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Chicago's greatest cover band, THE HOOTENANNERS, joined me for the 2/16/07 performance! (This was the web page for Alma's first Davenport's production in 2007) |
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I'll be performing
in New York on Monday June 5th!!!
This is an encore performance of the Chelsea Hotel show Dan and I did last year at Davenport's -- with some new numbers added! All the details are below. I hope to see you there!
Past Shows... 
THURSDAYS - OCT 13TH & 20TH - 8 PM TO 9:15 PM - $20 COVER WITH TWO DRINK MINIMUM - Reserevations strongly recommended! Please click on the bar's link below to make your reservation today:
Grammy Award-winner Harry Nilsson, hailed as a genius and recognized by his peers as one of the greatest singer-songwriters of the twentieth century, began life humbly in Brooklyn, New York, June 15, 1941. Moved to L.A. and having grown tired of school, Nilsson dropped out and took a job at the Paramount Theater, where he eventually worked his way up to assistant manager. During his Paramount years, Nilsson was able to learn piano chords from the musicians who performed there, and soon became a skilled pianist himself. After the Paramount closed, Nilsson started writing songs and singing demos while working in the computer department of a bank. His hard work over the next several years finally paid off when, in 1967, he landed a recording contract with RCA Victor. Early in his recording career, Harry’s music was discovered by the Beatles, who were then at their peak, and became his biggest fans. It has since become etched in rock and roll history how – at a huge press conference in New York City to announce the launch of Apple Records – John Lennon announced to the world that Nilsson was his favorite “group!” Later during that same New York visit, he also enthusiastically declared “Nilsson for President!” Ringo Starr, who later became best friends with Harry, at one time proclaimed Nilsson had “the greatest voice on planet Earth!” Paul McCartney and George Harrison were fans and good pals as well. The mutual admiration between Harry and the Fab Four quickly evolved into what would become close and long-lasting personal friendships with each of them. After the Beatles broke up, his escapades with John Lennon during the mid ’70's As album after album was released, Nilsson was praised by the critics, not only for his own songs but also for his remarkable performances of those written by others. Two of his biggest hits (“Everybody’s Talkin'” and “Without You”) fall into the latter category, and he won Grammys for both of them. Other artists also recognized Nilsson’s songwriting talents, and his songs were (and still are) recorded by many top performers, from Joe Cocker and Neil Diamond to Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald and Johnny Mathis to Glen Campbell and Brian Wilson, as well as many others. Three Dog Night’s recording of Nilsson’s “One” became their breakthrough hit and first Gold Record, and Harry’s “Cuddly Toy” was a hit for the Monkees. As both a songwriter and singer, Nilsson was somewhat of an enigma. His songs embraced such a wide variety of themes and musical styles that there is no way to easily categorize them. And though his voice is known worldwide, he never toured and rarely performed in public, having preferred to work almost exclusively in the studio. Nilsson’s genius and creativity were cut short January 15, 1994, when at the age of 52, he died quietly in his sleep at his home in Agoura Hills, California. Although Harry Nilsson is gone, he is anything but forgotten, with his phenomenal musical legacy continuing to delight, move and entertain millions of people around the world every day.
MAY: 
2015: 
Please click on the bar's link below to make your reservation today:
2013:  Celebrating the 40th year anniversary of the release of Well for those of us who remember albums, know that GBYBR is one of the most popular of all time. Don't miss this!Two Saturdays only, October 5 & 19 at:
JANUARY:
MARCH:
My Phoebe Snow show will be available on dvd while supplies last - e-mail me if interested! 
OTHER 2011 APPEARANCES: The Chicago Cabaret Professionals 13th Gala
The 22nd Annual Chicago Humanities Festival
SEPTEMBER: Starring Duncan Moore, Alma Mendoza, Tony Bittner & Shannon Strodel with Beckie Menzie musical director 
8
PM on Thursday, September 29, 2011
This show ran last March, but we're bringing it back for one more night. We've tweeked the songs and the arrangements, added new voices, and this time we are delighted to have Susan Werner attending in person!
2010:  JUNE & AUGUST: SHOW EXTENDED FOR 2 MORE DATES IN JUNE! AND ONE LAST DATE IN AUGUST!!! If you haven't caught this show, please do!! If you have seen it, please tell your friends to come!! 
1 MORE NIGHT TO GO: FRIDAY AUGUST 6th 8:00 PM @ DAVENPORT'S What started as my birthday show last month is having such a good run, I really can't call it "my birthday show" anymore. Well there's never a bad time to celebrate and pay tribute to the genius of Mr. Stevie Wonder! So many great songs to pick from, we've had to add a couple more since the show opened. Lots of great songs picked for you, and amazing friends joining in. And let's keep dancing!!! MAY: 3 shows in truth! (But see above:) Yeah yeah yeah! Paying tribute to a true genius Mr. Stevie Wonder! So many great songs to pick from, it was a tough call. Lots of my friends wanted in but it's only an hour show. Still got great songs picked and amazing friends joining in. May 6 is my actual birth date and the next 2 Thursdays will make it a 3 Thursday night run. That way we get to celebrate as much as possible! That's the only way to do it. The only present I need is your presence at
this show!
2009: THURSDAYS in SEPTEMBER
Please join us! Of course if you are a singer we'd love to have you sit in too! I can't wait! Alma Mendoza and Dan Stetzel at Dav's on Thursdays! Together again! Every Thursday Night in SEPTEMBER! Alma Mendoza & Dan Stetzel performing at Davenport's Piano Bar 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. SEPTEMBER THURSDAYS ~ 8 to 11pm No cover!! Just an adult beverage or two! No reservations necessary!
Thanks for joining us when I hosted... 
APRIL 2009:
Monday, January 19, 2009 - 8:00pm - Imagine - a concert for a new America featuring Amy Armstrong, Freddy Allen, Daryl Nitz and their guests Alma Mendoza, Heather Moran, Cheryl Szucsits, MeKole Wells and Melissa Young. A concert of hope, promise, and change in America inspired by the lives of Martin Luther King and President elect Barack Obama. $20 - DAVENPORT'S PIANO BAR - 1383 N. MILWAUKEE January 9th 2009: "HeartSounds" Alma Mendoza, vocals / George Howe, piano 8:00 pm sharp @ Davenport's Piano Bar 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave / Chicago / 773-278-1830 $10 cover/2 drink minimum 2008: "Chicago Holiday: Celebrating the Season"
as the group performs fun, festive and classic tunes. Featuring: Elizabeth Doyle, Alma Mendoza, John Eskola, Rob Dorn, Tim Hairston, Carol Weston, KT McCammond, Carolyn Wehner, Sami Scot Joshua Stephen Kartes, musical director Rob Dorn, director At the Drury
Lane Theatre At Water Tower Place
Monday - November 10, 2008 Please join me & my friends Marianne & Amy for.. "A Triple Celebration!" 
Alma Mendoza, Amy Cole, & Marianne Murphy Orland do the songs of: Carly Simon & Carole King with Brian Felder on piano 8:00 pm sharp @ Davenport's Piano Bar 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave / Chicago / 773-278-1830 $15 cover/2 drink minimum Reservations strongly recommended September 2008: 
Saturday - June 7  @3160
Come see me at Thirty-One Sixty There will be special guests, including Paige Roberts ~3160 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60657~ Phone: 773.327.5969 9:30~12:30 on Saturday night, June 7th with Dan Stetzel on piano.
Photo by Scott Montgomery Performing
Saturday,
4/12,
Enjoy
an evening of memorable songs
Please join me at Davenport's on Sunday, March 7th, for a trip through my favorite musical decade when the Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents: "Counting Down the Decades:
50 Years of Song”
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wednesday March
19th: 9:00pm-1:00am
I hope lots of my old friends
from the years we played Gentry on Halsted can join us for this show!
w/Dan Stetzel on piano appearing @ 3160 ~~~ Thursday, JANUARY 17th 9:30 - 12:30 ~~~ 3160 N. Clark Street, Chicago 
Check out 3160 2007:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alma in OCTOBER: Sunday Oct. 14 @ Park West Saturday Oct. 20 @ Tuscany in Wheeling Thursday Oct. 25 @ 3160 Every Friday @ Davenport's hosting the Karaoke Showcase ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I've been paid the very great honor of being invited to perform a number during the 6:15 to 7:00pm Pre-Show to this year's CCP Gala Benefit! At the Park West! Please remember I'm in the Pre-Show, which starts at 6:15 and will be over by 7:00. But your tickets are good for the complete benefit show that night, and the proceeds go to the wonderful things the CCP does for our community. I hope I see all my friends there!
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gala Benefit 2007 "Jazzin' The Cabaret" A Cabaret Celebration A remarkable lineup of premier Chicago cabaret talent
**** Sunday, October 14th 7 pm **** Park West Theater, 322 W. Armitage,
Chicago , IL
Tickets: $45 Reserved seating at booths and tables
Alma Mendoza ~ Singing in Wheeling! 
Tuscany Restaurant 550 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 / (847) 465-9988 Saturday, October 20, 7:30~11:30pm With Brian Felder on piano & Megan Thomas on percussion! Alma returns to 3160 ~~~ Thursday, OCTOBER 25th 9:30 - 12:30 ~~~ 3160 N. Clark Street, Chicago with Dan Stetzel on piano
Check out 3160 Alma Mendoza appearing at 3160 ~ No cover - 2 drink minimum ~ 3160 N. Clark Street Thursday August 23rd
Have you missed me in Lakeview? I've certainly missed you! I'm so happy to let you know that I will be at 3160 in August. Thursday the 23rd at 9:30 to be exact. Have you been there? It's a great space. White tablecloths and wonderful staff. You'll love it!!
Check out 3160 Alma Mendoza performing at Davenport's Piano Bar ~ in the Chaise Lounge - NO COVER - no reservations needed ~ 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wednesday June 20th, 2007 7:30 - 11:30 with Maestro DAN STETZEL on piano June 2007 Now for one more good thing - Wednesday night June 20th ( 2007) come see Alma Mendoza & Dan Stetzel perform for 4 hours in the Chaise Lounge at Davenport's Piano Bar! It's our first-ever show in the front room piano bar, and we'd love to see all our friends there! There's no cover charge in the Chaise Lounge, no reservations needed, just 4 solid hours of me and Dan doing our favorites, your favorites, new favorites, and of course your requests as well. What a way to start the SUMMER! PS!
Sunday 3/4/07 - Underground Wonder Bar 8:00~10:00pm Singing, Swinging, Sundays Cabaret and Variety Hosted by Carla Gordon With Maestro Jeff Roscoe at the Piano This week featuring ALMA MENDOZA and other wonderful guests 10 East Walton, Chicago Phone: 312-266-7761 $8 cover
Shalt Rock! 
For more details, visit www.ThouShaltRock.com
I'm calling my latest show "THOU
SHALT ROCK"
All performances of Thou
Shalt Rock are at
Friday 2/02/07 - The
Alma Mendoza Band & a special guest
Dan Stetzel - piano /
musical direction
Sunday 12/17/06 - CHRISTMAS SHOW! Davenport's Piano Bar 7:00~8:00pm Sunday 11/12/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Sunday 11/05/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Sunday 10/29/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Sunday 10/08/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Saturday 10/07/06 - Davenport's Piano Bar 8:00pm~9:00pm Friday 10/06/06 - Davenport's Piano Bar 8:00pm~9:00pm Sunday 10/01/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Sunday 9/24/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Sunday 9/10/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Wednesday 9/26/06 - Bobby Love's 9:00pm~12:00am Sunday 9/03/06 - Gentry On Halsted 8:30pm~12:30am Wednesday 8/30/06 - Bobby Love's 9:00pm~12:00am Wednesday 8/23/06 - Bobby Love's 9:00pm~12:00am Wednesday 8/16/06 - Bobby Love's 9:00pm~12:00am
Every Sunday, March 2005>July 2006 - Gentry
On Halsted 9:00pm~1:00am
Every Sunday, Oct. 2004>Feb. 2005 - Gentry
On Halsted 6:00pm~9:00pm
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