Celebrated R&B artist Bettye LaVette, a performer with “the steamroller charisma to invigorate the night,” (The New York Times), will make a momentous return to the Café Carlyle, October 10-12, showcasing her inimitable style and gut wrenching vocals. LaVette is an interpreter of the highest order. Whether the song originated as country, rock, pop, or blues, when she gets through with it, it is pure R&B. She gets inside a song and shapes and twists it to convey all of the emotion that can be wrought from the lyric. To quote the late, great George Jones: "Bettye is truly a 'singer's singer.' " In these intimate shows at Café Carlyle, LaVette will be accompanied by her keyboard player, Evan Mercer. She’ll perform songs from throughout her 57-year career, including songs she used to perform in small Detroit clubs before her 21st Century resurgence began. Some of these songs she does not perform with her full band. For parties of seven or more people, please contact the Cafe Carlyle directly at +1 212 744 1600 Café Carlyle Frequently Asked Questions Originally opened in 1955, the Café Carlyle is a legendary cabaret venue with seating for up to 88 people, offering guests a quintessential New York experience unlike any other. The intimate setting of the Café allows both artist and audience to engage with one another, lending a feeling of a private performance rather than a concert. Is there a food & beverage minimum? Yes. For 8:45 p.m. performances, please note there is a food minimum of $80 for two-courses. What times are available for dinner? Dinner is served prior to all 8:45 p.m. performances with seatings offered at 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Please note we are not able to hold tables past 8:15pm. If you are running late, please call the hotel directly so they can inform the Café Carlyle manager. All no-show reservations will be released thirty minutes prior to show time. We appreciate your understanding. For 10:45 p.m. performances, there is an optional dinner menu available.  What time should I arrive for a performance? For 8:45 p.m. performances, guests are asked to arrive at the time of their appointed dinner seating. (6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.) For 10:45 p.m. performances, guests are asked to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to the show.  When does the show start? When does it end? Shows begin at 8:45 p.m. (late shows at 10:45 p.m.) and typically last 70-90 minutes depending on the artist. What is the cancellation policy? For tickets reserved through Ticketweb, please contact TicketWeb customer service directly at info@ticketweb.com or at +1 866 777 8932. A customer service representative is available Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.  What is the dress code? Chic attire. Gentlemen are required to wear jackets.