Barry Shaw: Live Musical Entertainmemt

Testimonials

Hello Barry,

Thank you so much for another great performance at the Post Hotel & Spa Wine Summit. Your genre of music is the perfect fit for our event. Also, we commend you for your adaptability with regards to playing schedule and accommodating our needs. You read the crowd perfectly and always play the right songs to keep the momentum going. A big thank you from all of us and to every member of your band. We hope to see you next year!

Cheers,
Andre and George Schwarz
Co-Proprietor
Post Hotel & Spa



Dear Barry

Outstanding! Barry Shaw and his Jazz Trio performed at our intimate wedding at the Banff Springs Hotel on January 10, 2009. From the moment we booked Barry to the end of our wedding reception, he was professional and exceptionally helpful. Barry and his trio were the hit of the night - providing lively and fun music which kept the dancefloor packed. Many guests commented on the high quality of his performance and the ambiance that he added to the evening. Our wedding would not have been the same without him and we look forward to seeing him in the future at other venues!

Kimberley and Robin Breitkreuz
Wedding Fairmont  Banff Spings

Dear Barry

We came back to Banff this New Years Eve when we found out you were performing. As I said  to you in the Lobby if you are here next year so are we! Thankyou for the  fantastic show and for the CD's

Banff Springs New Years Eve Gala
M. Chorley
Bury Lancashire UK

Hi Barry

We would like to thank you for making our New Year's Eve 2008 such a wonderful experience! We danced all night and absolutely loved the music; it couldn't have made a better start to the year 2009!! We will definitely come back to celebrate New Year's Eve again!

Thank you, Donna C & Chris K

New Years Eve Gala
The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel


Dear Barry 

It's great to see you back at the Springs for Christmas. As you noticed we danced all night and we loved your brand of entertainment! We liked it so much we booked in for another night!. Your choice of songs was excellent. Your delivery was brilliant.

We are off to New York tomorrow for New Years Eve! You should be singing at the Plaza Hotel. We will be thinking of you  as you knock'em dead this New Years Eve at the Springs!

Keep in touch Barry and thanks for the entertainment!

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
R.T. 
Perth Australia

Dear Barry

Barry; thank you for making our Corporate Christmas party a success. You and your team were very professional, and everyone commented on how you chose the perfect music. Everyone loved the variety, and given the wide cross section of people we have, we were impressed with how you read the crowd to ensure the dance floor was always full! I have lots of positive feedback from our staff, and we look forward to re-booking with you in the future.

Thanks Again;

Rick Adams & Colleen Barabonoff

C O H O S E V A M Y
integratedesign™


Dear Barry,
 
We had another great time last night at our Annual Christmas Party at the Belvedere. last night. All the ladies love to dance especially listening to you and your band. Thanks once again for an amazing show!!

Ken McCaggerty, CEO
West Energy Ltd.

The Belvedere


Dear Barry,

You helped make our Christmas party at the Belvedere  perfect. You provided just the right ambiance that allowed everyone to get into the Christmas spirit !

Have a great Christmas season I am sure you are busy with bookings. Hope to do something with you again in the New Year. Take care.

April Hensley
Executive Assistant
International Exploration
Nexen


Dear Barry,

I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful entertainment you and the orchestra provided for us on Saturday. It truly made the event complete. Everyone loved the mix of music, there was something for everyone. I was very impressed by the lively interaction by all the members. You gave us not only something amazing to hear, but something great to watch as well. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from all of the guests and they and I cannot wait to have you at our next event. I greatly appreciated the professionalism of all the members and again it was truly a pleasure to have you and the orchestra at our Seasonal Celebration/Christmas Party.

Kelsey Claeys
GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
Calgary

Dear Barry,

I just wanted to compliment you on the outstanding music at the Festival of Wine and Food. We also enjoyed the Jazz band in the Rundle lounge the night before. We noticed them in your band at the gala. Great Jazz musicians !
A. Richards
Winnipeg

Barry  your performance and the band were amazing! I have never seen anything quite like what took place last night! Audience feedback was extremely positive. Once again, Thank you for another outstanding performance!

 International Festival of Food and Wine
Hoon Namgoong: Fairmont Banff Springs


Barry, First of all I was so happy to see you return the Wine and Food Festival this Year.  I shared with all of my table what an amazing performer you are and boy did you live up it. The whole place was dancing. We appreciate the time you take to say hi and interact with the audience.

Pat and Sheldon Moore International Festival of Food and Wine
Calgary, Ab


 

Press Kit

Barry Shaw Press kit

Preferred Partners

Featured Restaurants

The Bears Den Restaurant
The Belvedere
Centini Restaurant and Lounge

Featured Venues

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
The Art Gallery of Calgary
Glenbow Museum

Entertainment Companies and Event Planning

Fuze Entertainment Solutions
Peak Events
Table Talk Event Planning
Terrance B. Productions

News

The 4th Annual Wine Summit at the Post Hotel in Lake Louise
Barry Shaw has just returned from the Wine Summit at the beautiful Post Hotel in Lake Louise. Over $67,000 dollars was raised over the weekend for Alberta Childrens Cancer Care.  Barry wishes to Thank Andre and George Schwartz who hosted this amazing event. I look forward to returning next year! See the testimonial section for client feedback.

Upcoming Events
A Night at The Cotton Club Featuring the Barry Shaw Orchestra with Special Guests
 
Thursday, October 8, 2009
100 clams/$100 All clams go to a good cause..Last years gala was a real barn-burner. The eats are gonna be hot and the jazz even hotter.Be there or be square!
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. 6 pm until Splitsville
    Dress your best, Daddy-o



Barry Shaw is back to perform at the 2009 Fairmont Banff Springs International Festival of Wine and Food

Barry Shaw will once again return to the Banff Springs Hotel to entertain at the International Festival of Food and Wine Gala on October 30th, 2009.

Barry Shaw Celebrates Christmas 2009 At The"The Castle in The Rockies"

The Barry Shaw Quartet will once again perform  on Christmas Eve and Christmas day at the Fairmont Banff Springs in the Alhambra Dining Room. The show is always a lot of fun with great food and dancing right up until midnight. Join me for my Magic of Christmas Show! 

Musical Options

The Barry Shaw Orchestra

Tall, dark and hands-down gregarious, Barry Shaw is one swinger, singer extraordinaire who knows how to artfully handle the very finest events. His connection with an audience and ability to get the whole room dancing is legendary.

Barry Shaw and his Orchestra (6 to 12 piece band) combine Swing, Jazz, R&B, and Rock and Roll. He takes his audience on a musical journey through the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and all the way to the present day. Barry's high energy Theme Parties can range from Mardi Gras, Sinatra Tribute/Rat Pack Tribute to a 70's Retro Boogie Dance Party, Caribbean Dance Party or Dancing With The Stars Show.

Suitable for seasonal parties, fundraisers, gala events, award shows, corporate events and weddings

Musicians/Format:
6 to 12 piece show band

Locations:
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, regions
Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Seattle and Las Vegas

The Barry Shaw Jazz Quartet

Barry Shaw Trio, Quartet or Quintet On the softer side, Barry Shaw warms up an intimate event with his interpretations of jazz & pop standards ranging in style from Sinatra and Nat King Cole to Burt Bacharach, George Benson and Luther Vandross. Barry is accompanied by Musical Director Gregory Baker and up to 5 musicians.

Suitable for select clubs, home parties, small weddings, wine tastings, receptions, fundraisers and intimate celebrations and Christmas and cocktail parties.

Musicians/Format:
Jazz Piano with Vocalist, Swing & Jazz, Pop, Latin, R & B

Locations:
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, regions
Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Seattle and Las Vegas

A Sample Song Selection
Look of Love
This Guy's in Love with You
My Funny Valentine
Sway
The Way You Look Tonight
A Song for You
Let's Fall in Love
Alfie
Autumn Leaves
My Foolish Heart
They Can't Take That Away From Me
And I Love Her
Save the Last Dance for Me

Other musical genre including Rock, R and B are also available in this format. We are happy to tailor a show to meet your specific musical needs. Barry Shaw prior to his performance at the 2007 International Wine and Food Festival Lake Louise, Alberta.

Unique Soul

R and B Funk, Retro and Old School

For those struck with Party Fever, this powerhouse band offers no cure. Only more flame for your fire. Unique Soul is a powerful and edgy Rhythm and Blues band with a "let's-get-this-party-started" attitude. Unique Soul delivers retro soul and R and B, dance-frenzy old school rock & roll, and calypso. The band will not be held liable if your guests have too much fun... Consider yourselves warned! Unique entertained at the "After Midnight Special" at the Banff Springs Hotel New Years Eve Gala along with Barry Shaw from 2001-2006.

Unique Soul can be paired with the Barry Shaw Orchestra for a devastating one-two punch!

Demographic:
age 25 and up

Suitable events:
Select clubs, weddings, corporate dance parties, gala soirées, charity balls, backyard barbecues

Similar artists:
Lennie Kravitz, Maxwell, Justin Timberlake. Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Kool and the Gang, James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone

Musicians/Format:
R&B Dance Band, Wedding Band, 6 - 14 piece Party Band

Locations:
Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, regions                                                               
Vancouver, Whistler and regions

Select Appearances:
2005 and 2006 / New Year's Eve at the Banff Springs Hotel
2005 / Calgary Jewellery's 50th Anniversary Gala
2003 / The Exchange Nightclub, Calgary
2001 / New Year's Eve, Telus Convention Centre

Sample songlist:
All Night Long (Lionel Ritchie)
September (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Hot, hot, hot (Arrow)
Mambo #5 (Lou Bega)
Superstition (Stevie Wonder)
That's what I like about you (The Romantics)
Play that funky music white boy (Wild Cherry)
Let's stay together (Al Green)
Lean on me (Bill Withers)
Celebration (Kool & the Gang)
Let's get it on (Marvin Gaye)
Shout (need tambourine) (Isley Brothers)
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett)
I feel good (James Brown)
Soul Man (Sam & Dave)
Car Wash (Rose Royce)
What's goin' on (Marvin Gaye)
I wish (Stevie Wonder)
That's the way (KC & the Sunshine Band)
Get down tonight (KC & the Sunshine Band)
My girl (The Temptations)
Dance to the music (Sly and the Family Stone)
Midnight Hour (Wilson Pickett)
Mess Around (Ray Charles)
1999 (Prince)
Knock on wood (Eddie Floyd)
Let's Groove Tonight (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Ain't too proud to beg (The Temptations)
Bob Marley Medley (Bob Marley)
So fine (Rashaan Patterson)
Let's get it started (Black Eyed Peas)
I've got a woman (Ray Charles)
Hallelujah I love her so (Ray Charles)

Booking Info

Thank you for considering Barry Shaw and Unique Soul  featuring Al Ahh, Bobby and Jessiah  for your special event! We endeavour and are committed to providing you the client with the very best musical entertainment available.

Each musical event is unique. Since our product is flexible, Please consider your approximate budget and please call to discuss, band size, price and availability.


Other important items to know include:
- Date & location of event
- Performance start time, length
- Number of guests expected

Each Booking Includes:
- Musical selections tailored to your event, A polished, highly professional rehearsed band,
- A flexible band size that fits your stage and your budget
appropriately dressed performers (choose suit, tux or casual),
- Basic sound production,
- accent lighting,
- full stage set up: horn stands, all instruments, audio and electrical cables

Can Include:
- Background vocalists,
- Other featured vocalists,
- Dance demo and/or instruction
- Enhanced Sound Production,
- Enhanced Light show

Required of Client:
- Executed contract;
- Two cheques: a deposit upon signing, and a post-dated cheque payable prior to performance;

Requested Information for quote or contract:
1. Date of event, Scheduled times for: load-in, setup, sound-check, event start time, music start time, scheduled breaks for speeches, performance end time, number of guests, demographic;

2. Requested Musical format, band size, vocalist, dress (tux, suit or casual), special requests;

3. Primary contact(s), Company name, phone, email, fax;

4. Venue name & address, room size, venue liaison contact info, directions, stage size, parking & loading instructions; ramp or elevator or stair access, within 50 feet of electrical outlet, sufficient power supply;

5. Please advise hospitality for performers:
  - Minimum request: 24 bottled water onstage
  - B. Band dressing room, meals, drinks, accommodation or per diem.

What We Do

Welcome and thank you for visiting barryshawlive.com, the online home of Entertainer Barry Shaw and the recently established company Barry Shaw Entertainment Inc.

We specialize in providing "World Class" musical entertainment and Master of Ceremony  services for gala events, award shows, weddings, seasonal celebrations and other special events. We serve Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria and other regions across Canada and the United States.

Entertainer Barry Shaw

Barry Shaw is a singer, producer and recording artist  who has performed in locations as far and wide as Sinatra's Bar in Puerto Banus Spain to the Princess Hotel in Acapulco, Mexico.

Barry's reputation as one of Canada's premier male jazz /swing vocalist and his ability to connect with an audience is well known! Check out the testimonial section of our website for audience reviews and comments.

Whatever special event you are planning If you are looking for extraordinary entertainment that encompasses a variety of music such as Swing, Jazz, Soul, funk and Rock and Roll look no further. The Barry Shaw Quartet, Orchestra and "Unique Soul " featuring Al, Jessiah and Bobby will enhance any event by tailoring a show that will surpass audience expectations!

Barry Shaw is also available individually to perform charted shows internationally as a "fly in" featured guest entertainer. Please email your enquiries through the contact link. Feel free to listen to the many music samples featured above in the "Now Playing" tab and visit the Gallery  link for pictures and video.

 

If you have any questions please foward an email through the Contact link or call 403-861-5958. Phone messages and emails will be returned within 24 hours.

Live Perfomance Update!

A Night at The Cotton Club Featuring the Barry Shaw Orchestra with Special Guests

Thursday, October 8, 2009
100 clams/$100 All clams go to a good cause

Last years gala was a real barn burner. This year The eats are gonna be hot and the jazz even hotter.
Be there or be square
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. 6 pm until Splitsville
Dress your best, Daddy-o.

Just in!!
Barry Shaw will once again return to the Banff Springs Hotel to entertain at  the International Festival of Food and Wine Gala on October 30th, 2009. Barry will also perform in the Alhambra Room on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day as well as host and perform at the 2009 New Years Eve Gala!

Barry looks forward to seeing you in 2009 at the "Castle in the Rockies"
 

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