Tai Shan
- Nashville, TN
- Singing Guitarist
- 21 Verified Bookings
Chris M. said “Very friendly, on time, great music! We got so many compliments from our guests. Would definitely recommend and book again.”
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Mr. Singer - solo
Arriving with his guitar and kick drum suitcase, Mr. Singer comes to your event dressed like the rock star he is! He gets the party going with kids clapping, singing, playing rhythm games, and dancing. For the big jams, everyone grabs something cool from the huge Suitcase Full O’ Instruments! His own fun originals, favorite children’s classics, and even the most unexpected rock’n’roll faves are part of the show! Parents just can’t resist joining in! The party finishes up with a rollicking farewell sing-a-long. It’s a blast every time!
For bigger event, consider hiring his band, Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies, they're the coolest!
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 90 minutes
Languages: German, Spanish
Mr. Singer - solo
Arriving with his guitar and kick drum suitcase, Mr. Singer comes to your event dressed like the rock star he is! He gets the party going with kids clapping, singing, playing rhythm games, and dancing. For the big jams, everyone grabs something cool from the huge Suitcase Full O’ Instruments! His own fun originals, favorite children’s classics, and even the most unexpected rock’n’roll faves are part of the show! Parents just can’t resist joining in! The party finishes up with a rollicking farewell sing-a-long. It’s a blast every time!
$275 45-minutes
Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies - band
Brand new to Music City!
For decades Mr. Singer lead Chicago’s most energetic band that rocks for kids- at the zoo, at museums, at nightclubs (and dayclubs) and anywhere else that families with young children like to rock out together. The songs are clever originals augmented by some punky favorites all amplified by a bigger-than-life performer and his talented band mates. Each show has its own surprises- from puppets to special guests, to a suitcase full of instruments for a hands on hootenanny! And it’s hard to find more fun than a five-year- old and their parents tuning in and dancing their hearts out!
Most sets are 45-minutes of performance with ample time before and after to share high-fives and conversation.
Pricing for additional musicians and discount rate for multiple sets available upon request.
$590 45-minutes
Fine Print: Parking to be covered by client. If outdoor event is planned, a second location or full payment is needed to book. Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies require a suitable sound system- which we can arrange! The solo shows are priced for acoustic performances in small spaces. A sound system can be provided for larger events for an additional $100. Let me know what ya need, I got you! - Rich Singer
Travel rates from North Nashville
0-9 miles $0
10-19 miles $30
20-29 miles $40
30-35 miles $50
LIVE SHOW PRESS
“Mr. Singer is the best around: a talented guitarist whose folksy music set featured music you could bob your head to, a kids’ musician who was more Springsteen and less Old MacDonald. Singer’s clearly a man who loves to perform; he rocked every tune, brandishing his guitar and jumping to the beat. The children adored him, and the mamas and nannies in the audience certainly gave him their rapt attention.”
- Elizabeth Shapiro of Chicagoist
“Mr. Singer plays to a packed house every week at the Lincoln Park Zoo. His young fans are captivated by his colorful costumes and interactive shows.”
– John Garcia, ABC News
“Mr. Singer’s weekly sing-a-long at the Lincoln Park Zoo has all the hallmarks of a rock show- packed, loud and most definitely standing room only. It’s one of Chicago’s drop-in-gems.”
- Chicago Parent Going Places
“A Sharp Cookies show is undeniably fun for everyone in the crowd, I can count on Mr. Singer to sell out the club!”
- Gomez: Owner of the Beat Kitchen home of the popular Concerts for Kids serries.
“Energetic and talented, Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies are not to be missed!”
- Jenna Murfin: The Old Town School of Folk Music
Mr. Singer has a passion for music and decades of experience as a renowned children's entertainer, performer, and owner/teacher at his award winning music school.
Songwriter/Entertainer/Educator-extraordinaire Richard Singer was born and raised in Wooster, Ohio and has lived and played music in Berlin, San Francisco, Caracas, Athens (Ohio), Phoenix, and after 25 years in Chicago, Mr. Singer is now making music here in Nashville, TN and lovin’ it!
In 2000 Singer graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Music. He has since performed thousands of concerts from his wildly popular weekly Sing-Along with Mr. Singer at the Lincoln Park Zoo, to countless parties, festivals and children’s hospitals! After teaching in several schools, Singer opened his own music school in 2014; LeitHaus Studios Chicago and won Chicago Magazine’s Best Music Classes for Kids award!
For decades Mr. Singer has led the Sharp Cookies, Chicago’s most energetic band that rocks for kids at: zoos, museums, schools, libraries and anywhere else that families with young children rock out together. His songs are clever originals augmented by some punky favorites all amplified by a bigger-than-life performer and his band mates the Sharp Cookies! Each show has its own surprises from puppets, to special guests, to a suitcase full of instruments for hands-on hootenannies! Parents just can’t resist joining in! What's more fun than having the entire family tune in and dance their hearts out? Perfect for parties, assemblies, and concerts! It’s a blast every time!
Most sets are 45-minute performances with ample time before and after to share high-fives and conversation. Performance packages available to fit nearly every budget. Rates available upon request.
I /we come pretty ready to rock, a small table for props would be appreciated and a electrical outlet is about all we need, thanks!
Original set list from a Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies
Be the Light
Gonna Ride My Bike
Just for Fun
Rudy Rockhopper
Can’t Say Anything Kazoo
Going to Party!
Rathputin the Rattlethnake
Haunted Haus
Truck Drivers
I Like to Read
Come On!
Bouncing Ball of Energy!
You Rock!
Sunny Smile
Ramble On Children
List of cover songs in my repertoire:
500 Miles
Action Packed
After the Gold Rush
All Shook Up
An die Freude
Baby I Love You
Book of Love
Buckets of Rain
Can See Clearly
Chewing Gum
Cho – Co – La – Te
Dancing With Myself
Day-O
De Colore
Dearest Darling
Die Gedanken Sind Frei
Do Re Mi
Do Run Run
Do You Wanna Dance
Effervescing Elephant
Freight Train
Get Off My Cloud
Ghost Riders in the Sky
Glory of Love
Goin’ Up the Country
Goo Goo Muck
Hot Tamales
Hot, Hot, Hot
Howdie Do
If I had a Hammer
Iko Iko
Keep on the Sunny Side
La Bamba
Little Bit O’ Soul
Little Ghost
Mess Around
Mo Ghile Mear
Molly Malone
Not Fade Away
O Tannenbaum
Wings of a dove
I am Super man
Ring of Fire
Rockaway Beach
BLITZ KRIEG BOP
Go lil Camero go
Can’t judge a book by it’s cover
Let the kids dance
Roller Coaster By the Sea
School is Out
She’s the One
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Sloop John B
Stand By Me
Suzy is a head banger
Sweet Home Chicago
Thank You For Being a Friend
Tower of Song
Vegetables
We are Gonna Be Friends
We’re Not Gonna Take it
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Whole lot of Shakin
Wonderful World
Yellow Submarine
You Can Get if You Really Want it
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
You Got A Friend in Me
You Gotta Sing
Drinking gourd
The Fox
Bruder Jakob
Button Factory
Can We Fix it?
Down by the Bay
Down by the Riverside
Toora Loora Loora
Muffin Man
Mary Had A Little Lamb
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Hokey Pokey
Kopf, Schultern, Knie und Fuss
5 Little Ducks
5 Little Monkeys
Baby Shark
Bingo
Farmer in the Dell
Frog Went A-Courtin’
Goin to th zoo
Hickory, Dickory Dock
Home on the Range
I’ve Been Workin’ On the Railroad
It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More
Itsy Bitsy Spider
King Kong Kitchie Kitchie Ki Me O
Old MacDonald
Oh, Susanna
Polly Wolly Doodle
Pop! Goes the Weasel
Ring Around the Rosies
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
She’ll be Comin’ Round the Mountain
Simple Gifts
Smile on the Crocodile
Spider Man
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
This Little Light of Mine
This Old Man
Three Blind Mice
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Up & Down
Wheels on the Bus
When the Saints Go Marching In
You Are My Sunshine
This Land is Your Land
I grew up loving rock-n-roll, moving to Chicago I got in to the blues, and working at the renowned Old Town School of Folk Music, I dove deep into the American folk traditions. I've always been most interested in great songwriting, no matter the genre.
small table for props
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