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Something Wonderful Reviews |
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| Elizabeth Ahlfors, Cabaret Scenes Magazine |
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“Tate is a high-octane dramatic singer,
assigning a mix of standards, theatre tunes, and contemporary
songs to illustrate the diverse loves that connect us.
Possessing a voice that is more powerhouse than pretty,
Tate grabs the listener’s attention and holds tight….she
releases a theatrical strength to charge the lyrics…a snappy, passionate show...”
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| John Hoglund, BACKSTAGE Bistro Bits, “Sincerity Will Out” |
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“A self-assured, in-command vocalist
with a wide range of emotions as well as vocal range…Tate
made an impressive showing with her comedic and dramatic
skills. Everything she went for she achieved, from a
riotous "Bar Mitzvah Shiksa Mama" (Raible-Tate),
about the madness planning her son's upcoming event,
to an evocative "All the Way" (Cahn-Van Heusen)
filled with heart. Reprising Brel's "Marieke,"
which is becoming a mainstay in her shows, was her
most poignant moment. This mournful ode to a lost one
can be tricky in the wrong hands. I know of some major
vocalists who could take lessons from Tate on how to
interpret this powerful song. She created a fierce
crescendo that cried out in defiance and pain.”
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| BARBARA & SCOTT SIEGEL, Theatremania.com |
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Any composer, lyricist, or
composer-lyricist would be thrilled to have this
woman performing his or her material, as Tate
is one of those rare artists who sings with
abandon—and the notes are just there. A
reliable voice is one thing, but this one
has power, texture, and a beautiful tone
to round out the vocal package. Oh...and
Tate can act, too. … Tate sings with so much
passion and pizzazz…You'll be thunderstruck by her voice.”
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| STU HAMSTRA, CABARET HOTLINE ONLINE |
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“I got my advance copy
[Something Wonderful] in the mail on Saturday
afternoon and this is a cabaret CD you will want to own!”
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| David Finkle, BACKSTAGE Bistro Bits, “A Sheaf of Chanteuses” |
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“…Pam Tate… moved into the Jacques Brel-Gerard Jouannest
"Marieke," for which Eric Blau supplied the English
lyric. The song is like a gathering storm, and Tate
allowed herself to be gathered into it. Many have
given themselves over to the tune (Karen Akers does
it like an anthem), but few have reached such tormented depths with it.”
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