Stand-alone songs are important. They serve needs in both marketing a show and representing a composer that may be new to audiences. For this reason, I have always been an advocate for utilizing cabarets and concerts to test audience sensibilities on new material. If you’re appearing in a cabaret or concert this fall – or planning a solo show of your own – take a look at these NMT bestsellers. You can’t go wrong with these songs that work well in a concert setting and that will help introduce new listeners to these amazing writers.