Upgraded to the Presidential Suite
Getting Ready
Have been practicing hard on my Yamaha Disklavier piano for my Gershwin show on Thursday in Boca Raton. I'm really excited to debut the live performance playing with one of Gershwin's piano rolls on Thursday night!!
Baltimore was wonderful this weekend
Had a wonderful time with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra last night. What a great orchestra and beautiful hall! Was happy to see Bobbie and Dan Arnheim in the audience...Bobbie was the winner of the BSO's Valentine contest that I serenaded the day before. Such a sweet couple.
A Valentine Serenade with The BSO
I got the opportunity to help a BSO valentine contest winner serenade his wife of 42 years at the office. It was an honor. Check out the story and video clip. Lots of romance in Baltimore! http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/02/09/husband-of-42-years-surprises-wife-with-bso-serenade/
Battle of the Ballads: The People Have Spoken
Thanks to Mia Mattioli who voted my song "Last First Kiss" one of her favorite love songs - See the other contenders and the full article at: http://www.timesleader.com/entertainment/Battle_of_the_ballads__The_people_have_spoken_02-05-2012.html
From the Times Leader.
May 19, 2012 - May 19, 2012 | San Rafael, CA - Osher Marin JCC
Come away to Manhattan, as we invite you to dance, sip a martini and “chill” with one of the country’s hottest young singer/pianists. Described as romantic, swinging and sensual, what sets Tony apart is his ability to write original material that sounds fresh and at the same time blends seamlessly with the Great American Songbook. He glides from George Gershwin to Bob Dylan or Phil Collins, to one of his inventive original songs with ease. WHAT TO EXPECT Live Music/Jazz,Swing,Great American Songbook Pre-Event Dance instruction Room for Dancing General Admission Table Seating Concessions inc. Beer/Wine/Cocktails avail Post Event Meet the Artist
For tix and more info visit http://www.marinjcc.org/events/2012/05/19/performing-arts/the-tony-desare-trio/
February 19, 2012 - February 19, 2012 | NYC, NY - Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle
Bring your Valentine to the Carlyle on Sunday, February 19. 76th and Madison Ave, NYC. No reservations necessary, just show up early to get a good table. 9pm-12am. $25 at a table, $15 at the bar.
Steve Doyle on Bass and Ed Decker on Guitar.
April 1, 2012 - April 29, 2012 | New York, NY SUNDAYS at Bemelmans Bar in The Carlyle Hotel
Tony DeSare Trio 9:00p - 12:00a
For Information and Reservations: 212/744-1600
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/dining/entertainment_calendar/
March 4, 2012 - March 18, 2012 | New York, NY SUNDAYS at Bemelmans Bar in The Carlyle Hotel
Sundays: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 Tony DeSare Trio 9:00p - 12:00a
For Information and Reservations: 212/744-1600
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/dining/entertainment_calendar/
March 15, 2012 - March 15, 2012 | Boca Raton, FL - Patti Austin and Tony DeSare - An Evening of Gershwin
Count De Hoernle Amphitheater - Boca Raton, FloridaAn Evening of Gershwin Featuring Patti Austin and Tony Desare
Vancouver Symphony 1/28/12
Had an inspiring weekend with the wonderful Vancouver Symphony under the direction of Jeff Tyzik. Then raced back for the Carlyle Sunday night where we played for a fun crowd including Broadway star, Haydn Gwynne, who's currently in Richard III with Kevin Spacey.
March 24, 2012 - March 25, 2012 | Las Vegas, NV. The Orleans Showroom, The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Appearing again with Show Biz Legend Mr. Don Rickels March 24 8:00p and March 25 8:00p
For Tickets and Information: http://www.orleanscasino.com/whats-new/events/don-rickles-mar24-25
January 19, 2012 - January 22, 2012 | Anaheim, CA - NAMM conference
February 4, 2012 - February 5, 2012 | Waterbury, CT - That's Life! with author Tom Santopietro
Having toured across the country with their tribute to Frank Sinatra, “The Best Is Yet to Come”, TelArc recording artist Tony DeSare and acclaimed author Tom Santopietro are pleased to announce the premiere of their new show, “That’s Life! Stories and Songs of Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra” at Seven Angels Theatre. That’s Life! intersperses amusing and revelatory anecdotes from Waterbury native Santopietro, author of Sinatra in Hollywood, with singer/pianist Tony DeSare’s fresh new take on crooner classics, to provide a terrifically entertaining salute to three legendary singers.
Tickets $27.50
Saturday, February 4 at 8 PM and Sunday February 5 at 2 PM. Tom will be signing his book in the lobby after the show. Tony will also have copies of his CD available.
February 14, 2012 - February 14, 2012 | Valentine's at Shanghai Jazz - Madison, NJ
Have a romantic evening at New Jersey's best jazz club, Shanghai Jazz. Dinner/Dancing and show all included for $75 per person.
Shows at 6:30pm and 8:15pm. Call 973-822-2899 for reservations
Happy New Year!
Had a great time ringing in the New Year with show biz legend, Don Rickles, at Harrah's in Atlantic City. Sold out crowd and Don's definitely still got it. Look forward to more with him in 2012.
Indianapolis Business Journal - Best in Shows for 2011
Thanks Lou Harry for including me in your Best of 2011 for the IBJ "Vocal pleasures were commonplace at the Cabaret at the Columbia Club, which continued to bring in some of the best vocal talent in the country. In 2011, that included outstanding shows from composer Jason Robert Brown and crooner Tony DeSare."
Read the entire article at: http://www.ibj.com/lous-views-best-in-shows-for-2011/PARAMS/article/31559
February 24, 2012 - February 25, 2012 | Oklahoma City Philharmonic - Pops
For Information and Tickets: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2762&venue_val=57959&day_value=02242012-02252012&schedule=list Two nights with the OKC Phil Pops at Civic Center Music Hall Thelma E. Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre
Friday 2/24 at 8:00p | Saturday 2/25 at 8:00p
December 30, 2011 | Tony named as one of the top ten stars to visit Indianapolis in 2011 by the Examiner
See link below for details... http://www.examiner.com/performing-arts-in-indianapolis/top-ten-stars-of-3011
