Tonya Rekemeyer

Arlington, TX

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Travels up to 85 miles

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Roaring 20's / Gatsby party

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Rock / Alternative / Pop vocal sampler

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June Summer Performance

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July 4th Specials

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Country Music vocal sampler

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Sock Hop

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1940's Theme for a 100th birthday party

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Patriotic shows

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Roaring 20's / Gatsby party

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Country Shows (both classic and modern)

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"Flower Power" happy hour

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Luau Parties

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FOOTBALL SEASON shows (Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader)

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Elvis Tribute show

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Overview

While versatile in all music genres, I specialize in nostalgic music from the 1920's - 1970's. I sing along to tracks of music from all decades, and I bring a lot of energy and lighthearted fun to my performances. I also dress up in era-themed outfits (often 1950's style dresses, corresponding with a holiday or season. My song database is extensive, and so I can be very versatile in covering the most popular songs from all music genres - Big Band/Jazz/Blues, 1950's Rock n' Roll, Country music, 70's / Disco, popular musicals & movie soundtracks, etc. I mostly frequently entertain for private events, senior living facilities, and classic car shows.


Reviews

11 reviews

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Dara O.

August 25, 2025

Engaging, entertaining and an absolute delight!

We loved Tonya SO MUCH! My residents loved how much she interacted with the audience during her performance. Seamless transitions, excellent range and her aesthetic made one resident exclaim, "She IS the 1950s!" We can't wait for her next performance!

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment


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Adriana E.

August 13, 2025

She did great!

She did a great job and the residents enjoy it. We will be booking with her again.

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music


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Charlette L.

July 24, 2025

The energy, the voice, dressed to impress!

We had a flower power hour at our active adult senior community with Tonya. She dressed for the occasion with flowers in her hair in a groovy outfit! Beyond her well planned attire, her voice blew us away. She's a great vocalist and has the energy to match. She had our staff dancing and our residents clapping along. She has other shows and is very accommodating, we will be booking her again.

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music, Oldies Tribute Show


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Lesa R.

July 24, 2025

Wonderful Performer

First time here and the show was fantastic! She has high energy and an engaging personality, beautiful voice. Booked her to perform here again.

Hired as: Country Singer, Oldies Music


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Shelley D.

July 22, 2025

Great 👍

Tonya is the best 👌

Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Country Singer, Oldies Music

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

My physical presentation is just as much a part of the package as my singing abilities: I always perform in costume, most often dressed head-to-toe in some retro, eras-themed outfit that corresponds with a season, holiday, or special event. If you have a specific character/ type of outfit or costume in mind for your event, just let me know. I can likely accommodate and come dressed for your theme!

I bring my own speaker and wireless mic, which enables me to move around and make my performance more personal and interactive. I don't just stand in one spot (if space allows.) I like to move around a bit and sing directly to members of the audience.

My speciality is music ranging from the 1920's - 1980's. During my shows, I thoughtfully transition between slow ballads & uptempo songs. To keep it interesting, I'm frequently rotating through genres of jazz, country, rock n' roll, disco, showtunes & more. For these types of shows, I sing to backing tracks. This allows me to perform a wider versatility of music categories that sound just like the originals we all know and love. I can cover all the most popular songs by both male & female artists. *** I also have a handful of well-known Spanish songs that I cover, which are familiar enough to my English audience to still enjoy.

I am not limited to the Oldies, however. I can cover music from any decade, including current hits of today. If you have a decades- themed event, I can easily tailor my set list to fit that timeline.

I can also play piano, if there is need for a more mellow, relaxing atmosphere.

I bring a lot of energy and passion to my performances. I spread joy with what I do and the way I do it. My shows invoke a sense of nostalgia and invite the listeners to travel back in time and relive old memories as they hear songs from different decades of their life.

About

I have performed with various bands over the past two decades, but it was my time with a DooWopp band that revitalized my love for the oldies. I began singing at retirement homes, and when I saw their faces light up with joy - it sparked a fire in me. We all connect with songs that gives us a sense of nostalgia. Music has the power to bring back lost memories and go back in time to relive past memories. I now regularly perform for over 30 senior communities in the DFW metroplex, as well as sing at private parties and special events. I truly love what I do, and I believe it's evident to all who experience the passion with which I sing.

Set list

****EXAMPLE OF SONGS DONE WITHIN A 1-HOUR "OLDIES" SET LIST:

"Rock and Roll Party Mix" (medley) by Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" by Doris Day

"Hey Baby!" By Bruce Channel

"Take Me Home Country Roads" by John Denver

"Beatles Medley" by Take That

"New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra

"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire

"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens

"Crazy" by Patsy Cline

"My Way" by Frank Sinatra

"Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips

"Cielito Lindo"

"Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley

"If You're Gonna Play in Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band)" by Alabama

"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers

"9 to 5" by Dolly Parton

"Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight" by The Overtones

"La Bamba" by Los Lombos

"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond

"At Last" by Etta James

"Last Dance" by Donna Summer

"December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

------------(again, this is just an example of typical songs & genres I mix into an hour set. It is by no means what I'm limited to. My song database is quite extensive!

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