alwaysbeen an emphasis on presenting the new music and/or arrangements by membersof SoundWorks.

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Duchess$20.00 Thursday 2/16 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Rapidly Rising NYC Vocal Group featuring: Amy Cervini, HilaryGardner, Melissa Stylianou Live at Nighttown!

Also Featuring: Carmen Staaf-Piano, Matt Aronoff-acoustic bass,& Jared Schonig-drums. Sure-footed swing, sweet-toned harmony and ever-insouciant charm are embodiedin the new jazz vocal trio Duchess, featuring notable New York singers Amy Cervini,Hilary Gardner and Melissa Stylianou. Blending the classic and the contemporaryDUCHESS has quickly earned a reputation for beautiful singing and big fun at thegroup’s shows of “girl-on-girl harmony,” as the three so saucily put it. The New York-based threesome made its debut on record with the eponymous Duchess, releasedby Anzic Records in February 2015. The album channels the 1930s inspiration ofthe virtuosic Boswell Sisters into a wonderfully entertaining package.

“Three fine singers...join together in swinging harmony to whip up music thattraffics in delight…this fresh-voiced triumvirate plays it straight from the heart,leaving any trace of camp or post-modern irony at the door.”

— The New Yorker

“…the vocal trio Duchess is a beacon of jovial esprit. ”

— Bobby Reed, Downbeat Editor’s Pick

“This threesome devises original arrangements of mostly vintage songs, bothfamiliar and offbeat. They understand that swinging music goes hand in hand withan audacious sense of humor.”

— Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal

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Norman Connors Featuring Bobby Lyle$40.00

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Legendary Drummer and Producer Back at Nighttown! With Very Special GuestBobby Lyle on Piano & Keyboards.

Playing all of his hits including "You are My Starship", "Valentine Love", "BetchaMy Golly Wow", and More!

Like Roy Ayers, George Benson, and Patrice Rushen, Norman Connors is best knownfor his major RB hits but started out as a jazz improviser. The drummer/composerwas born and raised in Philadelphia, where he lived in the same neighborhood asBill Cosby and became interested in jazz when he was only a child. Connors was injunior high when he began sneaking into jazz clubs and sat in for Elvin Jones at aJohn Coltrane gig.

Connors went on to study music at Philly's Temple University and the Juilliard Schoolof Music in New York. Gigs with Jackie McLean, Jack McDuff and Sam Riversfollowed, and he was first recorded as a sideman when Archie Shepp employed himon his 1967 Impulse session Magic of JuJu.

After touring with Pharoah Sanders and playing on several of his albums, Connorssigned with Buddah's Cobblestone label in 1972 and recorded his first album as aleader, Dance of Magic. A few more jazz-oriented Cobblestone and Buddah datesfollowed, and it was in 1975 that Connors made R&B his main priority with SaturdayNight Special (which included the number ten soul hit "Valentine Love"). The rest ofthe 1970s found Connors featuring R&B singers prominently (including MichaelHenderson, Jean Carn, and the late Phyllis Hyman) and scoring such R&B hits as"We Both Need Each Other," "Once I've Been There," and the lovely "You Are MyStarship."

Currently Norman Connors is touring in support of his latest CD "Star Power" onShanachie records. He will be featuring his six piece touring group and promises toperform all of his classic hits.

Don't miss legendary drummer, producer, and vocalist Norman Connorsfor a special engagement in the intimate Music Room of Nighttown.

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Southern Avenue$15.00 Sunday 2/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Dynamic Soul, and Blues Quintet, from Memphis, Tennesseecoming to Cleveland!

Rapidly Rising Group, and Stax Recording Artists, SouthernAvenue make their Cleveland Debut Live at Nighttown!Southern Avenue is a Memphis street that runs from the easternmost part of thecity limits all the way to Soulsville, the original home of Stax Records. SouthernAvenue is also the name of a fiery young Memphis quintet that embodies its homecity’s soul, blues and gospel traditions, while adding a youthful spirit and dynamic

city’s soul, blues and gospel traditions, while adding a youthful spirit and dynamicenergy all their own. “If Memphis music is a genre, this is it!” proclaims AmericanBlues Scene, and Rock 103FM calls Southern Avenue, “The most-talked-about bandin Memphis.”

Their self-titled debut album is a breath of fresh air with its own unique blend ofgospel- tinged R&B vocals, roots/blues-based guitar work and soul-inspiredsongwriting. And Southern Avenue’s upcoming release on the fabled Stax label is atestament to the young combo’s talent and vision.

Southern Avenue features five young but seasoned musicians who came fromdiverse musical and personal backgrounds to create music that spans their wide-ranging musical interests, while showcasing the powerful chemistry that the grouphas honed through stage and studio experience.

Southern Avenue encompasses Memphis-born, church-bred sisters Tierinii andTikyra Jackson, respectively a soulful, charismatic singer and a subtle, powerfuldrummer; guitarist Ori Naftaly, an Israeli-born blues disciple who first came toAmerica as an acclaimed solo artist; versatile jazz-inspired bassist Daniel McKee;and the band’s newest addition, keyboardist Jeremy Powell, an early alumnus ofStax’s legendary music academy.

The band members’ diverse skills come together organically on Southern Avenue,scheduled for release on February 24, 2017 via Stax Records, a division of ConcordMusic Group. Produced by Kevin Houston (North Mississippi Allstars, Lucero, PattyGriffin), the 10-song album features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson ofthe North Mississippi Allstars and trumpeter Marc Franklin of the Bo-Keys. But it’sSouthern Avenue’s own potent musical chemistry that drives such sublimely soulfuloriginals as “Don’t Give Up,” “What Did I Do,” “It’s Gonna Be Alright,” “Love MeRight” and “Wildflower.” The band also pays tribute to its roots with anincandescent reading of Ann Peebles’ Memphis soul classic “Slipped, Tripped andFell in Love.”

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Amanda Walsh & Friends$10.00 Thursday 2/23 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Vocalist, Pianist, & Singer/Songwriter debuts material from herbrand New CD Live at Nighttown! With Special Guests!Amanda Walsh has been playing the piano and violin since she was eight years old.Her training began with Anita Pontremoli, Head of Collaborative Piano at TheCleveland Institute of Music. Amanda also studied violin with Helen Richards at TheCleveland Music School Settlement. She received the first ever Robert BergantinoMusician of the Year award as a senior at Cleveland Heights High School. She

Musician of the Year award as a senior at Cleveland Heights High School. Shegraduated from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 1998with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance. Amanda has been teaching pianoand violin for 20 years. She is a singer and songwriter who combines her classical training in solo pianowith voice. Her influences include Claude Debussy, Keith Jarrett, and Joni Mitchell,and she is inspired by artists like Tori Amos, Neko Case, Ben Folds, and Paul Simon,who combine poetry and music. Her compositional process begins with lyrics; thesepoetic descriptions drive her melodies. The tone of Walsh’s songwriting evokes thepoetry of Ann Sexton, conveying feelings of subtle heartbreak. Between 2005-2008, Amanda’s band, The Golden Mean, performed originals andcovers where she sang and played piano, violin, and electric bass. She continues toperform as a soloist and with her brother in Cleveland area clubs such as TheBarking Spider and The Grog Shop. She is one of the founding members of the band, City Limits, performing folk androck covers and originals. City Limits performs at The Barking Spider, Euclid CityLimits, The Blue Rock Café, and The Bevy in Birdtown.

Mo Mojo $15.00 Friday 2/24 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Celebrate Mardi Gras with 6 Piece Zydeco, and World MusicGroup Mo Mojo featuring Jen Maurer Live at Nighttown! A hard driving, high energy, “Pardi-Gras” Band.

The female fronted group featuring Jen Mauer, includes three-part harmonies,accordion, fiddle, guitar, rub-board, sax, trumpet, harp, bass, percussion, anddrums.

Mo' Mojo takes Zydeco music and infuses it with Americana, Cajun, reggae, rock &roll, funk, R&B, and African and Latin rhythms.

Mo Mojo loves the club experience with dancers, smiles, drinks, and good vibes allaround. A local club is what we grew from and we’ll always be appreciative of avenue that let’s us get close and personal with our audience!

Mo’ Mojo recently toured with the State Department on the American Music AbroadProgram to play the following countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic (2014);Belize, Panama, Mexico, Barbados, and Colombia (2015).

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St Patrick's Day at Nighttown - The New Barleycorn$25.00 Friday 3/17 5:30 pm Buy Tickets8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Join us at Nighttown for a rollicking night of fun, food and drink with TheNew Barleycorn.

The place to be for St Patrick's Day!!.

Both Alec and John were born and raised in Ireland in counties Dublin and Down wherethey learned to play music at an early age, they have both performed professionally sincetheir teenage years both enjoying considerable success with their respective careers.

John Delaney a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Irish group 'Barleycorn',joined forces with Alec DeGabriele nine years ago to form 'The New Barleycorn', after theother finished a 24 year run ending in 1995. John plays, 5 string and tenor banjos,mandolin, guitar, whistle and bodhran. He also has played banjo on many other Irishartists' recordings.

Alec DeGabriele spent his formative years learning the business of music, theatre andentertaining with his families traveling theatrical show, 'The Shannon Players', which waswell known and highly regarded throughout Ireland. Alec plays guitar and bass and wasthe band leader with a top Irish Show Band for some years before deciding to come to livein the U.S.A.

Don't miss St Patrick's Day at Nighttown!!

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Planning a reception, wedding, business meeting, graduation, birthday or B'nai Mitzvah?

. . . . . . . . .think Nighttown!

We give you the best package in town at a price that won't break thebank. And everything is included at no extra charge. Our experienceis as accommodating as our atmosphere. Private function spacesfrom 20 - 150. Valet parking available.

To book your party, call Brendan Ring directly at 216-952-9133

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Nighttown uses Yamaha Pianos

exclusivelyFor more information about the Yamaha C-7,

The New Avant Grand Piano or any of the Yamaha pianos, Please contact Mattlin-Hyde at (440) 449-6180

Nighttown drums providedby

www.fortunedrums.com

Nighttown/JWP graphicdesigner

Kathy Kelly 216-941-5439

Gerry Paluck RPTRegistered PianoTuner/Technician(216) 346-9308

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Radio Guide. Updated 10/10/15 Radio List (in pdf)

Thanks to Bruce Amsel for compiling and keeping the list up to date!!!

12387 Cedar Road (top of Cedar Hill)

Cleveland Heights, OH 216-795-0550

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Producers of All the Great Music atNighttown

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"Late Night at Nighttown"Fridays Moss Stanley on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Saturdays Jackie Warren on piano 10:30PM - 1:00AM No cover

Saturday, February 4 Horns & Things 8:30 PM $20.Landmark North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group live at Nighttown!Featuring: Ken LeeGrand-sax, J.T. Lynch-sax, Sakait Baksar-piano & keys, Derrick James-electric bass, &Ray Harvin-drums.

Tuesday, February 7 Nicki Parrott Trio featuring Bobby Floyd 7 PM $20.Vocalist & Bassist from Les Paul Trio leads All-Star Trio Live @ Nighttown!Featuring: Nicki Parrott-acoustic bass & vocals, Bobby Floyd-piano, & Bob Breithaupt-drums.

Wednesday, February 8 The Cookers 7 PM $40.Legendary All-Star Septet Live on Nighttown Stage! Featuring: Billy Harper-Tenor Sax, Donald Harrison-Alto Sax, Eddie Henderson-trumpet, David Weiss-Trumpet, George Cables-Piano, Cecil McBee-Acoustic Bass, & Billy Hart-Drums.

Friday & Saturday, Feb. 10-11 Nellie McKay 8:30 PM $30.Pre Valentine's Shows with Singer/Songwriter, pianist, & comedienne in special Solo Show at Nighttown! Featuring music from her new CD "My Weekly Reader". Back by Popular Demand!

Sunday, February 12 Dominick Farinacci Sextet featuring Shenel Johns 7 PM $30."I Put a Spell on You" A Special Pre Valentine's Day Show! Rising Trumpet Star Dominick Farinacci leads Dynamic Sextet live at Nighttown!With Special Guest NYC Jazz Vocalist Shenel Johns in her Cleveland debut!

Monday, Feb. 13 Hubb's Groove w/Mariama Whyte & Myron Davis 7 & 9 PM $20.Pre Valentine's Day Celebration with Soul and Jazz Vocalists Mariama Whyte & Myron Davis w/Hubb'sGroove.Featuring: Robert Hubbard-Drums, Tony Watson-Sax, George Granville-Keyboards, & Al Parker-bass.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 Hubb's Groove w/Stephen Fowler & Sarah's Girl (Stacey Crawford) 7 &9 PM $20. Valentine's Day Celebration with North Coast Vocalists Stephen Fowler & Sarah's Girl (Stacey Crawford)w/Hubb's Groove.Featuring: Robert Hubbard-Drums, Tony Watson-Sax, George Granville-Keyboards, & Al Parker-bass.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 Tri-C Soundworks 7 PM $15.All-Star North Coast Tri-C JazzFest Octet hits the stage at Nighttown!Featuring: John Klayman-tenor sax, Jack Schantz-trumpet, Howie Smith-alto sax, Chris Anderson-trombone, Bob Ferrazza, guitar, Theron Brown-piano, Glenn Holmes-acoustic bass, & Reggie Jackson-drums.

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Thursday, Feb. 16 Duchess 8 PM $20. Rapidly Rising NYC Vocal Group featuring: Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou Live atNighttown!Also Featuring: Carmen Staaf-Piano, Matt Aronoff-acoustic bass, & Jared Schonig-drums.

Friday & Saturday, Feb. 17 & 18 Norman Connors Featuring Bobby Lyle 8 & 10 PM $40.Legendary Drummer and Producer and Group back at Nighttown! With Very Special Guest Bobby Lyle onPiano & Keyboards. Playing all of his hits including "You Are My Starship", "Valentine Love", 'Betcha My Golly Wow", & more!

Sunday, February 19 Southern Avenue 7 PM $15.Dynamic Soul, and Blues Quintet, from Memphis, Tennessee coming to Cleveland! Rapidly Rising Group, and Stax Recording Artists, Southern Avenue make their Cleveland Debut Live atNighttown!

Thursday, Feb. 23 Amanda Walsh & Friends 8 PM $10.Vocalist, Pianist, & Singer/Songwriter debuts material from her brand New CD Live at Nighttown! WithSpecial Guests!

Friday, Feb. 24 Mo Mojo 8:30 PM $15.Celebrate Mardi Gras with 6 Piece Zydeco, and World Music Group Mo Mojo featuring Jen Maurer Live atNighttown!

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