Lobby Lounge Candlelit Cabaret: A Norah Jones Noir
Starring Autumn Gold with Accompaniment by Joe Lupis

Step into the spellbinding candlelit evening and savor the soulful sounds of Norah Jones - reimagined through the rich, velvet vocals of Autumn Gold. This Candlelit Cabaret tribute offers an intimate night of hauntingly heartfelt, timeless tunes, as Autumn brings new life to Norah’s most beloved ballads. From "Come Away With Me" to "Don't Know Why," let yourself be swept away by the elegance, nostalgia, and charm of this one night-only performance. Autumn Gold returns to The Sharon with her signature warmth, theatrical flair, and a voice as golden as her name. Known across Central Florida for her captivating stage presence and sultry vocals, Autumn is no stranger to the spotlight. A seasoned singer with credits ranging from The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra to Whiskey Kitchen, Autumn Gold now takes center stage to honor one of music's most hauntingly soulful icons.

Joe Lupis

Joe Lupis has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. He is an accomplished musician, having earned a degree in music from Queens College in New York City. After a few years as a pit musician in The Big Apple, Joe began a career as a bandleader performing at such noted New York establishments as The Rainbow Room, The Waldorf, and Windows on The World. One of his favorite gigs came in 1988…. conducting orchestras on World Yacht Tours.

In 1993 Joe and his family came to Orlando Florida. After a few years in the Central Florida area Joe began leading the Dixieland band at Rosie O'Grady's, a popular nightspot in the Downtown Orlando complex known as Church Street Station.

Joe was then introduced to the dueling pianos arena adding to his already vast repertoire of venues and music styles. Utilizing his abilities to play piano, sing and entertain allowed him to combine his best skills in an interactive environment and the result is a fun filled show you won't soon forget.

In his "spare time" Joe enjoys riding motorcycles, scuba diving, and his latest passion, flying. These days, Joe can be seen performing regularly at Pat O'Brien's at Universal Studios Citiwalk, Orlando Florida, with a great cast of other wonderful performers.

Be sure to make it a "must see" on your next visit.

Julio Rodriguez "JR"

Julio Rodriguez "JR" is an experienced percussionist from PR who has made his home in Apopka, Fl. His multi cultural influences have helped shape his unique style, drawing influences from many artists and genres like rock, pop, funk and jazz that bring a dynamic feel to any project.

Jeremy Birdsall

An accomplished composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist for film and TV scores, Jeremy Birdsall has created music for some of the world's most prestigious organizations including ESPN, NFL, Monday Night Football, NBA, and ESPN Productions.

In addition to being a sought-after music composer, producer, educator and mentor, Jeremy enjoys playing music professionally as a session and live multi-instrumentalist with thousands of public and private performances at world-renowned venues including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld."

Carl Dirks

"Captain Carl" Dirkes has been performing professionally for over 40 years, touring with such artists as The Platters, The Drifters, The Coasters, The Dixie Cups, and Percy Sledge. He has appeared on more than 30 studio recordings playing a variety of instruments including saxophone, guitar, bass, and keyboards. Throughout the 1990's and 2000's he was a member of The Big Apple Band, featured on saxophone, bass, guitar and vocals. From 2016 to 2024 he was the Musical Director for Allengang Entertainment, performing in and directing a number of theatre-based tribute shows to artists including Neil Diamond, Jimmy Buffett, The Doobie Brothers, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, and Chicago. He retired in 2023 and currently splits his time between Medina, OH and Port Canaveral, FL, where he lives aboard his beloved 63' schooner, s/v Coconut Telegraph.