We were very disappointed when the fabulous Genesee Grande sold but are so grateful that we had the opportunity to do our monthly Cabaret at the Grande series!!! Right now, we are busy working on more new material and will looking for a new home for this type of performance. We would welcome suggestions! Contact us with questions or comments at joeyandjohn@joeyandjohn.com.
Because so many people came out and supported our CABARET at the GRANDE series, we were inspired to record a CD, "After Five" with just a very few of our classic pop songs. In our live presentations, we showcase a mix of jazz-inspired classic pop standards and blues from bygone eras...Voices From The Past has been the theme of our shows and will continue to be. Songs from classic pop singers Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Marlene Dietrich and blues greats Muddy Waters, Lonnie Mack, Chuck Berry and so many more!
To purchase this CD or to book Joey & John for an evening of classic pop songs from the Great American Songbook for your event or restaurant patrons, contact Joey at 315.476.6857 or email us at joeyandjohn@joeyandjohn.com.
To purchase this CD or to book Joey & John for an evening of classic pop songs from the Great American Songbook for your event or restaurant patrons, contact Joey at 315.476.6857 or email us at joeyandjohn@joeyandjohn.com.
Here's what they're saying about After Five with Joey Nigro & John Nilsen:
“Big Mike” Fiss, Syracuse DJ: Great!! Joey, your voice never sounded better and John's production skills and musicianship is very impressive. My favorite track is"Cry Me A River," what an outstanding amazing performance. I love the CD!
Todd Hobin, Syracuse musician/singer/songwriter/music educator: OMG, Joey, your voice is delicious. The deep, rich tones are more lovely with each passing year. This community is so blessed to have you.
Bruno Schirripa, comedy club producer/motivational speaker: We absolutely love the CD you sound AMAZING!!!
Laurie Krauz, award winning jazz vocalist - Manhattan Association of Cabaret Artists: LOVE your sound and really love the song selection.
Sue Matsuki, award winning cabaret singer - Manhattan Association of Cabaret Artists: Joey! You are charming as hell artistically! You cover all genres! You just blew me away with your Connie Francis stuff! AND your jazzier side on "The Very Thought of You…WOW Joey…just GREAT! And, John, BRAVO to you too! You both have such a great range of voice AND can sing the phone book!
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FROM Joey's LINER NOTES: I wrote Big Apple Moon, cut #10 on this CD after returning from a visit to New York City (where I lived and worked when I was just out of journalism school in my twenties) still high on the incredible inspiration I took from the performances of the cabaret-jazz community there. Among my inspirations are K.T. Sullivan, Sue Matsuki, Karen Oberlin, Julie Reyburn, Stacey Sullivan...just to name a few. These also have helped me sustain my inspiration: Sherri Eaker for editing and publishing The Cabaret Handbook; Stu Hamstra for his Cabaret Hotline Online; Bob Ost of TRU; James Gavin, whose book Intimate Nights still transports me to the golden age of New York cabaret nightclubs...And, dear, dear Michael Nelsen, who was taken away from us too soon, who introduced himself to me, a total stranger, when I first stepped into a cabaret club and who, over the years I knew him, guided me to the most incredible performances! Of course, I dedicate my work on this project to the love of my life...my music, my teacher, my arranger, my partner on stage, my husband and the best thing that ever happened to me, John Nilsen.