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Cambridge: Drayton Entertainment presents a free livestream cabaret concert series starting March 7

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Join us for six live music concerts on select Sundays in March and April for FREE! From crooner classics and jazz standards to Broadway sensations, popular songs, and more, this Livestreamed Cabaret Concert Series features talented artists performing a variety of memorable hits and unknown gems ... and it’s all live to air! Each performance is presented in real-time as the artists perform live from St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.

Each concert will be livestreamed from the Facebook platform, but will be accessible to viewers on the internet, so you do not need a Facebook account in order to watch. The concerts are not pre-recorded and cannot be viewed at a later date. Audiences must tune into the livestreams in order to watch.

Artists & Schedule:

Michael Vanhevel

Swinging Greats of the '40s, '50s and '60s! 
Sunday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. EST 
Crooner Michael Vanhevel sings swinging hits from the ‘40s, ‘50s, and ‘60s including Bobby Darin’s “Beyond The Sea”, Dean Martin’s “Ain't That a Kick in the Head”, Frank Sinatra’s “My Way”, and more. Michael is accompanied by Music Director Mark Payne on piano, Alex Baerg on guitar, Dan Baerg on drums, Tony DeLuca on saxophone, and Mark Laidman on bass.
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The Mantini Sisters

Great songs from the ‘30s to the ‘70s: Jazz to Broadway and Pop to Country! 
Sunday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. EST 
Popular vocal trio, The Mantini Sisters (Sandra, Barbara, and Ann), bring their unique vocal styling to various genres from jazz to popular standards including “The 59th Street Bridge Song”, “How High The Moon'', an Astaire Medley featuring “A Fine Romance,” “A Foggy Day,” and “They All Laughed”, and more. The Mantini Sisters are accompanied by Music Director Mark Camilleri on piano, Peter Bleakney on bass, and Kevin Dempsey on drums.
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Lee Siegel

Standards, Motown, Broadway, and Beyond! 
Sunday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. EST 
Broadway performer Lee Siegel sings a variety of sensational songs from memorable standards and Motown classics to Broadway hits and beyond including “Tomorrow” from Annie, “Home” from The Wiz, “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke, and more. Lee is accompanied by Music Director Mark Camilleri on piano, Cathy Anderson on cello, Jesse Grandmont on violin, Matt Lima on bass, and David MacDougall on drums.
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Mark Cassius

All For Love! 
Sunday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. EST *matinee 
Versatile performer Mark Cassius sings songs from his life in musical theatre, on Broadway, and touring internationally with the iconic Canadian acapella group, The Nylons. Performing popular tunes like “On Broadway”, “Make Them Hear You”, “Happy Together”, and more, Mark is accompanied by Music Director Steve Thomas on piano, Dave Dunlop on trumpet, Richard Moore on drums, Paul Pacanowski on saxophone, and Junior Riggan on bass.
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Kelly Holiff

Broadway and Pop Hits! 
Sunday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. EST 
Vocal powerhouse Kelly Holiff sings songs by Broadway and popular composers who shaped her life including Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”, Céline Dion's “It's All Coming Back To Me Now” and “Defying Gravity” from the hit musical Wicked. Kelly is accompanied by Music Director Jeannie Wyse on piano, Mike Allen on guitar, Pol Coussée on reeds, Jamie Drake on drums and Ross MacIntyre on bass.
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Little Big Band

A 7-piece "Little" Big Band Plays Modern Jazz Hits and Updated Classics! 
Sunday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. EST 
It’s all about the music as a “little” Big Band plays an array of modern and classic jazz songs including “Cold Duck Time”, “My Baby Just Cares For Me”, the theme from “I Love Lucy”, and more. The 7-piece band features Music Director Brigham Phillips on piano, Sasha Boychouk on woodwinds, Howard Gaul on drums, Peter Hyson on trombone, Will Jarvis on bass, Paul Mitchell on trumpet, and Dave Thompson on guitar.
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How To Watch

Instructions
 - Please note that each concert will be available for viewing on its scheduled date and time only. The concerts are not recorded and cannot be viewed at a later date, so audiences must tune into the livestream in order to watch.
 - On the day each concert airs, please visit this webpage or the Drayton Entertainment Facebook Page for access to the livestream link.
 - The livestream link will only be available at the exact concert time. We will update this website and share the livestream link to Facebook at the scheduled time. Click the video play button at the exact concert start time in order to watch.
 - Enjoy the show!