Two times the talent
The Other Tracy Newman Appears Saturday At Coffee Gallery
By John Sollenberger 08/12/2010
While she’s had a successful career as a television writer and producer, Tracy Newman’s never stopped following her dream of fronting a folk band, which the singer, songwriter and guitarist will be doing Saturday night at Coffee Gallery Backstage with her band The Reinforcements.
Newman has worked on numerous hit shows, including “Cheers,” “The Nanny,” “The Drew Carey Show” and “Ellen,” among others. She co-created the hit series “According to Jim,” and she’s a founding member of LA improv group The Groundlings. That group has, of course, spawned numerous talents in the comedy world, including Tracy’s sister, Laraine Newman, of “Saturday Night Live” fame.
But Newman’s first love has been music. Influenced by such folk stalwarts as the Kingston Trio, she started playing guitar and singing at 14. Through all the fame that high-profile television work has brought, she’s never stopped writing songs and she now performs full-time.
Her latest CD is “A Place in the Sun,” available on cdbaby.com and tracynewman.com.
Music starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. Singer/songwriter Shaun Cromwell opens, followed by Tracy Newman and The Reinforcements. Tickets are $20. Coffee Gallery Backstage is at 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. Call (626) 794-2424.
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