CabaretScenes.org just posted this stellar review by Sandi Durell regarding “8-Track Throwback,” Marquee Five’s latest show highlighting singer-songwriter favorites from the 60’s and 70’s. I gotta just quote the whole thing here, I’m so excited! Soaring on the success of their debut show, We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb, which earned the group a 2010 MAC […]
Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James
On Marquee Five: “When the five of them harmonize, they’re reminiscent of the reception choir stationed directly inside the Pearly Gates. The five of them are Julie Reyburn, Vanessa Parvin, Sierra Rein, Mick Bleyer, and Adam West Hemming, the latter of whom apparently does all the arranging. They also divvy up in various, usually rewarding ways throughout their set. Not […]
September 17, 2010REVIEW: Marquee Five in “8-Track Throwback” by Sandi Durrell, Cabaret Scenes.com. “Soaring on the success of their debut show…Marquee Five isn’t leaving any dust in their wake as they forge ahead in this latest creation…the tight harmonies of Marquee Five are, indeed, top-notch spectacular…clever arrangements and musical direction…there isn’t a dull moment”. Read full text here.
I had fun on Sunday, even with lyric sheet in hand, singing for Adam Shapiro as he returns to land after 8 months on a cruise performance job. For reasons why I didn’t have time to memorize the lyrics, check out the blog entry here or www.marqueefive.com! Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I […]
The Salon open mic event, hosted by Mark Janas, had a lovely theme last Sunday in honor of Pride Week – “Glitter and Be Gay.” I sang “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News, since the song speaks of the universality of love on all levels. Mark Janas was at the piano, Jonathan Whitton hosted the evening. […]
Brothers Paul & David Rigano are song writers and have asked me to sing at their showcase “The Rigano Songbook” this coming Sunday, June 27th, at The Metropolitan Room, 9:30pm. Their style is fun, youthful and the song I’m singing is folksy and sweet. Tickets are a steal at $12 ($7 for MAC members!) with a 2-drink minimum! More info […]
Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William James
Just in time for the Summer, a song about the ending of December! Sierra Rein sings “Merry January” by Paul Farinella. Performed at Big Night Out Holiday Extravaganza, hosted by Jennifer Wren & Bill Zeffiro.December 17, 2009 at Don’t Tell Mama, New York. www.bnonyc.com Cheers, Sierra Rein “I don’t sing because I’m happy, I’m happy because I sing” – William […]
Read this review by Andrew Martin about Marquee Five’s debut and MAC Award-winning show…it’s breathtaking: link here Close-harmony vocal group Marquee Five, who happen to be a 2010 MAC Award nominee, has a unique angle in their approach. It’s not just their superb blend in song, and it’s not just their perfect physical counterpart to one another; rather, it’s that […]