News

A New Brain - Eileen has been cast as Mimi, the mother in the musical A New Brain. This autobiographical musical by William Finn takes a wild ride as its central character is diagnosed with a brain condition that requires a craniotomy. Funny, quirky and ultimately uplifting. Award-winning Pam Hill is directing this production which opens March 3rd and runs for three weekends. More details here.

Jazzy Disney® Concert - Eileen and her fabulous musicians are now offering a new tribute to the music of Disney films. It features a family singalong, and fun songs like Under the Sea, Cruella De Vil, He's a Tramp, Almost There, and We're All in This Together. Download the flyer here.

Home Cooked Jazz
On a beautiful day September 10, a crowd of about 40 people gathered to enjoy jazz, food and friends at Eileen's home. The afternoon was so successful that we're planning future home-based concerts. Want to be notified? Contact Eileen here.

Follies
Eileen played Hattie in the new Short North Stage production of Follies by Stephen Sondheim, directed by Kevin Mcguire. Hattie sings the iconic song "Broadway Baby" in the show. The show opened to rave reviews and sold-out houses at every show. This new professional theater company is renovating the historic Garden Theater in the Short North near 5th and High.

Make Me Over Radio Response Jim Spencer, Deejay at KHCA Radio in Manhatten Kansas called the other day and left this message:

"I have been playing your Make Me Over, over and over and over. My listeners just love it, absolutely, and I see that you have a CD called MakeOver. I’m excited. If you could send a copy to the station, we would just love you dearly for it ...you’ve got plenty of potential. I had so many calls, things just lit up. People wanting to know if there’s more songs coming. Thank you for Make Me Over, I’m an ex drug addict and I’ve been through a lot in my life. And you just touched me."

MakeOver
MakeOver marks Eileen's first CD of all original inspirational tunes. Profits support Harmony on the Southside, a community music program of Community Development for all People. Check out the CD.

Past News:

Eileen directed From Door to Door, a poignant and funny play about three generations of Jewish women and the changing roles of women at Gallery Players. Rave reviews from the Dispatch and audiences.

When's the last time you heard a Samba in worship? Check out the first All People Band CD, Plenty of Room. Renovated hymns and original tunes creatively express the gospel in diverse musical styles (funk, Latin, jazz and R&B) with an emphasis on diversity and acceptance for all of God's children. This band and the Harmony on the Southside Program are led by Eileen.

Second Trombones Plus Whirlwind Tour of NW Lower Michigan! - The first week of August we performed 4 concerts in 3 days in Charlevoix, Boyne City, Petosky and East Jordan. Check the photo gallery for pics from the first trip!

Worthington Concert on the Green My trio and I were delighted to be asked back again to perform at this community music series in June. We had a great crowd, beautiful weather and a wonderful time.

Harmony on the Southside Our community music program received grants from the Ohio Arts Council and the United Way for summer concerts and our Open Mic program. The band and program continues to thrive. We've partnered with two neighborhood associations for concerts and hope to do many more.

Singing in Rome! While visiting Italy, I sang at Gregory's Jazz Club in Rome. I sang three songs with the band at a Tuesday night jam session. Boy, those Italians certainly stay up late! It was about 2:00 in the morning by the time we got back to our hotel. Now I've sung at clubs in Paris, Rome and New York.... and of course Toledo Ohio and Columbus .