Performance Info

• Some Upcoming Performances
• Some Past Performances
• Types of Functions
• How the Music will be Performed
• Where will Ralph Perform?
• Performance Insurance
• Performance Fees

Some Upcoming Performances

• May 7 to June 21
  July 2 to August 9
  September 3 to October 4
  October 15 to October 25
  November 5 to December 13
  Branson, Missouri

  Ralph is thrilled to begin a 4-day a week show (Wednesday to Saturday) in Branson, Missouri, commencing May 7^th at the lovely and intimate setting of the Imaginary Theatre on Gretna Road. The show will include a pre-show and breakfast from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the beautiful restaurant across the hall from the theatre. There is a baby grand piano in the restaurant and an excellent sound system, so Ralph can meet and perform to his morning audience. At 10:00 a.m., the audience is then ushered into the Imaginary Theatre for a 2-hour show of classic favourites. For more information, please refer to the related brochures.

  Ralph is also looking forward to performing his Christmas Show beginning November 5 to December 13.

  For ticket reservations please, call the Imaginary Theatre at 417-332-1911. Bus rates are also available.

  

• Saturday, June 28
  Waupoose, ON

  Ralph returns for a third year to the Waupoose Bandshell outdoors, near Picton, Ontario, for a 3-hour Canada Day Celebration concert. Everyone is welcome--it is free! Bring your lawn chairs, and for your convenience, a concession booth will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, and refreshments during the show. It should be a wonderful afternoon of celebration and song. There will be a 20 minute intermission. The show begins at 1:00 p.m.

  For more information, contact Committee Chairperson, Ellen Snider, at 613-476-1596.

• August 12 to 15
  Toronto, ON

  Ralph is looking forward to a third opportunity to perform at the renowned Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada, at the 20^th year celebration of the Annual COSAP Jubilee. Ralph owes any modest success he has attained to date to the tireless and unselfish efforts of Producer/Artistic-Director, Wayne Burnett. Wayne induced a confidence in Ralph to perform before 2400 people as the opening act for the 5-day 2006 show with I May Never Get to Heaven by Conway Twitty and Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers. Ralph's performance at Roy Thomson Hall in 2006 was his first time on a theatre stage since performing as the mayor in the Music Man at the Thames Theatre in Chatham, Ontario during his high school days. The Roy Thomson experience with Wayne has truly opened doors for other wonderful opportunities both on stage and off over the past two years. This year, Ralph will be performing It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty and He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones.

  For ticket information, please call Roy Thomson Hall at 416-872-4255 or order online at www.roythomson.com.

• October 8 to 10
  Barker's Island Resort
  Superior, Wisconsin

  Ralph is pleased to return and perform again on behalf of Jerry and Beverly Hendrickson and their AIG Financial Services management team as they celebrate Client Appreciation Day. Each day, AIG clients from Duluth, Minnesota, and throughout the state will attend this event compliments of Jerry and Bev. An outstanding dinner is provided, with Ralph performing during dinner. After dinner, there will be a greeting and message from Jerry. An evening of song and dance follows with Ralph as the entertainment.

  For more information on Barker's Island Resort, refer online at www.barkersislandinn.com or by phone at 1-(800)-344-7515.

• Saturday, November 1
  Stirling, ON

  Ralph is pleased to join the Belleville and District Sweet Adelines and talented songwriter and outstanding vocalist, Jeanette Arsenault, for an evening of memories, laughter, and classic music at the Stirling Festival Theatre. Jeanette also travelled with Team Canada and performed at the Nagano Olympics in Japan in 1998.

  Ticket Information:
  Local: 613-395-2100
  Out of Town: 877-312-1162
  Online: www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

Some Past Performances

• December 31, 2007
  Brighton on the Bay
  Brighton, Ontario

  Ralph played and performed classic music to celebrate 2007 and to bring in the New Year.

• December 14 and 15, 2007
  Symphony Boutique
  Belleville, Ontario

  Ralph joined friend, Susanna Dinkel, for a 2-day celebration of classic music and Christmas favourites in her beautiful store.

• December 13, 2007
  Nortel Networks Christmas Dinner
  Fish and Game Club
  Belleville, Ontario

  Ralph performed to an enthusiastic audience of 150+. Songs included many classics and Christmas favourites.

• December 8, 2007
  RCAF 418 Wing
  Belleville, Ontario

  Ralph performed many classics and Christmas favourites for the veterans of our Air Force.

• November 1 to December 1, 2007
  The Branson Mall
  Branson, Missouri

  Ralph was invited to return every day and perform his repertoire of songs plus many Christmas favourites.

• October 18 and 19, 2007
  AIG Financial Services
  Barker's Island Resort
  Superior, Wisconsin

  Ralph performed classics from the Sinatra/Martin era plus other classics from country, Elvis, Neil Diamond, show tunes, etc.

• September 26 and 27, 2007
  Don Harron (Charlie Farquarheson)'s Mixed Folies
  The Stirling Festival Theatre

  Ralph performed Fly Me to the Moon and Can You Feel the Love Tonight with pianist David Qwillam. Ralph also played How Great Thou Art on the piano.

• September 20, 2007
  The Board of Trade Golf Club
  Woodbridge, Ontario

• September 12, 2007
  The Red Hat Ladies
  Ramada Inn
  Belleville, Ontario

• August 13-17
  The 2007 RBC Jubilee
  The Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario

  Ralph was honoured to be performing again as the opening act at the popular 5-day RBC Jubilee in the beautiful Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, August 17th. Ralph performed You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker and Stars from the musical Les Miserables. Ralph was also the MC in the South Lobby from 12:00-1:30 p.m. from Monday through Thursday as he introduced various bands and dancers in the South Lobby prior to the featured show in the main auditorium. For any ticket information at the Roy Thomson Hall call 416-872-4255 or tickets may be ordered online at http://www.ralphkuster.net/www.roythomson.com.

• July 1, 2007
  Picton-Waupoose Canada Day Celebrations
  Outdoor Band shell in Waupoose, Ontario

  Ralph opens with O Canada then performs a two-hour program from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., which will feature music from the Sinatra, Elvis, and Neil Diamond eras with a special emphasis on country music. Ralph will also perform a few show tunes and gospel songs. The concert is free to the public. There will also be two other bands playing from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• June 19, 2007
  United Nations/Belleville Library Inaugural
  Belleville Library
  7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  Ralph performs musical selections featuring an emphasis on worldwide peace.

• July 2, 2007
  Cobourg Waterfront Celebrations
  Legion Village Entertainment Hall
  Cobourg, ON
  12:00-1:30 p.m.

  This event celebrates Canada Day and is open to the public at no charge. For more information and directions to the Hall, contact Tammy Elder at 905-372-8705.

• June 9, 2007
  Gilbert and Sullivan 60th Celebrations
  Maurice Cody Hall
  Toronto, ON

  Ralph joins the Carousel chorus members to perform selections from the musical.
  Songfest: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

• June 7, 2007
  Kelly's Home Care - Bridge Street, Belleville, Ontario

  Ralph is honoured to join friend, Al Kelly, family, and staff, as they celebrate their 50^th year in business. Ralph performs at Kelly's Home Care from from 12:00-3:00 p.m. This event is open and free to the public.

• May 25, 2007
  The Belleville Yacht Club
  The Ramada Inn in Belleville, Ontario
  8:00 - 9:15 p.m.

• May 16, 2007
  The Prudential Life Insurance Company
  The Blue Danube Club in Scarborough, Ontario
  11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

• Ralph Kuster and Friends

  Friday, May 11, 2007 - 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m

  Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
  336 George St. N.
  Peterborough, ON

  Tickets: $25.00 CAD
  1-866-444-2154 (Showplace Theatre)
  1-705-742-7469
  showplaceadmin@cogeco.net
  www.showplace.org

  Enjoy a dynamic variety show with Ralph Kuster and Friends. The show celebrates the music of Sinatra/Martin, Elvis/Tom Jones, and Neil Diamond, along with Country Classics and Show Tunes with a tribute to Mother's Day.

  Featuring:

  • 2007 Ontario Latin Dance Champions Brian and Pat Ferreira. This is their fourth year at winning this award. They will display their skills while dancing the cha cha, the rumba, the paso dobla, and the jive.

  • Highland Dancer Loren Macklin will perform a couple of Highland Dances with members from her Academy and dance to a few contemporary pieces as Ralph sings.

  • Singer/Songwriter Maggie Vida will perform to the music of Judy Garland, Connie Francis, and The Lennon Sisters, with a special tribute to Patsy Cline.

  • Jazz pianist Vivian Thompson will be performing with her band Ken Grant and Ken Layton. Viv recently released her own original CD entitled Diversion.

  • 18 year old vocalist, Sarah Dodd, joins Ralph in a special tribute to the Phantom of the Opera.

• Carousel

  8:00 p.m. Evening Performances:
  Friday, April 13, 2007
  Saturday, April 14, 2007
  Friday, April 20, 2007
  Saturday, April 21, 2007

  2:00 p.m. Saturday Matinee Performances:
  Saturday, April 13, 2007
  Saturday, April 21, 2007

  2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee Performances:
  Sunday, April 14, 2007
  Sunday, April 22, 2007

  The American Youth Centre Theatre
  50 Hallcrown Place, North York, ON
  (Victoria Park & Hwy. 401)

  Tickets:
  Adult: $25.00 CAD
  Senior: $23.00 CAD
  Youth: $18.00 CAD
  416-293-3981
  www.actco.ca/scarboroughchoral

  Ralph was pleased to participate in the exciting musical, Carousel as a member
  of the chorus. This was Ralph's first involvement in a musical since his high school days when he played Mayor Shinn in the Music Man. Ralph was extremely impressed with the talented cast and directors!

• Friends of Sarah

  Saturday, April 14, 2007 - 8:00 p.m.

  Fish and Game Club
  Belleville, ON

  Ralph performed with Sarah Dodd, a 17-year-old who recently won an Ontario Talent Championship. They performed many classic duets and solos, including favourites from the Phantom of the Opera. Money raised will be spent in assisting Sarah as she represents Ontario at the North American Finals in Colorado in the summer of 2007.

• Ralph Kuster and Friends

  Friday, March 16, 2007 - 8:00 p.m.

  The Capitol Theatre
  Port Hope, ON
  www.capitoltheatre.com

  An evening of song and dance featuring high quality performers, starring singer-entertainer Ralph Kuster, who performed many Irish favourites, Country classics, and the music of Elvis/Tom Jones, Sinatra/Martin, and Neil Diamond to name a few.

  Also Featuring:

  • Dancers from the Irish Dance Studio in Newmarket, who have produced many Ontario and Canadian champions.

  • The 7 Nations Highland Dancers headed by world-class highland dancer Loren Macklin, who has performed with well-known artists such as John McDermott and the Barra MacNeils.

  • Ballroom Professionals Graham Heron and Angela Wong.

  • Entertainer Syd Simkins with his wonderful Scottish accent. Syd has released two CDs.

  • The piano-playing of Vivian Thompson who has recently released a CD entitled Viv Diversion.

• December 27 & 28, 2006
  Oakville Center for the Performing Arts - Oakville, Ontario
  Ralph was honoured to perform a couple of Johnny Cash classics as part of an ensemble of performers at the 2006 showing of The Spectacular.

• September 20, 2006
  The Stirling Theatre in Stirling, Ontario
  Ralph performed three songs as one of Don Harron (Charlie Farquharson)'s guests in his popular "Old Mixed Bag Follies".

• September 14, 2006
  Ralph Kuster and Friends - The Empire Theatre in Belleville, Ontario

• Roy Thomson Hall - 2006 COSAP Jubilee - August 14, 2006
  Ralph opened the 5-day show with "I May Never Get to Heaven" by Conway Twitty and "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers. The Artistic-Director, Wayne Burnett, has indicated to Ralph that he is welcome back again in 2007 to work with Wayne and earn another opportunity to perform in the 2007 Jubilee.

• Country Gospel Jamboree at Wellington Park - August 6, 2006
  Ralph sang "Amazing Grace" with Jeanette Arsenault, Rob Lapino and Kim Inch.

• Waupoose-Picton Canada Day Celebration - July 1, 2006
  Ralph performed for two hours and was asked back for 2007.

Types of Functions

• Theatre Shows
• Special Organizations (corporate or charity)
• Retirement Homes
• Weddings
• Church
• Funerals
• Benefit Concerts
• Banquets
• Special Day Celebrations: Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, Mother's Day, Canada Day, etc.

How the Music will be Performed
Ralph has a quality mixer and sound system that will accommodate a room for 50-700 people. If there is a special song that you like then let Ralph know and he will do his best to perform it for you.

Where Will Ralph Perform?
It would be an honour for Ralph to perform anywhere if his transportation and accomodations were covered in addition to his fee structure.

Performance Insurance
Ralph is covered by $2 million ($2 000 000) liability insurance for the 2007/2008 season with James W. Kloepfer Insurance Broker Ltd. in Bethany, Ontario, c/o Debbie Preston at 705-277-2011.

Performance Fees
Please refer to the Contact Info section to contact Ralph and discuss your venue requirements and the performance fee.