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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) .jpg)
Saturday, June 2, 2012 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 .jpg) 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...
 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 Bilides • Jack Donahue • Will McMillan • Krisanthi Pappas Jim Porcella • Jinny Sagorin • Dane Vannatter • Ida Zecco accompanied on piano by Bill Duffy • Doug Hammer • Randy Ingram • Jim 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 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 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 Callanan • Brian De Lorenzo Kerry Dowling • Kent French • Belle Linda Halpern • Manny Lim Carol O'Shaughnessy • Jan Peters • Michael Ricca singing the lyrics of Johnny Burke • Sammy Cahn • Betty Comden & Adolph Green Dorothy Fields • Ira Gershwin • Yip Harburg • Lorenz Hart Johnny Mercer • Cole Porter • Stephen 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 Bilides • Mary Callanan • Brian De Lorenzo Erica Leopold • Will McMillan • John O'Neil Carol O'Shaughnessy • Jan Peters • Ben Sears • Ida 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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