An Update from Mover and Shaker Jenna Esposito for August!

Happy August, All!  Jenna has another exciting month ahead, beginning with a performance THIS Tuesday, August 2nd as part of the NYPD's participation inNational Night Out Against Crime.  The fun continues on the weekend withMetroJam on Friday, August 5th.  MetroJam, the open mic Jenna hosts at the Metropolitan Room is now WEEKLY (as opposed to monthly)! So now, folks can enjoy it EVERY Friday night!  Then on Saturday, August 13th,  Jenna is returning to Little Italy, where she'll be putting on a free outdoor concert as part of the annual Ferragosto celebration. On Tuesday, August 30th, Jenna will be making her return to Feinstein's at Loews Regency with her new show, Italian Undercover, and then in September, you'll be able to find her at the Sons of Italy Annual Italian Feast and Carnival in Tappan, NY!  Read below for all of the details!  Upcoming Gigs 08/02/11  Jenna Esposito at                 NYPD's National Night Out Against Crime, New York, NY 08/05/11  Jenna Esposito Hosts MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room,  New York, NY 08/12/11  Jenna Esposito Hosts MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 08/13/11  Jenna Esposito in                 Little Italy, New York, NY 08/19/11  Jenna Esposito Hosts MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, New York, NY 08/26/11  Jenna Esposito Hosts MetroJam at                 The Metropolitan Room, 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 Continues Weekly! MetroJam, the monthly open mic at The Metropolitan Room hosted by Jenna Esposito, has taken the plunge and gone WEEKLY!  That's right, MetroJam is now 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, Broadway's Ruby Rakos 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, August 5, 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 at NYPD National Night Out Against Crime! Jenna is delighted to be part of the entertainment lineup for the NYPD 10th Precinct's National Night Out Against Crime celebration!  The festivities will take place at Chelsea Waterside Park, beginning at 6 p.m.  There will be plenty of activities for the whole family, plus  some terrific entertainment...and so far, it looks like the weather is going to be glorious!    Details: Jenna Esposito at NYPD National Night Out Against Crime      Tuesday, August 2, 2011  6:00 p.m. Chelsea Waterside Park 23rd St. & 11th Ave. New York, 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 Ferragosto celebration.  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), John DiPinto (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!    **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. Click here for more details and to purchase tickets!

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.