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TONIGHT - 'Don't Miss' Concert - Julien Labro - Accordion Master from France

Nighttown Cleveland by Nighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

Hi Folks.

A JWP "Don't Miss" concert tonight at Nighttown.

On Friday, world renown accordion virtuoso, Julien Labro, returns to Nighttown with his new jazzproject. Many of you know Julien from his many performances at Nighttown with Hot Club of Detroit -those were fantastic concerts. Julien's new group is equally fantastic and it really features his amazingaccordion playing in a new level. Julien is also a recording artist on the great recording label, AzicaRecords, which is based here in Cleveland. It will be a fun night at Nighttown as Julien is like family to somany people in the community.

And don't forget to come hear Moss Stanley on Friday and Jackie Warren on Saturday late night in theMusic Room Bar. Late Night at Nighttown with Moss and Jackie starts at 10:30PM (or after the concert).

Hope you can join us for these great concerts.

Jim WadsworthNighttown / Jim Wadsworth Productions

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New Shows Recently Added

10/06 Water Seed 10/07 "Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro 10/09 Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet 10/13 Paquito D'Rivera & John DiMartino Trio play Billy Strayhorn10/15 Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman 10/16 Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats 10/19 Moutin Factory Quintet 10/20 Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni 10/21 Dominick Farinacci Quintet10/22 Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair, HaleyMargaret

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Julien Labro Quartet$20.00 Friday 9/30 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroitleads exciting new Quartet live at Nighttown!

Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass,Jesse Kramer-drums.

Boundary breaking and eclectic, the Julien Labro Quartet escapes easyclassification with its unique musical language and blend of improvisation andartistry that draws from each individual musician’s diverse background and musicalroots. Inspired by music from around the world and across a myriad of genres,spanning jazz, classical, world and even folk music, the JLQ have crafted arefreshingly genre-bending, multilayered contemporary voice, rich with harmony,rhythm, and spontaneity that sets them indescribably apart.

Under the direction of world renown accordionist/bandoneónist Julien Labro, thequartet masterfully weaves together a diverse range of musical traditions whilenever forgetting that music is meant to be enjoyed.

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Water Seed$15.00 Thursday 10/06 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Exciting 8-piece band from New Orleans with vocals & horns playFunk, Second Line, & then some Live at Nighttown!Future Funk Stars - New Orleans own Water Seed has been creating a buzz all overthe band's hometown of NOLA with one of the most dynamic funk shows on thecircuit.

George Porter has critiqued the band by saying “Water Seed gives me hope”.

A band built on the jazz and funk tradition that single handedly shaped popularmusic, Water Seed has become one of the prevalent future funk fusion bandsdaring to keep audiences on the dance floor while romancing the ears of the mostadvanced jazz purist.

They have been called a “fresh mixture of the Hot 8 Brass Band meets The Meters”.

Known for their high-energy marathon performances, Water Seed has commandedsome of the most impressive stages across the country. Their latest 2 projects havedebut in the top 40 on the iTunes jazz charts and their relentless touring schedule

debut in the top 40 on the iTunes jazz charts and their relentless touring schedulecontinues to gain momentum keeping the band’s diverse fan base wanting morewith every stop. Powered by a seamless rhythm section. Enforced by an agile hornsection. Topped with a demanding vocal performance and front line, Water Seedwill funk any audience right out of their seats.

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"Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro$20.00 Friday 10/07 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Pianist & Vocalist Christine Spero pays tribute to Laura Nyro playing selectionsfrom her new CD "Spero Plays Nyro". With Elliot Spero on percussion and sax.

In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and mostcovered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and hergroup take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s mostmemorable songs.

Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. Thearrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. Theexquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creativetouches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fullyrecaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadthand depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petitocreate a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but neverimposing. Saxophonist/percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutesand multiple percussion accents. In February 2015 the group released their latestCd, Spero Plays Nyro.

Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting CompetitionJazz/category, had her start in the music business as a teen with legendaryproducer Don Kirschner and Neil Sedaka. She earned numerous accolades for hermelodic, emotionally powerful and soulful writing and performing and her two Cds,"We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" have received strong press from USAToday, Long Island Newsday, Billboard, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, All About Jazz, Time OutNew York, The Village Voice, Chronogram, Albany Times Union, Kingston Freeman.TCSG has shared the stage with Kevin Eubanks. Felicia Collins, Doc Gibbs, SteveKatz of Blood Sweat and Tears, John Sebastian, Melanie, Jerry Marotta, Kim Waters,Walter Beasley, Ray Vega, The Woody Herman Orchestra, Bobby Matos.

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"Christine Spero and I shared a bill and I knew that she was doing a tribute to myold friend Laura Nyro, but I wasn’t prepared for just how amazing Christine’sperformance turned out to be. She was able tochannel Laura with all the feeling and intelligence that the music warranted, but, atthe same time, made Laura’s music her own."- Steve Katz (Blood, Sweat and Tears and the Blues Project)

“Christine can play and sing Laura’s songs like few others. I'm so glad she did sucha beautiful job with my sister's music" -- Jan Nigro - brother of Laura Nyro

"You do this so good!"- John Sebastian

- John Sebastian

" Excellent work and obviously a labor of love". - Felix Cavaliere

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Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet $20.00 Sunday 10/09 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz atNighttown!

“Incredible! We Americans sometimes have a bastardized idea of Latin Music. It isgreat to get this information straight from the source and presented the way it issupposed to be.” –Christian McBride “Every once in a while there comes a musician who, when playing his or her choseninstrument, seems to carry within a vital life-force that is irrepressible. NuevoMundo, abounding in energy and innovation could very well be one of the mostmemorable musical testaments to the meeting of jazz and its seeming alter-egoAfro-Peruvian music.” - Latin Jazz Network These musicians have a very strong local and regional following including fansfrom New York City that have traveled as far as Perú to see them perform. Theyalso have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,Time Out New York, Los Angeles Times, Downbeat Magazine, and the use of theband’s image on 300,000 McDonald’s publicity trays confirms the Afro-PeruvianSextet’s current impact on the international music world. Highlights from the pressinclude the following: "Sharp new album!" - The New York Times

“An immersion in the black music of Peru’s coastal regions.” - Time Out NewYork

“A fascinating glimpse into how jazz is fusing with regional music around theworld” - LA Weekly

“Wonderful hand percussion and stickmanship” - DOWNBEAT Magazine

“A new chapter in the history of Latin Jazz” - Rifftides Afro-Peruvian jazz music is the most recent expression to come from SouthAmerica’s rich cultural and musical heritage. The band culls its repertoire fromfour chart-topping albums that soared to the top of World Music and Jazz Charts inNorth America. High-energy execution of African rhythms from coastal Perúconstitutes the centerpiece of each Afro-Peruvian Sextet performance. Themusicians use the quijada (jaw-bone of a donkey), the Peruvian cajón (box drum)and flashy passages of zapateo dancing in performance.

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Paquito D'Rivera & John di Martino Trio play BillyStrayhorn$40.00 Thursday 10/13 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

Cuban Music Legend and Muliti Reed Artists Paquito D'Rivera teams up withDynamic Pianist John di Martino & Trio in Salute to Billy Strayhorn.

Featuring: Paquito D'Rivera-sax & clarinet, John di Martino-piano, Boris Kozlov-acoustic bass, & Mark Taylor-drums. Playing Classic Billy Strayhorn andEllington repertoire.

Paquito D'Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fouteen GRAMMY Awards, he iscelebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.

Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra,studied at the Havana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured soloist withthe Cuban National Symphony. As a founding member of the Orquesta Cubana de MusicaModerna, he directed that group for two years, while at the same time playing both theclarinet and saxophone with the Cuban National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, hewas a founding member and co-director of the innovative musical ensemble Irakere. Withits explosive mixture of jazz, rock, classical and traditional Cuban music never beforeheard, Irakere toured extensively throughout America and Europe, won several GRAMMYnominations (1979, 1980) and a GRAMMY (1979).

His numerous recordings include more than 30 solo albums. In 1988, he was a foundingmember of the United Nation Orchestra, a 15-piece ensemble organized by Dizzy Gillespieto showcase the fusion of Latin and Caribbean influences with jazz. A GRAMMY wasawarded the United Nation Orchestra in 1991, the same year D’Rivera received a LifetimeAchievement Award from Carnegie Hall for his contributions to Latin music. Additionally,D’Rivera’s highly acclaimed ensembles- the Chamber Jazz Ensemble, the Paquito D'RiveraBig Band, and the Paquito D’Rivera Quintet are in great demand world wide.

John di MartinoComposer, Arranger, Pianist, John di Martino has recorded many CD's for Venus Records with his "Romantic Jazz Trio". Noted for his versatility, John has performed and recorded with such notables as Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Joe Lovano, David "Fat Head"Newman, Pat Martino, Paquito D'Rivera and Houston Person.

Mr. di Martino is a sought after musical director and has accompanied Jon Hendricks,Diane Schurr, Kelly Smith and Billy Eckstine. John's talents as arranger and pianist can beheard on recordings with vocalists: Gloria Lynn, Grady Tate and R & B artists Joe Thomasand Chico DeBarge.

Billy Strayhorn

If you are familiar with the jazz composition, "Take the A Train," then you know somethingabout not only Duke Ellington, but also Billy "Sweet Pea" Strayhorn, its composer.Strayhorn joined Ellington's band in 1939, at the age of twenty four. Ellington liked what hesaw in Billy and took this shy, talented pianist under his wings. Strayhorn becameessential to the Duke Ellington Band; arranging, composing, sitting-in at the piano. Billymade a rapid and almost complete assimilation of Ellington's style and technique. It wasdifficult to discern where one's style ended and the other's began.

Some of Strayhorn's famous compositions are: Chelsea Bridge, Day Dream, Johnny ComeLately, Rain Check, Clementine, and Lotus Blossom.

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Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman$20.00 Saturday 10/15 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!

CD Release event for their new album "Etchings in Amber".

Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( FromTrey Anastasio's Band).

A collaborative duo since 2014, trombonist and vocalist NATALIE CRESSMAN andguitarist MIKE BONO have developed a repertoire of vibrant and intricate originalsthat incorporate a multitude of genres. With its mix of jazz with folk and indie rock,the genre-bending music is complex yet very approachable. Cressman’s voice hasan alluring smoky quality, and her singing style comes out of the tradition of vocaljazz but with a distinctly contemporary feel. Bono is an accomplished arranger andimproviser.

Besides playing with their own bands, Cressman and Bono having been honing theirduo chops for a while with regular performances in NYC. The duo recorded theirdebut album, ETCHINGS IN AMBER, in October of 2015 at The Bunker in Brooklyn,NY. The project was mixed by Nick Rives at Capitol Records in Los Angeles andmastered by Kevin Reeves at Sterling Sound in New York City. The 9 songs,featuring the intimate instrumentation of voice and acoustic guitar, combine Bono’sharmonic stylings with Cressman’s soulful storytelling. With Cressman’s and Bono’sstrong musicianship andintricate but highly accessible compositions, ETCHINGS IN AMBER shows that thefuture of jazz is in good hands.

About Natalie CressmanRaised in an eclectic musical household in San Francisco, Natalie Cressman hasonly continued to diversify and expand her musical universe. Natalie decided topursue a career as a trombonist when she suffered a foot injury in high school aftermany years of studying ballet. Cressman moved to New York in 2009 to study at theManhattan School of Music, and the following year was enlisted by jam bandpioneer Trey Anastasio for his touring band. Cressman has spent much of the lastsix years touring the jam band circuit while also performing with jazz luminariesNicholas Payton, WycliffeGordon, and Peter Apfelbaum. She currently tours around the East Coast with herown band and as a sideman for several other groups. ETCHINGS IN AMBER is herthird CD, following Turn The Sea in 2014 and Unfolding in 2012.

About Mike BonoMike Bono is a NYC-based, sought after guitarist, composer, and teacher. He playsregularly around the city, and has performed at places such as Carnegie Hall, TownHall Theater, Birdland, The Blue Note, The Bar Next Door, and Joes Pub, amongstothers. He has also toured internationally as a leader and sideman in over 10countries in Europe, and most recently, at the Cape Verde Kriol Jazz Festival inAfrica. Mike has performed with a wide variety of artists such as Erykah Badu, ChrisCheek, Andra Day, Dayna Stephens, Julian Lage, Dick Oatts, Aloe Blacc, LeonBridges, and Rich Perry, to name a few. ETCHINGS IN AMBER is his second release,following From Where You Are, with special guest Julian Lage, in September 2013.

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Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats$10.00 Sunday 10/16 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

CD Release Concert!

Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: TonyCuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano &keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & Carlos Kincaid-drums + Special Guests!

Tony Cuda is a bass player and composer. He is a graduate of Cleveland Hts High.Tony attended Berklee College of Music in Boston for 3 years in the late 1970's andreceived a Masters degree from John Carroll University in education. His musicalinfluences include Weather Report, Chic Corea, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Miles Davis,Yes, King Crimson and many others. As part of CuDa, RenKo & CuDa, the bandreleased 3 CD's and performed as an opening act for many international artists.

Dan Maier attended Berklee School, New England Conservatory, and studied jazzpiano with Lennie Tristano, Jaki Byard, Ran Blake. In NYC, Dan was a member ofBlood, Sweat, and Tears, and toured with Philip Glass and Woody Herman. InCleveland, Dan plays at the jazz club, Nighttown, where he recently led trios forCheryl Bentine of Manhattan Transfer, Nicole Henry, Alexis Cole, Jackie Ryan, andAnn Hampton Callaway.

Chris Cuda is a self-taught acoustic/electric/synth guitarist. Chris has a new releasecoming out this year with Kip Reed (Bass), Steve Renko (Drums), as well as otherguests. Chris has recorded and/or performed with David Thomas (Rocket From TheTombs & Pere Ubu), Horns & Things, Sonny Geraci (The Outsiders), Len Berry,Tommy Roe, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon, Leslie Gore, Billy J. Krammer, TheShangri-La’s, Gilby Clarke (Guns & Roses, MC5, Heart), and Chris's primary band -CuDa RenKo CuDa since 2006.

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Moutin Factory Quintet$20.00 Wednesday 10/19 7:00 pm Buy Tickets

From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! CD release event for new album "Deep" releasing in September.

Featuring: Francois Moutin - acoustic bass, Louis Moutin - drums, Manu Codjia -guitar, Jean Michel Pilc - piano, & Christophe Monniot - saxophones.

“In the course of recording three albums withits current lineup, the Parisianpowerhouse ofbrothers François and Louis Moutin’s Reunion Quartet has quickly established itselfas one of themost creative new bands of the decade.”- Jennifer Odell -Downbeat

For the last ten years, master drummer Louis Moutin and bass monster FrancoisMoutin have been co-leading the Moutin Reunion Quartet, relentlessly touring bothAmerica and Europe, performing their own original compositions with astoundingpartners Jean-Michel Pilc on piano and Rick Margitza on tenor sax. They havereleased six albums, each of them generating lots of laudatory press and extensiveairplay.

The Moutin Factory Quintet is co-lead by twin brothers Francois Moutin on acousticbass and Louis Moutin on drums. Both in their forties, they enjoy a chemistry thatonly twin brothers can know.

The Moutin Factory Quintet, created in 2013 by the twins of jazz Francois Moutin and LouisMoutin, has evolved in 2015 when a historic partner of the Moutin brothers joined thegroup: the extraordinarily powerful and inspired pianist Jean Michel Pilc.

This renewal of the team has enriched the sound and the musicality of the quintet,enhancing lyricism and inventiveness. Between the personalities of saxophonistChristophe Monniot, acrobat of the poetry, of guitarist Manu Codjia, alchemist of thesensuality, and of this uniquely creative piano-bass-drums trio, the chemistry isbreathtaking. It blossoms on landscapes of subtle beauties, tells stories conveying poetry,love and the trance of dance.

“DEEP”, their new album, is a must. It unveils the compositions imagined by FrancoisMoutin and Louis Moutin, inspired by the sound of this new group. Their melodies andrhythms generously carry us in a world of deep emotions and lead us into sharing theirjubilation of being fully alive.

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Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni $15.00 Thursday 10/20 8:00 pm Buy Tickets

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NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in SummitMeeting at Nighttown!

Featuring: Brian Charette-organ & keys, Jim Alfredson-organ & keys, JordanYoung-drums, & Special Guest Benny Sharoni-sax.

Grammy nominated, Hammond organist, Brian Charette has established himself asa leading voice in modern jazz. He has worked with many notable artists such asJoni Mitchell, Chaka Khan, Lou Donaldson, and countless others. Since moving toNew York in 1995 from his native Meriden, Connecticut, Charette has become anintegral part of the New York City jazz scene.

Brian is a SteepleChase recording artist, and has just released his third recordingfor them, "Music for Organ Sextette". He also just finished a solo organ recordingthat will be out in January 2013. Brian performs regularly all over the world. Thisyear, Brian has been playing very successful engagements in NYC, LA, Spain,Indonesia, Czech Republic, and Germany.

Brian writes master classes regularly for Keyboard Magazine, and has recentlybecome a Nord endorsed artist. In June, Downbeat Magazine gave "Music for OrganSextette" 3 1/2 stars and listed Brian as a "Rising Star" in the 2012 Critics Poll.

As a sideman, Brian records with many popular jazz artists; most recently with TonyDesare, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike DiRubbo and Vic Juris. Mr. Charette is also featuredprominently on two new Mel Bay instructional DVDs by Rodney Jones and SherylBailey.

Bill Milkowski of Jazz Times has called Brian "one of the best of the new breed of B3Players". Keyboard Magazine's Carl Lumma said "if you care a whit about the futureof music you owe this album a listen". Edward Blanco of Ejazzreview calls Charette'splaying "Dazzling" and "Virtuosic"

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Dominick Farinacci Quintet$30.00 Friday 10/21 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "ShortStories" on Mack Avenue Records, Live at Nighttown!

Dominick Farinacci is set to release his Mack Avenue Records debut, Short Stories--a compelling suite of music with a repertoire that spans genres and generationsunited by the trumpeter/composer's soulful conception. Bringing together songsfrom Tom Waits, Horace Silver, Dianne Reeves and the Gipsy Kings as well asoriginal compositions, Farinacci has managed to create his own musical universe,aided by musicians of the highest caliber. All of the songs have a narrative that anylistener 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,

Marsalis 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 ofevery sort.

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 the comingtogether of two kindred spirits, Farinacci and LiPuma, from the same home town(Cleveland, Ohio), separated by just under half a century in age. What unites themis a clear, moern aesthetic vision that combines the highest musical standards witha desire to be agents of change.

LiPuma's credits as a producer are far too numerous to list here; suffice it to say hehas played an essential role in the sound of the last 50 years, with 35 albumscertified gold or platinum, four GRAMMY® Award wins and 33 nominations. If youhave heard Sir Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson,Natalie Cole, Dave Mason, Diana Krall and Dr. John--you have heard Mr. LiPuma'swork.

Amazingly, Farinacci found time during his Middle East years to also play anintegral role in the conception and build out of Cuyahoga Community College'sTommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts.

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 DominickFarinacci is not only one of the truly outstanding musicians of his generation, butalso that what is behind the music is nothing short of miraculous. In Farinacci's ownwords: "While Short Stories is the title of this particular recording, it has come torepresent a culmination of things I'm most passionate about - performance,education, music & wellness and community-based cultural collaborations -unfolding in the music and touring around the world."

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Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair,Haley Margaret$10.00 Saturday 10/22 8:30 pm Buy Tickets

Emerging Singer/Songwriters from the North Coast light up the NighttownStage! The art of song: four songwriters from northeast Ohio.

Hallie Sinclair has been playing piano since the age of four. She was taken to her firstfilm, and immediately upon arriving at home began to repeat the score on her family’spiano. She began formal lessons shortly thereafter at a local teacher’s urging. She latergraduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Piano Performance, where she also continuedher studies and participation in orchestras, chamber groups and collaborative studies inviolin as well as piano.

Hallie had her debut as a singer songwriter at Nighttown at the age of nineteen, withmembers of the Cleveland Jazz Project. Since then she has continued to write and performher own compositions in various venues in and around the Cleveland area, as well asToronto. Hallie lived in Toronto for the last three years where she collaborated with hermain band writing all original compositions as the lead singer, lyricist and keyboardist.

She is now reentering the Cleveland scene, working towards mastering a selection ofclassical pieces and her own creative endeavors.

Haley Margaret Schaffer is a singer-songwriter/barista from the tiny farming village of

Haley Margaret Schaffer is a singer-songwriter/barista from the tiny farming village ofMonreoville, OH.

Although she has been singing and performing for the majority of her life, her professionalcareer in music took off when she helped form the group, The Womack Family Band (latershortened to The Womacks in 2013) in 2009 with Noah Heyman, Tony Schaffer, and CoryWebb.

While with the Womacks, she had the opportunity of sharing music and many specialmoments with folks all along the East Coast. Together they recorded four studio albums aswell as one live album, hosted a music festival, and played countless shows.

Gretchen Pleuss - "As with some of her proudly stated musical heroes, which includeNick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and Ani Difranco, Gretchen Pleuss keeps the musicabove the standard, three-chord, coffee-house troubadour sound with some cool chordprogressions (a la Mitchell) and grooves underneath layered vocal harmonies. Pleuss alsotrusts her lilting melodies enough to use her quiet, emotive alto to sell her lyrics (i.e.there's not a log of manic melisma trying to tear your eardrums off)." - Malcolm X Abram

Morgan Mecaskey is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalistliving in Cleveland, Ohio. The former front of acclaimed local indie/folk band Tinamou,Mecaskey made her solo debut in 2012 with the EP, "Righteous Kind". "Righteous Kind" isa heart and head experience for the listener: earnest lyrics delve into metaphysicalquestions while vivid soundscapes, whimsical motifs, and fat beats build the bold andbeguiling album.

Mecaskey has been likened to artist Jeff Buckley in the way she composes and coveys hermusic. An apt comparison, Mecaskey's forceful, assured presence, deliberatearrangements, and confident handling of the guitar create an unorthodox, ethereal,visceral musical experience.

"Lover Less Wild", Mecaskey's most recent recording, commences with the shimmering,passionate anthem "White Horse", wherein Mecaskey croons, "Sometimes, I don't feel likewho I really am" over and over. It’s a solid anthem that sets the tone for the EP.

Both "Lover Less Wild" and "Righteous Kind" were recorded and engineered by DaveDouglas at Danger House (Cleveland, OH).

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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

Thursday, September 29 Loren & Mark 8 PM $20.International Guitar Duo & associates of Tommy Emmanuel, Loren Barrigar (Syracuse, NY) & MarkMazengarb (New Zealand) live at Nighttown!.

Friday, September 30 Julien Labro Quartet 8:30 PM $20.From France/NYC/Detroit! Master of the Accordion from the Hot Club of Detroit leads Quartet live atNighttown!Featuring: Julien Labro-accordion, Jon Dixon-piano, Jordan Schug-acoustic bass, Jesse Kramer-drums.

Thursday, October 6 Water Seed 8 PM $15.Exciting 8-piece band from New Orleans with vocals & horns play Funk, Second Line, & then some Live atNighttown!

Friday, October 7 "Spero Plays Nyro" / A Tribute to Laura Nyro 8:30 PM $20.Pianist & Vocalist Christine Spero pays tribute to Laura Nyro playing selections from her new CD "SperoPlays Nyro". With Elliot Spero on Sax.

Sunday, October 9 Gabriel Alegria & Afro Peruvian Sextet 7 PM $20.Direct from Peru! Dynamic Trumpeter leads Sextet for hot night of Latin Jazz at Nighttown!

Thursday, October 13 Paquito D'Rivera & John DiMartino Trio play Billy Strayhorn 8 PM $40.Cuban Music Legend and Muliti Reed Artists Paquito D'Rivera teams up with Dynamic Pianist JohnDiMartino & Trio in Salute to Billy Strayhorn.Featuring: Paquito D'Rivera-sax & clarinet, John DiMartino-piano, Boris Kozlov-acoustic bass, & MarkTaylor-drums.Playing Classic Billy Strayhorn and Ellington repertoire.

Saturday, October 15 Mike Bono & Natalie Cressman 8:30 PM $20.Rising Stars form Exciting Duo for Showcase on Nighttown Stage!Featuring: Mike Bono-guitar, & Natalie Cressman-vocals & trombone ( From Trey Anastasio's Band).

Sunday, October 16 Tony Cuda & His Jazz Cats 7 PM $10.CD Release Concert! Bassist leads All-Star North Coast Contemporary Jazz Group featuring: Tony Cuda-electric bass, leader, & composer, Chris Cuda-guitar, Dan Maier-piano & keys, Dave Kasper-sax, & CarlosKincaid-drums + Special Guests!

Wednesday, October 19 Moutin Factory Quintet 7 PM $20.From Paris & NYC! Twin Brothers Francois & Louis Moutin lead cutting edge All-Star Quintet! Featuring:Francois Moutin-acoustic bass, Louis Moutin-drums, Emmanuel Codjia-guitar, Thomas Enhco-piano, &Christophe Monniot-saxophones.

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Thursday, October 20 Brian Charette Trio + Benny Sharoni 8 PM $15.NYC Organ/Keyboard Trio meets Saxophonist from Israel/Boston in Summit Meeting at Nighttown!Featuring: Brian Charette-organ & keys, Jim Alfredson-organ & keys, Jordan Young-drums, & SpecialGuest Benny Sharoni-sax.

Friday, October 21 Dominick Farinacci Quintet 8:30 PM $30.Rising Trumpet Star & his NYC Quintet play Music from his Brand New CD "Short Stories" on Mack AvenueRecords, Live at Nighttown!

Saturday, October 22 Morgan Mecaskey, Gretchen Pleuss, Hallie Sinclair, Haley Margaret 8:30PM $10Emerging Singer/Songwriters from the North Coast light up the Nighttown Stage!

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