Ricky Howsare

Description

Baritone with a wide variety of repertoire spanning from rock n' roll to showtunes, to jazz to gospel! Ricky typically is a one man show, bringing his own equipment and performing entirely solo to backing tracks. On occasion, he can accompany himself on the piano. Ricky typically performs 45 - 60 minute sets, depending on the need. He is able to customize his show for a multitude of purposes, whether it be one 45 minute set or a 90 minute show, or a few sets that make up a three hour concert, or even just a couple numbers. Ricky is extremely versatile and can supply whatever your musical enter ... tainment needs may be! Read More

Set-List

This is simply an example of a set:
This set is themed more toward 50's and 60's rock n' roll with a splash of other stylings for variety...
1. With This Ring (The Platters)
2. Medley (Memories/Traces/Hurt So Bad/Put Your Head On My Shoulder/Shangri-La) (The Lettermen)
3. (Just Like) Romeo & Juliet (The Reflections)
4. Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley's Comets)
5. Tears On My Pillow (Little Anthony & the Imperials)
6. Blue Velvet (Bobby Vinton)
7. Almost Like Being In Love (Nat King Cole)
8. L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
9. You Make Me Feel So Young (Frank Sinatra)
10. I've Got the W ... orld On A String (Frank Sinatra)
11. All the Things You Are (Jerome Kern)
12. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (The Platters)
13. You've Made Me So Very Happy (Blood, Sweat & Tears)
14. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons)
15. The Curtain Falls (Bobby Darin) Read More

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Physical Characteristics

Meet the Act

Originally from Bedford, PA, Ricky is a remarkable young artist who can bring a Vegas quality show right to the comfort of your own hometown! He has been touching the lives of many through his gift of music for over nearly 15 years! His versatility and appreciation for all genres and eras of music has astounded audiences through-out the east coast. He has been seen as an actor in musicals such as Into the Woods, Godspell, Guys & Dolls, and Anything Goes, as well as worked in various operas including The Old Maid & the Thief and The Magic Flute. Ricky acquired a Bachelor’s of Music from the U ... niversity of Louisville. In 2012, he also toured with the University of Louisville Symphony in Costa Rica. He has performed alongside accredited recording artists such as The Lettermen, The Platters, gospel singer Larry Ford, and many more. In 2014, Ricky was awarded the NATS Opera Award for his vocal division. Ricky spent two consecutive years as a resident performer at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA. He and his wife, Kimberly, now call central PA home, along with their two dogs, four cats, and two lovebirds. He extends his love and gratitude to his friends and family for their support and dedication throughout the years. Read More