The CD "Flight" plays on Radio Nationwide and in Copenhagen, Denmark! RadioJazz in Copenhagen, Denmark joins the list of radio stations that champion the music of Dane Vannatter, including:WACZ-FM Montgomery AL, WAZR-FM Virginia, KPOP-FM San Diego CA, KKUP-FM California, WHOO-FM Orlando FL, KAMU-FM Texas A&M, WHRV-FM Virginia Beach VA, WJOL-FM Chicago, WGBH-FM Boston, WERS-FM Boston, WMWM-FM, Salem MA, WOMR-FM Provincetown MA, WQRC-FM Barnstable MA, WPLM-FM Plymouth MA PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS Dane Vannatter's next Performance Workshop will be held Saturday, January 29, 2000. The Workshop will run from 10 AM to 3 PM and will be held at Big T Productions at 115 Kingston Street, 3rd Floor, in Boston (one block from Chinatown on the Dynasty Restaurant side of the street). Pupil space is limited, so please reserve early! For more information and the fee of the workshop, please contact Dane either by phone 781-598-9156 or email at danevannatter@aol.com. This workshop is conducted at a professional recording studio that is a very spacious and terrific environment for exploring performance style and technique. We will have use of a great sound system. In a safe, fun and creative space we will explore the avenues for making a song your own, enhancing your personal performance style through the combination of your life experience, how music itself helps set the emotional stage and inspires your phrasing, rhythm, etc. While the emphasis is on performing and each student will perform at least 2 songs, we will make use of selected recordings and video clips to enliven the discussion of what makes performance unique, personal and magical. What they are saying about Dane Vannatter, a Jazz Educator and member of The International Association of Jazz Educators, Performance Workshops: "Your class made me ready for my shows! If I didn't have your class I would not have had the same material and perspectives. Thanks again!" "Thank you for the most wonderful creative learning experience of my life." "You've created an atmosphere of support and challenge." "Your workshop classes inspired me to pursue the dream of my life: to become a singer." "I want more and more and then some!" Also, Dane Vannatter is now accepting private students at Boston and North Shore locations. Students at all levels of experience are invited to work privately on performance style, repertoire, vocal technique, microphone technique, etc. Please contact Dane at the same numbers listed above. Thank you! PAST APPEARANCES DANE RETURNS TO THE REGATTABAR ON OCTOBER 18 On Saturday, October 18, Dane returns to the R'bar with legendary reedman (and Artie Shaw bandleader) Dick Johnson for an evening of classic and contemporary jazz standards. Bill Duffy (p), Kenny Wenzel (horns & flute), Dave Landoni (b) and George Farrell (dm) assist. Tickets for the Regattabar available by calling Concertix at (617) 876-7777 - Mon-Fri: 10:00am-5:00pm, Sat: 11:00am-3:00pm - Over counter or by mail at: 12 Arrow Street Cambridge, MA 02138 DANE VANNATTER and THE DICK JOHNSON BIG BAND at the National Heritage Museum, Lexington MA Fri, December 6 2002 at 8 p.m. Dane Vannatter in his first big band concert with music legends Paul Schmeling, Dick Johnson, Kenny Wentzel and more! For tickets and information call 781-259-0250. All seats reserved $25/$20/$15 (Mastercard & Visa only. For directions, go to http://www.monh.org/location/content.htm Presented by The MusicAmerica Trust. Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Newport Opera House - Dane Vannatter with the Bill Wightman Ensemble performs at the Newport Opera House, Newport, NH for "Jazz on a Sunday afternoon" from 4 to 7p.m. Phone is 613-863-2412. For directions and more information, click to Dane Vannatter sings at Newport Opera House Thursday, November 9, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. - A favorite at the Regatttabar, Dane Vannatter returns tonight with his Quartet for a special live recording of a new CD. The Boston Globe calls vocalist Vannatter “a powerful presence whose distinctive style leaves an imprint on whatever music he sings.” Vannatter is this year’s recipient of the New York music critics’ Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording. His latest CD, Flight, has gained critical acclaim internationally. With Bill Duffy, piano; David Landoni, bass; George Farrell, drums; and Kenny Wentzel, horns and flute. Call Concertix at 617-876-7777 for reservations. Friday, September 22, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. - Award-winning vocalist DANE VANNATTER, returns to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA with his Quartet on Friday, September 22, 2000 at 8 PM to celebrate the jazz and pop standards of America’s most gifted women composers and lyricists. Vannatter is the 2000 recipient of the New York music critics' Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording for his CD Flight. The Boston Globe calls Vannatter’s Flight, “a swinging, soaring adventure” and New York’s Back Stage says Vannatter has “a thrilling exciting voice with a stunning new CD.” From Tin Pan Alley to Motown, Dane Vannatter will bring his distinctive swinging and soulful sound to songs by songwriters Dorothy Fields ("The Way You Look Tonight"); Nancy Hamilton ("How High the Moon"), Ann Ronell ("Willow Weep for Me"), Dana Suesse, Kay Swift, Billie Holiday and Joni Mitchell among others. Dane Vannatter’s CD’s “Here’s to Life” and “Flight” are available locally at Tower Records Boston & Cambridge and online at www.danevannatter.com and at www.amazon.com Monday, February 28, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. - Dane Vannatter has just been chosen to receive New York City’s Back Stage Bistro Award 2000 for Outstanding Recording for his CD “Flight.” The awards presentation, featuring Dane performing a song from “Flight” with accompanist Ross Patterson, will be held in New York City at The Supper Club, 240 W. 47th Street (between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). If you would like to attend this event, please call 212-536-1497 or visit backstage.com. Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 8 p.m. – Dane Vannatter and Quartet return to Regattabar in the Charles Hotel, Cambridge. Call Concertix at 617-876-7777 for reservations. Thursday, June 8, 2000 at 8 p.m. – Dane Vannatter performs in San Francisco, CA at the Gershwin Theatre during West Coast Cabaret Convention Week. Call The Mabel Mercer Foundation for ticket information at 212-980-3026. The Ira & Leonore S. Gershwin Theatre is located at 2350 Turk Blvd in San Francisco Lyric Stage Company, Boston - "An Evening With Dane Vannatter" at the Lyric Stage Company's "Late Night at the Lyric" Series at 10:30 p.m. each evening. At 140 Clarendon St. Boston. With Bill Duffy on piano and Dave Landoni on bass. Boston City Hall - Dane Vannatter with Quartet performs at the Boston City Hall, . Event is Sold Out. Boston's Regattabar Jazz Club - Swinging and soulful, Dane Vannatter and his quintet return to the Regattabar with guest Kenny Wenzel on horns and flute and special guest appearance, from Germany, Valentin Gregor on violin and back-up vocalist Merle Perkins. Town Hall, New York City - Dane Vannatter sings at Town Hall, New York City. Performance begins 6 PM. Advance purchase tickets required. Town Hall is located at 123 W 43rd St. NYC between 7th and 8th Aves - phone 212-980-3026 for information. Museum of Our National Heritage - Dane Vannatter performs in an evening of Valentines' Day duets at the Museum of Our National Heritage in Lexington, MA at 7:00 PM. Co-sponsored by the MusicAmerica Trust the evening also features vocalists Jody Ebling, Paul Broadnax and Eula Lawrence. Call 781-861-6559 for tickets and information. Hilton Head Island, SC- Dane Vannatter and his trio performs for an international audience. Peabody Essex Museum - Dane Vannatter and his quartet at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, 8:00 to 10:00 PM. A romantic Valentineís Day tribute to the music of Rodgers and Hart. Located in the heart of Salem's Historic District - call 800-745-4054 for information and reservations. ASCAP Songwriters Showcase, NYC - Dane Vannatter performs at the ASCAP Songwriters Showcase, singing the new song, "It's Time for Roses" by Dennis Livingston, son of songwriter Jerry Livingston ("Twelfth of Never," "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,î Bibbidi-Bobbidi Booî). Presented at the Lighthouse, 111 East 59th Street at 6 PM. Call 212-465-2662 for further info. Newport Opera House - Dane Vannatter with the Wightsteeple Orchestra performs at the Newport Opera House, Newport, NH for "Jazz on a Sunday afternoon" from 4 to 7p.m. Phone is 613-863-2412 Regattabar "CD" Release - Dane Vannatter, with quartet, celebrates the release of his 2nd CD, "Flight," at Regattabar in the Charles Hotel, Cambridge, 8:30 to 11:00 PM. Admission is $10 for both shows! Call Concertix at 617-876-7777 for reservations. The Sail Loft, Marblehead - The Dane Vannatter Trio at Maddie's Sail Loft in Marblehead, MA, 7:30 to 11:00 PM. No cover or reservations necessary. Phone 781-631-9824. Town Hall, New York City - Town Hall in New York City for the annual Cabaret Convention presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation. Dane sings in an evening of tribute to his friend and teacher, the legendary Margaret Whiting. Town Hall is located at 123 W 43rd St. NYC between 7th and 8th Aves - phone 212-980-3026 for information. Looking for old reviews? Visit the complete QUOTES AND REVIEWS page.