Sing! Sing! Sing! in New York

Announcing Our First 2012 Date!

2012-01-15T15:41:00.003-05:00

Happy new year to current and potential SING! SING! SING! fans -- our first 2012 date will be Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at The Triad (158 West 72nd Street, bet. Broadway and Columbus).

Our theme will be "Songs We Want Our Kids To Know." We're soliciting your nominations, three per person, via email. Send your nominated songs to hellotus@aol.com. We'll pick 20 songs to sing together, and if we pick yours, we'll include your name in our program notes and give you a tip of the SING! hat from the stage.

If you're new to SING! SING! SING!, please review our past postings on this site, to get an idea of who we are and what we do. Questions? Call Michael Shepley at 212-786-9064 or write to shepleypr@aol.com.

Watch this space for other wonderful promotional opportunities! In the meantime, mark your calendar now. We can't wait to see you!

- Anne and Michael

Watch This Space for Our 2012 Dates

2011-11-21T15:26:00.003-05:00

We have completed our SING! SING! SING! evenings in 2011 ... please enjoy the holidays and be sure to exercise your vocal chords with all of the wonderful music that people will be singing.

Watch this space for the announcement of our first date in 2012.

If you'd like to be on our e-mail list for direct notification (no other harassment, we promise), send an email request to shepleypr@aol.com and mark it "SING list" in the subject line.

Thanks, and see you soon!

- Anne and Michael

Final SING of 2011 - Don't Miss It!

2011-10-05T13:29:00.009-04:00

Join us at The Best of SING! SING! SING!, with over 20 great songs that have been audience favorites from our previous group-sing events.

The date is Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at the beautiful Triad, 158 West 72nd Street in on New York's upper West side between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. The Triad is one flight above the Turkish Grill Restaurant. (An elevator is available for those who are unable to use the stairs.)

Called “a gentle rally of spirits,” “great therapy,” and “so uplifting,” SING! SING! SING! is co-hosted by Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley, who provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively – it’s the audience that makes beautiful music. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync.

The Best of SING! SING! SING! will include songs that past audiences have really enjoyed, from “Another Op’nin, Another Show” to “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” with others like “Indian Love Call,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” “That Old Black Magic,” “These Foolish Things,” and “Young At Heart” in between.

SING! SING! SING! is an East Coast adaptation of a Los Angeles tradition begun by Judy Wolman. Previous SING! events in New York – 18 in all since early 2009, have included tributes to Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Oscar Hammerstein II, Frank Loesser, MGM musicals, Nat King Cole, and different themes like singing, dancing, and travel.

Admission includes a $10 cover and 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). Reservations are strongly suggested; call 212-786-9064. General seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Shows are at least 90 minutes and sometimes run longer. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street. Questions? Email shepleypr@aol.com

We Sing Again!

2011-07-24T15:58:00.010-04:00

SING! SING! SING! SELECTS

SONG FAVORITES FROM

“THE ABCs OF BROADWAY”

Hits From “Ain’t Misbehavin’” to “Chicago”

Destined For Group Harmonics

Tuesday, August 16 at 7 PM at The Triad

SING! SING! SING!, the Great American Songbook Sing-In, assembles some of the greatest Broadway songs from musicals titled A through C in THE ABCs OF BROADWAY! and you’re invited to sing along on Tuesday, August 16 (2011) at 7 p.m. at The Triad in New York City.

Drawing from a list of 20 shows whose titles begin with “A” through “C”, THE ABCs OF BROADWAY! will offer sing-out treatment to “What I Did for Love” from A Chorus Line, “My Heart Stood Still” from A Connecticut Yankee and nearly 20 other gems from Annie, Annie Get Your Gun, Babes in Arms, The Bandwagon, Bells Are Ringing, The Boys from Syracuse, Brigadoon, By Jupiter, Bye Bye Birdie, Cabaret, Cabin in the Sky, Camelot, Carousel, Chicago, and others.

Anne Phillips (piano, in keys suitable for men and women, and playing the melody) and Michael Shepley (anecdotes and chronology) don't perform for the audience ... they encourage the audience members to sing together. Lyrics are provided.

Duration: 90 minutes

Location:
The Triad Theatre

158 West 72nd Street

(bet. Broadway & Columbus, above Turkish Grill Restaurant)

Admission:

$10 cover; two-drink minimum (cash only, please).

Questions? Contact:

shepleypr@aol.com

212-786-9064

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Next SING! Set for Tuesday, August 16

2011-06-02T23:47:00.003-04:00

Greetings, SING! SING! SING! Fans:

This is a place-holder, just to let you know that our next sing-in at The Triad in New York City will be on Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Watch this space for more information! Questions? Call Michael Shepley at 212-786-9064 or send an email to shepleypr@aol.com.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

- Anne and Michael

New SING! for Tuesday, May 10 - LOESSER IS GREATER!

2011-04-18T20:57:00.011-04:00

On Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m. at The Triad, SING! SING! SING! will honor the great lyricist and composer Frank Loesser in a tribute titled Loesser Is Greater!

Enjoy singing Frank's songs from numerous Hollywood films and from Broadway shows "Guys and Dolls," "The Most Happy Fella," and "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (now in a hit revival at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre).

In addition to great tunes from these shows, other Loesser hits like “They’re Either Too Young Or Too Old,” “I Hear Music,” “Inchworm,” and “I Don’t Want to Walk Without You, Baby” will be featured.

Anne Phillips (piano, in keys suitable for men and women, and playing the melody) and Michael Shepley (anecdotes and chronology) don't perform for the audience ... we encourage the audience members to sing together! Lyrics are provided.

The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and Columbus Avenue, on the south side of the street, one flight above the Turkish Grill Restaurant). Admission is $10 cover, plus two-drink minimum (cash only, please).

Reservations are not necessary, but if you can let us know how many in your party, we can assist The Triad is properly staffing the evening.

Call 212-786-9064 or email shepleypr@aol.com with your questions.

St. Patrick's Day with Cole Porter!

2011-03-07T11:39:00.012-05:00

Why not try something new on St. Patrick’s Day, by spending it with Cole Porter?

New York City's popular Upper West Side institution

SING! SING! SING! presents “Anything Goes - Cole Porter. Part Two", a by-popular-demand follow-up to last fall’s

initial rousing evening with the master songwriter, on

Thursday, March 17 at 6:45 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72 Street in New York City.

Co-hosts are singer/pianist Anne Phillips, who plays the songs in keys that both men and women can sing, and Michael Shepley, who provides informal, amusing and interesting background to the songs themselves. Lyrics are provided and the sing-in begins!

Songs to be sung together will include Anything Goes, So In Love, Always True To You in My Fashion, All of You, My Heart Belongs to Daddy, Let’s Misbehave and many others, with all Porter refrains. And lest anyone think that Porter has nothing to do with St. Patrick’s Day, there is in fact a second refrain in My Heart Belongs to Daddy that addresses the subject nicely.

SING! SING! SING! is a great way to be with friends and to leave one’s cares behind. Previous attendees have written, “I always leave feeling 100 percent better than when I walked in,” “I feel so fortunate to be able to partake in your musical communion and to share this gentle rally of spirits,” and “As usual, you managed to entertain and enlighten us with your superb choice of songs.”

$10 cover; 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). General seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Triad is located at 158 West 72 Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue, up one flight of stairs, above the Turkish Grill restaurant. (An elevator is available for anyone needing assistance.) Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72^nd Street. Info at www.singsingsing-east.blogspot.com. Reservations or questions: Call 212-786-9064.

And don't miss our tribute to lyricist Dorothy Fields (On The Sunny Side of the Street, I'm in the Mood for Love, Big Spender, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Close As Pages in A Book, If My Friends Could See Me Now) on Tuesday, May 10!

Next SING Dates Announced!

2011-02-15T22:22:00.007-05:00

You've come to the right place
for information about upcoming
SING! SING! SING! dates
in New York City!

Mark your calendars:

Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m.
(Yes, it's St. Patrick's Day; no, we're not doing Irish songs!)

- and -

Tuesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

All at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street, above the Turkish Grill restaurant.

Subjects and songs to be announced. Watch this space for detailed info. More info: 212-786-9064

Thanks for being a friend of
SING! SING! SING!

- Anne and Michael

PRE-VALENTINE LOVE ON FEBRUARY 8!

2011-01-12T14:26:00.013-05:00

BRING YOUR VALENTINE TO

“SING! SING! SING! – WE WISH YOU LOVE”

WHEN THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK SING-IN

CELEBRATES THE MANY FACETS OF ROMANCE

Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at The Triad in New York City

Bring your favorite Valentine to SING! SING! SING! – We Wish You Love, an evening of wonderful love songs – beautiful, sunny, strange and hilarious – when the popular “American Songbook Sing-In” gathers on Tuesday, February 8 at 7 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street in New York City.*

Participants will get “in voice” in preparation for Valentine’s Day the following Monday.

With We Wish You Love, the hosts have selected a range 20 songs that deserve to be remembered and sung together, particularly in the week before Valentine’s Day. Included are standards like My Foolish Heart, My Funny Valentine, I Only Have Eyes For You, I Wish You Love, The Nearness of You, and You Made Me Love You; Broadway love songs like If Ever I Would Leave You, Tonight, On The Street Where You Live, Just In Time and Not While I’m Around; comedy tunes like Cole Porter’s hilarious Cherry Pies Ought To Be You, Get Me To The Church On Time, and Makin’ Whoopee; and even that undying Sixties hit, Love Potion #9 – plus many others.

* SING! SING! SING! admission is a $10 cover plus 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). For information and reservations, call 212-786-9064. General seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and Columbus Avenue) above the Turkish Grill Restaurant. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street. Info at www.singsingsing-east.blogspot.com.

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WE SALUTE IRVING BERLIN ON TUESDAY, DEC. 7TH!

2010-10-31T19:28:00.008-04:00

Come on and sing!

It’s IRVING BERLIN – the Russian immigrant who transformed American music with some of the greatest popular songs ever written – who gets the SING! SING! SING! “sing-in” treatment with "Isn’t This A Lovely Day? – The Songs Of Irving Berlin" on Tuesday, December 7 (2010) at 7 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street in New York City.

In the list of over 20 songs to be sung together are such gems as Blue Skies, Always, Anything You Can Do, White Christmas, I Got Lost In His Arms, Isn’t This A Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain), It Only Happens When I Dance With You, The Song Is Ended (But The Melody Lingers On, There’s No Business Like Show Business, Say It Isn’t So, They Say It’s Wonderful and many others.

At SING! SING! SING! events, co-hosts Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively, and the audience raises its voice in song. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync.

Previous SING! events have included tributes to Cole Porter, Oscar Hammerstein II, MGM musicals, Nat King Cole, and different themes like singing, dancing, and travel.

“Mr. Berlin’s titles tell us how to handle the challenges of the recession,” said Shepley. “Let yourself go. Shakin’ the blues away. Let’s take an old-fashioned walk. Soft lights and sweet music. Say it isn’t so.”

“Berlin’s seemingly effortless lyrics and unforgettable melodies are a joy to play,” said Phillips, who puts the songs in keys that men and women can sing together. “And it’s amazing how they come back to memory in an instant. The man is an American institution.”

$10 cover; 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). For information and reservations, call 212-786-9064. General seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street.

A "De-Lovely" Night With Cole Porter!!

2010-08-16T16:24:00.013-04:00

New York City's popular Upper West Side institution, SING! SING! SING!, presents
A "De-Lovely" Night With Cole Porter, an evening dedicated to the wicked, romantic, and thrilling songs of the great American songwriter on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The festivities take place at 7 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street (bet. Broadway and Columbus Avenue).

The SING! experience is delightful and delicious -- arrive at the charming and intimate Triad, order drinks, and receive the lyrics for about 20 songs to be sung together.

Co-hosts are singer/pianist Anne Phillips, who puts the songs in correct keys for men and women to sing, and Michael Shepley, who provides informal, amusing and interesting background to the songs themselves.

Although at posting time the final list of selections has not been made, it is likely that we will sing songs from the following list: Night and Day, I Get A Kick Out of You, You're The Top, Anything Goes, Just One of Those Things, Easy to Love, I've Got You Under My Skin, It's De-Lovely, You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, So in Love, From This Moment On, I Love Paris, and many others.

It's a great way to be with friends and to leave your cares behind. Previous attendees have written, "I always leave the SING SING SING events feeling 100 percent better than when I walked in," "I feel so fortunate to be able to partake in your musical communion and to share this gentle rally of spirits,” and "As usual, you managed to entertain and enlighten us with your superb choice of songs."

The Cole Porter sing-along begins promptly at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seats/tables are first-come, first-served.) There is a $10 cover per person, plus a two-drink minimum (cash only, please). No food is served. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street (between Broadway and Columbus Avenue, and is up one flight of wide stairs above the Turkish Grill restaurant. An elevator is available for anyone needing assistance. The SINGs last approximately 90 minutes, so you'll leave in a great mood and be ready for a nice dinner at a nearby restaurant.

No reservations are necessary, but it is helpful to get a head count in order to have the correct number of staff. If you have questions or can let us know how many are coming, please call Michael Shepley at 212-786-9064.

SING! SING! SING! can also travel to you -- it's a superb way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion! Any song selection or order can be arranged to suit your needs.

Cool Songs For A Summer Night on August 4th

2010-07-19T16:01:00.004-04:00

SING! SING! SING!’s
“Cool Songs For A Summer Evening”
Counters Soaring Temperatures with Soaring Voices

New York City’s ongoing Upper West Side institution – SING! SING! SING! – heats up AND cools down at its next sing-in, Cool Songs For A Summer Evening on Wednesday, August 4th at 7 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street.

“Cool” not only refers to temperatures but also to wise, hip, funny and moving lyrics and melodies – making the evening “jump” with songs from In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening to Too Darn Hot.

At SING! SING! SING! events, co-hosts Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively, and the audience takes over. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync.

In the list of over 20 songs to be sung together are such additional gems as Summer Wind, Sunny, We’re Having A Heat Wave, Here Comes the Sun, I’ve Got the Sun in the Morning, Midnight Sun, Moonglow, Old Devil Moon, Steam Heat, Tenderly, and Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer, among many others.

Previous SING! events have included tributes to Oscar Hammerstein II, MGM musicals, Nat King Cole, and different themes like singing, dancing, and travel. After each evening, the audience “sings” the praises of the songs and the SING! SING! SING! concept. “I always leave the SING SING SING events feeling 100% better about life than when I walked in,” wrote Kathy W. “What an exceptional treat!” wrote Dale R. And Lynne M. said, “I can’t tell you how much your event helped my mood!”

Phillips and Shepley frequently cite the book, “The Hidden Messages of Water” by Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto (Beyond Words Publishing) which contains color photographs of water molecules exposed to harmonic and happy music (detailed, balanced white crystals) and music that is harsh and dissonant (brown and shapeless).

“Since human beings are over 70 percent water,” say the co-hosts, “we seek to alter the chemistry of all who join us. The result? Uplifted spirits. And we always tip the hat to the great songwriters of the past whose artistry is responsible for changing the way we think and feel.”

$10 cover; 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). No reservations are required. General seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street. Questions: Call 212-786-9064.

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SING! SING! SING! in Jersey this Sunday 7/18!

2010-06-19T23:37:00.006-04:00

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Presented at Waterford Towers in Edgewater

Sunday, July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Edgewater Arts Council

Edgewater, NJ -- A popular New York musical institution that has families, friends and neighbors singing great American songs together, is coming to Edgewater, New Jersey.

My Favorite Things – A SING! SING! SING! Tribute to the Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II will be held at Waterford Towers in Edgewater on Sunday, July 18 at 2 p.m. The 2-hour program is sponsored by the Edgewater Arts Council.

Singing co-hosts Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively, and the audience takes over in a sing-a-long. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync. Phillips and Shepley have been holding the “sing-in’s for over a year, with a variety of tributes and subjects, including songs about songs, dancing, travel, and gems from MGM musicals. The event is perfect for families who want to expose their children to great songs from the American, Broadway and Hollywood songbooks.

A special added treat is the participation of Amy Asch, editor of the acclaimed book, "The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II" (Knopf). Amy will share some special insights into Hammerstein as well as some of his unpublished lyrics.

Songs to be sung together will include hits from Hammerstein’s legendary collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers – including “Oklahoma!,” “Carousel,” the film “State Fair,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” “Flower Drum Song,” and “The Sound of Music” – plus others from his work with Jerome Kern, Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg.

“My Favorite Things” is presented by the Edgewater Arts Council which provides art experiences to Edgewater and the surrounding communities. It will host the 19th annual Edgewater Arts and Music Festival on Sunday, September 19 in the Shadyside section of Edgewater.

Tickets are $20 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Reservations will be accepted, and tickets may be purchased at the door.

For more information, contact The Edgewater Arts Council:

Lynne Grasz 201-886-9532

Arnold Friedman 201-840-7413

Next SING! Salutes MGM Musicals June 23!

2010-05-20T13:49:00.007-04:00

New York City’s popular Upper West Side institution – SING! SING! SING! – tips the hat to the fabulous musicals of MGM at its next sing-in, I Like New York in June – How About You? on Wednesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street.

The title theme is inspired by the month and the wonderful song “How About You?,” written by Ralph Freed and Burton Lane for 1941’s “Babes on Broadway,” starring Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, directed by the legendary Busby Berkeley.

As chronicled in the three popular “That’s Entertainment!” compilations of musical excerpts – showcasing MGM’s amazing studio output from 1929’s “Broadway Melody” to 1958’s “Gigi” – MGM is noted for its lavish original musicals as well as its screen adaptations of some of Broadway’s biggest hits.

In a list of over 20 songs to be sung together are such gems as The Trolley Song, Singin’ in the Rain, Too Late Now, I’ll Build A Stairway to Paradise, Taking A Chance on Love, Steppin’ Out With My Baby, I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan, A Shine on Your Shoes and many others.

At SING! SING! SING! events, co-hosts Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively, and the audience takes over. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync.

The previous SING! event, held in April, was a tribute to Oscar Hammerstein II, and had the audience “singing” the praises of the songs and the SING! SING! SING! concept.

“We just want everyone to put their troubles in perspective by leaving them behind for a couple of hours, and walking out feeling better than when they walked in,” said the co-hosts. “That’s the power of wonderful songs, and the communal experience of singing and sharing them together.”

$10 cover; 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street. Info at www.singsingsing-east.blogspot.com. Questions: Call 212-786-9064.

Hammerstein Tribute Was a Joy! Next SING is June 23.

2010-05-03T17:11:00.009-04:00

Our Oscar Hammerstein tribute was packed with fans who couldn't wait to sing wonderful and beloved lyrics set to melodies by Richard Rodgers, Jerome Kern, Sigmund Romberg and Rudolf Friml. It was a joyous evening. And Amy Asch, editor of The Complete Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein II (a project 7 years in the making; lyrics to 850 songs; photos; credits; anecdotes -- a MUST for musical theatre fans) entertained us by reciting some unpublished lyrics to "June is Bustin' Out All Over" and "My Favorite Things."

This was our best SING ever!

We were also delighted to receive nice plugs in the West Side Spirit newspaper and TimeOut magazine, plus postings on BroadwayWorld.com, TheaterMania.com, and websites for the New York Daily News, WNBC New York, and New York 1 News.

Watch this space for details of our next sing-in -- the date (mark your calendars now) is Wednesday, June 23rd at 7 p.m. at The Triad, our cozy and hospitable home on West 72nd Street (158 West 72nd Street, to be exact). Anne and Michael will be sorting through the various ideas for the next event and as soon as we know, we'll post the info here.

We are also happy to share that a major organization in the city will be selling SING! tickets to its members as a fund-raising event. You can sell blocks of seats to our ongoing events, or we can come to you. We do birthdays, anniversaries and special events ... all we need is a piano and a couple of microphones, and we're set up for "a grand night for singing." (Thanks, Oscar, for that one!)

See you soon!

We Pay Tribute to Oscar Hammerstein II on April 30

2010-04-06T11:06:00.003-04:00

SING! SING! SING!, the Upper West Side sing-in (we all join together in song, but you knew that), says It Might As Well Be Spring (we're ready and grateful!) with a tribute to lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, one of America's greatest songwriters.

With composer Richard Rodgers, Hammerstein wrote the scores for "Oklahoma!," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "Flower Drum Song," and "The Sound of Music," plus the score for the film "State Fair," from which our theme is derived. With Jerome Kern, Hammerstein wrote the landmark musical, "Show Boat," and with Rudolf Friml, “Rose Marie,” and with Sigmund Romberg, “The Desert Song.”

Join Anne Phillips (piano) and Michael Shepley (background on the songs) for some hearty fun -- belting such tunes (final rundown to be determined) as "Can't Help Lovin' That Man," "Climb Every Mountain," "Edelweiss," "The Folks Who Live on the Hill," "The Gentleman is A Dope," "Getting to Know You," "Hello Young Lovers," "Honey Bun," "A Hundred Million Miracles," "I Enjoy Being A Girl," "I Whistle A Happy Tune," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," "It's A Grand Night for Singing," "June is Bustin' Out All Over," "The Lonely Goatherd," "Make Believe," "My Favorite Things," "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'," "Oklahoma," "People Will Say We're In Love," "Sixteen Going On Seventeen," "Some Enchanted Evening," "The Sound of Music," "Stouthearted Men," "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame," and "Younger Than Springtime," among many others.

$10 cover; 2 drink minimum. Cash only, please. Reservations not necessary. Questions? Call Michael at 212-786-9064. Join our Facebook page for SING! SING! SING!

Happy Birthday, Nat King Cole!

2010-03-01T18:01:00.004-05:00

Serenade Nat With His Own Hits at
SING! SING! SING! on Friday, March 12

The late pop balladeer Nat King Cole is serenaded by his audience of fans at SING! SING! SING!’s latest sing-in, Happy Birthday, Nat King Cole! on Friday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at The Triad on New York’s Upper West Side.

Co-hosts Anne Phillips and Michael Shepley will provide piano and anecdotal accompaniment, respectively, and the audience takes over. Lyric sheets are provided to keep everyone happily in sync.

Songs to be sung together will include “When I Take My Sugar to Tea,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” “Sweet Lorraine,” “Nature Boy,” “Ballerina,” “Pretend,” “Mona Lisa,” “Walking My Baby Back Home,” “Too Young,” “Route 66” and “Unforgettable,” among others. Cole’s birthday is March 17; his birth year has been reported as 1917 and 1919.

$10 cover; 2-drink minimum (cash only, please). The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue. Subway: 1, 2, 3 to 72nd Street. Info and reservations at www.thetriadnyc.com. Questions: Call 212-786-9064.

Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles was born on March 17, 1919 in Montgomery, Alabama (some sources give 1917 as his year of birth). He formed the King Cole Trio in 1939, and wrote the Trio’s first big hit in 1942, “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” With an exceptional voice and phrasing, he had three #1 hits: “I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons)” (1946), “Nature Boy” (1948) and “Mona Lisa” (1950). The Trio broke up in 1951, but Cole’s career soared, with 78 hit singles on the Billboard charts from 1944 to 1964, including “Too Young,” “Unforgettable,” “Pretend,” “Answer Me, My Love,” “Ballerina,” and “Send for Me.” Composer Hoagy Carmichael said Cole’s complete version of “Stardust” (released in 1957) was his favorite. He continued to record until his death from cancer in February of 1965.

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Celebrating the New Year with Songs of Joy and Optimism!

2009-12-28T13:10:00.003-05:00

SING! SING! SING! ushers in 2010 with an evening titled "Hallelujah! Songs of Joy and Optimism." After all that's happened in 2009, let's sow the seeds for a great year with some great songs. Anne Phillips plays, Michael Shepley sets up the songs, and we all sing together ... and you get the lyric sheets to make it a pleasure to sing along.

Please note that our January date is rescheduled for FRIDAY, JAN. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. We hope that our first-ever Friday night gathering will be a great opportunity for even more folks to participate in the joys of singing together.

Once again, we'll be at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus (it's located above the Turkish restaurant, one flight up). Cover is $10 with a 2-drink minimum (cash only, please).

On the bill for the upcoming evening are such great tunes as Accentuate the Positive, Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, It's a Lovely Day Today, Pick Yourself Up, Pennies from Heaven, and Put On A Happy Face -- 20 in all! So warm up those vocal chords for a lovely evening of feeling good!

Questions? Call Michael Shepley (212-786-9064, or email shepleypr@aol.com) or Anne Phillips (212-580-2349, or email annep14@gmail.com).

SING! SING! SING! is on the East Coast after 15 years of monthly sing-a-longs at Ruth Price's Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, founded and produced by singer Judy Wolman.

Come SING! on December 2!

2009-11-17T19:27:00.003-05:00

We had such fun in late October "going places" that SING! SING! SING! welcomes you to our next performance, titled GOING PLACES 2! on Wednesday, December 2 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at The Triad, with singer/pianist Anne Phillips and song devotee Michael Shepley as your hosts.

There are so many great songs about towns, cities, states, countries and travel that we've put together another bill of songs not duplicated from our last sing-in.

Get ready to warble Sentimental Journey, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, It Happened in Monterey, Take the "A" Train and many others.

One devoted fan (and we're equally as devoted to you, Amy) wrote, "Thanks for holding these utterly joyous and re-energizing and companionable evenings." And now we have one official "follower" on our blog ... thanks, Chas!

If you've got some suggestions for songs, become a follower of this blog or email us at shepleymichael@gmail.com or annep14@gmail.com.

If you're new to this blog or to SING! SING! SING!, we believe in reviving the great old songs (traditionally 1920s to 1950s, with some exceptions) with you. We have the place, the piano, complete lyric sheets, and some anecdotal information to start us off, but the fun is that everyone joins together in song. It really beats the blues.

The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus -- right above the Turkish restaurant on the south side of the street. There are stairs to the second floor, but we can provide an elevator if needed. $10 cover; two-drink minimum (cash only, please). Need more information? Call Michael Shepley at 212-786-9064 or Anne Phillips at 212-580-2349. We can also tailor our material for birthdays, anniversaries or benefits -- everyone has fun.

See you soon! Bring friends! Let's get the holiday season going with a bang. (And mark your calendars for Jan. 6 for our next SING! night. We couldn't do it without you!)

- Anne and Michael

Coming on October 21 - "Going Places!"

2009-09-24T22:59:00.003-04:00

SING! SING! SING! welcomes you to our next performance, titled GOING PLACES! on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 p.m. at The Triad, with singer/pianist Anne Phillips and song devotee Michael Shepley as your hosts.

The mind reels thinking of wonderful songs about places -- I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo, Sentimental Journey, Fly Me to the Moon, Chicago, etc. We're still making lists.

If you've got some suggestions for songs, become a follower of this blog or email us at shepleymichael@gmail.com or annep14@gmail.com.

We had a great time at the last SING, with songs about dancing. The crowd offered very smooth interpretations of Dancing in the Dark, It Only Happens When I Dance With You, and Begin the Beguine, and jazzed up the place with Let Yourself Go and The Joint is Jumpin'. We customarily sing about 20 songs, and the evening concludes at 8:45 or 9 p.m.

If you're new to this blog or to SING! SING! SING!, we believe in reviving the great old songs (traditionally 1920s to 1950s, with some exceptions) with you. We have the place, the piano, complete lyrics sheets, and some anecdotal information to start us off, but the fun is that everyone joins together in song. It really beats the blues.

One fan wrote, "Thanks for holding these utterly joyous and re-energizing and companionable evenings." Who could ask for anything more?

The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus -- right above the Turkish restaurant on the south side of the street. There are stairs to the second floor, but we can provide an elevator if needed. $10 cover; two-drink minimum (cash only, please). Need more information? Call Michael Shepley at 212-786-9064 or Anne Phillips at 212-580-2349. We can also tailor our material for birthdays, anniversaries or benefits -- everyone has fun.

See you soon!

- Anne and Michael

Next SING to Feature Songs about Dancing on Tuesday, Sept. 22

2009-08-28T09:59:00.007-04:00

After a lovely evening singing together about songs (the crowd did a magical Moonlight Serenade and The Song is You, among others), SING! SING! SING! - The Great American Songbook Sing-In will feature songs about dancing on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at The Triad.

There are, of course, the beautiful songs from the Astaire and Rogers musicals -- Let's Face the Music and Dance, Cheek to Cheek, Let Yourself Go among them -- but there are a lot more, including Let's Dance and even Charleston.

We were amazed and gratified to see so many of you for the August performance ... the end of summer is unpredictable, but we had our biggest house yet! Thank you for all of your kind words and offers to bring friends. Mark Wednesday, October 21 for a future sing-in.

See the blog below for all location and contact information.

An evening in which everyone participates by singing together (using lyric sheets provided), SING! SING! SING! is hosted by singer/pianist Anne Phillips and Songbook devotee Michael Shepley. Brief, informative, and often humorous background about each song, its creation, and its lyric references is shared – then everyone sings the song together.

In lifting the spirits, and reconnecting the heart to songs from the past, SING! SING! SING! becomes, said one past participant, like “song church.”

See you in September!

- Anne and Michael

New Dates Announced!

2009-08-07T12:31:00.008-04:00

Upcoming dates for SING! SING! SING! are now announced for the continuing monthly series at The Triad.

Please join us and tell your friends:

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The fun begins at 7 p.m. and customarily lasts till 8:30 or 9 p.m. $10 cover charge and 2-drink minimum (CASH only, please).

The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus. The place is an intimate performing space with an old-fashioned theatrical feel. The theatre is on the second floor, with an approach by stairs. If you need to use the elevator, please email Michael Shepley at shepleymichael@gmail.com so that we can make arrangements for you.

Questions? Email shepleymichael@gmail.com or call 212-786-9064 or 212-580-2349. Reservations: www.triadnyc.com

We Return to The Triad on Tuesday, July 28!

2009-07-18T14:40:00.005-04:00

For the next SING! SING! SING! at The Triad, we've chosen 21 songs ... "Manhattan," "These Foolish Things," "Old Black Magic," "My Foolish Heart" ... do these spark any memories?

Anne Phillips, Michael Shepley, and YOU join together at this Great American Songbook Sing-In to create a strong communal sound and bond. You get the lyrics, so you can relax into your singing without any self-consciousness. At past SING! SING! SINGs, we've been astonished by the confidence and volume heard during the very first song!

If you haven't attended before, Anne -- an accomplished songwriter, music producer, and teacher -- plays the piano and joins in the commentary. Michael tells short anecdotes about most of the songs, and will often clarify references in the lyrics to people or events that are no longer clear to people today. The whole thing moves along; there are no "performances." YOU are the performers.

The Triad is located at 158 West 72nd Street, between Broadway and Columbus. Cover is $10 with a two-drink minimum. The place is an intimate performing space with an old-fashioned theatrical feel. The theatre is on the second floor, with an approach by stairs. If you need to use the elevator, please email Michael Shepley at shepleymichael@gmail.com so that we can make arrangements for you. Additional information can be found by calling 212-786-9064 or 212-580-2349. Reservations can be made online at www.triadnyc.com. Subway: 1, 2, 3, B, C to 72nd Street. Bus: M72.

SING! SING! SING! is a perfect vehicle for private parties, benefits, birthdays, anniversaries and the like. Come see how we might be able to make a great contribution to your next event.

It's important to keep this music "out there." Young people who have come in the past say they have NEVER heard these songs before (yikes!), but they are impressed with how wonderful they are!

We hope to see you soon. We have another Triad date scheduled on Wednesday, August 26th. We can send you a beautiful alert (you may have already received one). If you're not on our e-mail list, send an email to shepleymichael@gmail.com, and we'll make sure you get upcoming announcements.

SING! SING! SING! enjoys an East Coast run after 15 years of monthly sing-a-longs at Ruth Price’s Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, founded and produced by singer Judy Wolman.

Thanks for your interest in SING! SING! SING! - The Great American Songbook Sing-In.

- Anne and Michael