LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On the Saturday night before Thanksgiving 2013, country music artist Sandra Piller will perform a special show featuring songs written by her mother-in-law. What makes this sweet gesture interesting to music lovers is that the songs co-written by Ruth Roberts were hits for such stars as Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, The Lennon Sisters, Dean Martin, Theresa Brewer, The McGuire Sisters, Patti Page, Jimmy Dean, Eydie Gorme, the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, and many others.
"Ruth and her main writing partner, Bill Katz, created a great many songs that were part of what used to be called The Hit Parade," Piller states. "I was so very proud of my mom-in-law, and it was always exciting to be part of such a creative family," she adds.
Roberts' son Michael, Sandra's late husband, was executive producer and writer for the "Star Trek" franchise, while her son Shawn is producer of shows like "Dead Zone" and "Haven."
The event will be Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the Gardenia, located at 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90038. Phone: (323) 467-7444. The club is near the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and La Brea Ave. and street parking is available. There is a $20 cover and a two drink minimum (minimum waived with dinner reservations).
Showtime is 9 p.m. Dinner served from 7 to 9 p.m. and there is a full bar.
About Sandra Piller:
A fan of pop and country stars like Crystal Gayle, Patsy Cline, The Judds, and Kenny Rogers, she embraces songs that communicate directly.
"I love almost all country music," Sandra says, "and I really enjoy the storytelling aspect of those songs."
Sandra scored her single song publishing deal as a songwriter with legendary Sun Records icon and country music producer, the late Cowboy Jack Clement, and for the past several years she has collaborated with Nashville songwriting pro Jane Bach (Reba McEntire, Collin Raye, Jo Dee Messina). She has released three full-length albums and a recent EP, "Love Goes On," dedicated to the memory of Michael Piller. http://sandrapiller.com/ .
About Ruth Roberts:
Beginning her music career in her teens, Ruth Roberts wrote pop, gospel, rock, blues, country, children's, and sports songs. She even wrote a song on The Beatles "Anthology 3" album, "Mailman Bring Me No More Blues." Movie and TV viewers have heard Roberts' songs in "Yes Man," "The Benchwarmer," "A Dirty Shame," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Seinfeld," and the Conan O'Brien show.
More Information: For more about Sandra Piller or Ruth Roberts, please contact John Scott G of G-Man Marketing at jsg@gmanmarketing.com or 818-223-8486.
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