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About Ralph |
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This cheerful, lanky showman proves again and again that everyone from kids to great-grandparents can be inspired, enthralled and delighted by his spellbinding musical genius and infectious laugh-out-loud comedy! Whether crooning a 1940s Inkspots classic, belting out a George Formby favourite, singing a hilarious original song or channeling Elvis and Tom Jones, Ralph's performances are electrifying, a truly world class act. "He yodels, strums ukulele and whistles like a state-fair champion. Dressed to the nines he captivates the audience - he charms and enchants…" Arriving from England on Canada's shimmering west coast in the spring of 1988 with a degree in Applied Physics Ralph soon realized that his heart and soul lay in Showbiz. Tossing out his calculator and pocket protector he reinvented himself as Ralph the Clown. As you can imagine his parents were delighted by his sudden change in career! Now, many years later, he has a long and diverse resume and you are as likely to see him performing for Royalty as you are headlining a Theatre Show or delighting thousands of smiling faces at an open air Festival. And… his parents have never been happier! A versatile musical entertainer and a captivating speaker Ralph Shaw is known across Canada due to his numerous live performances on National CBC with; Bill Richardson, Arthur Black, Shelagh Rodgers and others. He has released 3 critically acclaimed CDs entitled; King of the Ukulele, Table for Two and By George! They have been regularly played on The Vinyl Café, Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO named King of the Ukulele "one of the Top 10 most notable CDs of the year"), Jurgen Gothe's DiscDrive and more. His DVD and CD sales number in the tens of 1000s and his original songs have been used on Movies and TV shows in both the USA and Canada. If you are an event coordinator or planner, please take a look at: 'Ralph Shaw Bio for Events'. Testimonials Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Third Son of Queen Elizabeth II "Very enjoyable…his performance reminded me of the music my family and I listened to when I was young." Marianne Brogan, Festival Director Portland Ukulele Festival, USA: "Ralph is a top-notch entertainer… Those who have never seen him are simply amazed by his humor and talent. He has a terrific voice able to leap octaves effortlessly and is able to fill a large hall without amplification. Dressed to the nines he captivates the audience with very human stories and songs he has written. He charms and enchants us and makes us laugh—very hard. It is as if the song was meant only for us, a private joke only we in that audience would understand. Each year he astonishes us and there appears to be no limits to his imagination and talent." Eileen Power, Producer, CBC Radio "Funny, smart, and captivating...Ralph Shaw is the consummate performer." John P. McLaughlin, The Province Newspaper "...positively lilting...the man is a ukulele god." Lorne Elliott, CBC Comedian and Host of 'Madly Off in All Directions': "You're going to enjoy Ralph Shaw I tell ya….he's not just a ukulele player!" Steve Burgess, CBC Radio and TV Presenter writing in the Vancouver Sun: "It is my firm conviction that Ralph Shaw, The King of the Ukulele, should be magically transported from Vancouver to Carnegie Hall. He's a sensation!" Tim Lewis, Teacher and Concert Organizer Taunton, England: "Ralph's performances are electrifying. His warmth, wit, and charm shine through in every performance. A truly world class act…" Ali Lexa, Concert Producer and Radio Host Los Angeles, California: "Energetic and entertaining, Ralph Shaw channels the true spirit of the old Music Hall days of England. Whether performing a George Formby classic or one of his inspired originals, Ralph's shows are always a true pleasure to experience." Chris Corrigan, Pacific Wave Magazine "Ralph Shaw and his CD "The King of the Ukulele" stand as wonderful testimonies to the beauty of early twentieth century popular music…they restore the songs of the Tin Pan Alley era to their rightful place in modern times." C. Sasaratt, British Columbia "It was a marvel to see the elderly folk come to life. It really hit home to us that all these people were young once and had a contemporary culture all their own...they and all of us were delighted and uplifted by your presence. What a gift you have!" |
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