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What did you think of feinsteins

Posted by: dramedy 10:22 pm EST 11/16/14
In reply to: In short... - PatrickHSF 08:47 pm EST 11/16/14

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re: What did you think of feinsteins

Posted by: PatrickHSF 06:18 pm EST 11/17/14
In reply to: What did you think of feinsteins - dramedy 10:22 pm EST 11/16/14

I liked Feinstein’s and can’t believe it was my first visit there (or its predecessors). What did I like? The nightclub vibe. The gracious and accommodating staff. The intimacy with Ms. Buckley (we were in the second ‘row’ of tables). An appreciative and respectful audience with manners. I didn’t check the time but I think the show was about 45-50 minutes. The volume was just right; it was mic’ed but was not overly loud. If anything, it could have even been a tad louder. Her bass player is very handsome and great eye candy. : ) She sang all sort of unexpected songs (unexpected to me), some from older albums and some from her new Ghostlight CD. My friend who has seen her perform many times before, both cabaret and theater, adores her version of ‘Meadowlark’ and was a bit bummed that wasn’t included. No ‘Memory’ but I’m assuming she has moved on from these former standards of hers. She told a riotous story of being in Brigadoon in college and how she went up while singing ‘My Mother’s Weddin’ Day,’ and alternated between the story and the song. Wonderful!


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50 minutes only

Posted by: dramedy 07:43 am EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: What did you think of feinsteins - PatrickHSF 06:18 pm EST 11/17/14

I guess that is the new norm. It costs $80-100 for a show there with ticket, $20 min and tip. The river isn't looking so expensive anymore.


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re: 50 minutes only ... Oops

Posted by: PatrickHSF 02:22 pm EST 11/18/14
In reply to: 50 minutes only - dramedy 07:43 am EST 11/18/14

My big mistake. Meant to say the performance was about 75 minutes, maybe 80 with one encore.

Prior to Friday I didn't have much experience with jazz clubs, and I enjoyed the classy experience. I didn't attend with a date, just a friend, but it will definitely be a romantic option for a future date night.

However, given the price tag, I think I would rather direct my fun-money to theater, ballet, opera, etc., unless there is really a performer like Ms. Buckley that I want to see up close. I've signed up for Feinstein's email blasts so I'll keep a look-out. I've noticed the ticket prices vary depending on the performer, so some are more affordable than others.


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Goldstar is your friend

Posted by: Kaoru 03:16 pm EST 11/18/14
In reply to: re: 50 minutes only ... Oops - PatrickHSF 02:22 pm EST 11/18/14

Most of the Feinstein's shows are on Goldstar, even Betty's shows were on it. The only thing is that with Goldstar tickets, you don't sit close to the stage, which is perfectly fine as the venue is so small as you know.


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re: Goldstar is your friend

Posted by: PatrickHSF 04:27 pm EST 11/18/14
In reply to: Goldstar is your friend - Kaoru 03:16 pm EST 11/18/14

Ah yes, thanks for the reminder.

The only seats that looked oddly placed were the small tables along the back wall to the right as you enter the club. IIRC, the counter seats -- I think these are called "the rails" -- were in front of this last row of seats. How can you be seated behind people on counter-level stools and see anything other the patrons' backsides?

Buying a ticket on GoldStar might be a good reason to tip the maitre de as I previously asked about. If it is the same maitre de everytime, he seemed super friendly and might open to a little flirting for a better seat! LOL ;-)


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