Overview
Zupe is an award-winning composer and entertainer, currently residing in Windber, PA. His one-man show consists of singing and playing piano (sometimes trumpet), to music that Zupe has pre-recorded himself, giving the audio illusion of an entire band on the stage!
In recent years, Zupe has become a leading voice in the production and performance of ballroom dance music. In the last year, alone, his ballroom venues have increased tenfold, while his annual ballroom dance performances, on Caribbean cruises, have exploded in popularity.
An excellent showman, musician, and composer who truly loves his audience and his life's work. This is Zupe!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $600 and up
Gig Length: 40 - 150 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Zupe brings old-school, Vegas-style class and wit to shows that can either be concert performances, or dances. He dresses the part, talks like a Rat-Pack aficionado, and - most importantly - PERFORMS.
Whether he's singing the songs of classic Las Vegas, hits from the 60s, music to ballroom dance by, or even a classic rock & 80s show, Zupe promises to ENTERTAIN and not just be another singer.
About
Zupe is a musician and vocalist who has been entertaining audiences, of all ages, for more than two decades. In his act, he bemusedly explains how “corporate downsizing” forced him to eliminate the other musicians in his band, leaving him alone with his computers and keyboards. But if one were to listen to Zupe while blind-folded, one would find it hard to believe that only one musician was onstage. In fact, he pulls off the “whole band effect” so successfully, many people mistaken Zupe for a deejay or karaoke.
To say Zupe is a singing piano player is true ... to a point. And it's fair to say he can play "Misty" with the best of 'em. But the true Zupe experience is so much more than that.
First, there's the technology. On stage, Zupe sounds like an entire band - drums, guitars, horns, even harmony back-up singers! And all of this aural magic starts at Zupe's home, in his recording studio. To make his arrangements, Zupe uses his computer like a glorified tape recorder.
After Zupe works out an arrangement for a song, he'll start recording each of the instruments - one at a time. Usually, he starts by playing drums and having the computer record it. Then, when the computer plays the drum part back, Zupe will play the bass and the computer will record that, also.
And so it goes, one instrument at a time, until Zupe has an entire band playing back (save for a few parts he'll perform on stage). And, instead of bringing the computer on the road with him, he uploads his musical arrangements to a tiny little player that sits neatly atop his piano.
As far as the music goes, Zupe plays anything danceable, from Sinatra to Santana, and everything in between. People simply cannot resist the urge to dance when Zupe takes the stage. His audiences range from teenagers at the local coffee shop to residents at area retirement homes. And everyone leaves with a smile! Zupe is most proud of the fact that every venue he has played has asked him back again.
He’s an entertainer who understands his audience. A musician who has combined his computer knowledge and synthesizer prowess with his innate talent to give an extraordinarily unique performance. An excellent showman, musician, and vocalist who truly loves his audience ... This is Zupe!
Additional Booking Notes
Power requirements - (1) 120vAC 15a circuit
Zupe uses a Bose L1 Model 2 system for P.A., which covers up to 300 people. If using a house system, Zupe requires (2) direct boxes for his balanced stereo outs on his mixer. Would also need (1) floor monitor, in this situation.
Stage footprint is no less than 10 ft (left to right) and 6 ft (front to back).
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| August 16, 2018 • 6:20pm - 7:20pm | Graystone Court of Bellmeade |
| August 17, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Holiday Ballroom |
| August 18, 2018–August 19, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge & Resort |
| August 20, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Graystone Court Altoona |
| August 21, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Graystone Court Tyrone |
| August 23, 2018–August 27, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | Nashville, TN |
| September 09, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Lewistown Country Club |
| September 15, 2018–September 16, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge & Resort |
| September 22, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Valencia Ballroom |
| September 30, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | York Community Jewish Center Ballroom Dance |
| October 06, 2018–October 07, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge |
| October 12, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Valencia Ballroom |
| October 17, 2018–October 19, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | New York City |
| October 26, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Lewistown Country Club |
| October 27, 2018–October 28, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge |
| November 01, 2018–November 05, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | Los Angeles, CA |
| November 13, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Graystone Court Tyrone |
| November 14, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Senior Life Washington |
| November 22, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Calvin House Thanksgiving Buffet |
| November 30, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cotillion Club of York Ballroom Dance |
| December 04, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Northeastern Senior Center Christmas Concert |
| December 04, 2018 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Colonial Courtyard Christmas Concert |
| December 05, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | The Winds at Mattern Orchard Christmas Concert |
| December 06, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | The Winds at Mattern Orchard Christmas Concert |
| December 08, 2018 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Stoystown American Legion Christmas Party |
| December 09, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | USA Dance Lancaster, PA |
| December 13, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Elmcroft of Altoona |
| December 14, 2018 • 5:45pm - 6:45pm | Laurel View Village Christmas Concert |
| December 15, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Sherry Lynn Ballroom Dance Center |
| December 25, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Calvin House Christmas Buffet |
| February 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wynding Brook Golf Club |
| February 21, 2019–March 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Holland America Lines |
| June 07, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cotillion Club of York |
| August 09, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Private Party |
| October 11, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Phoenix Dance Club |
| December 06, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cotillion Club of York |
| December 16, 2019 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Greensburg |
| June 05, 2020 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cotillion Club of York |
Past Booked Events
| August 12, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Stoystown American Legion Picnic |
| August 11, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Central City Heritage Days |
| August 08, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Armagh Social Center |
| August 05, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Tyrone Reservoir Park Summer Concert |
| July 29, 2018 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | St. Michael's of Loretto Church Picnic |
| July 26, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Richland Woods |
| July 21, 2018–July 22, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge |
| July 18, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Graystone Homestyle Restaurant |
| July 13, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Holiday Ballroom |
| July 11, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Homer City Social Center |
| July 07, 2018–July 08, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge & Resort |
| July 01, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Syncopation Dance Club |
| June 29, 2018 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Graystone Manor |
| June 28, 2018 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Altoona Center for Nursing Care |
| June 22, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Southern Blair Senior Center |
| June 21, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Thunder in The City Fundraiser |
| June 16, 2018–June 17, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge & Resort |
| June 15, 2018 • 10:30am - 11:30am | Indiana Social Center |
| June 14, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Senior Life Washington |
| June 12, 2018 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Graystone Court Tyrone |
| June 10, 2018 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | The Casino at Lakemont |
| June 03, 2018 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Laurel Valley Senior Citizens Sock Hop |
| June 02, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Central PA Ballroom Dance Association |
| June 01, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Holiday Ballroom |
| May 27, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Private Party |
| May 26, 2018–May 27, 2018 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | Indian Lake Lodge & Resort |
| May 24, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Spiritrust of York, PA |
| May 18, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Sherry Lynn's Ballroom Dance Center |
| May 17, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Party |
| May 13, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Calvin House Mother's Day Buffet |
| May 11, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Presbyterian Village Mother's Day Tea |
| May 08, 2018 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Bethlen Communities |
| May 05, 2018 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Altoona Street Fair |
| April 27, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:30pm | Holiday Ballroom Dance |
| April 25, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Senior Life of Washington |
| April 24, 2018 • 10:45am - 11:45am | Armagh Senior Center |
| April 20, 2018 • 10:15am - 11:15am | Indiana Senior Center |
| April 17, 2018 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Northeastern Senior Center |
| April 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Central PA Ballroom Dance Association |
| April 11, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Bedford R.E.A. Meeting |
Set List
The 40s (And Earlier)
Ain't Misbehavin’ (Fats Waller)
All Of Me (Billie Holiday)
Anniversary Waltz (Bing Crosby)
Baby, I'm Easy (Louis Prima)
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (Perez Prado)
Easter Parade (Bing Crosby)
Has Anybody Seen My Gal. (Ray Henderson)
In The Mood (Glenn Miller)
It Had to Be You (Frank Sinatra)
Jump, Jive & Wail (Louis Prima)
Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Bing Crosby)
Mambo No.5 (Perez Prado)
Moonlight Serenade (Glenn Miller)
My Funny Valentine (Ella Fitzgerald)
Satin Doll (Duke Ellington)
Sentimental Journey (Louis Prima)
String Of Pearls (Glenn Miller)
Sweet Georgia Brown (Louis Armstrong)
Take The "A" Train (Duke Ellington)
Tennessee Waltz (Patti Page)
That's My Desire (Frankie Lane)
When The Saints Go Marching In (Louis Armstrong)
The 50s
All Shook Up (Elvis Presley)
Beyond The Sea (Bobby Darin)
Blue Suede Shoes (Carl Perkins)
Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino)
Can't Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
Chantilly Lace (The Big Bopper)
Come Fly With Me (Frank Sinatra)
Crying (Roy Orbison)
Don’t Be Cruel (Elvis Presley)
Fever (Peggy Lee)
Fly Me To The Moon (Frank Sinatra)
Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles)
Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
He'll Have To Go (Jim Reeves)
Hello Dolly (Louis Armstrong)
Hound Dog (Elvis Presley)
I Only Have Eyes For You (The Flamingos)
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter (Billy Williams)
I've Got The World On A String (Frank Sinatra)
It's Now Or Never (Elvis Presley)
Johnny B. Goode (Chuck Berry)
Kansas City (Wilbert Harrison)
La Bamba (Ritchie Valens)
Lady Is A Tramp (Frank Sinatra)
Little Sister (Elvis Presley)
Luck Be A Lady, Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
Mambo Italiano (Rosemary Clooney)
Old Cape Cod (Patti Page)
Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison)
Only the Lonely (Roy Orbison)
Rock & Roll Music (Chuck Berry)
Route 66 (Nat King Cole)
Shangri La (The Lettermen)
Shout (The Isley Brothers)
Sleepwalk (Santo and Johnny)
Tequila (The Champs)
Unforgettable (Nat King Cole)
The Way You Look, Tonight (Frank Sinatra)
Witchcraft (Frank Sinatra)
The 60s
A Taste of Honey (Herb Alpert)
All You Need Is Love (The Beatles)
And I Love Her (The Beatles)
Dancin' In The Streets (Martha & The Vandellas)
Girl From Ipanema (Sergio Mendez)
Hang On Sloopy (The McCoys)
I Left My Heart In San Francisco (Tony Bennett)
Mack The Knife (Bobby Darin)
Mony Mony (Tommy James & The Shondells)
More (Dean Martin)
My Girl (The Temptations)
My Way (Frank Sinatra)
New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)
Stand By Me (Ben E. King)
That's Amore (Dean Martin)
The Twist (Chubby Checker)
Twist & Shout (The Beatles)
Unchained Melody (The Righteous Brothers)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
Wooly Bully (Sam Sham & The Pharaohs)
You've Lost That Lovin’ Feeling (The Righteous Brothers)
Gospel Favorites
Amazing Grace (John Newton)
Do Lord (Julia Ward Howe)
Will the Circle Be Unbroken (A.P. Carter)
Patriotic Songs
Anchors Aweigh (U.S.N.)
Battle Hymn Of The Republic (Julia Ward Howe)
God Bless America (Irving Berlin)
God Bless The USA (Lee Greenwood)
I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy (James Cagney)
Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder (U.S.A.F.)
Semper Paratus March (U.S.C.G.)
The Marine Corps Hymn (U.S.M.C.)
This Land Is Your Land (Woody Guthrie)
When The Caissons Go Rolling Along (U.S.A.)
Polkas
Are You Workin' Polka (Zupe)
Chicken Polka (Werner Thomas)
Clarinet Polka (Karol Namyslowski)
Four Leaf Clover Polka (Dixon & Woods)
Just Because Polka (Frankie Yankovic)
No Beer In Heaven Polka (Ralph Maria Siegel)
PA Polka (The Andrews Sisters)
Peanuts Polka (Luis Guerrero)
She's Too Fat Polka (Frankie Yankovic)
Strawberries Raspberries (Mitch Biskup)
Influences & Inspiration
Frank Sinatra
Nat King Cole
Dean Martin
Tony Bennet
Louis Armstrong
Fats Domino
Roy Orbison
Elvis Presley
Jerry Lee Lewis
Setup Requirements
In most cases, Zupe provides his own equipment. However, clients have provided a piano and PA system. In that case, Zupe requires stereo direct feed for his music playback system.
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