We’re back with Midnight Masquerade after a terrific run in March!

During a period of five years after World War II, Bernie Bierman – alongside his partner Jack Manus – wrote dozens of songs on Tin Pan Alley that made the top of the Hit Parade charts. His songs have been sung by Big Band greats like Don Cherry, Frankie Laine, Eddy Howard, Sammy Kaye Harry James, Billy Eckstine, and even Frank Sinatra.

While Jack Manus is no longer with us, Bernie Bierman is alive and well at the ripe old age of 101.75, making him one of the last surviving lyricist/composers of the 1940’s American Songbook!

For one night in May, consummate host and singer Joe Bachana and his big band of tuxedo-dressed musicians bring back a glamorous night of lush music from that vibrant period in American history.

The evening will also guest star the divine Valerie diLorenzo.

Here’s what some of the reviewers said about the show:

Roy Sander on Bistroawards.com, wrote that “Midnight Masquerade” was “a lovely and loving evocation of that other time, that other view of life” and “Bachana is the ideal person to present these songs, for he embodies the very same qualities; charming and completely disarming, with a smooth, attractive baritone, he is the quintessential band singer—as pleasing to listen to as to be with.”

Rob Lester on NightlifeExchange.com wrote: “Nostalgia reigned supreme, optimism and sweetness fought cynicism, and came up the victors.  Joe the pro, with arms outstretched and singing sincerely and irony-free was like a big band singer of yore, also championing the songs and their sensibilities.”

Don’t miss this incredible and charming night of authentic 1940’s-era music – we guarantee you will be transported back in time!

Joe Bachana, a native New Yorker, has been performing on the New York stage since childhood. In the past, Joe hosted the ever-popular MetroJam cabaret night at the Metropolitan Room in Manhattan and also produced and hosted at the New York Friars Club weekly Cafe Night on Thursdays in the early 2000’s. In addition to the Metropolitan Room, Joe has performed at Birdland, the West End Gate, the Duplex , the River Room of Harlem and many other venues throughout Manhattan and beyond.

Along with his career as a singer, Joe also is a classical pianist, having recently performed a solo concert at the National Arts Club. Clips of that performance and others by Joe may be found on youtube.com