John Hoglund

For over 30 years, John Hoglund has been a respected entertainment writer covering cabaret, jazz, theater and recordings. His writings have appeared in numerous outlets including the Bistro Bits column for Back Stage. John moderated seminars and forums for the International Cabaret Conference At Yale. He produced many celebrity fundraisers in NYC including one of the first benefits after 9/11: “HeartSong:The Heroes' Concert” at The Bottom Line featuring 36 major stars. He co-produced “HeartSong2: The Heroes' Concert” for Katrina victims at Symphony Space and “Miracle On 35th Street” with a star-studded lineup. Other fund raising efforts include the first benefits for Broadway Cares and God's Love, We Deliver. John served on the Board of Directors of MAC for 12 years. He is well known for championing new and rising talents.

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Carolyn Montgomery-Forant: Visible Phoenix Live(ly) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre New York City

| April 12, 2016 | 0 Comments
Carolyn Montgomery-Forant: Visible Phoenix Live(ly) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre New York City

Strong and confident, her buoyant vocals complement the well-chosen material.

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Alan Cumming: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Live at the Café Carlyle

| April 12, 2016 | 0 Comments
Alan Cumming: Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs Live at the Café Carlyle

This album captures one of today’s great performers at his peak.

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Stacy Sullivan: Stranger in a Dream

| April 5, 2016 | 0 Comments
Stacy Sullivan: Stranger in a Dream

The album is a winner.

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Hilary Kole: The Judy Garland Project

| April 5, 2016 | 0 Comments
Hilary Kole: The Judy Garland Project

She infuses every melodic line with a knowledgeable underpinning.

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Natalie Douglas: Human Heart

| April 3, 2016 | 0 Comments
Natalie Douglas: Human Heart

In an age of cookie cutter singers, Natalie Douglas is unique.

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Susan Hodgdon: I Could Go on Singing

| March 28, 2016 | 0 Comments
Susan Hodgdon: I Could Go on Singing

Hodgdon has good intentions with a good spirit and that counts for something.

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Cynthia Crane: Cynthia Crane Loves Sinatra

| February 8, 2016 | 0 Comments
Cynthia Crane: Cynthia Crane Loves Sinatra

She shines on these dirges with a flair that is as savvy as it is rare.

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Jim Speake: Sweet Life

| February 6, 2016 | 0 Comments
Jim Speake: Sweet Life

This album ranks with some of the better to come along in a while.

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Dane Vannatter: Give Me Something Real

| February 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Dane Vannatter: Give Me Something Real

His rangy jazz tenor caresses songs with ease.

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Barbara Fasano: Busy Being Free

| February 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Barbara Fasano: Busy Being Free

Barbara Fasano is not just a singer, she is a persuasive storyteller.

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