OCTOBER CALENDAR

MONDAY OCTOBER 1
COMEDY BINGO 8 PM FREE
Tony will guide you through three hours of fun and prizes.  You will laugh, you will cry, you could win something really nice or be forced to take home a worthless hunk of junk.  Mr. S will DJ from his extensive CD collection while we Bingo from 8 - 11.  DRINK - LAUGH - WIN

TUESDAY OCTOBER 2
WINE TASTING 7 PM
CRAIG BIDONDO & FRIENDS 8 PM FREE
Five dollars buys you a sampling from our wine list and a few that aren't on it.  Our host will guide you through a variety of varietals.  There's cheese and crackers, for goodness' sake.  Craig Bidondo and friends, including young master Starlight will perform an intimate set of tunes.  There is no charge for the music.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3
BARBARA LUSCH 8 PM $5
An elegant singer, Barbara made her debut here last month.  She was so well received we asked her back.  Backed by an all-star Jazz trio including Donny Osborne, she performed a wonderful variety of songs.  If you like the elegance and sophistication of The Great American Songbook, this night will be right up your alley.  Check out her website

THURSDAY OCTOBER 4
SHELLY RUDOLPH
WITH DEVIN PHILLIPS & RON STEEN 8 PM $8
Shelly's voice is sultry yet powerful and is complemented perfectly by the deep tenor sax of Devin Phillips. Great, great music.  See them now while you can still afford it.  Ron Steen joins in on drums with Ramsey Embick on piano and virtuoso bassist Dave Captein. website

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5
MIDNIGHT SERENADERS 8 PM $8
Their debut CD Magnolia, released right here at Tony Starlight's June 25th, is more than swell, it's fine!  These folks are on of our favorites and they are the absolute best at good old 20s and 30s style jazz.  Their sound is made truly unique by the sound of the slide steel guitar.  They look and sound like a million bucks.  website

SATURDAY OCTOBER 6
THE TONY STARLIGHT MUSIC & COMEDY SHOW
8 PM $10/ 10 PM $5
The Tony Starlight Show is like nothing else.  We have all manner of new material for you to enjoy, thanks to our new musical director Craig Bidondo.   Arick Gouwerock keeps the low frequencies smooth on the bass and Russell Gores play drums, mandolin, saw, spoon and may even be allowed to sing!  The second set is only $5.

MONDAY OCTOBER 8
COMEDY BINGO 8 PM FREE
Tony will guide you through three hours of fun and prizes.  You will laugh, you will cry, you could win something really nice or be forced to take home a worthless hunk of junk.  Mr. S will DJ from his extensive CD collection while we Bingo from 8 - 11.  DRINK - LAUGH - WIN
 
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9
AYARS TIMES TWO 7:30 $3
If you haven't been in to see them yet, I don't know what's wrong with you.  You must be impaired in someway.  Luckily, Ayars Times Two can cure this.  Read:  Bo Ayars is a master pianist who has worked with many of the greats.  Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Jim Nabors, Bob Hope and 13 years conducting and writing arrangements for Mr. Showmanship, Liberace.  He has performed for two Presidents.  There are few who can boast of having worked with the talent Mr. Ayars has.  Barbara Ayars is my favorite singer. She has sung with Steve and Eydie, Diahann Carroll, Esquivel and appeared on "The Tonight Show", "The Merv Griffin Show" and "The Dinah Shore Show." We are lucky enough to be the home of Barbara's return to singing and performing.  website

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10
MARYANN NICHOLAS 8 PM $10
One of my favorite people is finally gracing us with her own show, "Window To My Soul."  She has assembled a fantastic band and will be taking us on a musical journey through a very interesting life.  Dinner seats are already sold out, but you may join us at the bar for this very special night.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 11
TONY STARLIGHT'S
AM GOLD 70s NIGHT 8 pm $7
The debut of this show was one of the greatest nights we've ever had.   I've put together a band including Bo and Barbara Ayars to play the smooth music from the AM dial.  Croce, Lightfoot, Diamond, Tom Jones, Bacharach, Tony Orlando, Engelbert and super hits like "Alone Again, Naturally", "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" and "Hey, Won't You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song."   There will be special guest appearances by some of my favorite singers.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 12
DEVIN PHILLIPS &
NEW ORLEANS STRAIGHT AHEAD 8 PM $12
This is the night for the serious Jazz fan.  Devin, a New Orleans transplant, is now one of the Rose City's coolest sax players.  He's been here thrice with Shelly Rudolph, but for the second time he will be leading his own band with that unmistakable, straight ahead New Orleans sound.  Don't miss out.  website

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13
THE TONY STARLIGHT MUSIC & COMEDY SHOW
8 PM $10/ 10 PM $5
The Tony Starlight Show is backbone of our Benevolent Empire.  It is always changing and evolving.  Be a part of the magic.  We have all manner of new material for you to enjoy, thanks to our new musical director Craig Bidondo.   Arick Gouwerock keeps the low frequencies smooth on the bass and Russell Gores play drums, mandolin, saw, spoon and may even be allowed to sing!  The second set is only $5.

MONDAY OCTOBER 15
COMEDY BINGO 8 PM FREE
We Bingo from 8 - 11.  DRINK - LAUGH - WIN

TUESDAY OCTOBER 16
KARLA HARRIS & CRAIG BIDONDO 7:30 $3
I was doing paperwork in my office during a Craig Bidondo & Friends night when I heard her singing.  "Wow!  Who is that?"  I had to go find out.  Now, she's got her own evening here, joined by Craig on the piano.  She really has it all.  Pure tone, nice phrasing and plenty of power.
 
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 17
CRAIG BIDONDO & FRIENDS 7:30 $3
This guy is a magnet for good musicians, and they come out and join him on these special evenings.  Craig is a wonderful host and you feel like you're hanging out with friends in a cozy living room, a living room with delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices.  Come join our Glee Club.  website

THURSDAY OCTOBER 18
MIDNIGHT SIREN
FEATURING KAREN MARIA CAPO 8pm $6
CD RELEASE PARTY
Her Billie Holliday Tribute was brilliant.  Karen Maria is a great Jazz and Blues singer who we have been lucky to have here at Tony's.  This special night Karen Maria will join forces with her ex-husband and songwriting partner to play their original songs from their project Midnight Siren.  Those of you who have purchased the CD now have a chance to hear her perform the tunes live. 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 19
THE BUREAU OF STANDARDS BIG BAND
8:00 $10/ 10:30 $5
Enjoy the sounds of a real live big band.  These folks have sold out each time we've had them so make your reservations early!  The first show will last from 8:00 to 9:40.  You will have until 10:00 to vacate your seats in the dining room to allow us to prepare for the 10:30 show, which will begin seating at 10:15 pm and NOW COSTS ONLY 5 BUCKS! You will be allowed to stay for no extra charge in the bar or casual dining area for the second show, provided there is room.  The full food menu will be available at all times.  website

SATURDAY OCTOBER 20
THE TONY STARLIGHT MUSIC & COMEDY SHOW
8 PM $10/ 10 PM $5
The Tony Starlight Show is like one of the great Casino Shows, only you're not surrounded by a bunch of losers. Everyone's a winner.  We have all manner of new material for you to enjoy, thanks to our new musical director Craig Bidondo.   Arick Gouwerock keeps the low frequencies smooth on the bass and Russell Gores play drums, mandolin, saw, spoon and may even be allowed to sing!  The second set is only $5.

MONDAY OCTOBER 22
COMEDY BINGO 8 PM FREE
Let's set a sales record.  Together.  We can do it.  We Bingo from 8 - 11.  DRINK - LAUGH - WIN

TUESDAY OCTOBER 23
VINTAGE FASHION SHOW AND SALE
BY ALEXSANDRAS 8 PM FREE
Vintage fashions modeled by a variety of vivacious vixens.  A wide selection of clothing and accessories for both men and women alike will be available for purchase, as well as everything you see in the show.  AlexSandra will be focusing on some Halloween ideas this month so bring your checkbook!  Entertainment provided by Tony Starlight and Craig Bidondo and other special guests.  website

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24
TRIPLE SCHMALTZ 8 pm $5
"Hey Mambo!  Mambo Italiano!"  That spirit pervades this fun combo.  Vocal harmonies, folk instruments and a playful energy will make their debut performance a memorable one.  Come out and support the new kids.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 25
PHIL HATTON'S DIXIELAND JAM 7:30 $5
Clarinetist Phil Hatton leads a night of good old New Orleans Style Jazz.  Jammers can duck the cover charge and sign up for a turn on stage.  This event brings in the nicest folks.  Please join us.

 
FRIDAY OCTOBER 26
KING LOUIE & BABY JAMES 8 PM $10
Baby James is something of a living legend in Portland's jazz community, from his many years as both a musician and a kind of defacto social director.  He is one helluva showman and although known primarily as a blues singer he will be focusing on jazz standards this night.  Louis Pain, having cast his lot with the B-3 during the decades when it was out of fashion, has made his mark as a right-hand man to such revered Portland bandleaders as Paul deLay and Mel Brown.  Joining in is Renato Caranto, Eddie Martinez and Micah Kassell.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 27
TONY STARLIGHT'S
HOLLYWOOD BOOOO-STERS BALL
7 PM $12 / 10 pm $6
Help us raise money for the Hollywood Boosters by attending a Classic Halloween Ball in Classic Hollywood.  We will decorate in the 30s & 40s vein and those in traditional Halloween costumes (think before 1965) will be eligible for prizes in several categories.  The ball begins at 7 pm.  There will be a live auction and special performances by Tony Starlight at 8:30 and again at 10:30.  We will have guided tours through our haunted house in the creepy dungeon below.  Make dinner reservations and you pay only $10.  After 10 pm the cost is only $6.  A percentage of the proceeds of this event will go to The Hollywood Boosters.  Check the EVENTS page at www.tonystarlight.com for further details as the event draws near.

MONDAY OCTOBER 29
COMEDY BINGO 8 PM FREE
We Bingo from 8 - 11.  DRINK - LAUGH - WIN

TUESDAY OCTOBER 30
LAVONNA ZELLER-WILLIAMS
& CRAIG BIDONDO 7:30 PM $3
Another great singer discovered at Craig Bidondo & Friends.  What a voice!  This will be a warm up for her show with a full band November 28th.  But real singers can keep you rapt with only an accompanist and Lavonna's up to the task.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31
TONY STARLIGHT'S
70'S HALLOWEEN PARTY 8 PM $10
"Oh what a night.  Late December back in '63..."  Better yet, how about late October back in '73?  We want you to dress as your favorite 1970's icon.  Nixon, Carter, Venus Flytrap, Jim Rockford, Mr. Rourke, Weezie Jefferson, Loni Anderson or one of Charlie's Angels.  Please someone be one of Charlie's Angels!  Or be who ever you want.  Just come and have fun to the Smoooth Sounds of Tony Starlight's AM GOLD 70's band.  We'll have prizes for groovy costumes.

COMING IN NOVEMBER
1st Live at the Fries Theater Presents "Casablanca"
7th Swing Sisters
8th Sandy Dennison
9th Deja Nu
13th Ayars Times Two
14th The Bidondo Brothers CD Release
15th Donny Osborne "Live From Tony Starlight's" CD Release
16th The Bureau of Standards Big Band
20th Vintage Fashion Show by AlexSandra's Vintage Emporium
21st Barbara Lusch
23rd Deanna & The Downbeats
29th Ben Macy Trio
30th Craig Marquardo