Concert Review: Molly Ringwald Impresses at the Newmark Theatre

Wow. Who would have thought that 80’s brat packer Molly Ringwald can sing? And boy, can she. Ringwald, best known for her roles as a lovesick teenager in several John Hughes films like Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles, rolled off more than a dozen jazz numbers in a 90 minute long set on Friday night at the Newmark Theatre  in Portland that featured many tracks from her debut album Except Sometimes. Backed by a jazz quartet, Ringwald’s voice was elegant and smooth with a noticeably strong pop presence. She wasted no time after taking the stage immediately jumping into her … Continue reading Concert Review: Molly Ringwald Impresses at the Newmark Theatre