Evans and
Rogers are a powerhouse of two very talented personalities—award-winning
vocalist Sharon Evans and singer/impressionist Rick Rogers. Brought
together on stage in 2004 at Hollywood’s landmark Pig ’n’
Whistle restaurant, they joined forces in 2006 to form the happiest
and most unique variety act in entertainment today.
With a background of classical training and strong jazz influences,
Sharon Evans has a voice and delivery that turns heads and makes
people stop to listen. As a jazz vocalist, Sharon has worked in
the Los Angeles nightclub scene, primarily alongside veteran jazz
musician Dan Weinstein. As a guest vocalist, she has performed
with Grammy Award-winner Billy Mitchell, Howlett Smith, Phil Crosby,
Jr., and many others. She has given performances at venues such
as the Ten-20 Club, Spazio, Miceli’s, the Pig ’n’
Whistle, Jax, Joe’s Great American Bar and Grill, Steamers,
the Muddy Moose Bar (the Sportsman’s Lodge), and The Hop.
Sharon has given solo performances at RagFest, the Tarzana Tunefest
and the Culver City Car Show and has provided backup vocals for
contemporary rock singer Cindy Alexander, pop/rock singer Esther
Valentine and for folk singer/songwriter Tim Dismang.
Gifted with an elastic quality to his handsome face and powerful
voice, song-and-dance man Rick Rogers began his entertainment
career at age 10, performing in the style of Al Jolson, Eddie
Cantor and James Cagney – and giving his expert impressions
of the same. His unique talent and boyhood genius – not
only as a performer, but also as a self-taught entomologist –
landed him on The Steve Allen Show, The Virginia Graham Show,
and To Tell The Truth (as the real Rick Rogers). In 2006, at the
request of the Cantor family, Rick performed his incredible Eddie
Cantor impersonation at Joe Franklin’s comedy restaurant
in Times Square, New York City. His tour also included a recreation
of an Eddie Cantor 1938 radio broadcast for which he received
an award from The Friends of Old-Time Radio convention in Newark,
New Jersey.
The combined talents, experience and creativity of Sharon Evans
and Rick Rogers have given birth to a style of variety entertainment
uncommon in the industry today. Aside from appearances at local
venues, festivals and in the occasional film, Evans and Rogers
write and produce their own variety show, presenting their unique
brand of musical comedy and some of the best performers on stage
in the Los Angeles area. Their latest CD is titled “Standing
Right Beside a Rainbow.” You can learn more about this dynamic
duo at their website, evansandrogers.com.
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