Cami Thompson: CALENDAR

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Be Abundant Home Decor Shop

Be Abundant Home Decor is one of the the merchants of the Riverwalk "Arts District" in downtown Reno, who host this Wine Walk on the third Saturday of each month. Cami and her pianist will be performing during the August 16th Wine Walk from 3 to 5 in this darling shop. You can taste a different wine at each merchant participating in the walk. The tasting is free, and an official map and Commemorative Wine Walk Glass is only $15. The Wine Walk culminates in a free raffle give-a-way to over 20 winners of prizes from the participating merchants. For more information call 775-337-1717.

"Like any good home decor store, you can find everything from unique garden art, to fine European linens. Looking for candles? Be Abundant has them. How about bath accessories that will put you in another world, or candles, oils, and scents? They also sell unique teas. "

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

private party

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Del Webb's Sierra Canyon - Aspen Lodge

We're doing a concert for the folks on the hill in Somerset, but you are also invited! Wonderful trumpeter and long-time friend John Gronberg will be in town for a few days, and we LOVE to play together! Joining us for 2 jazz sets is a great trio: Hans Halt on bass, Steve Self on drums, and Peter Supersano on keys.

IMPORTANT: Tickets MUST be purchased in advance and are NOT being sold at the door. This is the Aspen Lodge clubhouse policy, amd no exceptions are possible. If you wish to attend this concert, you must buy your tickets at the clubhouse before 9:00 PM Saturday night. Please call for more info and directions: 775-624-2900. There is a cap on attendance of 120, so please get your tickets now! We sold out last year and stuffed the clubhouse, and they cannot allow that this year! If you really want to go but can't get a ticket in advance, please contact me and I'll work something out with you, OK?

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Incline Village Green

Cami will be singing with the Reno Jazz Orchestra for 1940's big band music and dancing under the stars!

5:00-8:00 = Dinner Service Available.
Wine & Beer Available.

Admission is Free! Bring a picnic and a dancing partner, or find one there!

Click here for directions to the Hyatt's Village Green...
http://laketahoe.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/index.jsp?icamp=propMapDirections

Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

private event

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

A Napa Winery

..singing with Rex Allen and Swing Fever

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008

UNR Theater

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

A Benefit for C*A*R*E* Chest in the Grand Ballroom, featuring over 50 Premium wineries including Arger-Martucci, Benziger, Frank Family, Groth, Hall, Torre Oria, Ladera, Guenoc, Steele, Reynold's &b Rutherford ranch. Sample delights from the area's finest restaurants and listne to live jazz performed by "Cami Thompson & Company".

A limited number of reserved tables for 8 are available = $480 per table/ $400 tax deductible.

Sponsorship opportunities/ make a contribution to the auction, write to events@ carechest.com


In association with Silver State Liquor & Wine, KOLO News 8, Smooth Jazz 92.1, and Atlantis Casino Resort .Spa

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Steinway Piano Gallery

Clarke Anniversary

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Our 1st/12th Anniversary

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

My 50th Birthday!

aaaarrrrrrgggghhhhh!


ok - I'm over it!

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

San Francisco hotel

I'm singing with the wild and wonderful "Swing Kings" for a private party.

Monday, December 31st, 2007

NOWHERE!!!

NEW YEARS EVE
and I have NO GIG!!!
write if you need me!

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Sausalito Cruising Club

with the Fabulous Miss Gini Wilson Trio!

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Steinway Piano Gallery

Cami will be presenting an "Intimate Holiday Evening with Friends" at the new Steinway Gallery in the large open showroom. Peter Supersano will play piano on his favorite 9 foot Steinway, Joe McKenna will
work that bass, and Steve Self will provide the rhythm for our holiday romance. Dress up a bit for a lovely sit-down concert followed by a wine reception.

Visit the Steinway Gallery website at http://www.spgreno.com/

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Atlantis

Cami will sing a few Holiday songs REALLY EARLY for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Annual Appreciation Party!

Monday, December 17th, 2007

El Dorado Casino Showroom

Tickets: call El Dorado Showroom Resevations at 775-786-5700

Cami will be the guest artist with the Nevada Opera Youth Chorus for
their annual Holiday Fundraising Concert.... featuring her trio Tony
Savage, Joe McKenna and Peter Supersano. Come hear (and feel) why
young people should sing!!!

Read a great story about this wonderful organization and their
amazing director Kris Engstrom here in the Reno Gazette Journal :
http://rgj.p2ionline.com/magazine/ss/index.aspx?adgroupid=97998&webstoryid=12085685&articleID=12085684&adid=1666352&type=art&&menu=37

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Virginia City

Up in the historic "ghost town" of Virgina City, I will be portraying Miss Mae West in "Petticoat Follies", a lively "wild west" revue created by Lynne Barth of Reno-Tahoe Entertainment.

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Peppermill Casino Ballroom

The Salvation Army is having its annual fundraiser dinner on Thursday November 8, featuring live and silent auctions, and music by Cami Thompson and Company, her jazz duo. Great way to shop for Christmas gifts!!

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

Lake Mansion House

An Afternoon at the Lake Mansion: Break out your fancy hats and period dress for the occasion - join us for our famous fundraiser to benefit AAUW's Education Foundation and local scholarships. The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive societal change. With more than 100,000 college graduates, 1,300 branches, and 600 institutions, AAUW is the nation's leading advocate for education and equity for women and girls.

Entertainment by Cami & Peter Supersano, and Barbershop Express.

Wine tasting, snacks, live auction and great silent auction items. Meet new friends and greet old ones as we help to raise University scholarship funds for young women. (Hear Cami do her infamous LIVE SCAT Auction!)

For More info:
call Martha at 852-8132 or Donna at 747-5452 or donnanorm1@yahoo.com

LAKE MANSION: This is a chance to visit the original home of Reno's founders, Jane & Myron Lake. The historic Lake Mansion was built in 1877, and recently renovated and moved to its current location near the Truckee River and Wingfield Park. For more info: http://lakemansion.com/index.php

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

San Jose Marriott

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

Gardnerville location

I will be teaching two vocal clinics at this 2-day dance/theatre/vocal workshop. I will post more details as soon as I get them.

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

Sonoma

I'l be playing for a beautiful Sonoma wedding with the delightful Eddie Pasternak group featuring Alex Murztyn on sax.

Saturday, September 8th, 2007

Menlo Circus Club

Cami reunites with the Mike Vax Big Band for the Stanford Children's Hospital Annual Fundraiser...sure to be a wonderful night of great food and swingin' big band music to dance the night away. Contact Louise Rockhold for more information: 650-323-4817 or by email at rockstop@sbcglobal.net

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Brewery Arts Center

Carson City's "Jazz & Beyond" is a 3-day jazz festival featuring 5 performance venues, 30+ acts with over 100 musicians to enjoy while celebrating the 5th Anual Beer Tasting event. Sound like fun? It is! We had a blast last year, so be sure to join us for a beautiful summer evening of big band jazz. The acclaimed Reno Jazz Orchestra performs a full-length concert featuring Cami in one of her favorite settings -- on stage with a great big band.
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Friday night at 8:00 pm: Cherry Poppin' Daddies
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Saturday at 5:00 pm:
Maria Muldaur
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Saturday at 8:00 pm
Yellowjackets

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Private Home, San Fancisco

I will be performing a long magical set at 7:45 with Max Perkoff, one of my favorite musicians, at a private home in Pacific Heights as a benefit for Y.E.S.
(http://www.yesfoundationforthearts.org), a wonderful, worthy cause for musically gifted children. It is open to the public, and includes dinner, drinks and dessert ---check the website below for tickets and info!

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Del Webb's Sierra Canyon - Aspen Lodge

Cami will join long-time Reno friend John Gronberg (trumpet) with a terrific jazz trio as he visits our area again for a special afternoon of jazz -- outdoors on the plaza of this beautiful community center in the West hills above Reno.

Bill Hecht on piano, Hans Halt on bass, and Steve Self on drums. Might be some surprise guests too!

Food and Drinks provided!
RSVP by August 5th

DIRECTIONS:
From the Robb Drive exit off of I80

Follow the exit to the right;
Make a left at the first traffic light on to Sharlands.

Stay on Sharlands thru a stop sign and it will turn into Somersett Parkway.

Go Thru 6 roundabouts (will be about 4miles)

After the 6th roundabout you will travel another ¾ of a mile and reach a stop sign. In front of you is the Aspen Lodge, continue straight into the parking lot.

RSVP by August 5th

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Monterra - Syncon Homes Grand Opening

Grand, elegant and spacious... no, the newest Syncon homes, not me!
And I'll be celebrating their French-style grand opening with my sophisticated jazz duo, Peter Supersano and Joe McKenna. Enjoy wine
and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, fun prizes, and come see what all the buzz
is about!

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

"So You Think You Can Dance" TV show

Well, my career just got a much-appreciated surprise gift...
"RENO GIRL MAKES GOOD!"

I was just informed Tuesday July 17 (while on vacation in Hawaii) that my 2000 recording of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (from my CD "By Request") has been licensed for the opening group dance song featured this Thursday, July 19th on the "Results" TV show of "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN
DANCE!" It airs nationally (at 9:00 pm PST) on Fox TV stations and I hope you can catch it - it's the first song!

Here is the link to the website for "So You Think You Can Dance"...
http://www.fox.com/dance/
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"So You Think You Can Dance" (Dick Clark Productions) is a search
competition for the most talented young dancers from all over the country who wish to make it in the dance business. Entering its third season this summer on FOX, the hot series from the producers of "AMERICAN IDOL" and "American Bandstand" is hosted by Cat Deeley, one of the UK's top television personalities and a correspondent for "The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Good Morning America." Dancers skilled in everything from the "street" styles of hip-hop, krumping
and popping to "the best of ballroom" --salsa, quickstep, jive, swing, waltz, and more -- compete to be named America's Favorite
Dancer in front of a live audience and over 2.5 million TV viewers!

So how did they happen to choose me?...
One of the choreographers, Jean Marc, was hoping to use Bette Midler's version of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" this week for a big
swing dance production, but because she was on vacation and unable to
respond to the quick request, Jean Marc searched iTunes for another
version and discovered mine. I'm so thrilled that he chose it over so many others to be used for their hot new TV show. It will be edited in length for broadcast, but you can listen to it in its entirety right
now on my website...

http://camithompson.com/music.html
My recording of "Boogie Woogie" features wonderful musicians I have been playing with for many years, some for decades: Tony Savage on drums, Richard Ray on bass, Peter Supersano on piano, Frank Falcioni on guitar. My friend Remmel Wilson let me use his horn arrangement,
which showcases the trumpet stylings of Matt Nygren, with Paul Lenz
(trumpet), Rich Lewis (trombone) and Remmel Wilson and Brian Landruss
on saxes. Thanks for the great notes, guys!!!

That's my voice overdubbed with up to 4 tracks of harmony which I arranged. We recorded it in my hometown Reno at IMIRAGE SOUND LAB, the awesome studio of recording genius "Too Tall" Tom Gordon!

http://www.myspace.com/imiragesoundlab
Remmel Wilson's CD can be found here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/baronvonremmel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I feel truly grateful to be a music-maker, and I thank the Universe for my abundant Blessings!!!!
Thanks to you all for listening!

Friday, July 6th, 2007

vacation

Cami and Scott will be on vacation July 6 through July 18.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

Wingield Park Amphitheater

Cami will be performing with her home-town friends, the wonderful Reno Jazz Orchestra in a "Tribute to America" via the Great American Songbook. Begin your 4th of July celebration with big band sounds that will awaken your patriotic spirit and leave plenty of time to get to the fireworks!

Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, IGT & GameTech International.

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Hidden Valley Country Club

Lee was one of my dear friends, my godfather, and a great inspiration to me. He will be loved and living in my heart always.

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

private party = wedding

Cami performs with Max Perkoff Group

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Enoteca Wine Bar at Siena Casino

Drummer Steve Self is organizing a fundraising evening of jazz and hors d'ouvres to provide added revenue to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, dedicated to finding cures for leukemia lymphoma and relatred cancers. Band includes Peter Supersano, Joe McKenna and of course Steve Self. There will be live and silent auctions, Enoteca's great wine bar and lots of friends. For more information call: Diane Klund (775) 771-6734.

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

San Francisco Yacht Club

Opening Day on the Bay, on the last Sunday in April each year, is the official opening day of the Northern Californian sailing season and sees over 150 boats, beautifully decorated and adorned, heading across San Francisco Bay in parade formation.

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Studio on 4th

Cami will return "back home" to inaugurate Reno’s newest concert venue, Studio on 4th. Located just three blocks east of the Reno Events Center at 432 East 4th Street, the Studio on 4th is the new home of Silver Star Productions and the Cabaret Concert Series.

Living in San Francisco, Cami only appears publicly a few times a year in the Reno area.... And this time she has some news, as well as some new songs to share!

Cami will be performing with her trio two different shows each night: an early show focusng on LYRICS from the American Songbook, and a second show of Jazz improvisation and "scatting" around the MUSIC of the standards. Tickets for this brand new venue are $25 per show; if you wish to stay for both sets, the 2nd show will only be $10 if seats are available.

“We could think of no better way to open Reno’s newest cabaret theatre than with Reno’s best known cabaret performer,” Said Diane Dragone, Executive Producer of Silver Star Productions. “Cami is a hometown favorite and we expect Studio on 4th will be a favorite of audiences as well.”

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Studio on 4th

Cami will return "back home" to inaugurate Reno’s newest concert venue, Studio on 4th. Located just three blocks east of the Reno Events Center at 432 East 4th Street, the Studio on 4th is the new home of Silver Star Productions and the Cabaret Concert Series.

Living in San Francisco, Cami only appears publicly a few times a year in the Reno area.... And this time she has some news, as well as some new songs to share!

Cami will be performing with her trio - Peter Supersano on piano, Joe McKenna on bass and Steve Self on drums - two different shows each night: an early show focusng on LYRICS from the American Songbook, and a second show of Jazz improvisation and "scatting" around the MUSIC of the standards.

Tickets for this brand new venue are $25 per show; if you wish to stay for both sets, the 2nd show will only be $10 if seats are available.

“We could think of no better way to open Reno’s newest cabaret theatre than with Reno’s best known cabaret performer,” Said Diane Dragone, Executive Producer of Silver Star Productions. “Cami is a hometown favorite and we expect Studio on 4th will be a favorite of audiences as well.”

Friday, March 16th, 2007

Silver Legacy

Cami performs again as Mae West in this Reno-Tahoe Entertainment Production, with choreopgraphy and direction by Lynne Zavachy-Barth.

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Sctt and I will be on a much-needed and gratefully-accepted 3-week vacation on Maui. We will return March 5.

Have a lovely and romantic Valentine's Day!!

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Siena Hotel Spa & Casino Ballroom

The Reno Philharmonic Guild will present their annual Valentine Dinner Dance on Friday February 9, 2007. Treat your valentine to an elegant evening of dining and dancing to the music of Cami Thompson & the Cosmopolitans. Enjoy a special show from the “Phantom of the Opera” with songs performed by the “Phantom” (Steven Hallan) and his beloved “Christine" (Cami Thompson).

The Event will be held at the Siena Hotel Spa and Casino. The venue is intimate and seating is limited, so make your reservation early. All net proceeds to benefit the Reno Philharmonic Youth Music Education Programs.

$95.00 per person; after February 1, 2007, the price is $105 per person.

For more information, call the Guild at 775-323-2030.

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

The Marsh - San Franciso

Audition for new musical: .LOVE.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Palo Alto Players

Audition for Jekyll & Hyde musical

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Bay Area General Theater Auditions...

Please keep your fingers crossed that I won't get too nervous for this important audition!

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

The JazzSchool

UNFORTUNATELY ... this did not come through as planned! We'll keep trying for a concert here soon...

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Bay Records, Berkeley

Recording session with Max Perkoff for his new album

Saturday, December 9th, 2006

Private Corporate party

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

Cafe Bella Sera

Well, we had so much fun there 2 weeks ago, the boss asked me to come back ASAP! So this Thursday I'll be pairing up with Reno's delightful chanteuse Cece Gable, and the wonderful Kenn Pettiford. Stop by for some GREAT Italian food or an after-shopping wind-down glass of wine!

Friday, November 24th, 2006

Cafe' Bella Sera

Wonderful pianist/singer Kenn Pettiford plays regularly at this new Reno restaurant, and often features guest artists. The night after Thanksgiving Cami will join him in the Wine Room for their unique and very musical reparte'. The pricey menu features "old school" East Coast style Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list.

Saturday, November 11th, 2006

private party

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

ELECTION DAY!!!

It's your right; it's your priveledge, and if you care about the direction of your country, and your life - it's your DUTY! PLEASE vote - and vote early to be sure your vote is counted CORRECTLY!

Thank you for your concern.

Sunday, November 5th, 2006

May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Park

Wine tasting, live auction and great silent auction items. Meet new friends as we help to raise University scholarship funds for young women.

Sunday, October 1st, 2006

Maastricht Holland Jazz Venues

I've been invited to return to Holland to sing with the Dutch big band "Swing Design" in their hometown. Then i get to travel and drink good beer and wine for about 10 days - whoohoo!!!

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Grand Sierra Main Showroom

I have created a special production number for the Airport Convention International, being hosted by Reno-Tahoe Airport this year - we're doing a musical 200-year review of Nevada's great wild west history and current appeal with 4 dancers, 40 actors, a jazz quartet and me in 7 minutes!!! Wish me Luck!

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Private Party

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church

Annual Fundraiser for the Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard's Clothes Closet, located at 810 E. Second St. There will be wine tasting, hors d'ouvres, a silent auction and Cami's unique Live Scat-auction. Cami will be singing with the fabulous Peter Supersano on the keyboards!

Sunday, August 27th, 2006

Brewery Arts Center

I'll be singing with the wonderful 18-piece big band RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRA for a free summer concert. More info as I get it!!!

Friday, August 18th, 2006

Private Event

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

NEVADA PRIMARY ELECTION

PLEASE exercise your civic duty! Register and vote!
(Preferably Green!)

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

EJ's Jazz Cafe

How wonderful to get to play with an old friend as talented as trumpeter John Gronberg! You're in for a rare treat, as John lives in Pullman, Washington (getting his Masters in Music) and hasn't played around here in ... forever!! I've got a great rhythm section to accentuate John's remarkable jazz chops (he just won the Lionel Hampton Jazz festival soloist competition!) GRANT LEVIN on keys; STEVE SELF on Drums; and HANS HALT on bass! After we finish our afternoon Disney show in the Park, we'll probably eat at this fabulous New Orleans style restaurant (I'm going for the Cajun Shrimp!) and then proceed to tear the joint apart! Be sure to get there early to get a good seat! Visit their website for more details ; http://www.ejsjazzcafe.com

Sunday, August 13th, 2006

Wingfield Park Amphitheater

The Rubber Ducks are coming!!!

The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation community fundraiser will make a big splash this year when 10,000 rubber ducks get dumped into the Truckee River and race for the finish line - a $5 duck will get 10 lucky winners some amazing prizes!

Cami Thompson and her combo are performing their "Tribute to the Wonderful World of Disney" show -- musical fun for the whole family! -- around 5:00 (when the race ends but before the winners are announced.) The band includes John Gronberg on trumpet, Jim Garaventa on reeds, Tony Savage on drums, Peter Supersano on keyboards, and Joe McKenna on bass. All songs for the one-hour show have been uniquely arranged by Cami for her band, to show the beauty and diversity of Disney music, and demonstrate how many styles these songs can be played with - jazz, reggae, R&B, African, blues, and pop, for example. Singing along is GREATLY encouraged!

Bring the kids! A day long event with games, food and entertainment, with the Rubber Duck Race at 4:00 PM. Adopt a duck for just $5 and he is entered in the race for one of 10 grand prizes. Look for Make A Wish-- Adopt A Duck forms around town or at special events to adopt your winning duck. Or simply order here online: http://www.nevadawish.org/index.htm
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And back by popular request to kick off this wonderful event is:
Trout Fishing in America!
Thursday, August 10, 2006 -
6:00 pm, Wingfield Park- Downtown Reno
$5 per person or $20 for the family. Buy tickets at Recycled Records Stores (775) 826-4119, or call MAW at 826-8008

Please visit the website:
http://www.nevadawish.org/ for more info or to find out how you can help make wishes come true!

Friday, August 11th, 2006

Li'l Wall & El Dorado

I'm NOT performing - just a little private service announcement!
(And Nope! Not gonna tell ya which year!!!) But for any of my classmatets out there who haven't heard... Friday August 11, 6:00 on ---at the Li'l Wall, and Saturday dinner at the El Dorado - meet at Rum Bullions first. Contact Linda Poncia at PoncL2@aol.com

see ya' there!

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

Private Event

Thursday, July 27th, 2006

Private Event

Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Pt. Reyes Dance Hall

Bread & Roses private performance for the elderly in day care through West Marin Senior Services, with pianoman extraordinaire Si Perkoff!

Want to learn more? Or want to know if you can help out or donate your time to perform for Bread and Roses? www.breadandroses.org

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

Reno Hilton Ballroom

Saturday, July 8th, 2006

Reno Hilton Balloom

Sunday, June 25th, 2006

Tahoe City Beach

Free Sunday community concert, put on by local legend saxman Remmel Wilson. His students start the evening with about 30 minutes of music, then Remmel and his band play a hot set of cool jazz. I am showing up as the "Surprise" guest artist, with a 30-minute "Bette" show.

I'll have more info closer to the show with the exact address.

Saturday, June 10th, 2006

Reno Hilton Grand Ballroom

It's time again for the annual celebration of the Silver Dollar Court, one chapter of a 70-city national organization which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for various local charities. This is the 31st coronation, saying good-bye to this season's Empress Felicia Jewel Halston and Emperor David Courtney Corn and and their court, and crowning the new court. Performers from all across the country represent their various cities in an unrivaled night of outrageous revelry, costumes, dance, music, and lip-sinking extraordinaire!

Cami and her trio will perform a one-hour pre-show, then Reno's legendary Jan Savage & Bob Braman perform their tribute to "Steve & Eddie". And then the court rules!

Info about the Silver Dollar Court: www.SilverDollarCourt.com
Can't afford a ticket? Home Depot and their employees have graciously donated money for tickets to be made available for citizens who do volunteer/charity work in the Reno area to be able to attend.
Email DeDe Betz for tickets/info: DBetz56@charter.net
Thanks, Home Depot!!

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

Reno Hilton - The Garage

Finally - a long-awaited night to let our hair down!

Jammin' Jazz and Blues, featuring my guest artist, pianist/trombonist from the Bay Area, Max Perkoff (www.MaxPerkoff.com) on piano. He gets to meet and play with my longtime friends and musical partners Richard Ray on bass and Tony Savage on drums. Should be a blast!

Saturday, April 29th, 2006

El Dorado Convention Center

Cami & The Cosmopolitans will be performing for this annual black-tie fundraiser event for the Nevada Opera Association. Cami will also be the Auctioneer - ever heard a Scat Auction???
Dinner, show, dancing, live and silent auctions... something for everyone!
http://www.nevadaopera.org/

Friday, April 28th, 2006

Atlantis Resort Casino & Spa

Nevada Investment Management - Cami & Company play for your dining and dancing pleasure!

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

El Dorado Casino, Reno

I have been asked to be one of 3 judges for this community event. Fox 11 TV and Alice @ 96.5 Radio are looking for local voice talent. If you’re the one, you could win a trip to Hollywood to view a live performance of American Idol, plus a high definition television from RC Willey, a high definition digital cable package with a one year subscription from Charter Communications and a dinner and show package from the Eldorado. Visit here for details: http://www.foxreno.com/soyouthink/7658726/index.html

Friday, March 17th, 2006

private event

Friday, March 17th, 2006

Mission YMCA Senior Center

Bread & Roses Community Outreach performance for the Elderly in day care at the YMCA, with wonderful pianist Si Perkoff!

Visit www.breadandroses.org to learn more about this wonderful music outreach organization.

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

our 10th Anniversary!

Saturday, February 18th, 2006

Lake Merritt Dance Center

Cami & The Cosmopolitans will play for the 4th Annual Swing Dance Party of the swingin'est dance club around, The Northern California Lindy Society! (http://www.ncls.com/fm2006/index.html) Some of Max Perkoff's band "Nights With Lady Day" and some of my band are joining for an 8-piece "sounds like Big Band" fabulous night of Lindy hoppin' and Balboa'in' and Both Coasts dancin'! Maybe even some Ballroom and waltzing and Tango-ing! Featured artist will be the famous Harlem Savoy Ballroom Lindy dancer of the 30's and 40's, Mr. Frankie Manning. (http://www.ncls.com/frankiemanning.html ) Still dancing at 90(!), Frankie is the unofficial Ambassador of Lindy Hop to the world, spreading its popularity to the far corners of our planet while traveling and teaching the dance that he helped to pioneer.

Tickets can be purchased online at this link, follow the trail (very bottom of page) http://www.ncls.com/fm2006/shinystockings.html

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

Kirst Hall, Hutchins Street Square

This looks like a beautiful concert hall, and I will be performing with nationally-recognized jazz pianist Jim Martinez ( http://www.jimmartinez.com/) and his quartet: saxaphonist Joe Berry, bassist Paul Klempau and drummer Guy Kowarsh. We played together last summer at Sacramento Jazz festival and had a BALL!!! This should be a remarkable evening of unforgettable jazz in a unique concert setting, and it's also my birthday - come share the night with us!

A light buffet dinner is available prior to the start of the show at an additional charge as well as a no-host bar.

Buy tickets directly at this link: http://www.ticketfusion.com/store/one/index.html?store_id=7213&master_store_id=7213&page_type=ticket&show_id=190492&qid=&cid=2931854

Saturday, December 31st, 2005

Sapphire Lounge, Harrah's Reno

Back for a second year, Cami and Company -- Grant Levin (piano) Richard Ray (bass) and Scott Klein (drums) -- play for your New Year's Celebration in the swank intimate martini bar in Harrah's Reno. Join them for Jazz, blues, dancing and romancing - a relaxing and spirited way to ring in the New Year.

CALL NOW TO RESERVE A ROOM!

Saturday, December 17th, 2005

Sands Regency

Cami and Kenn Pettiford will be the featured guest artists with Reno's great 18-piece big band, the Reno Jazz Orchestra. Ticket sre available at the door, at Maytan's Music 323-5443, and Soundwave CDs 825-5044. Online tickets sales: www.activitytickets.com

CLick here to make hotel reservations: http://www.sandsregency.com/reservations.html

Tuesday, December 13th, 2005

Forresters Hall

Cami joins The Max Perkoff Sextet for a unique evening celebrating the voice and music of the great Lady Day, Miss Billie Holiday.

Trombonist/composer/musical director Max Perkoff is a fan of Lady Day. "Her swing, her music, her genius" inspired Perkoff to form the jazz sextet "Nights With Lady Day" which exclusively performs Miss Holiday's complete recorded repertoire. What makes this group a real standout is the fact that it is an all instrumental ensemble with Perkoff's muted trombone often working as the songstress to deliver the lyric. Max will share the task with Cami, who has been a life-long fan of the first lady of vocal jazz.

Swing Central has grown to be the Swing dance home for many Bay Area dancers. Started in 1998 by world renowned Rob and Diane Van Haaren at the beautiful and historic Foresters Hall of America building in Redwood City, Swing Central continues to spread the infectious love for Lindy Hop to an ever growing swing community. Swing dancers of all levels are welcome at this event.

Sunday, November 20th, 2005

Rancho San Rafael - May Museum

with Peter Supersano on piano.

A very special fundraiser for University scholarships to women, sponsored by the American Association of University Women.
Hundreds of wonderful gifts for early holiday shopping are displayed in silent auction; Cami will conduct a live auction on the special items in her wacky and whimsical style, as well as providing music all afternoon. Yummy treats, wine tasting, friends through the years, hope for the future.

Lear more about the American Association of University Women -- promoting education and equity for women and girls -- at http://www.aauw.org/

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

William Furs

Cami will be performing Wedneday and Thursday with pianist Peter Supersano for guests as they explore a trio of delightful stores during their annual group Holiday party. William Furs, Labels Consignment Boutique, and Encore Home Furnishings are all neighbors at the Moana Lakeside Shopping Center, and invite you to join us for live jazz music, wine, hors d'ouvres, and lots of friends. Event starts at 3:00; music at 4:00 til 8:00.

Wednesday, November 16th, 2005

William Furs

Cami will be performing Wedneday and Thursday with pianist Peter Supersano for guests as they explore a trio of delightful stores during their annual group Holiday party. William Furs, Labels Consignment Boutique, and Encore Home Furnishings are all neighbors at the Moana Lakeside Shopping Center, and invite you to join us for live jazz music, wine, hors d'ouvres, and lots of friends. Event starts at 3:00; music at 4:00 til 8:00.

Saturday, November 12th, 2005

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Due to lack of financial support, this event has been postponed. We hope to present this wonderful concert at a later date... will keep you posted!

Monday, October 24th, 2005

NEW!! LIQUID LOUNGE, Reno

JAZZ MUSIC, FOOD, WINE, RAFFLE PRIZES
AND A ‘NOT SO SILENT’ SCAT AUCTION WITH CAMI:

A benefit for our dear friend Lana Hekkala, who suffered a stroke in July and is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy for a rare brain tumor. All money raised will go to pay for medical bills and ongoing physical therapy. Donations may also be made at any Bank of the West branch in the name of Rosalind (Lana) Hekkala.

This benefit has been made possible by generous donations from:
The Sienna Hotel and Casino, Tahoe Dave’s Skis and Snowboards, The Cooper House Bed and Breakfast, Sierra Mirage Topiary, Eat at Joe’s Catering, Linda Azar, Bonnie Golde, and the wonderful performers who have donated their time and talents; Bill Slais, Mick Valentino, Joe McKenna, Cami Thompson, Kevin Tokarz, John Shipley, CeCe Gable, Jacki Landrum, Colleen Medina, Corky Bennett, Jakki Ford, Tony Savage, Richard Ray, and Lana's love, Peter Supersano………

Please join us for an evening of "UNEXPECTABLE" Jazz as artists who rarely have time to even talk to each other will jam together in a unique environment, and we focus on the wellness of our amazing friend Lana.

Sunday, October 23rd, 2005

Sun Valley Jazz Festival

Saturday, October 22nd, 2005

Sun Valley Jazz Festival

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Sun Valley Jazz Festival

Thursday, October 20th, 2005

Sun Valley Jazz festival

Wednesday, October 19th, 2005

Sun Valley, Idaho

Cami will be the guest singer with the infamous Chicago Six! You never know what will happen with these renegade but remarkable musicians! Cami will also sit-in with Swing Design and other bands.

Students get in for $10 a day, Children under 12 are free!

Tuesday, October 18th, 2005

Sun Valley Indoor Ice Rink

Cami will be a guest artist on pre-show night with Holland's fabulous and fun "Swing Design" Big Band

Friday, October 14th, 2005

Keystone Theater

The various music teachers and instructors at Truckee Meadows Community College (where Cami teaches private voice) are having a concert for the public and the students. More details when we get them.

Sunday, October 9th, 2005

Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch

HURRICANE KATRINA/RITA FAMILIES = WELCOME TO RENO! This is a free fundraiser concert for our community, and for families relocating to the Northern Nevada area after the devastation of the Gulf Coast. Monies donated at this event will stay IN OUR AREA, and be used to help families get settled in here.
AND it is also a chance for those who have moved here to meet some of us locals -- a community reaching out to welcome our new neighbors. Artists include SolJibe, The NoteAbles, Cami's 6-piece band and Cece Gable. There will be a fashion show, a raffle and silent auction. Food and drinks available.

Saturday, October 8th, 2005

John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks - Rose Ballroom

Dinner/Dance celebration of the 100th anniversary of St. Paul's Episcopal Church - invitation extended to all Episcopalians and "friends of the church". Dine and Dance to Cami and her 7-piece swing band, The Cosmopolitans!

Want to come from out-of town? Book a room here: http://www.janugget.com/hotel/reservations.cfm

Saturday, September 24th, 2005

St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church

With Peter Supersano - keys

This Wine and Auction party is a big event for The Clothes Closet, an organization that helps hundreds of homeless people in Northern Nevada. Admission includes wine, hors d'ouvres, silent auction and live auction by Cami, as well as music by Peter and Cami all evening.

Sunday, September 18th, 2005

Sisters Jazz Festival, Oregon

"Cami & The Cosmopolitans"
7-piece swing band

Saturday, September 17th, 2005

Sisters Jazz Festival, Oregon

"Cami & The Cosmopolitans" 7-piece swing band

Friday, September 16th, 2005

Sister Jazz Festival, Oregon

HEADS UP, Oregonians! Cami and her 7-piece band, "Cami & The Cosmopolitans" will be playing at the Sisters Jazz Festival in Central Oregon, Sept. 16-18, 2005. This is the festival debut of Cami's swing band, after years of private and corporate performances, and she is VERY excited to be showcasing some of her best friends and favorite musicians in the West, as well as her own arrangements and those of band members past and present. For the first time since she started on the jazz circuit in 1989, festival audiences will get to hear full sets of Cami singing and leading her own band.

SISTER: With an atmosphere of the Old West, Sisters showcases the beauty of the Cascade Mountains and Central Oregon. From superb outdoor activities to shopping, from quiet relaxation to Rodeos and Festivals, Sisters has something for everyone...

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Thursday, September 15th, 2005

McMenamins' Edgefield Winery

THAT'S RIGHT! TWO NIGHTS!!!
This time just Max Perkoff on piano and Cami on voice, a jazz duo to sweeten the night.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

McMenamins' Edgefield Winery

"We can't wait to play here!!!" This is a remarkable McMenamins bed-and-breakfast hotel property in Troutdale, about a half -hour away from Portland Oregon. Situated on a lush 38-acre parcel of old farmland, Edgefield boasts over 100 unique European-style guestrooms, several restaurants and bars, a movie theater, gardens, ponds, spa, local artisans, brewery and winery. Call and reserve a room for a totally unique experience!

Cami will be entertaining the guests with the Max Perkoff Jazz Trio, with Scott Steed on bass, and Todd Strait on drums.