Salut les Copains,
Hello my friends,
Here
is a small change to my previous chat with you. Yes , all those shows dates
are still in but the title is now " TONIA BERN-CAMPBELL ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING
A DREAM " with COLE PORTER, JACK BREL, JERY HERMAN and many more Great Music
Makers.
The
N.Y. Metropolitan Room, where I performed last April, has asked me to
return, no date yet settled. On April 28th I will be doing my above new
show, at The Cathedral City Center, near Palm Springs.
During
the month of May, I will be performing on the Grand Princess during a two
week Mediterranean Cruise, this is my debut on the Princess lines and should
be excitingly entertaining. Why don't you come and join me on
board, That would be terrific!!!!! This is my news so far but will keep you
posted, till then, au revoir.
With Love and Music,
Tonia
Tonia
Bern-Campbell takes the
mic at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland in NYC, on March
7, 2011, and sings the Piaf classic, "Milord"
"Piaf,
Chevalier, Brel"remembered in song by their protegee Tonia Bern-Campbell
with accompanist Richard Berent.
Video clip courtsey of Angela Hill Productions - 909-336-3529 YouTube
Having avidly
followed the remarkable career of international singing sensation Tonia Bern-Campbell
for three decades, I can promise in advance that wherever she appears, whatever
selections she performs, Tonia will dazzle her audience with the range and power
of her musical talent, her unwavering musicality and enduring glamour. Tonia's
latest and perhaps most endearing vocal program, "The Colors of My Life",
embraces evergreens from theatre, films as well as luminaries both here and
abroad. The crowd welcomes fresh renditions of the rarely performed "I
Happen to Like New York" by Cole Porter, Edith Piaf's throbbing "
My Man" plus Judy Garland's poignant "Man that Got Away", Charles
Aznavour's touching "This Will Be My Day" and Lena Horne's sensual
"I Love to Love" among la Campbell's array of sterling standards.
As always, the statuesque blond entertainer leaves us wishing for even more
as Tonia weaves 'The Colors of (her) Life" into pure gold!
-GREGG HUNTER, AWARD WINNING BROADCAST JOURNALIST
East Coast Show Reviews
"Piaf,
Chevalier, Brel...and me."
REVIEW:
Making her New York City debut at the Metropolitan Room, this international
singer is in a unique situation. She not only sings the songs of these three
masterful artists, but was a protégé of or knew each personally.
Her tribute to them reveals insightful events that are touching and significant.
Ms. Campbell expresses her joyfulness in her energetic performance filled with
charm and ease. Tonia Bern-Campbell is a seasoned performer with the ability
to capture and hold her audiences. Her personal knowledge about Piaf, Chevalier
and Brel go a long way in making this show exceptional. - TIME SQUARE CHRONICLES,
March 13, 2011.
WINNER
OF ITALY'S "PASSERELLA D'ORO", ENGLAND'S ST. JAMES ROYAL GUARDS "SINGER
OF THE YEAR" AWARD & CALIFORNIA'S "THE DESERT THEATRE LEAGUE STAR
AWARD"
"Piaf,
Chevalier, Brel...and me."
REVIEW: Tonia Bern-Campbell
resurrects her masters at the Metropolitan Room. From New York to Palm
Springs, this entertainer revives the Legend of the French Song, Edith Piaf,
Maurice Chevalier, and Jacques Brel, and the presence on stage of the sparkling
singer is worthy of her masters. Tonia Bern-Campbell is on the same high level
as the Celebrated Greats, whose songs she sings. She lives the lyrics like Piaf,
Chevalier and Brel did in their time, then punctuates her show with anecdotes
about the three Sacret Monsters, having known them personally. Three thirds
of the show are in French but she takes care to explain the meaning of each
song in English either spoken over the music, or singing one part in the published
translation. Tonia gives herself entirely to every song and has not lost anything
of the panache of her master. She has the Chevalier smile, the playwright of
Piaf, and the emotion of Brel. She speaks about them with love and enterprets
them with justness. It is obvious that Tonia Bern-Campbell is in love with her
songs. Like Piaf, she had to overcome multiple tragedies, yet she never fails
to fill her public with happiness.
- FRANCE-AMERIQUE (25TH March 2011) Translation/Reviewed by Cristelle
Gerard.
"Piaf,
Chevalier, Brel...and me."
Bern-Campbell provided
a charming cabaret show with personal anecdotes about all three international
stars, then punctuated them with the appropriate humor, pathos, and love. She
doesn't just sing their signature tunes, she represents them with grace, charm,
respect, a powerful voice and a touch of musical history. Ably accompanying her
on piano and in a couple of vocals was her musical director, Richard Berent.
GARY WALKER - THE DESERT SUN, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA
TONIA
BERN-CAMPBELL, internationally known actress and singer, has headlined in such
places as Carnegie Hall, the Savoy in London, in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas.
"As one columnist put it: "When she rocks, the lovely hair flies and
the hall jumps. When she's still, the house is instantly hushed." Perhaps
the perfect comment on a perfect performance, "She cannot be compared with
anyone." (The London Times, "Tonia's Recipe is Brilliant") -
more
Tonia Bern-Campbell shares the intimate details of her provocative life with
England's national hero, Donald Campbell in her book, "My Speed King"
Life with Donald Campbell. More...
TROPICANA, LAS
VEGAS, NV - "This girl has everything, a shape and a set of pipes that
excite."
SAVOY, LONDON
- DAILY EXPRESS - "bitter-sweet and sexy. She fascinated the audience...the
repertoire told of the nostalgia of a woman who has lived..."
MONTREAL - DAILY
SIGNAL - "Bern-Campbell has a generous supply of magical appeal, that magnetic
presence which puts her up there with the great one's like Piaf."
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
- CHATEAU LAURIER - "Radiantly attractive, she sweeps in with all the class
and confidence of a true professional and proves she has a lot more to offer
that just a dazzling appearance..."
NEW YORK - WORLD TELEGRAM - St. Regis Hotel... "The chic Belgique...carols
and frisks entrancingly in several languages."
SANTA MONIA, CA.
- EVENING OUTLOOK - "...And now for the first of the "flash acts"
- European song stylist Tonia Bern-Campbell, a throwback to Edith Piaf, Jacques
Brel and Hildegrade. A talented entertainer, full of stage savvy." (by
Ed Kaufmann)
JOHANNESBURG -
RANDY DAILY MAIL - "If you want to see real talent in action, trot along
to the Chelsea Theatre and watch Tonia Bern-Campbell. She is delicious, with
her purring Belgian voice and vibrant personality..."
TONIA
BERN-CAMPBELL, internationally known actress and singer, has headlined in such
places as Carnegie Hall, the Savoy in London, in Monte Carlo and Las Vegas.
"As one columnist put it: "When she rocks, the lovely hair flies and
the hall jumps. When she's still, the house is instantly hushed." Perhaps
the perfect comment on a perfect performance, "She cannot be compared with
anyone." (The London Times, "Tonia's Recipe is Brilliant") -
World
Reviews - 
