September
2008
Peter Napolitano becomes Executive
Producer and introduced the idea of co-hosts, to bring
greater visibility to The Salon. We also stepped up our
technical efforts for the show. First, Joan Jaffe provided
an amp & mic stand, with a professional mic on loan
from board member, Raissa Katona Bennett. But to our
surprise (and great fortune) an anonymous donor gave
us a brand new $1200 sound system.
February
2009
Tanya Moberly becomes the first Gonkette.
(By June 2009, there are at least a dozen Gonkettes.)
July 2009
In addition to the now explosive, wildly
successful Sundays, The Gonk approaches Mark & Peter
about doing a Summer Oak Room Series, but this time "for
real" with lights and sound and reservations, etc.
The boys agree – Mark on the condition that we
now get to roll the grand piano out into the lobby for
Sundays. Tanya joins them as Associate Producer. The
Oak Room Series had Co-Hosts, Special Guests and The
Advisor's Spotlight (the advisor being Roy Sander). Despite
the fact that The Summer Oak Room Series was also wildly
successful, The Gonk (Gary Budge) wanted us to cancel
it half way through, but because we had full bookings
and were there by their original request, we played out
the summer. The team was denied payment, so The Salon
started to search for new digs.
September 15, 2009
Adam Shapiro was all set to Co-Host.
Cabaret legend Richard Skipper arrived to experience
Salon for the first time. As Mark Janas walked in to
set up, the management refused to roll the grand piano
out into the lobby, which was the final straw. Richard
Skipper helped him into a cab with all of our sound equipment
and it was goodbye to The Gonk.
November 2009
After a brief hiatus, Salon moves to
Etcetera, Etcetera. Peter departs for other ventures
and Tanya becomes Executive Producer. Classical Corner
is added.
April 2010
Mark Janas receives a special Bistro
Award for creating Salon. Adam McDonald and Chris Weikel
performed “I Can See It” with Mark at The
Awards Ceremony.
May 2010
Mark, Peter & Tanya receive the
MAC Award for best open mic for The Algonquin Salon,
The Oak Room Salon & The Salon at Etc Etc.
May 2011
Mark & Tanya win the MAC Award
for open mic for the second year in a row.
December 18, 2011
Julie Reyburn debuts as the first cabaret
artist in the Salon Presents series at Etcetera, Etcetera
with shows at 7 & 9:15.
May 2012
Mark & Tanya win the MAC Award
for open mic for the third year in a row.
FAQs
What is The Salon?
Salon is an ongoing open entertainment
event in which singers, writers and musicians share their
talent with each other and audience members.
How much does it cost to attend?
There is a $10 cash cover collected
at the door and a $15 food/drink minimum (cash or credit)
per person. (For more information about Etcetera, Etcetera's
delicious menu, visit www.etcetcnyc.com.
Note: A 20% gratuity is added to all checks.)
How do we secure our seat at The
Salon?
There are no reservations; seating
is on a first come/first served basis, Doors open and
sign up begins at 6:15pm.
How is the evening structured?
The evening runs 7pm-10:30pm, with
one intermission around 8:30pm.
I'm a performer - how do I sign
up?
If you would like to sign up to perform,
see one the evening's 'Etceterettes' to fill out a card
with: your name, the name of your song, whether or not
Mark will be playing for you and any upcoming events
you'd like to promote. We do not present performers in
order of sign-up, however, indicating requests as clearly
and as early as possible as far as time restraints are
concerned always makes everything much more possible.
What kind of material should I
bring?
ALWAYS BRING SEVERAL SONG SELECTIONS
to avoid duplication. All types of material, on or off
theme are always welcome at Salon. We enthusiastically
welcome instrumentalists, poets, playwrights, essayists,
comics, illusionists and performance artists. Please
limit your selections to three or four minutes in length
(including introductions). Please also bring clear, complete
charts for Mark to read.
Any other rules I should know about?
Sitting on the piano is not allowed,
nor is flash photography. Please turn off all noise making
devices and give performers your undivided attention. |