Past Events
Holiday Cabaret: Virtual Broadcast
Extended through December 31st, 2021
How to Watch:
Big News: The Patties Return to the Stage With a Holiday Cabaret
The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.
The show is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.
The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.
The show was recorded on December 11th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL. It will be streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience starting on December 18th 7:30 PM CST.
You can register for access to the show via Eventbrite.
The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.
The show is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.
The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.
The show was recorded on December 11th at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL. It will be streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience starting on December 18th 7:30 PM CST.
You can register for access to the show via Eventbrite.
Holiday Cabaret at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL
December 11, 2021 at 7:30 PM CST
Big News: The Patties Return to the Stage With Live Holiday Cabaret
The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.
The show is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.
The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.
One performance will take place on December 11th at 7:30 at Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen in Arlington Heights.
Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience. Have dinner beforehand in the Gastropub, or get PREMIER seats and enjoy dinner during the show!
The show will be recorded and streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience with bonus contest on December 18th 7:30 PM CST. You can register for the show via eventbrite.
The Peppermint Patties return to the stage with a 90-minute lineup of holiday favorites and classic close-harmony hits made famous by The Andrews Sisters.
The show is packed with nostalgic throwbacks, musical theater favorites, jazz standards and quirky covers.
The family-friendly production is accompanied by Sarah Jenks and features guest artists Wesley Taylor and Isaac Frishman.
One performance will take place on December 11th at 7:30 at Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen in Arlington Heights.
Hey Nonny offers an intimate live music experience. Have dinner beforehand in the Gastropub, or get PREMIER seats and enjoy dinner during the show!
The show will be recorded and streamed on YouTube for a virtual audience with bonus contest on December 18th 7:30 PM CST. You can register for the show via eventbrite.
December Song Release: "Jing-A-Ling, Jing-A-Ling"
December 1, 2021 on YouTube
The Patties are kicking off the holiday season with a festive song release made famous by The Andrews Sisters in 1950!
October: Virtual Song Release - "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön"
The Peppermint Patties present "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" -- watch on YouTube.
"Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" was a popular Yiddish song written by Jacob Jacobs (lyricist) and Sholom Secunda (composer) for a 1932 Yiddish language comedy musical.
It is widely regarded as the he world's best-known and longest-reigning Yiddish theater song of all time.
Five years later in 1937, The Andrews Sisters recorded it under a Germanized title. This is one reason you'll hear different pronunciations and see different spellings of this classic hit.
"Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" was a popular Yiddish song written by Jacob Jacobs (lyricist) and Sholom Secunda (composer) for a 1932 Yiddish language comedy musical.
It is widely regarded as the he world's best-known and longest-reigning Yiddish theater song of all time.
Five years later in 1937, The Andrews Sisters recorded it under a Germanized title. This is one reason you'll hear different pronunciations and see different spellings of this classic hit.
September Classical Music Month - Art Song Series
September is Classical Music Month. To celebrate we are featuring three of our favorite arts songs.
Art Songs are compositions typically written for one voice with piano accompaniment and often (but not always) sung in the classical tradition.
Art Songs are compositions typically written for one voice with piano accompaniment and often (but not always) sung in the classical tradition.
Part 1 - "Wait Until Tomorrow" Ft. Laura Smalley
"Wait Until Tomorrow" in and English art song for mezzo-soprano from Lugubrious Portraiture, or "Art Songs for Those on the Peripheries of Love" is a new art song series.
Words, music, and piano by Michael R. Oldham
Sung by Laura Smalley of The Peppermint Patties
More music from Michael on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Copyright 2021 by Michael R. Oldham (ASCAP), Impostor's Thought Balloons Publishing (ASCAP)
Words, music, and piano by Michael R. Oldham
Sung by Laura Smalley of The Peppermint Patties
More music from Michael on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music.
Copyright 2021 by Michael R. Oldham (ASCAP), Impostor's Thought Balloons Publishing (ASCAP)
Part 2 - "Amor" Ft. Daina Fischer
Amor by William Bolcom, sung by Daina Fischer
Part 3 - "Élégie" Ft. Anna Caldwell
Élégie music by Jules Massenet, lyrics by by Louis Gallet, sung by Anna Caldwell
August: Virtual Song Release - Dream a Little Dream of Me
Join us on YouTube August 21st, 3 PM (CST) for our dreamy rendition of this classic song.
"Dream a Little Dream" was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics.) It has been recorded more than 60 time by artists like The Mamas & The Papas in 1968.
A rendition by Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters was featured in the 1979 movies The Jerk.
"Dream a Little Dream" was written in 1931 by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics.) It has been recorded more than 60 time by artists like The Mamas & The Papas in 1968.
A rendition by Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters was featured in the 1979 movies The Jerk.
July: Virtual Song Release - "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The Patties celebrate July 4th with this arrangement of The National Anthem. Our recording premiered on YouTube on July 3rd, 3PM CST!
June: Virtual Song Release - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
In honor of #pridemonth The Patties present: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This original arrangement was written for us by our dear friend Heidi Joosten and premiered on YouTube on June 26th at 3pm CST!
This original arrangement was written for us by our dear friend Heidi Joosten and premiered on YouTube on June 26th at 3pm CST!
May: Virtual Song Release - Sing, Sing, Sing!
The Peppermint Patties present: "Sing, Sing, Sing!" by Louis Prima. The arrangement was originally sung by The Andrews Sisters in 1952.
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on May 29th at 3pm CST!
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on May 29th at 3pm CST!
April: Virtual Song Release - Lollipop
Join the Patties for their rendition of the popular hit "Lollipop" made famous by The Chordettes in 1958!
The song was created when Julius Dixon was late for a songwriting session with Beverly Ross. Dixon explained that his daughter had gotten a lollipop stuck in her hair, causing him to be late. Ross was inspired by the story and sat down right away to pen the famous tune.
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on April 26th at 3pm CST!
The song was created when Julius Dixon was late for a songwriting session with Beverly Ross. Dixon explained that his daughter had gotten a lollipop stuck in her hair, causing him to be late. Ross was inspired by the story and sat down right away to pen the famous tune.
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on April 26th at 3pm CST!
March: Virtual Song Release - Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
"Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me)" is a popular song that was made famous by Glenn Miller and by the Andrews Sisters during World War II. Its lyrics are the words of two young lovers who pledge their fidelity while one of them is away serving in the war, or in our case being in a lockdown due to a global pandemic.
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on March 20th at 3pm CST!
Our recording premiered live on YouTube on March 20th at 3pm CST!
February: Virtual Song Release- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Featuring:
Guest artist, Dovas Lietuvninkas on trumpet
Pianist, Michael Oldham
Our recording premiered February 13th at 3PM CST!
Guest artist, Dovas Lietuvninkas on trumpet
Pianist, Michael Oldham
Our recording premiered February 13th at 3PM CST!
Home For The Holidays: A Virtual Concert
Streamed FREE on Youtube December 5th at 7PM (CST)
Featuring:
Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham
Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham
Won't you be my Galentine?
February 13 at 7:30 PM
Febuary 16 at 6:00 PM
Featuring:
Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham
February 13, 2020
7:30 PM
Borelli's Pizza
$15 cover
February 16, 2020
6:00 PM
Borelli's Pizza
$15 cover
Venue: https://borellipizza.com/
Guest Artist, Wesley Taylor
Pianist, Michael Oldham
February 13, 2020
7:30 PM
Borelli's Pizza
$15 cover
February 16, 2020
6:00 PM
Borelli's Pizza
$15 cover
Venue: https://borellipizza.com/
A Very Christmas Cabaret
December 19 at 8:00 PM
