Elaine Dame and Her Band
Elaine Dame and Her Band
Elaine Dame is a vocal powerhouse celebrated across the nation and when she sings, people stop and listen. Celebrated as “a jazz dynamo” by Time Out Chicago and renowned as “a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene,” Elaine's commanding presence and extraordinary talent have made her a sought-after fixture at premier venues coast to coast.
From electrifying performances at the legendary Rainbow Room and 54 Below in New York City to headlining appearances at the Chicago Jazz Festival in 2015 and 2025, as well as a standout engagement at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill in Los Angeles, Elaine consistently elevates every stage she touches. Her virtuosic interpretations blend modern standards with vintage vocal classics, resonating with both jazz aficionados and new audiences alike.
More than just a singer, Elaine exudes genuine joy and magnetic stage presence—qualities that elevate her performances to artful experiences. An alumna of The Theater Repertory Program at California State Northridge, she initially made her mark in Chicago’s vibrant theater scene before dedicating her exceptional talents solely to jazz. Her deep understanding of stagecraft and emotion is evident with every note, and the Chicago Reader lauded her as “a singer with a winning stage presence and chameleon-like vocal flexibility.”
Elaine Dame continues to redefine vocal jazz with her artistry, versatility, and innate magnetism.
Elaine Dame, voice
Tom Vaitsas, piano
Tom Hilliker, bass
Edilson Sabogal, drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15
Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $70
VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $90
(Beverages not included)
All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($11) added to Dinner & Show fees.
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Elaine Dame is a vocal powerhouse celebrated across the nation and when she sings, people stop and listen. Celebrated as “a jazz dynamo” by Time Out Chicago and renowned as “a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene,” Elaine's commanding presence and extraordinary talent have made her a sought-after fixture at premier venues coast to coast.
From electrifying performances at the legendary Rainbow Room and 54 Below in New York City to headlining appearances at the Chicago Jazz Festival in 2015 and 2025, as well as a standout engagement at Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Jazz Grill in Los Angeles, Elaine consistently elevates every stage she touches. Her virtuosic interpretations blend modern standards with vintage vocal classics, resonating with both jazz aficionados and new audiences alike.
More than just a singer, Elaine exudes genuine joy and magnetic stage presence—qualities that elevate her performances to artful experiences. An alumna of The Theater Repertory Program at California State Northridge, she initially made her mark in Chicago’s vibrant theater scene before dedicating her exceptional talents solely to jazz. Her deep understanding of stagecraft and emotion is evident with every note, and the Chicago Reader lauded her as “a singer with a winning stage presence and chameleon-like vocal flexibility.”
Elaine Dame continues to redefine vocal jazz with her artistry, versatility, and innate magnetism.
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.