- Toronto, ON
- Singing Guitarist
- $500 - $3000
Ben’s Retro Party
Overview
If you are looking for a performer that brings music, fun and memories to the public then please read on.
I am a local professional singer / musician in my 2nd year of performing my 50’s & 60’s hour for York Region’s retirement community.
My show consists of performing best hits retro songs in costume, genre trivia, and personally engaging with the audience.
MUSIC GENRES PLAYED:
🔹Teen Idol Sensations
🔹#1 Pop Ballads
🔹One Hit Wonders
🔹Top Country Billboard
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Price range: $150 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 75 minutes
What to expect
Many 50s and 60s hit songs played and sang professionally. Jokes and banter with the audience. Always in different costumes per gig.
About
I have been singing and playing guitar since 1970 and have been in 5 semi-professional bands, most as lead singer playing in clubs, schools and open concerts.
Currently I am performing my 50’s and 60’s show at many of the retirement homes in the York Region area since 2023 with great success!
Additional booking notes
I bring everything I need including PA.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
30
Tuesday
New Years Eve Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
22
Monday
50’s & 60’s Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
November 2025
12
Wednesday
50’s & 60’s Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
04
Tuesday
Halloween 50’s & 60’s Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
October 2025
31
Friday
Halloween 50’s & 60’s Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
01
Wednesday
50’s & 60’s Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
September 2025
26
Friday
50’s & 60’s Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Set list
Come on let’s go by Ritchie Valens
It’s now or never by Elvis Presley
Let’s twist again by Chubby Checker
Diana by Paul Anka
Crazy by Patsy Cline
Maybe baby by Buddy Holly
Ring of fire by Johnny Cash
Venus by Frankie Avalon
It’s up to you by Ricky Nelson
Sweet Little 16 by Chuck Berry
Forget him by Bobby Rydell
In my room by The Beach Boys
Let’s dance by Chris Montez
Norwegian wood by The Beatles
It’s only make believe by Glen Campbell
Daydream believer by The Monkees
Dream lover by Bobby Darin
Ruby baby by Dion
I fought the law by Bobby Fuller Four
Over you by Gary Puckett
Venus and blue jeans by Jimmy Clanton
All alone am I by Brenda Lee
Poor side of town by Johnny rivers
Solitary man by Neil Diamond
Make it with you by bread
Beginnings by Chicago
Many more….
Influences and inspiration
Anyone from Elvis Presley to the Beatles to all the different categories under the umbrella of rock or pop i.e.; folk, rock, pop, rock, country rock, retro rock, etc.
Setup requirements
I provide all necessary equipment.
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