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Tony’s AM Gold Seventies Soft Rockin’ New Years Eve -- Two Shows!


  • Tony Starlight Showroom 1125 Southeast Madison Street Portland, OR, 97214 United States (map)

Two chances to ring in the new year in soft rockin’ style:
7:00 – 8:40 PM Dinner Show
10:30 PM – 12:40 AM Dessert and Dancing Show

Why Seventies Soft Rock?

“The radio was the soundtrack to the 1970s, the era in which I grew up. Not every radio had FM capabilities, especially in cars. The AM dial was played in stores and restaurants and in the Country Squire Station Wagon that I rode in, sans seat belts. I absorbed these songs and they are a part of me. A few lines of ‘Rocket Man’ and I’m taken back to a time of polyester, bell bottoms and Evel Knievel.”

“We are always shocked at how the audience seems to know all the words to every song in our playlist. To hear the crowd sing “even though we ain’t got money, I’m so in love with you honey” or “give me the beat boys and free my soul, I wanna get lost in your Rock n’ Roll and drift away” is magical. It’s like a big campfire sing-along, K-Tel style!” -Tony Starlight

What started as a monthly Neil Diamond Tribute has grown into a soft rock explosion! Tony Starlight makes an evening out of performing songs from the stalwarts of the AM dial in the 1970s. Artists like Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carol King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel. One hit wonders like “Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl)”, “Dancin’ In The Moonlight”, “Welcome Back”, “Seasons In The Sun” and much, much more.

Tony ‘s band:

Tony Starlight: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Craig Bidondo: Pianist
Bo Ayars: Keyboards
Micah Hummel: Drums
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Nick O’Donnell: Electric Guitar

Sean Chiles: Lighting director
Aaron Berryman: Sound and video

Tickets

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available. Call (503) 517-8584 for tickets after 4 pm on day of show.

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

7:00 PM Dinner Show:

This show will run from 7:00 to 8:40 PM without an intermission. Guests will vacate the room promptly to allow staff to set up for the later show.
Premier Dinner & Show $89 (includes champagne toast and private table close to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $75
Show Only Reserved $39 (Bar stool closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)
Show Only General Admission $39 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)

Entree choices for 7:00 PM Dinner show

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Slow braised beef short ribs topped with a Cabernet demi-glace, served with sweet potato mash and seasonal vegetables (gluten-free)

B) Chicken Parmigiana: Breaded chicken cutlet topped with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella and finished with basil oil, served with sweet potato mash and seasonal vegetables

C) Winter Vegetable Stew with Toasted Pepitas: Carrots, leeks, tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, butternut squash, garbanzo beans and fresh herbs slowly simmered together and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds (vegan, gluten-free)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette and cheesecake.

10:30 PM Dessert & Dancing Show:

Doors open at 10:00 PM. Bar menu is available to all patrons attending the 10:30 show. This show will run from 10:30 PM until 12:40 AM without an intermission.
Premier Seating $59 (Includes dessert, champagne toast and private table closer to stage and dance floor, limited small plate menu available, $10 food or beverage minimum)
Standard Seating $49 (Includes dessert, limited small plate menu available, $10 food or beverage minimum)
Bar Seating General Admission $39 (Bar height seating, limited small plate menu available, $10 food or beverage minimum)

Arrival Timeline & Service Fees for 7:00 PM Dinner Show

Dinner & Show Package
Seating begins no earlier than 5:00 PM
Dinner service begins at approx. 5:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 5:45 PM
Show begins at 7:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating

Seating begins no earlier than 6:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

Arrival Timeline & Service Fees for 10:30 PM Dessert & Dancing Show

All ticket holders arrive at 10:00 PM.

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1,500 mL)

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