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December 15, 2023 · 7:37 pm

Just Two Weeks Until the Practical Theatre Company’s “Ho-Ho-Holiday Revue” Opens at Studio5 in Evanston!

For tickets, go to: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practicaltheatre/1031370

The Practical Theatre’s Musical director Steve Rashid, Emilia Barrosse, Dana Olsen, Victoria Zielinski and PTC Artistic Director Paul Barrosse can’t wait to entertain you at Studio5 in Evanston for the holidays!

Want to know how Charlie Brown is feeling nearly 60 years after “A Charlie Brown Christmas” first aired on television — back when there were only 3 networks? Here’s a hint. He’s worried about the state of American democracy. (In a funny way, of course.)

Speaking about the state of American democracy — how about the state of the U.S. Supreme Court? The PTC’s “Ho-Ho-Holiday Revue” features the court’s all-female liberal minority singing a classic Motown melody about their resolve to be a check on the conservative majority. (Don’t mess with these ladies!)

Of course, the gods must weigh in over the holidays — and Zeus, the supreme master of the universe, is in a holiday funk. Why should the almighty Olympian Zeus be depressed during the Christmas holidays? Come to Studio5 to find out!

See you all at Studio5 this holiday season for The Practical Theatre Company’s “Ho-Ho-Holiday Revue!” Get your tickets at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/practicaltheatre/1031370

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May 22, 2019 · 3:49 pm

Three Sisters Make June Jump!

Followers of this blog will surely pardon me for taking just a moment to kvell.

My three talented daughters – Maura, Emilia and Eva — each have a big gig coming up this June. And provided you have enough free time and transportation resources, I recommend you make the trifecta.

All of these gigs are just five minutes from anywhere by rocket car.

avatars-000546751557-2hua3w-t500x500 First off, there’s Eva B. Ross’ gig at Steve and Bea Rashid’s fabulous Studio5 cabaret in Evanston, Illinois (just north of Chicago) on June 15th. She’ll be mixing jazz standards and her own songs, backed by Steve Rashid on keys, Robert Rashid on drums and Grant Milliken on vibes.

For tickets, go to the Studio5 website.

While in the Chicago area, Eva will also play a set of original tunes at Hungry City on June 14th.

At the same time, Eva’s older sister Emilia Barrosse is playing a gig in Carlsbad, California – yeah, Carlsbad.

52ec6720-6750-11e9-a0f1-cbe0c91e00d0-rimg-w501-h640-gmir Emilia is a standup comedian and TV comedy writer who, along with her partner Julie Roland (a Navy helicopter pilot and a magician who performs at The Magic Castle), launched a popular standup comedy event series called Just Tryna Make Friends.

The next Just Tryna Make Friends event is Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM. It’s a PROM SEASON party.

Attendees are encouraged to shine their dancing shoes and pick out their favorite tuxes and dresses for this prom-themed comedy extravaganza, complete with a live DJ spinning the best prom playlist of 2010, reliably-spiked punch — and absolutely no chaperones.

Tickets are first come first served, so get yours now. Carlsbad is lovely this time of year.

crop At the end of the month Eva and Emilia’s older sister Maura Murphy-Barrosse will be bringing her soulful, bluesy, rocking band, Ms. Maura & The Misters to The Mint in Hollywood on Sunday, June 30 at 7:00 PM.

maxresdefault Ms. Maura & The Misters plays Maura’s original songs and thoroughly groovy arrangements of some classic tunes – all designed to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor!

The Mint is located at 1136 W 6th St. in Los Angeles.

Click here for tix.

So, there you go! Your entertainment itinerary for June 2019 is a done deal. Maura, Emilia and Eva will get your summer off to a fabulous, fun start.

Saturday Night’s Alright for Grooving in Garvanza!

14632920_883401725130722_3761693527721862408_n It’s time for Ms. Maura’s 1st Annual Holiday Happening – a Highland Park neighborhood party to kick off the festive season!

unnamed Get ready for Live Music, DJ, Dancing, Re-Gift Boutique, Tasty Drinks, and REAL LIVE SNOWMEN!

Ms. Maura recommends that you put some jingle bells on your dancing shoes, grab some pals — and join in the festivities!

You’ll enjoy some rocking holiday music like this…

Lineup:

15055693_366371327029201_6236591052833145170_n 8:00 PM — Eva B. Ross Foundation

9:00 PM — Ms. Maura & The Misters

10:00 PM — DJ Brian Waters

Location:

The Offbeat

6316 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

There’s plenty of parking in the lot across the street

No Cover

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It’ll be a great way to kick off the holidays!

A Musical Metro Trip to Santa Monica…

Our songstress daughter Maura takes our grandson for a ride to Santa Monica on the new Metro train. If you haven’t taken the ride yet — here’s your chance to experience this corridor of Los Angeles to the beach from a fresh, fun perspective. And you can also enjoy two original songs by Ms. Maura.

For more info on what Ms. Maura is doing, you can access her newsletter here.

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January 20, 2015 · 9:47 pm

Ms. Maura’s Latest…

Here’s the very latest from my very talented daughter Maura…

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September 6, 2014 · 1:34 pm

A “Lazy Saturday” with Ms. Maura!

Here’s a bit of delightful musical merriment from Ms. Maura — my sweet, talented daughter!

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June 7, 2014 · 3:23 pm

Maura’s in a Musical! (And Other News)

My daughter Maura will be appearing in the musical, Miz Bonnie’s Band, on June 15, 2014 at 5:00 PM in Hollywood, CA .

After a decade spent rocking and singing the blues in bands and in the recording studio, Maura is excited to return to the stage with the wonderful cast of Miz Bonnie’s Band — an original musical stage play about a little band with big issues.

ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY.

Bring your dads and make a Father’s Day event of it! Meet the Team.   Click HERE to purchase tickets. $15 in advance — $20 at the door.

And that’s not all…

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 @ 8 PM

Maura will be singing with Mitchell Storkington’s Funktastic Voyage at the C.I.A. in NoHo. Join Maura and the band for a night of music, macabre and mayhem! Click HERE for more info.

Ms. Maura’s been working on some new tunes and videos! More info coming on that soon. In the meantime, be sure to follow her on Facebook and Twitter to stay updated on all her fabulous adventures!

Ms. Maura’s music is available for streaming and purchase on Bandcamp, and iTunes, and your other favorite music services.

Spread the word!

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July 20, 2013 · 10:27 pm

Ms. Maura at The Whiskey A-Go-Go!

My daughter Maura and her guitarist Lynz Floren are playing the world famous Whisky A Go-Go on Wednesday, August 7th at 7:15 PM. The show is a release party for Maura’s latest CD.

It’s going to be a great night: a chance to enjoy Maura’s wonderful, soulful, powerful voice as she sings a selection of her own songs. Plus some promised surprises.

Tickets are $10 each or two for $15. Reserve your tickets today by emailing:

ms.maura@me.com

The two for $15 discount is only available via email.

Hope to see you on the Sunset Strip to party to the sultry, groovy, bluesy sound of Ms. Maura.

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May 8, 2012 · 2:57 pm

Ms. Maura Plays The Viper Room & Other Musical Highlights!

My daughter, Maura Murphy-Barrosse (aka Ms. Maura) and her musical partner, guitarist Lynz Floren have just released their first single, “I Can’t Complain” – and it’s now available on iTunes and other online music sites. Get it today.

Ms. Maura and Lynz are also inviting friends and fans to help them make their first music video.

All you have to do is send Ms. Maura a photo of you holding a sign stating why you can’t complain. (See the charming samples at right.)

Then, you and your fabulous photo will be featured in the music video.

But that’s just where the musical fun begins. Ms. Maura & Lynz are also playing a gig at The Viper Room Lounge THIS THURSDAY, May 10^th at 7:45 PM. And if you come to the show, they promise a special surprise!!

The Viper Room Lounge is located at 8852 W Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. Tickets are $10.00. And remember to mention Ms. Maura & Lynz at the door!

You can also “Like” Ms. Maura on Facebook.

And check out her EP, “Reversible Lobotomy”.

If you haven’t discovered Ms. Maura yet, check out what the National Music Examiner has to say about “Reversible Lobotomy”.

“LA’s talented sassy mama, Ms. Maura is laying down some serious tracks on this EP. Proving that if you’re going to do an EP, you should cut the fat and give ’em your best, this lady proves to have the talent and skill to do just that. If you enjoy Shirley Bassey’s style, Adele’s throaty range, and some textured, complex musical arrangements that traverse through jazz/classical/world rhythms. Each track melds beautifully into the next and yet each packs a powerful punch unto itself. “I don’t wanna” exudes truth, beauty, and honesty expressed with a rich soulfulness. These 5 songs have been on repeat rotation since first hearing this EP for it’s a fresh, timeless, deep cohesive effort by a deserving to be called “Diva”, Ms. Maura.”

And an iTunes Review by IndieIsGood said:

“At first you think, “Oh, she’s a little like Annie Lennox,” then you think, “No, she’s sort of a torch singer,” then you think, “Whoa! That’s a BIG voice — like Etta James Big,” and then you just stop thinking and sit back and say, “It’s just GOOD.”

Your Pop Filter said:

“Ms. Maura’s voice has SO MUCH range and expression. The record is a tidy 5 tracks long, but these 5 tracks feel so much bigger. Throughout the first listen, the songs seem to vary a great deal, but something unspoken ties them together. Subsequent listens serve only to pull you deeper into her world… I heartily recommend that you buy it.”

Ms. Maura Sings the Blues…

The talented and brilliantly bluesy songstress Ms. Maura, backed by her friend and guitarist Lynz Floren, performed at club TRIP in Santa Monica on Friday night, March 9^th. I was lucky enough to be there – and here’s a sampler of iPhone video from her very groovy set.

According to Ms. Maura, here’s what you need to know as you listen to this selection from their sultry, soulful set.

“Combining the stylistically-varied vocals of Ms. Maura with the textured guitar-work of Lynz Floren, this acoustic duo performs dynamic original songs along with some token obscure covers. He of large stature, she of large voice, they met in 2001 as students at UC Santa Cruz. They lost touch for several years but recently reacquainted and found themselves on a common musical journey.”

Enjoy. This is melodic mood music that matters.