Rich Cantú – Señor Cantú

     Southport Records presents the debut solo CD from singer-songwriter and guitarist Rich Cantú.  “Señor Cantú” is a studio recording, boasting 12 original compositions (in either Spanish or English) and one classic (“El Jinete.”)  Cantu weaves a spell with his stories and songs, complete with his ‘one man band’ of vocals, whistling, mouth clicks, percussive foot taps and guitar.

“On a warm Tuesday evening on Southport Avenue in Chicago, a voice resonated from the open front dining area of a restaurant called Coobah.  Turning into the bar, a slender man was playing electric guitar in the corner, next to a large amp that boasted the setting 96.  The broad tenor voice and lush chords fell into the evening air.  This was such a profound discovery, just 2 blocks south of Southport Records.  The voice was lush and real.  Many of the songs, in both English and Spanish, were Cantú originals.  Of Polish and Mexican descent, Cantú has mastered the art of the romantic ballad, via Chicago, and the world.”

-excerpt from liner notes, by b. p. sparrow

Rich Cantú

One voice – one guitar…

A perfect balance.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

6:30 – 9:00 pm

at

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

$5 cover

Rich Cantu – Voice and Acoustic Guitar

     Rich Cantú is a singer/songwriter from Chicago who has been performing for over 20 years. Playing guitar, bass, piano and a variety of other instruments, he has performed at many venues in the Midwest. From the Congress Theatre to the Riviera, Rich has sung with numerous bands and mariachis as well as delighted audiences with his powerful voice and mastery of the guitar as a solo artist. He has performed on such shows as “Despierta America” as well as having a series of solo specials on local Chicago cable dedicated to his solo work. Rich Cantu led the Chicago based Spanish rock group “Antenna the Band” from 2005 -2009. As the songwriter and lead singer they had a #1 hit on Chicago radio with the song “Paris” for close to 6 months, along the way winning many awards and accolades for being the best Spanish rock band in Chicago. Writing music and putting his own twist on all the classic music written over the years is his passion. “Enjoy every song you play” is his motto. Hope you agree and enjoy as well.

Southport Records presents an ongoing series at Katerina’s

Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month!  Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice will open each set with their original duets and improvisations.  Southport Records will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, world and new music.  The co-host of this event, Katerina’s, has evolved into a unique listening experience and environment, with fine programming, including jazz, world, and pop forms. As always, Katerina’s serves great cocktails and fine food!  Katerina’s is an eclectic club with its soul in the arts.

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While Marielle is away for the holidays: Paris la Nuit presents it’s "Eastern Imprint" Quartet Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Katerina’s — 10pm-1am. "Eastern Imprint" takes all the great French music in Paris la Nuit’s repertoire & infuses the set list w/music from France’s southern & eastern neighboring countries. Join them Saturday, December 10, 2011, late-night, as we blend up French, Roma, Greek, Hungary & more with our own jazzy spin.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

10:00 pm – 1:00 am

at

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

$10

Starring:

Stacy McMichael, upright bass

Gabriel Dactu, guitar

Bryan Pardo, woodwinds

Diana Lawrence, vocals

Jim Barclay, drums

(talented sit-ins always encouraged)

Facebook  event link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/328873080463584/

Thanks to Stacy McMichael for the info and poster!

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1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, Il

(773) 348 – 7592

http://www.katerinas.com/

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A Southport Records and Lampkin Music Group Production!

Joanie Pallatto “Who Wrote This Song?”

Singer-Songwriter Joanie Pallatto will perform an evening of her original songs accompanied by jazz musicians Dave Gordon, David Onderdonk, Kurt Schweitz and her husband and writing partner, Bradley Parker-Sparrow.

World Premiere of “The Last Cabrini” by b. p. sparrow

A Documentary Short Film:  The Last Cabrini interprets the failure of a low income housing experiment in an urban high rise environment.  Bradley Parker-Sparrow ~ Composer-Poet-Filmmaker; Rick Kogan ~ Narrator; Joanie Pallatto ~ Vocals, Flute and Percussion

Saturday, December 3, 2011

6:30 – 9:00 pm

at

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago, IL

773-348-7592

$5 cover

www.katerinas.com

LAMPKIN MUSIC GROUP – Ralph Lampkin, Jr.
After working together as producers on diverse recording projects over the last 20 years, Lampkin, Pallatto and Sparrow continue their association presenting talent.
www.lampkinmusic.com

Southport Records Presents an Ongoing Series at Katerina’s, the First Saturday of Every Month!  6:30 – 9:00 pm. www.chicagosound.com

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“Swaying in the crisp November air glows a lantern atop the approaching caravan. Faint sounds of toe-tapping gypsy jazz gradually crescendo. The mysterious soundtrack has a slight difference… yes, the vocalist must be doing something different. In fact: is it? yes, it IS a different singer. Excited; you crane your neck to catch a glimpse, and strain to listen as the intoxicating melodies envelop you.

The lePercolateur caravan is bound for Katerina’s, and has the wonderful Amanda Wolff joining the troupe this Monday November 28th, 2011. This also marks lePercolateur’s last scheduled performance of 2011. Reserve your tables now to witness Amanda, Marielle, Stacy, Sam & Gabriel Dactu on this joyous sendoff.

Be "hip…" – be "cutting edge" – be "in the know" – BE "AuCourant" w/your favorite hipster gypsies.”

Monday, November 28, 2011

8:30 – 11:30 pm

at

Katerina’s

1920 W Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348-7592

$8 cover

A little teaser featuring sexy singer, AMANDA WOLFF (AND sexy bassist Stacy McMichael)!

Thanks to Stacy for the poster/info.

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Judy Roberts

Greg Fishman

Jeannie Lambert

Russ Phillips

Petra van Nuis

Andy Brown

Pianist, saxophonist, vocalist, trombonist, vocalist and guitarist, these jazzy couples will be swinging together, on …

Monday, August 8, 2011

8:00 – 11:30 pm

This live music event will be performed on stage, to the delight of the diners, at:

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

Howard Reich’s July 5, 2011 article about Judy Roberts: 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-0706-judy-roberts-20110706,0,2692740.column

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7516425 , takes you to the ABC 7 website.

Judy Roberts IS performing in Chicago until September 2011,

check her appearances and get OUT to hear her LIVE!

Poster by Chicago Studio Club 2011, photo of Jeannie and Russ taken by/property of Chicago Studio  Club, 2011.

Thanks to Judy, Jeannie and Petra for the other photos.

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French/American Jazz

with

Paris la Nuit: The Quintet

Saturday August 13, 2011

10:00 pm

and

Saturday, September 9, 2011

10:00 pm

at

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

$12

Paris la Nuit heats up your night — mixing up jazz, gypsy, chansons, latin, tango & pop into one fantastic French-y performance.

Repertiore spans Edith Piaf, Serge Gainsborg, Gorillaz, Barbara, Guns N Roses {Oui}, Benebar, Paris Combo, Django Reinhardt, Arthur H, Jacques Brel, lePercolateur, Radiohead, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more – served up with a sultry twist of Pink Martini.

Paris la Nuit’s musicians are as diverse a blend as their catalog – showcasing members from the Paris Conservatory, America’s esteemed Jazz Universities, Aruba and the streets of the Windy City itself.

Paris la Nuit members include:

Marielle de Rocca-Serra: violin / vocals

Stacy McMichael: upright bass

Dan Tabion: piano

Kevin Rush: guitar

Freddie Franken: guitar

Jeff Lein: drums

Click on poster for MORE!

2011 photo of Katerina’s taken by/property of Chicago Studio Club.

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Jazz Thursdays at Erwin Cafe

The Elaine Dame Duo

Featuring guitarists,

Andy Brown and Kyle Asche

Thursdays July 21, 28, 2011

6:30 – 9:00 pm

No cover.

Erwin Cafe

2925 N. Halsted

Chicago, IL

773-528-7200

and

Elaine Dame Duo

Featuring pianist, Dennis Luxion

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

8:00 – 11:00 pm

No cover.

Salt Creek Wine Bar

8900 Fairview Avenue

Brookfield, IL

708-387-2432

and

Monthly Musician’s Mixer

Featuring guitarist, Andy Brown!

3rd Monday of every month

A jazz jam for musician’s of all ages and skill levels!

Monday, July 18, 2011

8:00 – 11:30 pm

$5 cover

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Pk. Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

Monday night is industry night at Katerina’s,

with food and drink specials offered all evening!

Photos taken by/property of  Chicago Studio Club 2011.

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The Bennett Nielsen Duo of guitarist Casey Nielsen and vocalist Christy Bennett

are having a CD Release event for their new album “Lullaby for Fiona”!

Monday, July 11, 2011

8:30-midnight

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

$5 cover

Christy Bennett "Moonglow" LIVE in Chicago, May 2011.

Casey Nielsen LIVE in Chicago, May 2011.

Click on “Lullaby For Fiona” CD cover to learn more!

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Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

Photo property of Chicago Studio Club, all rights reserved.

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Katerina’s Composers Studio

Hosted by Jeannie Tanner

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

7:30 – 11:30 pm

$7 cover

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Road

(773) 348 – 7592

Featuring: Kelly Brand, Kelly Sill, Juli Wood, June Shellene and Jeff Meegan. Special guest: Lisa McQueen.

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Every 3rd Monday of each month!

Monday, May 16, 2011

8:00 pm

Guitarist Dan Effland with vocalist Elaine Dame

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 – 7592

$5 cover 

Poster by Chicago Studio Club 2011, click on it for MORE!

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Joanie Pallatto

“As You Spend Your Life”

CD Release Party!

Thanks to our Media Sponsor 90.9FM WDCB Listener-Supported Public Radio

Saturday, May 7, 2011

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Vocalist and Southport Records Partner:

Joanie Pallatto

– Singer / Songwriter

With Special Guest:

Fareed Haque – Guitar

Featuring:

Dave Onderdonk – Guitar

Bradley Parker-Sparrow – Piano

at

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

773-348-7592

$10 Cover – Includes a Free CD “As You Spend Your Life”

Due to his extensive tour schedule, Fareed Haque will only perform during the First Set. Please call ahead for reservations:  773-348-7592.

For My Mother’s Love starring Joanie Pallatto!

“A stirring and special voice.”

RICK KOGAN, The Chicago Tribune

JOANIE PALLATTO

“As You Spend Your Life” is a look into the heart, home and essence of Chicago singer-songwriter Joanie Pallatto.  This recording is an evolution of all of her life’s passions, creating new songs that identify her unique and modern vision.

These are “Pop Songs with a Jazz Sensibility.”

The life journey includes songs about her mother, “For My Mother’s Love”, the opening track and the first Music Video from the new CD.  Social and political waters are tested in “It Didn’t Rain” (the recent flooding in Tennessee) and the guitar duo ballad “And He’s Growing Old” (the plight of the unwanted and homeless.)  A tropical Caribbean flavor is present in the danceable “Playa Bonita.”

Pallatto has enlisted her usual cohorts, musicians that raise the bar in any recording project.  You’ll hear guitar giant Fareed Haque, harmonica master and pianist Howard Levy, and a special feature with jazz legend, pianist and singer Bob Dorough on the great Frank Foster tune, “Simone” – (with new lyrics by Pallatto.)  You’ll also hear Bradley Parker-Sparrow, Dave Onderdonk, Eric Hochberg, Michael Raynor, Alex Austin, Greg Fundis, Jason Smart and Larry Gray with vocalists April Aloisio, Nanette Frank, Diane Madison and Teresa Davis!

“As You Spend Your Life” is the 11th Southport release from Pallatto, and the 2nd CD of all original songs, following “It’s Not Easy” from 2008.  These songs are like chapters in an ongoing life novel projecting new memories and dreams.  Liner notes by Katerina!

The co-host of this event, Katerina’s, has evolved into a unique listening experience and environment, with fine programming, including jazz, world, and pop forms. As always, Katerina’s serves great cocktails and fine food! Katerina’s – an eclectic club with its soul in the arts.

Southport Records celebrates the documentation of recording Chicago artists for the past 34 years! See and hear Joanie & Sparrow:

www.myspace.com/joaniepallatto

and

www.youtube.com/joaniepallatto

All SOUTHPORT CDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM:

www.amazon.com, www.jazzmart.com, www.cadencebuilding.com

and of course

Southport Records www.chicagosound.com 773-281-8510

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Chicago Studio Club made this poster to spread the word about the event and Trudy Adoba Ryan attended the birthday bash for Bob and took photos!

Birthday buddies, singer Jeannie Lambert and pianist Bob Dogan ( Bigfoot Jazz ), with a very special cake!

Dan DeLorenzo on bass, pianist Bob Dogan and vocalist Jeannie Lambert.

Thanks to Trudy Adoba Ryan for sending us her photos from this LIVE MUSIC event! All photos taken by/property of Trudy Adoba Ryan. Click on photos for info about BOB DOGAN!

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Saturday, March 5, 2011

6:30  -  9:00 pm

Southport Records presents pianist, composer, arranger Marshall Vente

Though listeners often think of Vente as an impresario, bandleader and arranger, we sometimes forget how well he can play a piano … he’s one of the finest jazz pianists in the city.  The larger than life tone Vente draws from the instrument, the harmonic imagination that colors everything he plays and rhythmic restlessness he expresses with his right hand distinguish him."   Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

"Purists are the enemy of the arts, holding back its evolution and development."   Marshall Vente, musician

 Marshall Vente will be playing two roles at Katerina´s for this evening of  "Southport Records Presents":  performing solo at the piano, and accompanying vocalist Joanie Pallatto, reprising their critically acclaimed recording, "Two" – Joanie interprets songs from the world song book of great pop and classic standards with Vente on the 9´ Baldwin Grand.

Vente, in everyday life, plays equal roles as Pianist, Bandleader, Composer, Arranger, Radio Host and Contractor.  A diverse taste in music aids his survival in the music business.  A life in jazz has taken him from touring Europe as a teenager, `68; a National Endowment for Arts jazz apprentice with Gil Evans and David Matthews, ´82 – `87; NEA & IAC Composer grants; collaborations and CDs with Eldee Young, Billy Harper, Neville York; and as impresario of his annual Jazz Tropicale Cruise aboard the tall ship Windy in mid-July since 1995.  His love of Brazilian music brought him to the airwaves as radio host of Jazz Tropicale heard every Sunday on 90.9fm WDCB since 1993 – "It´s a jazz show with a few palm trees!"  Vente is currently leading and playing gigs nearly every day! 

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Road

$5 cover

Poster by Chicago Studio Club 2011, click on it for MORE about Southport Records!

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Saturday, February 5, 2011

6:30 pm  

$5 cover

Southport Records Presents Josie Falbo "Taylor Street" Record Release

Southport Records Presents a CD Release Party:

Josie Falbo – “Taylor Street”

Featuring:

Josie Falbo – vocals / Peter Polzak – piano

And Southport Label Partners/Presenters:

Bradley Parker-Sparrow – piano / Joanie Pallatto – voice

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL (773) 348 – 7592

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

2nd seating after 9:00 pm for the Rhythm Rockets

Josie Falbo:

Josie Falbo is a true Chicago legend! As one of Chicago’s busiest and most frequently heard studio singers for over 35 years, Josie’s debut release for Southport Records is filled with her love of many forms of music, especially R&B and Jazz.

Falbo sings and swings her way through 15 delectable tracks, from “At Last” and “Oh Happy Day” to “The Very Thought Of You” and “Triste” – with a “who’s who” of Chicago recording artists, including Peter Polzak, Richie Davis, Bobby Schiff, Alejo Poveda, Bobby Lewis, Larry Gray, Pat Ferreri, Jim Trompeter, Laurence Hobgood and many, many more!

Josie’s vocal career began singing in Italian and English when she was 19 months old! She won voice scholarships in both high school and college, and performed solo at the Lyric Opera House using her multi-range voice in both the classical and pop idioms. Vocally she can deliver the Gospel power of Mahalia Jackson, rock as hard as Pat Benatar, Be-Bop with the best of ‘em or perform today’s contemporary hits with a style and sound that will amaze and impress any audience. Signed to Vee-Jay Records in 1963, Falbo released a ’45 – “Leave Me Alone / Easy To Love” which served as an early catalyst for her life in music and recording. The annual “Festa Italiana” on Taylor Street in Chicago always brings back a ‘slice of life’ for the neighborhood of Falbo’s youth, where she performs each year.

Falbo’s vocal talents can be heard on countless commercials [in various languages on 4 different continents] including McDonald’s, Mr. Clean, Sara Lee, Oscar Mayer, Green Giant, United Airlines, Budweiser, as well as the "Cruisin’ USA" Video Game, on the re- recorded sequences of the recently restored Orson Welles classic film “Othello”, on the TV show ads for “Dave’s World” as well as the theme song for the TV show "Chicago Story". In 2006, Falbo was inducted into the Order Sons Of Italy Hall Of Fame for lifetime achievement in the arts. Josie Falbo’s work with Chicago’s critically and internationally acclaimed "Lakeside Singers" has been seen and heard by thousands on TV as well as in person at their spring and Christmas shows.

www.josiefalbo.net

Southport Records presents an ongoing series of events at Katerina’s on the first Saturday of every month! Label partners Bradley Parker-Sparrow, piano and Joanie Pallatto, voice will open each set with their original duets and improvisations. Southport Records will present a mix of artists from the label roster, featuring jazz, avant garde, classical, world and new music.

Southport Records celebrates the documentation of recording

Chicago artists for the past thirty-four years!

Sparrow Sound Design (1977 – 2011)

http://www.chicagosound.com/

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SMY Trio

Mon., Jan. 31, 2011

8:30 pm ’til Midnight

Katerina’s

1920 W. Irving Park Rd.

Chicago, IL

(773) 348 -  7592

Poster by Chicago Studio Club 2011, click on it to visit the official website of Sarah Marie Young!

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http://www.elainedame.com

http://www.andybrownguitar.com/

http://www.katerinas.com/

Thanks to Elaine Dame for this beautiful poster made by Thomas Cray!

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More about vocalist Arlene Bardelle:

http://www.chicagojazz.com/ArleneBardelle

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=25978

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/arlene-bardelle/24/510/145

http://do312.com/event/2011/01/28/arlene-bardelle-w-pianist-tom-hope

More about Tom Hope:

http://tomhope.org/default.aspx

More about Katerina’s:

http://www.katerinas.com/

Poster by: Chicago Studio Club 2011 .

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Click on this wonderful poster created by Stacy McMichael, for MORE!

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