Signatures at Tony Starlight's Supperclub and Lounge

The more I attend Signatures performances, the more tunes I add to my "favorite Signatures songs".  I almost find myself groaning when they introduce a new tune because it means that one of my favorites will be dropped from the evening's song list.  Well, I am learning not to worry - I have heard very few tunes by this solid quartet that I can do without (well, maybe "Love Me Tender")

Signatures started the evening with their special version of our National Anthem then had Ms. Maryann Nicholas join them with some classics from the 40's.  Maryann absolutely kicked *** on "I'll Never Smile Again".

The ladies then invited Tony Starlight to sing a beautiful interpretation of Johnny Mercer's "One for My Baby".

Set 'em up, Joe.....

The rest of the evening was pure Signatures; Barb, Karla, Kat, and Suzette (who, by the way, has hit her stride as the newest addition to Signatures).  Musical highlights include the "Harvest Moon" solo by Suzette, Barb's "Betcha By Golly Wow",  Kat's lead on "Killer Queen", and just try to keep still when Karla rips into the Eagles' "Heartache Tonight".

And, to cap off a wonderful evening of music and fun, the girls closed with the Manhattan Transfer inspired arrangement of "Operator" - my favorite Signatures tune.  They'll be back at Tony's on February 3rd.  See you then (if not sooner).

Post Script:

The following are tunes regularly performed by our local talent that should not be missed.  Let's all get out to the clubs that hire our gifted local musicians and performers.  This list is hereby dubbed, "Amazing Tunes".  If you have a proposed contribution to this list, let me know.

"Mother, Mother", Renato Caranto, Mel Brown B3 Quartet (Thursdays at Jimmy Mak's)
"When I Was Seventeen", Johnny Martin
"Pete Kelly's Blues", Art Abrams Swing Machine
"Operator", Signatures