Reviews
If you’re a music lover you’ll want to take note of a great talent in San Francisco doing creative work. Cabaret vocalist Sandra McKnight has an act she calls Get Happy Now, which is centered around happiness. She sang at Society Cabaret, an organization that is churning out some great performances in the heart of San Francisco. An uninhibited celebration of Happiness, Love and Joy! Sandra brought her warmth, spirit and humor from Santa Fe, NM to perform her musical adventure of Broadway songs, Standards and Light-hearted Anecdotes. All things Cabaret, she chooses very sensitive and emotional ballads on love, joy, relationships, including with yourself, and happiness. As part of her act, she also does a sexy red-hot tribute to Sophie Tucker.
Renee Blodgett, Editor, @Weblogtheworld, San Francisco.
“Get Happy Now!” summons cabaret star Sandra McKnight–and her audience at San Francisco’s Society Cabaret doesn’t hesitate to get in the spirit. With a winning combination of standards (“Wonderful World,” “You’ve Got to Have Heart”) and more modern pieces (“You’ve Got a Friend,” “The Secret of Life”), McKnight seduces us into laughing, singing along, and generally….getting happy. It’s not only upbeat numbers such as “Get Happy” and “Accentuate the Positive”; there’s also a selection of love songs, like “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” “My Foolish Heart,” “Why Did I Choose You,” and Sophie Tucker torch songs. A smiling audience walked out into the San Francisco fog.
Renata Polt, film critic, Hadassah Magazine, culturevulture.net
“Sandy – Everyone at Grand Lake Gardens enjoyed your show! They definitely want you to come again sometime. You brought a lot of happiness to the group and they enjoyed every bit of it! Thank you for such an entertaining evening!”.”
Carole Jan Lee, Program Chair, Oakland, Calif
“You were wonderful on Friday at House Tango!”
Gregory White, CEO House Tango, Berkeley Calif.
“Thanks for a wonderful evening.’Love, Light and Laughter’ is enjoyably unique. Sandra McKnight pulls her audience in with her theme of happiness and love. She isn’t just another singer, Sandra engaged our residents with her personal story of finding happiness simply by deciding to have a positive outlook”.”
Erika M. Sedillo, Communications Coordinator
La Vida Llena, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Sandra, you and Robin helped make the New Mexico Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts fundraising event a real success. Your contribution of music and talent and a joyful uplifting tone/mood permeated the program. Thank you so much”
Susan Berk, Board of Directors, NMC NMWA
“I just loved you and the performance. Your performance was energetically a makeover for me in the day.”
Patricia McKeen, MA, Certified Instructor, Chopra Center
“You truly brightened our day! We really enjoyed your performance with Robin!
I told you we would all need a “pick me up” after our business meetings!”
Kathy B. McGee, President of Professional Business Women New Mexico
“Sandra is a PERFECT SHOW! Entertaining, joyful and just plain fun.
Not a dull moment. Wanted to hear a hundred more songs!”
Kristen Briggs, President, NM Professional Business Women
“Love Light and Laughter”, as performed by the talented vocalist and actress,
Sandra McKnight is nostalgic and memorable. Her Broadway and standard song renditions
are truly magical and when she completes the performance you will find yourself wanting more and more.”
Diane Furie, Event Planner, NM Professional Business Women
“Beautiful, talented, vivacious and sassy, who could ask for more?”
Joyce Nicholson
“Great Show-You’re still smoking!”
Robert Reynolds
“Thank you so much I love all the sexy, sassy songs! Delightful!”
Cathy Agsin
“Sandra M, The Magnifique! We wish to hear lots more!”
Emilie & John Heller
“Loved your show! Great lyrics, nuances, vocals!”
Shirley Scott MD
“So good to hear your yummy songs here tonight!
Saw you last at the Women in Film Gala”.
Diana Thatcher
“Loved you at the Eldorado Hotel show and loved your Sophie Tucker!”
Carol and John Wheeler
“Fabo, Sandy, you are an inspiration!”
Barbara Mayfield
“Loved your show and looking forward to more.”
Cleo & Bob Williamson
“Great Idea for a show-keep them coming!”
Sandy and Ed Streit
“You’re always a delight! Sing on!”
Jim and Carla
“Get Happy Now!” summons cabaret star Sandra McKnight–and her audience at San Francisco’s Society Cabaret doesn’t hesitate to get in the spirit. With a winning combination of standards (“Wonderful World,” “You’ve Got to Have Heart”) and more modern pieces (“You’ve Got a Friend,” “The Secret of Life”), McKnight seduces us into laughing, singing along, and generally….getting happy. It’s not only upbeat numbers such as “Get Happy” and “Accentuate the Positive”; there’s also a selection of love songs, like “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” “My Foolish Heart,” “Why Did I Choose You,” and Sophie Tucker torch songs.
A smiling audience walked out into the San Francisco fog.
Renata Polt, film critic, Hadassah Magazine, culturevulture.net