An Update from Mover and Shaker Jenna Esposito for July!

Latest News *Italian Undercover at Feinstein's!* *MetroJam Goes Weekly!* *Jenna Continues at Grappa Ristorante!* *Jenna In Hometown Concert This Summer!* *Jenna to Sing in Little Italy August 13th!* *Jenna Returns to Sons of Italy Italian Feast!*  Italian Undercover at Feinstein's at   Loews Regency!  Italian Undercover!  Does the name Francesco Paulo LoVecchio mean anything to you?  How about Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco?  No?!  Okay, one more try - surely you have heard of Concetta Franconero?  Need some help?  Perhaps you would recognize them by their "undercover aliases" - Frankie Laine, Lou Christie, and Connie Francis!  Here's the scoop: Sure, most people are aware that Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Connie Francis are Italian.  And most people are also aware that their given names have been changed considerably.  But not everyone knows that the same can be said for countless others, including Frankie Laine, Lou Christie, Bobby Rydell, and more...until now!  In this show, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential pop singers of the 20th century...who all happened to be Italians, Undercover!  Come join in the fun of Jenna's exposé in this show that also features her five-piece band: musical director Fortune Esposito on guitar, David Crone on piano Rob Broelmann on bass, Bobby Sher on drums, and Brian Broelmann on tenor sax, with Kelly Esposito-Broelmann and Rob Langeder on backup vocals.   Details: Jenna Esposito in  Italian Undercover   Tuesday, August 30th  8:30 p.m. Feinstein's at Loews Regency 540 Park Avenue at 61st St. New York, NY $25 General Admission or   $40 Premium Seating  plus  $25 food/drink minimum Reservations: (212) 339-4095   Online ticket purchase: Click here!  A note from Jenna... Happy 4th of July Weekend! Hard to believe we're halfway through the year already, isn't it?  As we head into summer,  I'm delighted to be working on my brand new show, Italian Undercover, which will be debuting at Feinstein's on Tuesday, August 30th.  The music in the show is a LOT of fun, and we've been having a blast putting it together! I'm also very excited aboutMetroJam, the open mic I host at the Metropolitan Room, switching to a weekly schedule!  MetroJam has been on the first Friday of the month for several years now, and we're thrilled to be able to do it every week going forward!  We've developed a terrific core group of performers and supporters, and we look forward to expanding that group now that it's going to be taking place more often!  Big thanks go to our producer, Jeff Leibowitz, as well as the fabulous MetroJam Band (John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums) for making this switch possible!  And a big thanks to the founder of MetroJam, Joe Bachana, who passed the hosting duties to me two years ago - without him, there'd have been no MetroJam in the first place! In addition to Italian Undercover and MetroJam, I'm very much looking forward to ALL of the performances I have coming up this summer - from Grappa to Little Italy to the Sons of Italy Feast in Tappan!  It's going to be busy, but fun - and there's nothing else in the world I'd rather be doing!      Thank you, as always, for taking the time to read this and for your support!!  I hope to see you soon!     All the best,  Jenna  **California Dreaming!!** Well, right now, it's just a dream, but on December 31st, Jenna will be returning to the Torrance Cultural Arts Center in Torrance, CA, to ring in the new year with a bang...and some sparkle, of course!     So, California friends, get those calendars marked and get ready to party hearty on New Year's Eve!     Details: Jenna Esposito at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center Nakano Theatre 3330 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA Saturday, December 31, 2011 Shows at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.    Ticket information to be released soon!!    Links Jenna's Website Jenna on YouTube  Jenna on iTunes   Jenna on CD Baby  Jenna in the Daily News Jenna on LX New York Jenna's Electronic Press Kit Happy July, All!  Jenna has an exciting summer ahead, beginning THIS weekend withMetroJam on Friday, July 1st.  MetroJam, the open mic Jenna hosts at the Metropolitan Room, is going weekly beginning NOW!  So, going forward, folks will be able to enjoy it EVERY Friday night!  Then Sunday, July 3rd, it's back to Grappa Ristorante in Warwick, NY, where Jenna will continue her run on Sundays through the month of July.  Then, on July 15th, Jenna will be performing a FREE outdoor concert in Festival Square in her hometown of Middletown, NY.   There are also some big shows coming up in August, with a concert in Little Italy on August 13th, and Jenna's return to Feinstein's at Loews Regency on August 30th.   And in September, it's off to Tappan, NY, for an appearance at the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Annual Italian Feast and Carnival!  Read below for all of the details!

Upcoming Gigs

07/01/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 07/03/11  Jenna Esposito at                   Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY  07/08/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 07/10/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY  07/15/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Festival Square, Middletown, NY 07/17/11  Jenna Esposito at                   Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY  07/22/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 07/24/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY  07/29/11  MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 07/31/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Grappa Ristorante, Warwick, NY  08/13/11  Jenna Esposito in                 Little Italy, New York, NY 08/30/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Feinstein's at Loews Regency, New York, NY 09/18/11  Jenna Esposito at                 Blauvelt Sons of Italy Feast & Carnival, Tappan, NY   12/31/11  Jenna Esposito at                 The Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance, CA

MetroJam Goes Weekly!

MetroJam, the monthly open mic at The Metropolitan Room hosted by Jenna Esposito, is ready to heat things up in Manhattan this summer when it goes weekly, starting in TONIGHT (July 1st)!  That's right, from now on, MetroJam will be held EVERY Friday night!  Come on down to 22nd Street and see what all of the buzz is about as some of NYC's hottest entertainers take the mic!  Performers in recent months have included Bill Boggs, Tony DeSare, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, William Blake, and more!  It's always an enjoyable evening, and we hope to see you there soon! Also featured, of course, is the rockin' MetroJam Band: John DiPinto on piano, Ritt Henn on bass, and Bobby Sher on drums. 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 host Jenna Esposito Produced by Jeff Leibowitz Friday, July 1, 2011 and EVERY Friday thereafter! 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 that evening! (2 drink minimum still applies) Reservations: 212-206-0440 (please call ahead so that the club can plan accordingly!)

Jenna Continues at Grappa Ristorante!

Jenna continues her Sunday evening stint Grappa Ristorante in Warwick, NY, on Sundays in July!  She'll be joined by Fortune  Esposito on guitar and Rob Broelmann on bass.  As always, there is no cover and no minimum, but there is a full (and delicious!) menu available!  Weather permitting, performances will be outdoors, in the lovely courtyard.  Details: Jenna Esposito at Grappa Ristorante      Sundays, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Grappa Ristorante 22 Railroad Ave. Warwick, NY Reservations: (845) 987-7373

Jenna in Hometown Concert This Summer!

Jenna is very excited to be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, for a special performanceas 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 performing a mix of standards and pop, including selections from her critically acclaimed tribute to Connie Francis and her show, That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style.  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 to Sing in Little Italy August 13th!

Jenna is thrilled to be returning to Little Italy for a free outdoor concert as part of the historic neighborhood's annual Ferragostocelebration.  She'll be singing in Italian and English, featuring classics such as "Arrivederci Roma," "Non Dimenticar," and "Al Di La," and will be joined by her fabulous 5-piece band!    Details:    Jenna Esposito in Little Italy! with Musical Director Fortune Esposito (guitar), Rob Broelmann (bass), David Crone (piano), Brian Broelmann (tenor sax), and Bobby Sher (drums) Saturday, August 13, 2011 4:00 p.m. Little Italy, NYC Hester St. between Mulberry St. & Baxter ST. FREE!!

Jenna Returns to Sons of Italy Italian Feast!

Jenna is delighted to be making a return to the annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast in Tappan, NY, with a concert appearance on Sunday, September 18th.  Held in the beautiful Masonic Park in Tappan (just minutes from Exit 5 on the Palisades Parkway, this weekend-long festival will feature top-notch entertainment, food (with plenty of Italian specialties), wine & beer, rides, games, and more!  Admission and parking are free!  The festival runs from Thursday evening - Sunday evening, and features a variety of great entertainment, which is produced by Paul Borghese.   Details: Jenna Esposito at Sons of Italy Italian Feast With Fortune Esposito (musical director) on guitar, Rob Broelmann on bass, and David Crone on piano. Sunday, September 18, 2011  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Masonic Park 89 Western Highway Tappan, NY FREE!

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.