The WFMT Cabaret is a new series that brings together diverse artists for performance and broadcast before a live audience.
The first WFMT Cabaret, in fall 2016, was at the Uptown Underground, a burlesque longue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Composer, musician, and WFMT announcer Robbie Ellis hosted from the piano, and was joined by KAIA String Quartet, singer Bethany Thomas, and storyteller Jack Zimmerma.
In January 2017, actress and singer Hollis Resnik hosted an evening of music and spoken word around the theme “If on a winter’s night a traveler…” at Pregnant Buffalo Lounge, a subterranean space at the Chopin Theatre. The evening featuring performances by pianist Vassily Primakov, actress McKenzie Chinn, folk ensemble Foiled Again, and music director Doug Peck.
In April 2017, the event brought together two Chicago-based ensembles, the band Big Sadie and the Kontras Quartet. Robbie Ellis returned to share some comedic compositions of his own.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ border_style=”solid” margin_top=”-25″ padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”20px”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23666″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”Robbie Ellis | WFMT Cabaret” link=”https://www.wfmt.com/2017/05/13/composer-comedian-robbie-ellis-sings-original-tunes-thatll-stitches/” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ellis_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]
Robbie Ellis
Composer, comedian Robbie Ellis sings original tunes that’ll have you in stitches.
[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23680″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” link=”https://www.wfmt.com/2017/05/15/hear-big-sadie-blend-american-folk-traditions-in-new-tunes-live-at-the-pregnant-buffalo-lounge/” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bigsadie_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]Big Sadie
Hear Big Sadie blend American folk traditions in new tunes, live at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge.[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23685″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”Vassily Primakov | WFMT Cabaret” link=”https://www.wfmt.com/2017/04/13/watch-wfmts-cabaret-live-pregnant-buffalo/” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/primakov_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]
Vassily Primakov
Pianist Vassily Primakov plays Chopin and Rachmaninoff at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no” element_content=””][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23675″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”Kontras Quartet | WFMT Cabaret” link=”https://www.wfmt.com/2017/05/12/video-kontras-quartet-blends-classical-and-folk-traditions-live-at-the-pregnant-buffalo-lounge/” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/kontras_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]
Kontras Quartet
Kontras Quartet brings together classical and folk traditions live at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge.[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23684″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”Bethany Thomas | WFMT Cabaret” link=”https://www.wfmt.com/2016/11/01/bethany-thomas-brings-house-soulful-vocal-stylings/” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bethanythomas_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]
Bethany Thomas
Bethany Thomas Brings Down the House with Her Soulful Vocal Stylings.[/fusion_text][fusion_imageframe image_id=”23687″ style_type=”none” hover_type=”none” align=”none” lightbox=”no” alt=”E. Faye Butler | WFMT Cabaret” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″]https://www.wfmt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/efayebutler_body.png[/fusion_imageframe][fusion_text]
E. Faye Butler
E. Faye Butler leads the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge audience in an unforgettable sing-a-long.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
