New York Notes: Jenna Esposito's News and Upcoming Performances April 2013
*Latest News*
Jenna Returns to Empire City Casino!
Jenna is delighted to be returning to Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway on Thursday, April 18th, with her acclaimed Connie Francis tribute, Among My Souvenirs: Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis. Joined by her five-piece band and two backup vocalists, Jenna will lead the audience on an engaging romp through the Connie Francis songbook. Like Connie's eclectic output, the show ranges from pop hits such as "Where The Boys Are," "Stupid Cupid" and "Who's Sorry Now," to rousing rockers like "Are You Satisfied" and "Send For My Baby" to numbers from her landmark foreign language albums.
This loving tribute has received high praise from audiences and critics alike, as well as from Connie Francis herself! Join Jenna for a high-energy show that will have you singing, dancing, clapping, and bopping along!
Details:
Among My Souvenirs:
Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis
With Musical Director, Fortune Esposito (guitar), David Crone (piano),
Rob Broelmann (bass), Scott Morehouse (drums), Frank Petrocelli (sax), and Kelly Esposito-Broelmann & Rob Langeder (backup vocals)
Thursday, April 18, 2013
8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Empire City Casino at
Yonkers Raceway
810 Yonkers Ave.,
Yonkers, NY
NO COVER, NO MINIMUM!
A Note from Jenna
Happy April, Everyone!
To bring you all up to date, the Connie Francis/Neil Sedaka tribute at the Friars Club has been postponed. About a week before the show, my singing partner, Jim Van Slyke, who does the tribute to Neil Sedaka, came down with a medical emergency, and although he is going to be fine, it would have been impossible for him to do the show on the original date. We're working to get it rescheduled, and as soon as I have a new date, I will let you know! In the meantime, please join me in sending warm thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery to Jim!
As we head into (hopefully!) warmer weather, I'm looking forward to some exciting upcoming performances - first, my Connie Francis tribute at Empire City Casino, and then the Concerts for Tudor City Greens Gala, which should be a lot of fun! And I can't wait to perform in my hometown this summer - what a treat! I've got a few more dates I'm working on for the spring and summer, and as soon as I have details for them, I will let you know!
As always, thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and I hope to see you soon!
All my best,
Jenna
As we head into the heart of spring, Jenna has some exciting performances to look forward to!
First up, it's back to Empire City Casino in Yonkers, NY, with her critically acclaimed Connie Francis tribute on April 18th! Then, on April 23rd, she'll be part of the all-star lineup in the Concerts for Tudor City Greens Gala at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan. It has also just been confirmed that on August 9th, Jenna will be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, to be part of their summer concert series in Festival Square! There are several other gigs in the works for the next few months; stay tuned for details as they become available!
Upcoming Gigs
4/18/13 Jenna Esposito in Among My Souvenirs:
Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis Empire City Casino, Yonkers, NY
4/23/13 Jenna Esposito in
Concerts for Tudor City Greens 1st Annual Gala &
2012 Songwriting Contest Finale
The Laurie Beechman Theatre , New York, NY
4/28/13 Private Event
8/9/13 Jenna Esposito in Concert
Festival Square, Middletown, NY
Jenna is delighted to be joining the all-star lineup at the Concerts For Tudor City Greens First Annual Gala & 2012 Songwriting Contest Finale! Featuring a cast of performers that have been featured in the first 5 seasons of The Concerts for Tudor City Greens (the award-winning outdoor summer concert series created, hosted and produced by Raissa Katona Bennett), the evening will be the official kickoff to the new season, as well as the finale of last season's songwriting competition! The 3 finalists in the competition will have their songs presented, and the winner will be announced. The evening will start with hors d'oeuvres and an open beer/wine/soda bar at 7 p.m., followed by the show at 8:15. The talented cast includes some of NYC's best and brightest talents, including Scott Coulter, Eric Michael Gillett, Mark Janas, Julie Reyburn, KT Sullivan, Bill Zeffiro, hostess/producer Raissa Katona Bennett, and (of course!) Jenna!
Details:
The Concerts for Tudor City Greens Songwriting Contest Finale Gala
Tuesday, April 23rd
7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Hour (Beer, wine, soda, hors d'oeuvres)
8:15 p.m. - show
407 W. 42nd St. (between 9th & 10th Ave).
New York, NY
Tickets are $65 each; please call 212-695-6909 for reservations.
Jenna in Hometown Concert This Summer!
Jenna is very excited to be returning to her hometown of Middletown, NY, as part of Middletown's Summer Concert Series. She'll be joined be her 4-piece band, led by Fortune Esposito on guitar, and will be performing a mix of Great American Songbook standards, 50s & 60s pop, and more! Seats fill up fast, so be sure to arrive early!
Details:
Jenna Esposito In Concert
Friday, August 9th
Jenna Esposito in Concert at Festival Square
Friday, August 9th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Festival Square
West Main Street
Middletown, NY
FREE!
That's right, friends, Jenna is mobile, versatile, and ready to make your special event even more special! She and her team can work with you to custom-design the ideal musical entertainment for events ranging from weddings to birthday parties, to corporate events and beyond. Jenna can be booked with anywhere from two-piece to a five-piece band, with or without backup vocals!
For rates and availability, please contact Jenna's manager, Carla Monaco:carla@jennaesposito.com
**Orange County Friends**
Kelly Esposito-Broelmann runs a fantastic music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers called Kindermusik with Kelly.
The spring session has just gotten underway, but it's never too late to enroll! Kelly also holds a number of fun, one-time "playdates" that are open to registered families as well as non-registered families.
Take Jenna Home With You!
Both of Jenna's CDs are available for purchase through CD Baby and iTunes. Click on the covers to be taken to CD Baby!
