An Update from Mover and Shaker Jenna Esposito: Jenna's March Newsletter!

Happy March, Everyone!  Jenna's February was one of her busiest and most exciting on record..and she's not looking to slow down anytime soon!  Read below for details on upcoming performances in Manhattan, Orange County, NY, and Torrance, CA!  And she's kicking it all off THIS WEEKEND with the March edition of MetroJam at The Metropolitan Room featuring special guest, Johnny Rodgers!  Details below! Latest News *Jenna Returns to BACKSTAGE dopo teatro!* *MetroJam with Special Guest Johnny Rodgers!* *Jenna In Hometown Concert This Summer!* *Jenna Returns to Grappa Ristorante!* *Have You Brought Jenna Home Yet?* Jenna Returns to BACKSTAGE dopo teatro! Mark those calendars, everyone!  Jenna's returning to this delightful Times Square eatery with her most-requested show, That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style!  Joined by her fabulous five-piece band, Jenna will be celebrating the music of some of the greatest Italian-American singers of the last century including Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and (of course!) Frank Sinatra.  Show-goers will have the option of enjoying a 3-course prix fixe dinner and the show for a very reasonable price, or coming for the show only.    Details: Jenna Esposito in That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Styleat BACKSTAGE dopo teatro Monday, April 11, 2011 Time to be announced soon! 125 W. 44th St. New York, NY A note from Jenna... Well, friends, if you've been reading my newsletters regularly, you'll know that I had an amazing week a few weeks ago!  It started with my 5th annual Valentine's show at John's Harvest Inn in Middletown, NY, on Friday, February 11th. We put on a brand new show called "Just In Time For Valentine's" which was made extra special by the fact that my dad and I co-wrote the title song!  Two days later, we headed out to Hofstra University for another special Valentine's show.  This time I shared the bill with the terrific Tony B. and comic Uncle Floyd!  It was a wonderful afternoon - terrific crowd, good energy, and plenty of great music!  As if that weren't enough, on Thursday, February 17th, I had the time of my life at Town Hall in Manhattan, where I shared the bill with the likes of Chita Rivera, Lucie Arnaz, Larry Gatlin, and Marilyn Maye, among others!  My sincere thanks to Jim Caruso for asking me to be a part of the show, The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, which was a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  I had a simply amazing time, and feel truly blessed to have been a part of the extravaganza!  So far, I'm really enjoying 2011 - can't wait to see what the rest of the year has in store!  As always, thank you all for taking the time to read this, and for your continued support - it means a lot to me!  Hope to see you soon!    All the best,   Jenna **Note to CA Friends** Maybe it's much too early in the game, Ah, but I thought I'd ask you just the same, What are YOU doing New Year's Eve?!    Yes, it is VERY early notice but we wanted to get the word out as soon as possible!  Get out those pens and mark those calendars, because Jenna will be returning to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA for two performances on New Year's Eve!  More details to be announced soon, so be on the lookout for an update!

Upcoming Gigs

03/04/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 04/01/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 04/11/11  Jenna Esposito at                         BACKSTAGE dopo Teatro, New York, NY 05/06/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 07/15/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Festival Square, Middletown, NY 12/31/11  Jenna Esposito at                 The Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CA *****************************************************************************************

MetroJam with Special Guest Johnny Rodgers!

MetroJam, the monthly open mic at The Metropolitan Room hosted by Jenna Esposito, is ready to heat things up in Manhattan this Friday night!   The special guest for the night will be multi award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist/pianistJohnny Rodgers! We are so excited that he's going to be joining us - be sure to check out his website and read about all of the fabulous things he's been up to! Also featured, of course, will be the rockin' MetroJam Band:John DiPinto on piano, Skip Ward on bass, and Bobby Sheron drums. Please join us for what should be a fantastic night! If you'd like to perform, please be sure to bring 2 copies of your music (uptempos are preferred). Reservations are recommended; please make yours by calling 212-206-0440. Details: MetroJam with Special Guest Johnny Rodgers Hosted by Jenna Esposito and produced by Jeff Leibowitz Friday, March 4th, 2011 10 p.m. - midnight The Metropolitan Room 34 W.22nd St., NYC $20 cover + 2 drink minimum $15 cover for MAC/Cabaret Hotline members* $10 cover for ALL PERFORMERS who perform at MetroJam Friday night!* *2 drink minimum still applies Reservations: 212-206-0440 (please call ahead so that the club can plan accordingly!).

Jenna in Hometown Concert This Summer!

Jenna is very excited to be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, for a special performance of her show That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love Italian Style as part of the Middletown Recreation & Parks Department Summer Concert Series.  She'll be joined by her fabulous five piece band (led by musical director Fortune Esposito) and celebrating the music of some of the greatest Italian-American singers of the last century, including Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, and (of course!) Frank Sinatra.  Details: Jenna Esposito at Festival Square with Musical Director Fortune Esposito (guitar), Rob Broelmann (bass), David Crone (piano), Brian Broelmann (tenor sax), and Connor Crone (drums) Friday, July 15th, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Festival Square West Main Street, Middletown, NY FREE!!

Jenna Returns to Grappa Ristorante!

Jenna will be returning to Grappa Ristorante in Warwick, NY, on Sunday, March 13th, Sunday, March 20th, and Sunday, March 27th!  She'll be joined by Fortune Esposito on guitar,David Crone on piano, and Rob Broelmann on bass.  As always, there is no cover and no minimum, but there is a full (and delicious!) menu available! Details: Jenna Esposito at Grappa Ristorante      Sunday, March 13, 2011 Sunday, March 20, 2011 Sunday, March 27, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grappa Ristorante 22 Railroad Ave. Warwick, NY Reservations: (845) 987-7373

Have You Brought Jenna Home Yet?

Both of Jenna's CDs are available for purchase on CDBaby.com as well as iTunes!  So, if you're unable to make it to a show (or you just can't get enough Jenna!), you need not fret!  Jenna's first CD, 13 Men...and Me!, is a crowd-pleaser featuring her stylistic versatility with well-loved standards such as "Just In Time" and "Down With Love," pop hits including "One Less Bell To Answer" and "Since I Fell For You," as well as contemporary jazz/pop songs and the sizzling title track, "Thirteen Men."  Her second CD, To Connie...Love, Jenna, is a live recording of Jenna's Connie Francis tribute show, which was recorded during her June-July, 2009 run of the show at The Metropolitan Room in New York City.  It features a number of Connie's biggest hits like "Stupid Cupid," "Who's Sorry Now," and "Where The Boys Are," as well as several lesser-known gems. Click on the links below to purchase! Jenna on CDBaby Jenna on iTunes

Links

Jenna's Website Jenna on YouTube Jenna on iTunes  Jenna on CD Baby  Jenna in the Daily News Jenna on LX New York