Lynda D'Amour

About

Lynda has been singing professionally since the age of 19 and her work has been showcased at many of Boston’s major venues such as Scullers Jazz Club, North Shore Music Theater, Club Caf, Ryles Jazz Club, and the Lyric Stage. She grew up listening to an eclectic assortment of music, virtually anything she could get her hands, or ears, on and it shows in her varied selection of material and her delivery of a song. In any given minute you might hear a hint of jazz, pop, rock, R&B, or show tune. Lynda began her professional career in music working as lead vocalist in various Top-40 bands throughout the Northeast and in Original Rock bands locally in the Boston area. In keeping with her eclectic musical nature she spent a few years performing exclusively in musical theater but returned to performing in clubs and enjoys redefining the ever growing Great American Songbook. “I’m drawn to a great lyric” Lynda's CD titled "ORDINARY FOOL" is available for purchase/download.

Her latest show, More Today Than Yesterday (affectionately referred to as When Did the Music of my Youth Show Up on the OLDIES Stations!?!) is chock full of songs we all remember from the 60's and 70's era. In August 2010 the show debuted in NH at the WinniPlayhouse and once again in NYC in October at Don't Tell Mama with the amazing Barry Levitt on piano.

Lynda recently appeared for the first time at the Iguana VIP lounge in the MAC Award winning series 'Wednesday Night at The Iguana' (Hosted by Dana Lorge & Richard Skipper) and will be back in the lineup soon. She can be found hosting an Open Mic event in Boston venues as well as for the Boston Association of Cabaret Artists (BACA). Her performance in the Boston Cabaret Songwriters Showcase 2009 was noted as one of the evening’s standouts in Cabaret Scenes (6/2009). She debuted her show 'This Eager Heart of Mine' in New York City at Don't Tell Mama as well as in Massachusetts too at Steps-Off-Broadway Theater and appeared live on WERS 88.9 Standing Room Only, singing song selections from the show. The Summer of 2009 also found Lynda adding her acting & improv skills on the Cape Cod Murder Mystery Train ride show 'High School Reunion' produced by Cape Cod Cabaret.

The Boston Songwriters Showcase 2008 showcased Lynda performing songs in the role of Tonya Harding from Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera (by Michael Teoli and Elizabeth Searle). As part of the CBS Early Show week long feature ‘Life After the Tabloids’ series that included Tonya Harding, Lynda was heard singing ‘Watch Your Back’ from the rock opera. She also appeared as a featured performer in the 2008 BACA Production ‘Act IV: An Evening of Music & Musings’, at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston.

Her first solo venture into the cabaret waters emerged as 'All About Love', a show exploring the ups & downs of love through standard and contemporary Broadway show-tunes. She reprised the show as a featured performer at CabaretFest in Provincetown. Lynda followed up her first solo venture with her critically acclaimed show, ONE COOL CAT: The Songs of Sammy Davis, Jr.

In 2006 “March is Cabaret Month” events included Lynda performing in 'Cooking Up a Cabaret' a cabaret show written & directed by NYC Director Bill Castellino. EdgeBoston’s John Amodeo listed Lynda as one of the top 6 performers in his ‘2006 Year in Review’. In addition to performing at Corporate functions, she has lent her talents to "Cabaraid And All That Jazz' at the Lyric Stage in Boston (a hurricane benefit concert featuring Rebecca Parris), as well as 'Beach Blanket Bike Ride' (a benefit concert for Harbor To The Bay Ride) , with Jim Rice as musical director. She also spent 4 consecutive years performing the National Anthem at the VerizonCenter for AHL hockey team the Manchester Monarchs.

Lynda is a member of MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs) and BACA (Boston Association of Cabaret Artists). She is available for private/corporate functions, civil ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries, cocktail parties, or any type of event that you want to add some fabulous entertainment to.

Personnel

JIm Rice: Music Arranger and accompanist
Bill Duffy: Accompanist
Misc: Musicians are added as needed per event request/requirements

Influences

Lynda's style reflects her eclectic influences which includes Jazz greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and other artists such as Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Pat Benatar, Donna Summer, Judy Garland, Rosemary Clooney, Joni Mitchell, and many more.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 180 minutes

Lynda's performance can be tailored to your specific needs for your event. You may request a performance of one of Lynda's recent shows* or an evening of live music including songs from the Great American Songbook, Jazz Standards, Motown, 70's Pop, and more.

Your event: Lynda can provide vocal entertainment with musical accompaniment with the simple elegance of piano accompaniment to her vocals or larger ensembles (duo, trio, etc) - whatever your event requires.

Themed Shows: 60-90 minute running time depending on show selected (with no intermission)

Stage/Setup Requirements:
TBD

Additional Notes:
Varies per event.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
This represents a sample of songs in Lynda's repertoire:

Goody Goody, Cheek to Cheek, Fly Me to The Moon (In other Words), Almost Like Being In Love, Misty, Like Someone In Love*, With a Song In My Heart*, Only The Lonely, You Don't Know Me, By The Time I get to Phoenix, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You, More Today Than Yesterday, Teach Me Tonight, At Last, Summertime, Overjoyed*, But The World Goes Round, Dust In the Wind, Love Won't Let Me Wait*, Piece of My Heart, What Kind Of Fool*, My Funny Valentine, Moondance, Green Dolphin Street, For Once In My Life, Comes Love, Sway, Ipanema, The Way We Were, You're The Best Thing, Neither Once of Us, I'll Be Around, Let Me Be There, What You Won't Do For Love*...and many more

*Songs appear on CD Ordinary Fool

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

04-13-2013 — Headline performer at CabaretFest, Crown & Anchor, Provincetown MA
02-15-2013 — Napoleon Room
12-14-2012 — Napoleon Room at Club Cafe, Boston, MA (209 Columbus AVe)
12-06-2012 — MSPCA Tree Lighting at the Prudential Center (with host Randy Price)
11-24-2012 — Napoleon Room at Club Cafe, Boston (209 Columbus Ave)
11-02-2012 — Private function
10-26-2012 — Napoleon room at Club Cafe, Boston (209 Columbus AVe)
10-19-2012 — Don't Tell Mama, NYC
10-14-2012 — Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott MA
09-28-2012 — Napoleon Room @ Club Cafe, Boston MA
09-07-2012 — Napoleon Room @ Club Cafe, Boston
08-25-2012 — CD Release - Chatham MA
08-18-2012 — WBZ Radio - the Jordan Rich Show
08-09-2012 — Napoleon Room @ Club Cafe, Boston
07-28-2012 — CD Release concert, Arts After Hours
06-22-2012 — Napoleon Room @ Club Cafe, Boston
05-20-2012 — Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott MA
04-14-2012 — Napoleon Room at Club Cafe, Boston MA
03-25-2012 — Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott MA
02-14-2012 — Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott MA
02-04-2012 — Napoleon Room @ Club Cafe, Boston MA
01-15-2012 — Red Rock Bistro, Swampscott MA
01-07-2012 — Napleon Room at Club Cafe, Boston MA

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