Larry Roberts Entertainment
6 reviews- Scottsdale, AZ
- Keyboard Player
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $125 and up
Overview
I am a Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Accordionist with Vocals. Play and sing many styles of music including, Big Band, country, line dance, American Songbook, 40’s Standards, Oldies, Doo Wop, 50's, 60s, 70s and popular favorites.
Theme party specialists for Oktoberfest, French, Italian, Nifty 50s and Country Classics Shows. All with colorful costuming and music to fit the theme. Music is family friendly for birthday, anniversary and holiday events. Perform large to small events. Quality sound system.
If you need a keyboardist, one-man-band, accordion player, I can provide. Looking forward to providing top notch entertainment. Insured.
Also see: Larry Roberts Polkas and More
6 Reviews
Great Energy! Everyone loved him!
Italian Entertainment
Response from Larry Roberts Entertainment:
What a great place. Had an awesome time performing. Lots of smiles😊.
I requested an accordion player only two days before the event and Larry Roberts quickly responded that he was willing to play on such short notice. He was willing to drive the hour and 45 min to get to the destination. He was there ahead of time, setup and ready to play on time. Larry was respectful, well groomed and dressed appropriately. He was sensitive to the group, playing tunes he knew they would be familiar with, toning it down while they were eating, and livelier when they were ready for the dance floor. The event was at an Independent living facility, about 100 residents, averaging 85 years of age. I requested Larry to play polkas and european music as an 89th birthday gift for my Mother at the facility. He gave her just the right amount of attention while entertaining everyone. He was well received, and his personality and talents greatly appreciated!
Accordion Player, Polish Entertainment
Response from Larry Roberts Entertainment:
Thanks Linda
Larry did a great job! He was early and appropriately dressed for a memorial service. As I had requested, he went from playing hymns on the piano to Big Band tunes on his keyboard.
Big Band
Our party was over the top fun and great--mostly because Larry brought so much energy and joy with his entertainment!! Highly recommend you invite "arry to your festivities!!
1940s Era Entertainment
Larry was on time, professional, entertaining and was a perfect fit for our Italian Bistro dinner party. We would highly recommend him.
Italian Entertainment
Larry Roberts was amazing. He showed up on time and was very professional. He also has a great talent and really knows how to work the crowd. I would like very much to work with Larry again. Excellent!
1940s Era Entertainment, Accordion Player, French Entertainment, German Entertainment, Italian Entertainment, Oldies Music, Polka Band, World Music
Booking Info
Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability insured Fully Covered
Unions: AFM
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
What to Expect
Sounds checks and setup completed before guests arrive. Prefer stage at least 4 X 6 with outlet available nearby. Final payments discussed in advance. Musician attire and costuming will be appropriate for the event. French, German Lederhosen, Italian outfits as well as Tuxedo and casuals available. Meet with client well in advance.
About
At the early age of 8, began taking accordion lessons. Excelled quickly and began performing stage and dance shows in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Put a three piece act together that became favorite throughout the Midwest. Playing nightly Hotels, dances and night clubs.
Expanded my music repertoire and began playing the keyboard as well. Intrigued with th new accordion and keyboard technology interfacing the keyboard along with the accordion. This began the era of the One Man Band sound.
Today have the Roland Electronic accordion as well as a Korg arranger on my stage performances. Performs wireless with the ability to roam off the stage while singing and playing the accordion.
Additional Booking Notes
Prefer stage. Have own lighting system and sound system. Set up time minimum, 1 hour. 15 minute break per hour. Non-alcoholic beverages to be provided for performer. Have own liability insurance. Contracts required. Credit cards excepted for deposits only. Cash prefered on final payment on day of event.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| June 12, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Library Cave Creek, Arizona |
| June 29, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| July 10, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Library Cave Creek, Arizona |
| October 06, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 18, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Oktoberfest Senior Center |
| November 21, 2018 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Oktoberfest Country Club Anthem, AZ |
Past Booked Events
| May 16, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Senior Center Variety Show |
| April 19, 2018 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Senior Center Event Broadway Show |
| April 14, 2018 • 1:30pm - 3:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| June 01, 2017–June 04, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Old Heidelberg Restaurant |
| May 25, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Suri West |
| May 20, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Party |
| May 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Suri West |
| May 11, 2017–May 14, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Old Heidelberg Restaurant |
| May 04, 2017–May 07, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Old Heidelberg Restaurant |
| April 29, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Private Party Boca Raton |
| April 29, 2017 • 2:15pm - 4:00pm | Senior Living Center |
| April 27, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Condo Italian Party |
| April 22, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Private Party |
| January 05, 2017 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
| August 03, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| January 08, 2016 | Birthday (Adult) |
| February 14, 2015 | Dinner Dance |
| December 12, 2014 | Holiday Party |
| September 05, 2014 | Birthday Party |
| August 15, 2014 | Public Event |
Set List
Al Martino, Blue Spanish Eyes
Alan Jackson/Jimmy Buffet, It’s Five O’clock Somewhere
America, A Horse with No Name
Andrew Sisters, Rum and Coca Cola
Andy Williams, Day’s of Wine and Roses/Theme from Godfather
Ann Murray, Could I Have This Dance
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Girl from Ipanema
Archies, Sugar Sugar
Aretha Franklin, Respect
Arlo Guthrie, City of New Orleans
Bachman Turner Overdrive, Taking Care of Business
Barbara Streisand, Evergreen/People
Barry Manilow Can’t Smile Without You/Copacabana
Barry Mann, Who Put the Bomp
Barry White, My First My Last My Everything
Beach Boys, Kokomo/Sloop John B.
Beatles, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da/With a Little Help from My Friends
Beatles, Twist and Shout/ Yellow Submarine
Bellamy Brothers, Let Your Love Flow
Ben E. King Stand by Me
Benny Goodman, Jersey Bounce/The Glory of Love
Bertie Higgins, Key Largo
Bette Midler, The Wind Beneath My Wings
Bill Haley, Rock Around the Clock/Shale Rattle and Roll
Billy Crash Craddock, I’m Gonna Knock on Your Door
Billy Joel, Honesty/Just the Way You Are/Uptown Girl
Billy Joel, My Life/Piano Man/River of Dreams
Billy Preston, Will It Go Around in Circles
Billy Ray Cyrus, Achy Breaky Heart/Where Am I Gonna Live
Blues Brothers, Shake a Tail Feather/Soul man
Blues Brothers, Sweet Home Chicago
Bob Dylan, Blowing in the Wind
Bob Marley Don’t Worry Be Happy/One Love
Bob Seger, Old Time Rock and Roll
Bob Wills, San Antonio Rose
Bobby Darin, Beyond the Sea/Mack the Knife
Bobby Darin, Splish Splash/Dream Lover
Bobby Day, Little Bitty Pretty One/Rockin’ Robin’
Bob Fuller Four, I Fought the Law
Bobby Helms, Fraulein/My Special Angel
Bobby Helms, Jingle Bell Rock
Bobby Rydel, Wild One
Bobby Vinton, Blue Velvet/My Melody of Love
Brenda Lee, Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Brookes and Dunn, Boot Skootin’ Boogie/Neon Moon
Bruce Springsteen, Pink Cadillac
Bran Hyland, Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie
Buck Owens/Ringo Starr, Act Naturally
Buddy Holly, Oh! Boy/That’ll Be the Day
Buddy Holly, It’s So Easy/Maybe Baby
Burle Ives, A Holly Jolly Christmas
Buster Poindexter, Hot Hot Hot
Carpenters, Close to You
CCR, Bad Moon Rising/Proud Mary
Cha Cha, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Charlie Pride Kiss an Angel Good Morning
Charlie Pride Is Anybody Going to San Antone
Chicago, Color My World
Chordettes, Lollipop
Chubby Checker, The Twist
Chuck Berry, Johnny B. Goode/Roll Over Beethoven
Cliff Richards, Daddy’s Home
Cole Porter/Sinatra, I Get a Kick Out of You
Contours, Why Do You Love Me
Cool and the Gang, Celebration
Crew Cuts, Sh-Boom
Danny and the Juniors, At the Hop
Dean Martin, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes
Dean Martin, That’s Amore/Oh Maria/Volare
Debbie Boone, You Light Up My Life
Del Shannon, Runaway
Del Vikings Come Go with Me
Diamonds, Little Darlin’/ The Stroll
Diamonds Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Dion, Run Around Sue/The Wanderer
Dire Straits, Money for Nothing/Walk of Life
DJ Otzi, Hey Baby
Dobie Gray, Drift Away
Dolly Parton, I Will Always Love You
Don Gibson, Sea of Heartbreak
Don Ho, Tiny Bubbles
Duke Ellington, Satin Dolly/Take the A Train
DWhite Yoakum, Guitars and Cadillacs
Eagles, Hotel California/Peaceful Easy Feeling
Eagles, Lyin’ Eyes/Take It Easy
Eddie Rabbit, Driving My Life Away
Eddie Grant, Electric Avenue
Eddy Arnold, Anytime/Make the World Go Away
Edith Piaf, LA Vie En Rose/Milord/No Regrets
Ella Fitzgerald, My Funny Valentine/Bye Bye Blackbird
Elton John, Daniel/Crocodile Rock
Elvis Presley, All Shook up/Can’t Help Falling in Love
Elvis Presley, Good Luck Charm/Jailhouse Rock
Englebert Humperdink, After the Lovin’/Release Me
Eric Clapton, Lay Down Sally/Wonderful Tonight
Ernest Tubb, Waltz Across Texas
Ernie Ashworth, Ashes of Love
Etta James, A Sunday Kind of Love/At Last
Everly Brothers, Bye Bye Love/All I Have to Do Is Dream
Faron Young, Four in The Morning
Fats Waller, Ain’t Misbehaving’
Foundations, Build Me up Buttercup
Four Tops, Sugar Pie Homey Bunch
Francis Lai, Theme from A Man and a Woman
Frank Sinatra, As Times Goes By/Chicago
Frank Sinatra Come Fly with Me/I Got You under My Skin
Frank Sinatra, My Way/New York New York
Frank Sinatra, Strangers in the Night/The Way You Look Tonight
Franky Valli Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You
Franky Yankovich, Beer Barrel Polka/In Heaven No Beer
Franky Yankovich, Hoop De Doo/Julida Polka
Fred Astaire, Putting on The Ritz
Freddy Ford, Sea Cruise
Garth Brookes, Friends in Low Places
Gary Puckett, Young Girl
Gene Kelly, Singing in the Rain
George Jones, Walk Through This World with Me
George Jones, She Thinks I Still Care
George Cohan, Harrigan
George Strait, Amarillo By Morning/Drinking Champagne
Gershwin, I Got a Crush on You/Summertime
Gershwin, Someone to Watch Over Me/I Got Rhythm
Glen Campbell, Rhinestone Cowboy/Gentle on My Mind
Glen Miller, In the Mood/ Chattanooga Choo-Choo
Glen Miller, A String of Pearls
Gloria Gaynor, I Will Survive
Greek, Never on Sunday
Hank Williams, Hey Good Lookin’/Your Cheatin’ Heart
Hank Williams Jr., Family Tradition
Hoagy Carmichael, Georgia On My Mind/Star Dust
Hoagy Carmichael, Up the Lazy River
Irish Rovers Unicorn/Wasn’t That A Party
Irving Berlin, God Bless America
Isley Brothers, Shout
Italian, Funiculi Fanicula/Sorrento/Tarantella
Jerry Lee Lewis, Whole Lotta Shakin’/ Great Balls of Fire
Jerry Vale, Al Di La
Hora, Hava Nagila/Sunrise Sunset
Hora, If I Were a Richman
James Taylor, You’ve Got a Friend
Jim Croce, Leroy Brown
Jim Reeves Am I Losing You/Four Walls
Jimmy Buffet, Cheeseburger in Paradise/Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffet, Pirate at Forty/Volcano
Joan Baez, Put Your Hand in The Hand
John Denver, Country Roads
John Lennon, Imagine/Woman
Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash, I Walk the Line
Johnny Lee, Hey Bartender
Johnny Mathis, A Time for Us/Twelfth of never
Johnny Tillotson, Poetry in Motion
Jose Feliciano, Feliz Navidad
Judy Garland, Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Julio Eglisiest, Amor
K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Boogie Shoes/Get Down Tonight
K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Shake Your Booty/That’s the Way I Like It
Kenny Chesney, When the Sun Goes Down
Kenny Rodgers, Lucille
Kentucky Headhunters, Dumas Walker
Latin, Lady of Spain
Lee Greenwood, God Bless the USA
Leroy Anderson, Blue Tango
Leroy Van Dyke Auctioneer/Walk on By
Les Brown, Sentimental Journey
Lionel Ritchie, All Night long/Brickhouse
Little Anthony, Tears on My Pillow
Liza Minelli, All that Jazz/Cabaret
Lobo, Me and You and a Dog Named Boo
Loggins and Messina, Mama Don’t Dance
Louis Armstrong, Five Foot Two/Bill Bailey/Mame
Louis Armstrong, Hello Dolly/What a Wonderful World
Louis Prima, Just a Gigolo
Lynard Skynard, Gimme Three Steps/Sweet Home Alabama
Lynn Anderson, Rose Garden
Mama Cass, Dream a Little Dream of Me
Marcia Griffith, Electric Slide
Marlene Dietrich, Falling in Love Again
Martha and the Vandellas, Dancing in the Street
Marty Robbins, A White Sport Coat
Matthew Wilder, Break My Stride
Merith Wilson, Till There Was You
Meryl Haggard, Workingman Blues/Swinging Doors
Michael Buble’, Save the Last Dance for Me/Sway
Michael Jackson, Billy Jean/Rock in’ Robin
Mills Brothers, Cab Driver/You You You
Morris Albert, Feelings
Nat King Cole, Route 66/Unforgettable
Neil Diamond, Coming to America/Forever in Blue Jeans
Neil Diamond. I’m a Believer/Sweet Caroline
Neil Sedaca Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Oak Ridge Boy’s, Elvira/Oh Baby Mine
Oliver, Jean
Olivia Newton John, Let Me Be There
Otis Redding, Dock of the Bay
Pat Boone, April love
Patriotic, The White Cliffs of Dover
Patsy Cline, Crazy/I Fall to Pieces
Patty Page, Old Cape Cod/Que Sera Sera
Paul Anka, Diana/Goodnight My Love
Pee Wee King, Tennessee Waltz
Penguins, Earth Angel
Percy Faith, A Summer Place
Percy Sledge, When a Man Loves a Woman
Perry Como, And I Love You So
Peter Paul and Mary, If I Had a Hammer
Pink Get the Party Started
Platters, Harbor Lights/Only You
Platters, the Great Pretender/Twilight Time
Poco, Crazy Love
Polka, In Heaven No Beer/Beer Barrel/Chicken Dance
Procol Harum, A Whiter Shade of Pale
Queen, A Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Randy Sparks, Today
Ray Price, For the Good Times/Crazy Arms
Red Nex, Cotton Eyed Joe
Ricky Nelson, Hello Mary Lou/Poor Little Fool
Righteous Brothers, Ebb Tide/ You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling
Righteous Brothers, Unchained Melody
Ringo Starr, Ain’t She Sweet/Your Sixteen
Ritchie Valens, Bony Maroney/La Bamba/ Oh Donna
Rod Stewart, I Wish You Love
Rodgers Hammerstein, Climb Every Mountain/You Never Walk Alone
Rodney Crowell, I Wouldn’t Leave You If I Tried
Rolling Stones, Satisfaction/Honkytonk Woman
Ronny Milsap, Lost in the Fifties
Roy Orbison, Pretty Woman/Blue Bayou
Rumba, Besame’ Mucho
Sam Cooke, You Send Me/Another Saturday Night
Sam Sham and the Pharoes, Wooly Bully
Sammy Davis Jr., I Gotta Be Me/The Birth of the Blues
Sammy Kershaw, Third Rat Romance
Santo and Johnny, Sleepwalk
Scott Joplin, The Entertainer
Sheb Wooley, The Purple People Eater
Shirley and Company, Shame Shame Shame
Simon and Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Sinatra, Make Someone Happy/South of the Border
Sister Sledge, We Are Family
Sonny James, Young Love
Steve Lawrence, A Portrait of My Love
Stevie Wonder, For Once in my Life/I Just Called
Stevie Wonder, You Are the Sunshine of My Life
Stray Cats, Rock This Town
T.J. Sheppard, Last Cheaters Waltz
Tammy Wynett, Apartment Number 9
Temptations, Ain’t Too Proud to Beg/My Girl
Temptations, The Way You Do the Things you Do
Teresa Brewer, Music Music Music
The Bellamy Brothers, Let Your Love Flow
The Drifters, Under the Boardwalk
The Edsels, Ramalang DingDong
The Four Aces, Love is a Many Splendid Thing
The Honey Drippers, Sea of Love
The Irish Rovers, Unicorn Song
The McCoy’s, Hang on Sloopy
The Mystics, Hushabye
The O’Jays, Love Train
The Olympics, Hully Gully
The Osborne Brothers, Rocky Top
The Swinging Blue Jeans, Hippy Hippy Shake
The Who, Mamas Got a Squeeze Box
Three Dog night, Joy To The World
Tom Jones, Quando Quando/Love Is in The Air
Tommy James, Mony
Tony Bennet, Because of You/I left My Heart in San Francisco
Tony Bennet, Rags To Riches
Tony Orlando, Candida/Knock Three Times
Tracy Byrd, Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo
Trini Lopez, Limbo Rock
Turtles, Happy Together
U2, Every Breath You Take
Van Morrison, Brown Eyed Girl/Moon dance
Village People, Y.M.C.A.
Vince Gill, Look At Us
Waylon Jennings, Goodhearted Woman
Wayne Newton, Red Roses For a Blue Lady
Wilbur Harrison, Kansas City
Willy Nelson, Crazy/Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
Willy Nelson, On the Road Again
Wilson Pickett, in The Midnight Hour/Mustang Sally
Team
| Larry Roberts | Keyboard player, one man band, singer, accordion player |
Influences & Inspiration
Frank Sinatra, James Taylor, Bobby Darin, Weird Al Yankovic, big bands, Garth Brooks
Setup Requirements
Electrical outlet within 10 feet
Outdoor Covered Area
4 X 6 stage minimum
Area to store cases
Testimonials
Thanks for being such a hit at our party last weekend. I have heard so many compliments on your music and how great you did. We will definitely make sure to book you earlier next year.
– Reema H. - Weston , Florida
It was a great experience. We had a Tuscan birthday party and Larry really added to the atmosphere with his Accordian, playing Italian music and creating wonderful entertainment for the night.
– Sheree W, Boca Raton, FL
He was great! We hired Larry for an Oktoberfest for a Senior Community
and he was super entertaining and got everyone involved and even dancing.
Larry went above and beyond. We couldn't be more pleased. Thank you
– Liz F, Naples, FL
We hired Larry Roberts for our Ave Maria Oktoberfest 2009 and he was amazing. He interacted with the crowd, played the perfect variety of music, was professional and reliable. We would most definitely have him come again and recommend him to anybody!
– Tiffany M., Naples, FL
Larry was a very professional entertaining performer. Our people enjoyed dancing to his music and I also give him a lot of credit for his performance and manners. I highly would recommend Larry to anyone.
– Martha R.
Larry was great! He initiated contact with me multiple times prior to the event, he arrived early and did a great job motivating the guests to dance and enjoy the party. I would highly recommend him. He helped to make it a super party.
– Suzanne R.
Responsive, good communication, professional, accommodating
– Walt W
We hired Larry from here in New York City with the help of our subcontractor in Miami, Hastings & Hastings. Both suppliers ROCKED! Please feel confident employing Larry as a musician! He dressed in French attire (striped shirt and beret) and played the accordion for the launch of the 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau event at the Ritz. He played French songs and thrilled the crowd! Our client was pleased and it made my business, TEMPSATIONS, Look Good! Thanks, Larry!
– Oscar A.