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Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music
- Kitchener, ON
- Singing Guitarist
- Travels up to 2 hours
- $200 and up
Overview
Paul Cafcae is a Kitchener-based artist originally from the USSR. Cafcae's entertainment program is developed to provide an authentic rendition of 1950s, 60s and 70s rock 'n' roll, country, rockabilly, and popular songs. The show flows akin to a theatrical performance, with each song accompanied by an interesting story. The program is a recipe for an original music club sandwich: passionate vocal delivery paired with masterful guitar performances, topped with engaging storytelling, and seasoned with off-the-cuff comedy. This is the best show for the lovers of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Muddy Waters, Eddy Cochrane, the Beatles and others.
14 Reviews
Paul is a professional for sure. We had an outdoor family party with a wide-ranging demographic. Paul has a great sound and playlist... and even went a little offscript to please some of our guests. Great entertainer. We would highly recommend him.
Singing Guitarist, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much for your review, Jason. It was a pleasure entertaining your family and guests. I'm very happy that everyone was pleased with my show!
Paul was great. Loved his song selection. He added to our event and everyone commented on how lovely the music was. He played at just the right volume to enable easy conversation and easy listening. Will definitely keep in mind for future events.
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, Oldies Music, Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you so much for having me, Sonya. I had a great time too, and am really happy that your family and guests enjoyed my performance!
Happy to have Paul back performing at our branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Everyone had a great time and his selection of music was a perfect fit for the audience. Looking forward to having him back again soon.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much Grant! It's always a great pleasure to entertain your staff and patrons. Looking forward to performing at your Legion branch again soon!
Paul was great! Crowd loved him. We really certainly be having him back.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you so much Amanda! It was a real pleasure performing for your guests. I look froward to returning!
Paul was an excellent choice for entertainment at my father's birthday party. He was the star of the show when it got quiet and created a soothing, melodious ambiance when people were busy talking. He has a wide singing range and even learned special songs on request!
Highly recommend Paul for any party or event that needs nostalgic music and and uplifting vocals!
1960s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Easy Listening Band, Guitarist, Oldies Music, Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you so much for your feedback Aaron! I really enjoyed performing at your celebration. Your family are great hosts and the guest are a wonderful audience. I am very happy that everyone enjoyedy show as much as I enjoyed it.
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Paul was incredible! He performed for my retirement residence the other day and everyone absolutely loved his performance! One of my residents said, "he's the best performer we've ever had!"
Thanks Paul, for enhancing the lives of my residents! I would highly recommend.
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Oldies Music
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thanks so much for your kind words Megan! It was a real joy to perform for your residents and I look forward to playing for them again in the future!
Paul
A great performance by Paul at our branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. His set list was a perfect fit for our audience and we look forward to having him back again in the very near future.
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you so much for having me, Grant! It was a lot of fun and a great pleasure to entertain your guests, and I look forward to coming back again in the future!
Paul
Paul has performed a few times at our seniors residence and they just love him! Paul sings a wide variety of songs that everyone loves and can sing along to!
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, Oldies Music, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you souch for your review Sarah! It's a great pleasure working with you and entertaining your residence and staff!
Paul
Paul was amazing. Not only did he play the genre we were looking for, but his stories, mastery of the guitar and his ability to recreate the sounds of the artist were simply awesome! Thanks Paul for making our event so special!
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Roger! Your family and guests are an amazing audience, and it made me very happy performing for you. Thanks so much for having me!
Paul was exactly what we were hoping for - great music from the 50’s and 60’s. Everyone is raving about the entertainment. His voice is bang on! I highly recommend him for any event! Thanks for making our event a great one Paul!
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Guitarist, Oldies Music, Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thanks so much for your feedback, Jason! Your family and guests were wonderful and it was so much fun entertaining your party. I am really happy everyone had such a great time.
Paul was awesome. I booked Paul for a small work event. Wanted some live music during our event that was engaging and enjoyable. Paul was very easy going and independent with setup. He then delivered a wonderful set that our whole group was talking about for hours. It was a great show, and we all look forward to seeing him again sometime!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much Jess!
It was a great pleasure performing at your event.
I am very pleased that you and your guests enjoyed my show, and I look forward to performing for you again in the future!
We had an outdoor seniors community event and Paul was amazing! Our residents, staff and families loved the song selection!
Will be booking again!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much for your review, Sarah! I very much enjoyed entertaining your residents, guests, and staff. Thanks for having me!
We hired Paul to provide live entertainment during our annual corporate holiday party, and he delivered a fantastic show!
He was entertaining, sang a lot of songs that were fit for all age audiences, and very affordable.
Paul is very easy to work with and a true musician. I would highly recommend him for any event!
Acoustic Band, Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much Tracy! It was great working with you and entertaining your teammates!
in 2019 I hired Paul to play at my wife's 50th birthday. He played acoustic versions of the music that my wife and I love every much - lots of early rock 'n' roll, some country and some pop from the 1950s and 60s.
We had about 50 guests and Paul was able to win them all over: I initially hired Paul to play for only 3 hours, but we ended up extended the booking to 5 hours because everyone loved it so much!
Singing Guitarist
Response from Paul Cafcae: '50s & '60s Music:
Thank you very much Ian, it was a lot of fun playing at your wife's birthday event. Thank you for having me and I am very glad that everyone enjoyed my show so much!
Booking Info
Price Range: $200 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 140 minutes
Languages: English, Russian
Unions: AFM
What to Expect
Highest quality, refined, professional entertainment
Experience performer with 1000s of shows all over the world
Energetic, funny and wistful songs delivered with passion
Artists and songs with history, facts and trivia
About
Paul has had an ear for staying melodies from an early age, developing a love for music when he was about four years old after hearing the greats like The Beatles, B. B. King and Roy Orbison on bootleg tapes in the USSR. He got accepted in the specialist music school at the age of six, where he studied accordion, piano, music theory, and vocals and played in a folk orchestra.
Staying true to his affection for Western music, Cafcae picked up the guitar while attending high school in Maryland, USA. Around this time that he began experimenting with writing his own material and went on to play in bands in Europe and North America. Upon moving to Canada Paul continued to make his way to earning a spot on the Americana and Roots musician marquee by releasing new music, touring, and performing at festivals. Experimenting with songs to establish his unique style, Cafcae has finally found his home with his LP “Where I Am:” a raw, optimistic roots rock roadhouse, soaked in blues, rockabilly and folk.
Paul blends Americana music with Slavic lyricism, revitalising it by injecting eastern-European folk motifs. With a bright, entertaining presence Paul creates memorable experiences for his audiences. Cafcae’s songs are heard all over the world. “I Ain’t Shook” peaked at #11 on Hot Disk Country Top 40 (UK). The single “Downtown” was named Best Country Song by Clouzine Music Magazine (Germany). His music videos have won Best Music Video awards at international film festivals.
Additional Booking Notes
In order to perform the show all I need is:
* a single power outlet
* a 2x2 meters (6.5x6.5 ft.) area of firm floor
* if the show is outside, - a cover.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| July 27, 2024 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 06, 2024 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
| April 20, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| January 19, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| January 07, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| November 10, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
| November 05, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| October 10, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
| September 02, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| August 26, 2023 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| July 02, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 25, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
Set List
Sample Set List:
Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
Raining in My Heart - Buddy Holly
Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
In Dreams - Roy Orbison
Unchain My Heart - Ray Charles
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
‘Til There Was You - The Beatles
Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
Runaway - Del Shannon
Be My Baby - The Ronettes
20 Flight Rock - Eddie Cochran
Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles
Love Me - Elvis Presley
Fool Such As I - Hank Snow
Your Cheatin’ Heart - Hank Williams
Blue Eyes Crying - Willie Nelson
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Mr. Sandman - The Chordettes
Lonesome Town -Rick Nelson
Dream Lover - Bobby Darin
Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Secret Agent Man - Jerry Reed
All I Have to Do is Dream - The Everly Brothers
Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
The Wanderer - Dion
Trying to Get to You - Elvis Presley
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Country Roads - John Denver
You Are My Sunshine - Johnny Cash
Influences & Inspiration
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Eddie Cochran, Gene Vincent, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Del Shannon, Solomon Burk, Hank Snow, Dion, Rick Nelson, The Chordettes, Bobby Darin, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Stray Cats, Bob Seger, Hank Williams, Jerry Reed, Stray Cats,
Setup Requirements
1 x Power outlet
3x3 meters (6.5x6.5 ft) area with solid floor
If performing outdoors - cover