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Date Posted: 12:42:00 08/06/04 Fri
Author: C. Howatt
Subject: Special CD-Release shows at Odette's

The vocal trio Boulevard East has been celebrating the arrival of its first CD “Timeless,” with a series of appearances around the tri-state area. The trio is taking their celebration to the famed Odette’s cabaret in New Hope, PA on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11. The show simply billed as “The Best…” will highlight the group's favorites from their repertoire as well as a
few new numbers. Shows are at 8 pm, dinner is available and seating begins at 6pm. A $17 cover charge applies with a $10 food or drink minimum. Reservations are strongly recommended, and may be made by calling Odette’s at (215) 867-3000. Odette’s is located at 274 South River Road (Route 32) in New Hope.

“We are thrilled to be releasing our first CD; it has been a long process,” said musical director and performer Christopher Howatt. “We first went into the studio two years ago, and now have a finished product that we all couldn't be happier with. In addition, we are doubly excited to be bringing this CD and show to Odette’s, which over the past few years, has become our home-away-from
home.”

The show, simply titled, “The Best…” highlights favorites of the three performers – Howatt, Beth Covell and Dana Merritt – chosen from their varied repertoire of classic standards from the 30’s and 40’s mixed with contemporary songs from theater and cabaret. Currently the trio's repertoire encompasses greats from Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Rodgers and Hart, Hoagy Carmichael as well as
William Finn, Jason Robert Brown and others. What exactly will be on the bill for September? “Probably a little of everything,” said Howatt, “we'll see how rehearsals go.”

The trio's first CD, “Timeless,” is based on their first show by the same name, and includes performances of songs by Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, George and Ira Gershwin and many others. It is available nationally in select Tower Records, and Barnes and Noble stores and other fine retailers, as well as online through the trio's website, http://www.boulevardeastproductions.com or http://www.cdbaby.com or http://www.tower.com
In addition, the CD will be available following each show at Odette’s at a special price.

Originally formed by Christopher Howatt and Dana Merritt as Eastern Standard Time, Boulevard East harkens back to a time when melodies were humable and lyrics were memorable, composed by such artists as the Gershwins, Hoagy Carmichael and Richard Rodgers, as well as celebrating outstanding contemporary songwriters from both the theatre and cabaret stages. Mr. Howatt serves as musical director, pianist and singer in the group. Joined by Ms. Merritt and soprano Beth Covell, they form the trio that performs those wonderful songs in “fabulous three-part harmony.” Since their successful debut at The Triad in January 1997, the trio has performed at various prestigious venues and affairs throughout the metropolitan area, including Don’t Tell Mama, Judy’s Chelsea, Mama Roses, Dillon’s, The Garrick Gaieties, Helen's, Manhattan School of Music, the Dutch Treat Club, Tavern-on-the-Green and Odette’s. As Eastern Standard Time, the trio was selected to appear at the Mabel Mercer Foundation's Tenth Anniversary Cabaret
Convention at Town Hall, sharing the stage with such cabaret luminaries as Cybill Shepherd and Michael Feinstein, The trio has also been twice nominated in the Outstanding Vocal Group category for the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs) Award. Thomas Stevens of Applause, Applause writes, “This is a vocal group with a great future in the entertainment world. They are
just delightful!!” To find out more about Boulevard East (and hear them) visit their website:
http://www.boulevardeastproductions.com

# # # #

BOULEVARD EAST
Beth Covell • Christopher Howatt • Dana Merritt

“The Best…”
Celebrating the release of Boulevard East's first CD, “Timeless,” and
highlighting favorites from the trio's repertoire.

Friday, September 10 at 8 pm
Saturday, September 11 at 8pm

Odette’s
274 South River Road (Route 32)
New Hope, PA
http://www.odettes.com for directions

$17 cover/ $10 food or drink minimum
Reservations suggested: (215) 862-3000 - call today!


Order your CD today! http://www.boulevardeastproductions.com

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