Bonus - Interview w/ Raquel Cion

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Jess sits down with the absolutely wonderful, hilarious, endearing, talented and awesome Raquel Cion. The singer who will be celebrating her 50th birthday with the music of David Bowie! Listen toher talk to to Jess about her career, her humor, and her life. It's a joy More Info: Raquel Cion & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Concert! Half a century ago, on the eve of those spaceboys’ first steps on the moon, Raquel Cion was 'born [she] was!' We’re 'commencing countdown' by recreating and paying homage to David Bowie & Friends: A Very Special Birthday Concert his sold out 50th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden. In true David Bowie fashion, Raquel has chosen for the night’s proceeds to benefit NARAL Pro-Choice! Come 'get partified' with us! WHO: RAQUEL CION, described by the New York Times as "half witch... half cabaret performer" and by TONY as an "alt cabaret siren" takes the stage on her birthday to honor the artistry of David Bowie and the community of multi-talented friends who fill her heart with love. Karl Saint Lucy / Musical Direction Jeremy Bass / Guitar & Vocals Genevieve Chapin / Bass Michael Ryan Morales / Drums Karl Saint Lucy / Piano, Keyboards & Vocals DM Salsberg / Vocals Zac Selissen / Guitar Special appearances by Tony Torn, Micah Bucey, Joe Hurley, Zachary Clause, Dylan Sorenson, Maddy Wyatt, and more! David Quinn / Couture Coco Bennett / Makeup Miranti / Rogue Pastry Chef WHEN: July 19, 2019, Doors 7pm / Show 8pm WHERE: Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, New York City TICKETS: Cabaret Seating for $35 includes reserved seating and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Bar/Restaurant Seating for $15 where the concert’s “Sound & Vision” will be fed live. Both ticket options offer the restaurant’s full menu and cash bar available for purchase throughout the event. Delicious, stylish and spectacular birthday cake for all! Tickets and additional info available at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4276890 More about NARAL: https://www.prochoiceamerica.org/ Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Jess on Twitter Andrew on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Jess on Instagram Email us at [email protected] Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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