RONNIE KROWNE- sings "SONGS OF MY LIFE"
A Fun-Filled Inspirational Cabaret Afternoon
Ronnie Krowne-
Ronnie has been performing cabaret shows for 25 years. He grew up in Springfield, NJ and began singing with 3 other teenagers and the cantor in his synagogue, but never in more "traditional "venues. In "real life: he owned & operated Ronald J Krowne Photography for over 50 years, starting when he was a teenager. He attended C.W. Post Center and earned both a BS in Psychology and a MS in Community Psychological Counseling. He practiced for several years in the mental health community, while also being a photographer.
He began his "musical training" under the tutelage and mentorship of Beth Goodrich about 25 years ago. He has performed at countless senior centers, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, as well as participating in his temple choir and interfaith choir at Temple Beth El, as he still does.
He chuckles at the irony that he doesn't read music! (Joining famous performers such as Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder) He hears a piece and practices it until he "gets it".
His several shows at NYC's Don't Tell Mama have been hits, & he recently sang at the Ethical Culture Society of Manhattan. He also performs at the semiannual Great Neck Adult Ed concerts.
His shows are filled with warmth, and musical pieces of hope & inspiration- from his past, drawing on the Great American Songbook.
He hopes you will take some inspiration from something you might hear today!
He draws his inspiration from the love of his dear parents, Freda and Nat, who inspired him to follow his dreams and live life to the fullest. He just knows that they are here today, in spirit, kvelling!
Beth Goodrich- Musical Consultant and Mentor
Beth holds her BM in Music Education from NYU, and her Masters in Educational Theatre from Adelphi University. She’s taught for 20+ years in public schools as a chorus and general music teacher. She found her passion in teaching adult cabaret after she saw many of her adult students truly come to life through music. You’ll catch her in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut “Ellen Waits” and the Television show starring Mandy Patinkin and Patti LuPone “The Artist”.
Stu Waters - Piano
Stu is an accomplished pianist and vocalist, classically trained in piano at the Juilliard Prep School. Stuart started performing professionally at age 13 when he became involved in jazz and blues. At age 15, he was featured as a rising star on WQXR Radio’s “Young America Plays”. He has performed throughout the United States, and his performance and studio credits include projects with Joe Carbone, Joe Carter, Paula Atherton, Earl Williams, Walter Perkins, James Cammack, Chasey Dean and more.
Jerry McDonald - Acoustic Bass
Jerry McDonald is a native LI/NYC bassist who performs on both the upright bass and electric bass. He is at ease playing many genres of music which include Jazz, Blues, Funk, and Rock. Jerry's musical journey began with playing cello in his early years. He embraced the electric bass after high school to fill a void in a local cover band. He played electric bass with local cover and original bands regularly throughout the Long Island area for many years. He has performed at many clubs and events throughout the New York tri-state area and the northeastern United States.
