Author Archives: Jeff Weintraub

Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s. Spotlight on Nat ‘King’ Cole

I’m certainly not too proud to introduce a gimmick or two into my performances, if that’s what it takes to get more people there. That’s just what I’m planning to do on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 to 11 p.m., when I’m next at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C. As gimmicks go — maybe “theme”Continue reading “Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s. Spotlight on Nat ‘King’ Cole”

Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s

Remember those days a couple years ago (such as in the photo above) when I was doing “shows” from my laptop at home? I don’t miss that, but the memory of it makes me all the more grateful to be performing in person — as I will again on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 8 toContinue reading “Next gig: April 22 at Mr. Henry’s”

Back to Mr. Henry’s: January 21, 2023

As we near the end of 2022, I hope 2023 will be a good year for you and everyone. I’m also hoping my next gig on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 8 to 11 p.m., at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., will contribute in someway to that outcome. It will be even nicer to see manyContinue reading “Back to Mr. Henry’s: January 21, 2023”

Next Gig: Sat., Oct. 22 at Mr. Henry’s

On SATURDAY, October 22, 8 to 11 p.m. , I’ll be playing again at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C. I hope you and all of your friends can join me.  I’m thilled to be playing with three really exciting musicians: Harry Appelman on piano, Francis Thompson on drums and Blake Meister on bass.  There will be a cover of $15, plusContinue reading “Next Gig: Sat., Oct. 22 at Mr. Henry’s”

Big-time Correction: Next Gig is on Saturday, July 30, 8 to 11 p.m., Mr. Henry’s

Someone in the Office of Bonehead Mistakes at Weintraub Music’s North American headquarters was under the impression that Jeff’s next gig was on July 23, as already advertised. But no. The gig is actually on SATURDAY, JULY 30, 8 to 11 p.m. at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C.  The search is nowContinue reading “Big-time Correction: Next Gig is on Saturday, July 30, 8 to 11 p.m., Mr. Henry’s”

Next Gig: Saturday, July 23, at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C. Spotlight on Bob Dylan.

I’ll be back performing at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 23, 8 to 11 p.m. This time, I’ll be spotlighting some tunes by Bob Dylan, who, among other things, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012 (see the picture above).  This should be a lot of fun, not least becauseContinue reading “Next Gig: Saturday, July 23, at Mr. Henry’s in Washington, D.C. Spotlight on Bob Dylan.”

NEXT GIG: Saturday, April 23 at Mr. Henry’s

I’m going to be back again to Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 23, 8 to 11 p.m. This will be my second attempt to spotlight some tunes by (or made famous by) Harry Nilsson, whose songwriting, recording and singing was a big and influential presence on the late-1960s and ’70sContinue reading “NEXT GIG: Saturday, April 23 at Mr. Henry’s”

Next Gig: Jan. 22, Mr. Henry’s, Spotlight on Harry Nilsson

I’ll be back performing at Mr. Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., on Saturday, January 22, 8 to 11 p.m. This time, I’ll be spotlighting some tunes by (or made famous by) Harry Nilsson, whose songwriting, recording and singing was a big and influential presence on the late-1960s and ’70s American pop music landscape.Continue reading “Next Gig: Jan. 22, Mr. Henry’s, Spotlight on Harry Nilsson”

Next Gig: Saturday, November 27, at Mr. Henry’s

Once again, I’ll be performing at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood., on Saturday, November 27, 8 to 11 p.m. (yes, that’s Thanks giving weekend). I’ll be singing with Harry Appelman on piano, Percy White on bass and Theo Rosenfeld on saxophone.  Tickets for the event, which you can get on this app, will be $15Continue reading “Next Gig: Saturday, November 27, at Mr. Henry’s”