Gumbo Cabaret from New Orleans

Direct from the heart of New Orleans comes 

Gumbo Cabaret a dynamic trio featuring the talents of Kelley Dixson Rebecca Leigh and pianist/marionettist Harry Mayronne. This ensemble brings a taste of the Big Easy to the stage weaving together traditional jazz the Great American Songbook and contemporary pop hits into an engaging performance. Known for their musicality and inviting energy Gumbo Cabaret promises an evening of entertainment with a New Orleans flair. Gumbo Cabaret has a one night engagement at the Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge on May 31.

WHAT: Gumbo Cabaret

WHERE: The Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge

7066 Santa Monica Blvd

WHEN: Saturday May 31

Doors Open at 7 pm

Dinner: 7-9 pm

Showtime 9pm

ADMISSION: Cover charge + $15 drink minimum

Show only reservations also available

Call 323-467-7444 (Main)

TEXT or call 818-383-6832

WEBSITE: www.GardeniaSupperClub.com

BIOS

Kelley Dixson began her career as a classical flutist and after graduating from college went on to play in two orchestras as well as the pit orchestras for over 20 shows. After moving to New Orleans she discovered her love of singing and partnered with Rebecca and Harry to form 

Gumbo Cabaret. She has sung in bands with genres ranging from showtunes to Motown. She is also a multi-instrumentalist adding saxophone trumpet and ukulele to the roster. Kelley now teaches middle and high school band chorus and musical theater. She has been seen in The Color Purple (Sofia) Rent (Joanne) and Ain't Misbehavin’ (Armela McQueen). 

Los Angeles native Rebecca Leigh is thrilled to return to The Gardenia where she performed prior to her move to New Orleans in 2013. Rebecca’s previous performances at the Gardenia include her cabaret show with Shelly Markham 

Happily Ever After with Rebecca Leigh. This special engagement marks her homecoming and she’s thrilled to have the opportunity to share the New Orleans-based trio Gumbo Cabaret with her hometown audience. 

Pianist/marionettist Harry Mayronne

is the go-to partner for many a New Orleans chanteuse and theatre production. Recent appearances include the National World Two Museum French Quarter and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festivals with vocalist Chloe Marie and the Tennessee Williams Festival with film legend Mink Stole. For their weekly livestreamed 2020-21 Porch Fests Harry and his friend jazz singer Anaïs St. John received a New Orleans City Council Proclamation. Berlin appearances include Bar Jeder Vernunft (as Musical Director for New Orleans’ Pfister Sisters) and Theatre am Schiffbauerdamm with Nina Hagen (as a marionettist). Harry operated the skeleton marionette seen on video in Dead & Company’s 2023 Boulder CO concert.  harrymayronne.com

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