CALENDAR


The National Council For The Traditional Arts
presents



Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Mal Barsamian - outi; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki

Saturday & Sunday, July 28 & 29, 2012
Lowell Folk Festival
, Lowell, MA

Performed in loving tribute to the memory of Thomas Babbin


Smyrneika ("of Smyrna") is the cabaret tradition of the Greek Asia Minor refugees,
which flourished in the Anatolian cafe-aman of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, a golden age of Greek songs
rich with intricate melodies, sensual rhythms, and lyrics of nostalgia, endurance, love, and celebration.

The foremost practitioner of the Greek singing style known as Smyrneika (Boston Globe)

Saturday, June 2, 2012
First Parish of Watertown, MA

A special evening in remembrance of Thomas Babbin through music

Cabaret, pop, and folk song lyrics by
Lee Adams, Howard Ashman, David Bowie, John Bucchino, Eva Cassidy, Craig Carnelia, Dave Carter,
Mike Craver, William Finn, Babbie Green, Carol Hall, Eric Idle, Ray Jessel, Irving Kahal, Jonathan Larson,
Lennon & McCartney, Annie Lennox, Johnny Mercer, Portia Nelson, Stephen Sondheim, & Maury Yeston
With special guest harmonizers
Janice Darling, Joan Goodman, Kitty Kagay, Jinny Sagorin, Annie Sharkey, & Erica Zissman


In celebration of
International Women's Month & Greek Independence Day,
the Lowell Folklife Series of Lowell National Historical Park
presents


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Mal Barsamian - outi, kythara; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki

Saturday, March 24, 2012
National Park Visitor Center Theater, Lowell, MA


Performed in loving tribute to the memory of Thomas Babbin

The Library Of Congress American Folklife Center & The Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts
present


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Mal Barsamian - outi, kythara; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki


Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Library Of Congress American Folklife Center
Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts

Washington, DC

Both performances in loving tribute to the memory of Thomas Babbin


Photo by Thomas Babbin

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Celebrating her 10th year at Scullers with a new show about moving forward,
featuring eclectic song choices ranging from the timeless wit and wisdom
of Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Sammy Cahn, & Yip Harburg
to the contemporary outlooks of Stephen Sondheim, Chris Brubeck,
Stephen Schwartz, Babbie Green, John Bucchino, & Annie Lennox.

"Front and center were her hallmark wry humor, intelligent interpretations,
deft phrasing, and richly textured voice, replete with cello-like lush low notes.
(Cabaret Scenes Magazine)

The National Council For The Traditional Arts
presents


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Tom Babbin - kythara; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki


Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2009
Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond, VA



Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

A savvy and humorous look at the dreams, challenges, frustrations, and rewards
of creative and performing artists, with songs by
Irving Berlin, Alan Chapman, Comden & Green, Cy Coleman, Mike Craver,
David Friedman, Flanders & Swann, Ann Hampton Callaway, Heisler & Goldrich,
Jerry Herman, Fran Landesman, Jay Leonhart,
Frank Loesser, Steven Lutvak,
Don McLean,
Cole Porter, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim, and Scott Warrender.


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Tom Babbin - kythara; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Hellenic Cultural Center, Lowell, MA


acrylic by Portchie

Songs of hopes, wishes, and dreams by contemporary lyricists:
Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Leslie Bricusse, Francesca Blumenthal, John Bucchino,
Craig Carnelia, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, Mike Craver, Dave Frishberg,
Babbie Green, Steven Lutvak, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Schwartz,
Michael Smith, Stephen Sondheim, John Wallowitch, and Maury Yeston.

Thursday, September 18, 2008
Le Dome at The Manor, West Orange, NJ
~ with Jason Teborek on piano ~


Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

In celebration of International Women's Day...



Saturday, March 8, 2008

Blacksmith House, Cambridge, MA
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Songs from a female point of view, by Lynn Ahrens, Marilyn Bergman, Francesca Blumenthal, Judy Collins,
Betty Comden, Meredith d'Ambrosio, Dorothy Fields, Doris Fisher, Babbie Green, Carol Hall,
Nancy Hamilton, Marcy Heisler, Fran Landesman, Christine Lavin, Carolyn Leigh,
Amanda McBroom, Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro, Krisanthi Pappas, Dorothy Parker, and Maeve Spain.



watercolor by Meredith d'Ambrosio

CD RELEASE SHOWS


Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16, 2006
Danny's Skylight Room, New York, NY

2007 MAC Award Nominee, New York Debut (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs)
A new cure for age old winter darkness; as bracing as a shot of brandy (Boston Globe)

Tis the season to celebrate the solstice with songs for the chill-challenged & daylight-deprived,
by Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Judy Collins, Hal David,
Winnie Holzman, Fran Landesman, Michel Legrand, Gordon Lightfoot, Hugh Martin,
Joni Mitchell, Connie Pearce, George Shearing, Daryl Sherman, and more.

WINTER WARM
To Order


One of the Top Ten Cabaret CDs of 2007
(Cabaret Hotline Online)
A deeply satisfying new album; an accomplished piece of work.
(Rob Lester, Talkin’ Broadway)
A great, great voice; a very warm and intimate CD. (Jordan Rich, WBZ Radio, Boston)


watercolor by Elizabeth McRorie

~ with Jon Wheatley on guitar ~

Sunday, March 26, 2006
Cape Cod Museum of Art, Dennis, MA

SOPHIA BILIDES
WINTER WARM: SONGS FOR THE SOLSTICE
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Saturday, December 10, 2005

The Center For Arts, Natick, MA

Friday & Saturday, December 16 & 17, 2005
Piccolo's Theater Lounge, Westfield, MA



featuring
Sophia BilidesJack DonahueWill McMillanKrisanthi Pappas
Jim Porcella
Jinny SagorinDane VannatterIda Zecco

accompanied on piano by
Bill DuffyDoug HammerRandy IngramJim Rice
hosted by
Sophia Bilides, Artistic Director

Sunday, November 27, 2005
Regattabar Jazz Club, Cambridge, MA


Many thanks to all who helped us raise $4,000 to benefit
America's Second Harvest

One of the Ten Best Cabaret Shows of 2005
All eight performers in this festival sparkled... Brava to producer Bilides
(EdgeBoston.com)

SOPHIA BILIDES
ARE YOU HAVING ANY FUN?
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Friday & Saturday, November 4 & 5, 2005
Piccolo's Theater Lounge, Westfield, MA

The National Council For The Traditional Arts
presents



Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Tom Babbin - kythara
Mike Gregian - doumbeleki


Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28, 2005
American Folk Festival
Bangor, Maine



pastel by Jan Collins Selman

Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Scullers Jazz Club. Boston, MA


Conjures up a warm sun, a cool breeze, and sand beneath bare feet. (Boston Globe)
One of the Ten Best Cabaret Shows of 2005 (EdgeBoston.com)


SOPHIA BILIDES
ARE YOU HAVING ANY FUN?
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Saturday, March 19, 2005
Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater, Somerville, MA

Equal to any of the finest cabaret artists in the country today,
Bilides consistently renders a brilliant performance in her material and stage presence.

(Cabaret Hotline Online)

SOPHIA BILIDES
WINTER WARM: SONGS FOR THE SOLSTICE
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Friday, December 17, 2004
The Center For Arts, Natick, MA


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Tom Babbin - guitar; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki

Friday, September 17, 2004

Corthell Concert Hall, University Of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME

presented by the School of Music with the support of the USM Cultural Affairs Committee,
the USM/Aegean Arts and Cultural Exchange, Hellenic Society Paideia of Maine, and the City of Portland

SOPHIA BILIDES
ARE YOU HAVING ANY FUN?
~ with Tom LaMark on piano ~

Friday, September 3, 2004
Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Laconia, NH


drawing by Julian Williams


Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

IRNE Award Winner: Best Female Cabaret Performer
(Independent Reviewers Of New England)

One of the Top Ten Cabaret Acts of 2004
(Bay Windows)

2004 BOSTON CABARET FESTIVAL
The NEW Great American Songbook
A gala concert of songs from the past 20 years
featuring

Sophia Bilides • Brian De Lorenzo • Kent French
Belle Linda Halpern • Erica Leopold • Will McMillan
John O'Neil • Carol O'Shaughnessy • Jan Peters

performing songs by
Ahrens & Flaherty Peter Allen Fed Barton Bergman & Mandel Francesca Blumenthal
Jason Robert Brown John Bucchino Craig Carnelia Alan Chapman Carroll Coates
Cy Coleman William Finn David Friedman Goldrich & Heisler Amanda Green Kander & Ebb
Brian Lasser Christine Lavin Ernie Lijoi Andrew Lippa Dennis Livingston Steven Lutvak
Maltby & Shire Amanda McBroom Alan Menken Randy Newman Laurence O'Keefe
Stephen Schwartz Cosy Sheridan Stephen Sondheim Maury Yeston Waldrop & Gallagher

accompanied on piano by
Doug Hammer • Tom LaMark • Ron Roy
hosted by
Sophia Bilides, Artistic Director

Saturday, March 28, 2004
Charles Playhouse Second Stage, Boston, MA

SOPHIA BILIDES
WINTER WARM: SONGS FOR THE SOLSTICE
~ with Doug Hammer on piano ~

Friday, December 19, 2003

The Center For Arts, Natick, MA


Sophia Bilides - vocals, santouri, zilia
Tom Babbin - guitar; Mike Gregian - doumbeleki


Sunday, August 3, 2003
Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts, New York, NY

SOPHIA BILIDES
W I T C H C R A F T
The Lyrics Of
CAROLYN LEIGH
~ with the Tom LaMark Trio ~

Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

The songlist is wonderful, and you really "get" Carolyn. I'm just thrilled.
(June Silver, sister of Carolyn Leigh)

2003 BOSTON CABARET FESTIVAL
GREAT AMERICAN LYRICISTS
featuring
Sophia Bilides
Mary CallananBrian De Lorenzo
Kerry Dowling
Kent FrenchBelle Linda HalpernManny Lim
Carol O'Shaughnessy
Jan PetersMichael Ricca

singing the lyrics of
Johnny BurkeSammy CahnBetty Comden & Adolph Green
Dorothy Fields
Ira GershwinYip HarburgLorenz Hart
Johnny Mercer
Cole PorterStephen Sondheim
accompanied on piano by
Doug Hammer • Tom LaMark • Ron Roy
hosted by
Sophia Bilides, Artistic Director


Saturday, March 29, 2003
National Heritage Museum, Lexington, MA

SOPHIA BILIDES
MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY
The Lyrics Of
COMDEN & GREEN
~ with the Doug Hammer Trio ~

Wednesday, May 22, 2002
Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

One of the Top Ten Cabaret Performances of 2002
Bilides spins gold with this show.
She can belt, lilt, swing, and serve up shtick or heart upon command.

(Bay Windows)

2003 IRNE Award Nominee: Best Female Cabaret Performer
(Independent Reviewers Of New England)

2002 BOSTON CABARET FESTIVAL
featuring
Sophia BilidesMary CallananBrian De Lorenzo
Erica Leopold • Will McMillan • John O'Neil
Carol O'Shaughnessy
Jan PetersBen SearsIda Zecco

accompanied on piano by
Brad Conner • Doug Hammer • Tom LaMark • Brian Patton • Ron Roy
hosted by
Sophia Bilides, Artistic Director

Sunday, April 7, 2002
Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA

One of the Top Ten Cabaret Events of 2002 (Bay Windows)



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