Ron Gartner & His Band

About

As a kid in LA, while his friends listened to the Beach Boys and Jan & Dean, Ron Gartner decided "surf-music" wasn't his bag. Falling in love in the 60's with great music from Philadelphia and Detroit, he was "almost" a star, performing at the Whisky A-go-go when Johnny Rivers was there, and at PJ's with Trini Lopez. When the Motown contract didn't happen, he put his voice on the shelf for years, until opportunity knocked. Moving to NY, he resurrected his career in 2000 with a free show at senior center, and, today performs at the nation's finest venues.
From Feinsteins (Michael Feinstein's nightclub) in New York, to casinos, performing art centers, country clubs, and outdoor concerts, this multi-talented singer belts them out like Sammy and Bobby Darin used to--dances like James Brown and Chubby Checker--and leaves the crowds screaming for more.
It looks like saving his voice for those many years, while pursuing other business, is the key for a second career. The NY Times, LA Times, PBS, and CBS, to name a few, have all found his story fascinating.

Personnel

Bill Gulino: Bandleader/keys
Gary Brown: Sax
Ryan Resky: Trumpet
too many others to list: various horns
Phil Nestor: drums
Richie Gutches: guitar and vocals

Influences

Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis, Jr, Frank Sinatra, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Jackie Wilson

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 240 minutes

Venues that want a throwback Vegas-style show, like having Michael Buble' perform, hire Ron Gartner & His Band. He has a theater show called "Scotch, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll"--great tunes from the guys like Neil Sedaka, Paul Anka, Bobby Rydell, and Frankie Avalon, plus all of the great R&B soul songs from the Tempations, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Smokey Robinson are featured in this fun show---plus, songs from The Rat Pack.--a perfect show for Casino and Vegas events. It can be tweaked to accomodate any audience. (if dancing only is wanted, Ron can do that too!)
Whether with his big band, smaller combos, trios, even his keyboardist (and as some venues request, digitally recorded background shows) no entertainer in America can sing a Sinatra song, AND, a James Brown song in the same show--except Ron Gartner.
Ron Gartner means....Great Entertainment

Additional Notes:
We appreciate venues that have professional equipment (sound and lighting). However, we always can arrange to provide the finest in sound equipment, if necessary.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
There are many different shows(custom- tailored for an event)--here's a typical list from:
"Scotch, Soul & Rock 'n' Roll"
Almost Like Being in Love<br>Just The Way You Look Tonight<br>Summer Wind<br>Hallelujah I Just Love Her So<br>Beyond the Sea<br>I've Gotta Be Me<br>Birth of the Blues<br>New York, New York<br>It Had to Be You<br>It's Impossible<br>Bandstand Medley<br>Why Must I Be a Teenager in Love<br>Teenager in Love<br>
The Wanderer<br>Runaround Sue<br>
Put Your Head on My Shoulder<br>
Goodnight My Love<br>
Blue Velvet<br>
Venus<br>
Breakin' Up is Hard to Do<br>
Take Good Care of My Baby<br>
Baby, I Need Your Lovin'<br>
Sugar Pie Honey Bunch<br>
Reach Out, I'll Be There<br>
My Girl<br>
I Feel Good<br>Nice and Easy<br>Poppa Loves Mambo<br>Sway<br>Someone Like You<br>Mack The Knife

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Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Casino, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Festival, Fundraiser, Grand Opening, Launch Party, Private Party, Restaurant, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception

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