Talent
Description
Benefits St. Patrick’s Church and the children’s programs Dinner Catered Dinner by Olive Garden Baked Lasagna, Bread Sticks, Salad and Veggie and Desert Vegetarian or Gluten Free (Baked Zita) available upon request.
Entertainment Show by Paul Todd, Paul Todd Jr. and Friends Paul Todd is most famous for his unique concerts. The experience of a Paul Todd concert is totally different from anything anyone has ever seen before. Although Paul is first and foremost a Christian artist, his concerts also include original, classical, popular, and Broadway selections. Paul accompanies himself by playing six keyboards simultaneously. His fingers and feet move at lightening fast speed, which the audience can see on a large mirror set up behind the keyboards. Known also for his smooth and powerful vocals, he combines talent with a sparkling wit to help make his concerts an unforgettable family night out. Columnist Jack Moss said it best, "I've seen Todd do his thing in concert and I think he's impossible to top as an entertainer." Paul continues to perform over fifty concerts a year, most of them as fundraisers for charities. Paul travels with his son, The Performer...... A critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer, Paul Todd has been amazing crowds since he won the prestigious National Yamaha Keyboard Contest at the young age of fourteen. His career began with classmate singer Linda Eder as "The Paul and Linda Show", playing clubs and opening for such celebrities as The Pointer Sisters, Rich Little, The Gatlin Brothers, and Joan Rivers. After beginning his own solo career, Paul has experienced all facets of the music industry, and has headlined in theaters and concert halls worldwide. His Broadway performances include the Beacon Theater, where he performed in a special production of "A Night on Broadway", with Broadway greats: Hinton Battle, Carla Burns, and Danielle Furland. As a Christian artist, he has worked with some of his favorites, including; Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Phil Driscol. Paul Todd Jr., Who is a gifted singer, songwriter, and percussionist. An accomplished entertainer, singer & songwriter, Paul Todd Jr. got his musical start performing in shows alongside keyboard virtuoso father, Paul Todd. Paul Jr. began his career at age 14, performing a medley of songs from the Bobby Darin bio film, “Beyond the Sea”. Since then, he has had a love for the standards and uses every opportunity to bring them to a modern audience! At the age of 17, Paul Jr. had the opportunity to work opposite Hollywood and music legend Andy Williams, during a stint in Branson, MO. In 2014, Paul Jr. opened for "God Bless the USA'' writer, Lee Greenwood, for a benefit concert at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers, FL. Paul Jr. has also done several sold-out solo performances at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in Ft. Myers, FL singing "The Great American Songbook" with his band. where he subsequently released his first album, "The Great American Songbook: Volume I", which features unforgettable songs from crooning greats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Franki Valli, and Bobby Darin. He would later perform at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts hall in "Illuminated: Broadway Rhythms" & several Andy Williams - inspired Christmas shows. Paul Jr. is known for his energetic stage persona, versatile vocals, and percussion prowess, as well as his ability to emulate music greats like Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Josh Groban, Franki Valli & many more. Paul also has deep love of Broadway, and has had the privilege of portraying the starring roles of "Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" & "The Phantom of the Opera" in several productions. Paul is also avid behind the scenes, and is currently acting manager of SWFL. For More Information Mike Madigan 941-374-4039 mpmadigan1@gmail.com Joe Gomez 303-549-4739 zemogrj@comcast.net |
Presented By
5:30pm to 8:30pm
General Admission: $35.00
All Ages
208 PAST EVENTS
Saturday, November 19th
St. Patrick's Parish Hall Past Event
|