Ron Hawking

His Way Show...Can be performed with 8 musicians or with piano, bass & tracks
Show Running Order:
Dean Martin:
When You’re Drinkin’, Kick In the Head
Sammy Davis Jr.:
Candy Man, I’ve Gotta Be Me, Mr. Bo Jangles, Birth Of The Blues
Sammy intros Frank:
I’m In Heaven With My Pal’s, One For My Baby
Ron breaks character…
Come Fly With Me
Let’s Fall in Love/Easy To Love
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Come Rain or Come Shine/Duets Segment:
Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Julio Iglesias, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, Jack Nicholsen
Sinatra Movie Medley
Luck Be A Lady
Lady is a Tramp
Ron Talks… Frank Sinatra was the original jersey boy until Frankie Valli…
Can’t Take my Eyes Off You
Johnny Carson bit--dysfunctional greeting cards
Witchcraft
Very Good Year/World…String
Just the Way You Look Tonight
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Too Marvelous For Words
My Way
New York, New York—

Ron Hawking
The Men & Their Music...Can be performed with 8 musicians + 2 backup singers...or with 2 musicians + Ron

For Once In My Life/Come Rain or Shine
Ray Charles Medley
All That Jazz
Bandstand Boogie--Venus, You Send Me
American Top 40
Frankie Valli…Sherry
Lou Rawls…...You’ll Never Find Another Love
Roy Orbison…Pretty Woman
Kenny Rogers...Lady
Joe Cocker…...The Letter

Dad's Dedication
It’s Impossible
Unforgettable
Young At Heart
Chances Are
Wonderful World

Bacharach Medley
What The World Need Now is Love
What Do Ya Get When You Fall In Love
Raindrops Keep Fallin On My Head
Do you know the Way to San Jose
What’s New Pussy Cat
This Guys In Love With You
That’s What Friends Are For

Johnny Carson
Dysfunctional Cards

Jersey Boys
Can't Take My Eyes off You
Who Loves You
Sergio Mendez Brazil '66
Mas Que Nada
The Look of Love
Fool on the Hill

Sir Tom Jones
Delilah
It's Not Unusual

Bobby Darin
Dream Lover
Splish Splash
Beyond The Sea

Curtain's Goin' Up

Dean Martin—

When You're Drinkin
Kick In The Head

Dean's Monologue
Sammy Davis Jr

Candy Man...I Gotta Be Me

Frank
I'm in heaven with my Pals
New York, New York

Press Bio:
Ron Hawking is Chicago’s Award Winning Entertainer and Grammy-Nominated recording artist.
Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, it’s that special quality that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage.

After recording 2 albums with the touring group, The New Era, Ron returned to Chicago and began directing his talent toward the recording studio. While sending out demos, in search of a hit record, several of Chicago’s commercial music producers began to take notice of Ron’s talent.

Soon, Ron went from singing and playing with his band in night clubs, to singing in the recording studio on countless broadcast commercials for TV and Radio. In addition to becoming one of the “top-call” studio singers in Chicago, Ron started receiving calls from music producers in Detroit, New York, Nashville, and L.A., and a long running career began to unfold.

With a successful studio career firmly in grasp, Ron wanted to sharpen his performance skills even more and began studying improvisation at Chicago’s Second City. Shortly thereafter, he left Chicago to study acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City while maintaining a busy studio career there and in Chicago.

In 1985 Ron returned to Chicago and began working on a new act as a singer & impressionist. His singing talent, combined with a knack for effortlessly creating character voices for commercials, led to a demand for Ron as an entertainer at corporate events throughout the country.

In July of 1998 Ron created and self-produced the hit musical “His Way–A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra “, which opened to rave reviews and sold out crowds at Chicago’s Mercury Theater. In 1999 Ron received additional critical acclaim for his West Coast production of His Way that played at San Francisco’s Theater On The Square. Ron Hawking went on to tour The His Way Show in Las Vegas, as well as other major cities, before bringing the show back home to Chicago.

As His Way’s popularity continued to grow, another opportunity presented itself and Ron found himself opening his own venue, The His Way Theater inside studio “A” at Chicago’s NBC Tower.

Ron Hawking has made over 1000 appearances starring in the hit show His Way, and with nearly a million tickets sold, the show has become one of Chicago’s longest running and most beloved musical tributes.

In 2007 Ron went back to the drawing board and created another hit musical production:
“Ron Hawking celebrates–The Men & Their Music”. The show honored the legendary singers, songwriters, and performers that have proved to be inspirational to him and touched the lives of millions. The critics gave the show rave reviews and once again, Ron had another long running hit musical in his hometown of Chicago.

His critically acclaimed Christmas Show, Ron Hawking Home for the Holidays, has played to sold out audiences at many Theaters and continues to be a seasonal favorite.

Ron Hawking has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall with The Philly Pops Orchestra honoring singer Patti Page and her 50th anniversary in show-business. He continues to perform his shows at many prestigious theaters and performing arts centers around the country.

In 2008 Ron auditioned and was cast to play the role of the Syracuse University’s play-by-play sports announcer in the Universal Pictures movie “The Express".
His additional movie credits include the movie, “Look Who’s Talking”, "Mollywood" & "Widows".

Ron Hawking Awards:
* 2021 Excellence in Arts Award for Outstanding Performer
* Chicago Music Awards 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2015 The Song Is You, Grammy-Nominated to the category of "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album"
* Chicago's Gold Coast Award 2015 for Outstanding Achievement in Music & Entertainment

This rider is only a guide and because venues tech capabilities vary,
it's advised to always double check with Artist or agent representative (phone number hidden)
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Ron Hawking Artist Production Rider
Staging, Sound & Lighting Requirements...Local and within 120 mile radius:
* Because situations vary, this will be determined with artist & buyer as needed
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* Tech requirements for...Theaters, Arts Centers, Private Fundraisers, Event Planners & Corporate Producers:
Staging:
Stage Width = 24 feet wide
Upstage to downstage = 20 feet
**(If up-stage/down-stage space is tight, implementing additional 4' X 8' platform thrust (down-stage center into audience-TBD)
Stage should have a black skirting around perimeter.
Pipe and drape full curtain hung as back-drop and the full width of the stage
Video Screen or I-Mag may also be used-TBD-not necessary
Stage Layout
Drums—upstage & center (drum riser is preferred)
Keys/Piano—Stage Right
Bass—between drums & keys
If budget allows and horn section is contracted—Horns are stage left of drums
Backup Singers—slightly downstage of horns—If no horn section, backup singers slightly downstage of drums.
Ron—downstage Center
Note: If 2nd keyboard is used (for Ron) placement is TBD
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Theater & Touring Sound Requirements: 

1.- Vocal one (Ron), Shure UHF Wireless hand held w/beta 87 Capsule

2.- Vocal two-TBD (Lorraine), Shure UHF Wireless hand held w/beta 87 Capsule
 3.- Vocal three-TBD (Cathy), Shure UHF Wireless hand held w/beta 87 Capsule

4.- Piano (1)-A tuned, miked acoustic grand piano or digital 88- key piano or synth
Also: keyboard stand, throne, pedal, and individual monitor mix or separate keyboard monitor speaker.
5.- Bass, Microphone on his amp, Shure SM 52 or SM 57

Drum mic’s TBD
6.- Kick Drum, Shure SM 52 or Beta 52
 7.- Floor Tom, Shure Beta98 D/S 

8.- Rack Tom Shure Beta98 D/S

9.- Snare Shure Beta98 D/S

10.- Overhead 1, Shure KSM109

11.- Overhead 2, Shure Ksm 109
Digital Mixing Board: Yamaha MCL 7 or LS9 32 channels PA:
Meyer USW-1P dual 15" powered subwoofer
Meyer UPA-1 full range powered loudspeaker
Rack Equalizers: XTA DP226 Speaker Management System
Monitors 5 different mixes: 6 Meyer CQ-2 Full range powered speakers, or UPA-1 speakers
Additional Side-fill monitors are also requested for Artist
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Horn mic’s if needed:
12.- Trumpet, Shure Beta98 H/C with clip-on clamp
 13.- Tenor Sax, Shure Beta98 H/C with clip-on clamp 14 – Alto Sax, Shure Beta98 H/C with clip-on clamp
 15.- Trombone, Shure Beta98 H/C with clip-on clamp 

Minimum Theater Lighting Requirements
2 spotlights (with iris and dowser) 2 spot operators
4 color wash
Additional instruments TBD
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Miscellaneous needs TBD:
(4) Manhassett music stands w lights
TBD 3-4 bar stools if horn section is contracted
(2) bar stools w/back for backup singers
(1) bar stool (backless) center stage for Artist
(1) small prop table (for Artist’s props) approx 3' x 3' with black skirting (1)wine glass (placed on prop-table) contents to look like chardoney (1)Bottled water (placed on prop-table)
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Dressing Rooms
1 private dressing room for Artist (with restroom) stocked with bottled water, fresh fruit,
hot water, decaffeinated herbal tea, honey & lemons
As needed, 1 private dressing room for (2) female backup singers--stocked with bottled water, hot water, decaffeinated herbal tea, honey & lemons
1 larger dressing room or green room area for musicians
Musicians Green Room will be stocked with bottled water, fresh fruit, soft drinks, coffee, tea, glasses, ice, lemons
Green Room Hospitality
Deli-tray or similar with fresh fruit, water, soft drinks, coffee/tea for musicians/crew on day of rehearsal/sound check.
When Artist has 2 shows, dinner will be provided on site for artist and musicians
Artist or representative will discuss further details depending on venue
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Backline Gear:
Should backline gear be needed Artist will provide requirements.
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Travel:
Airfare + R/T Ground Transportation for Artist and musicians.
Hotel Accommodations:
(1) Jr Suite for Artist
+ double rooms for musicians and backup singers as needed.