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easy street cabaret nights Federal Street Blues open summer concert series

Thursday, May 31, 2018

IF YOU GO

What: Easy Street’s Cabaret Nights at the DeYor with Josh Lewis and the Federal Street Blues

When: Saturday at the Deyor Performing Arts Center, doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Table seating, $25.00.

Reservations: 330-744-0264 or online at YoungstownSymphony.com.

Staff report

Easy Street’s Cabaret Nights at the DeYor summer concert series starts off the summer series with Josh Lewis and the Federal Street Blues.

The concert will feature an array of music from blues to pop, country to love songs, originally sung by such artists as Etta James, Carol King, Michael Buble, and more.

Special guest vocalists for the evening include Kristen Blackwood and Jody Lewis. Kevin Shields on piano leads the group of musicians including bass guitarist Craig Conrad, drummer Kelvin Newell and saxophonist Tim Harker. The Youngstown -based string ensemble, the Stellar Strings, also will be lending their talents to this exciting evening of music.

Lewis has been performing around the Valley since 1997, including at The Youngstown Playhouse, Opera Western Reserve, Stage Left Players, Salem Community Theater and Carnation City Players in Alliance.

Easy Street’s Cabaret Nights concert series transforms the Overture Restaurant and DeYor lobby into a venue to hear local entertainers perform live each month.

The concerts will showcase artists in a cabaret setting with table seating and a wide variety of beer, wine and specialty cocktails available. A small plate menu prepared by Chef Jeff Chrystal will also available. Reservations are recommended. Seating is limited.