A Tribute to Keith will be held on Saturday, June 13 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The University Club of Toronto, 380 University Avenue, Toronto

RSVP to Laura Alderson at 416 244 9291 or lauraalderson@yahoo.com

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Featured Artist - Simon Maxwell

See Simon Maxwell website.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

A Tribute to Keith ~ June 13

A Tribute to Keith will be held on Saturday, June 13 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The University Club of Toronto, 380 University Avenue, Toronto: RSVP to Laura 416 244 9291 or lauraalderson@yahoo.com.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Keith Alderson January 1, 1924 - May 24, 2009

Peacefully passed away on May 24, 2009 at the age of 85. Will forever be loved by Phyllis, wife of 56 years, sons David and Gary, daughter-in-law Laura and grandchildren Josh, Madeleine, Spencer and Della.

Ideal husband and father lived a life in balance, a romantic with old-school charm was also an excellent role model who instilled a sense of adventure tempered by respect and understatement. Fun-loving, but never at anyone's expense, Keith was a magnet for new and old friends.
A keen love of all music took Keith (member of Local 149 since '71) and his double bass from RCAF Swing Band to regular gigs in and around Toronto, including more than two decades as RCMI house band leader.

A respected and trusted entertainment agent, he was one of the first to facilitate exchange of performers between the Caribbean and Toronto. "Mr Keith" was happiest at home with family and friends and when promoting live music.

A private service will be held at Ward Funeral Home followed by interment at Churchville Cemetery. A Tribute to Keith will be held on Saturday, June 13 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. at The University Club of Toronto, 380 University Avenue, Toronto: RSVP to Laura 416 244 9291 or lauraalderson@yahoo.com.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Toronto Musicians' Association's Members' Assistance Fund or the Out of The Cold Program at St Andrew's Church, Toronto.

Keith's daughter-in-law, L.A. Management's Laura Alderson assumes management of K-Ald Productions Inc.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Laura Alderson Assumes Management of K-Ald

L.A. Management's Laura Alderson assumes management of K-Ald Productions Inc. effective May 26, 2009.

Laura Alderson (L.A. Creative Management) comes to K-Ald Productions Inc. with a myriad of experience in the entertainment industry. Having developed an ear and love for music from her mother, singer Joyce Sullivan, Laura has managed acts like the Trio de Cologne and Simon Maxwell. She has worked for Carol Priest Entertainment selecting and booking acts for corporate functions as well as co-ordinating many special events for BIA’s and not-for-profit organizations. An EDCO Award winner for Innovative Marketing Practices, Laura attended the Canada Council’s Tour Organizer’s Workshop at the University of Waterloo.

Call Laura at 416 756 1964 (K-Ald's head office), at home 416 244 9291 or by email: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

New Geritol Follies Variety Show

Geritol Follies have an all-new show themed "Follies in Love Again". Details are available on thier website. This show consists of a cast of aproximately 90 people, but there is also a smaller version of the same show at a lesser price.

Call Keith at K-Ald Productions Inc for requests for bookings.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Priscilla Wright and All-Girl Big Band at Mel Lastman Square

Priscilla Wright and her All-Girl Big Band, under the direction of Rosemary Galloway, performed to a full capacity audience at the newly renovated Mel Lastman Square on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 7:30pm.

The dance floor was packed throughout most of the concert.

Don't miss their next appearance at The Old Mill, in Toronto, on September 28, 2007.

Contact Keith at K-Ald Productions Inc for booking requests.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

The fabulous John Dimon production "Kings of Swing, Big Band Show" will be appearing at the Capitol Arts Centre, in Port Hope, Ontario on Saturday, April 12, 2007 at 8:00pm.

Contact Keith Alderson at K-Ald Productions Inc for booking requests.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

DON HARRON'S CHARLIE FARQUHARSON and DEM UDDERS

Don Harron's "Charlie Farquharson and Dem Udders" will appear at :

Sanderson Centre, in Brantford, Ontario, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:00pm;

Brockville Arts Centre, in Brockville, ontario, on Thursday, October 30, 2007 at 8:00pm

Stephen Leacock Theatre, in Keswick, Ontario on Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 8:00 pm;

Gryphon Theatre, in Barrie, Ontario on Friday, July 20th, 2007 at 8:00pm

Capitol Arts Centre, in Port Hope, Ontario on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 8:00pm;

Oshawa Little Theatre, in Oshawa, Ontario on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8:00pm;
and

Gravenhurst Opera House, in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 8:00pm.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

The One and Only... Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Conducted by Buddy Morrow

In Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy's when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey, "The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing", was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods - at superb dancing and listening tempos. Tommy sustained these moods through the arrangements of the likes of Paul Weston, Axel Stordahl and Sy Oliver, and he showcased singers who could project them brilliantly.

Frank Sinatra's career blossomed with Dorsey, and, with Sinatra's vocals, the band became more successful than ever. Frank had often admitted that listening to Tommy helped him develop his phrasing and breathing

Along with his musical taste and knowledge.

Contact K-Ald Productions Inc for Ontario, Canada booking requests.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Ontario Venues

For your convenience, I list below by location links to all leading Ontario venues. Many of the websites have seating arrangements and some list technical requirements, as well as booking terms:

Aurora, Barrie, Belleville, Blyth, Brampton, Brantford, Chatham, Chatham, Collingwood, Drayton , Georgina, Gravenhurst, Guelph, Hamilton, Huntsville, Jackson's Point, Kingston, Kitchener, Lindsay, London, London, Markham Theatre, Mississauga, Mississauga, Nepean, Newmarket, Oakville, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Perth, Peterborough, Petrolia, Picton, Port Dover, Port Hope, Sarnia, St Catharines, Stirling, Sudbury, Vaughan, Windsor and Windsor

The Links section to the right lists the same venues by name (sometimes abbreviated).

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery ~ Glitz - Salute To The Stars ~ Preview of New Show !!!

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery ~ Big Band Christmas ~ 2007 Now Booking

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery - Unforgettable Brothers of Song

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery - Kings of Swing

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery - Unforgettable Brothers of Song

Pictured above: Rudy Mayes

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Photo Gallery ~ Fabulous Crooners

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

KILLER DILLERS...KINGS OF CLARINET

NEW JOHN DIMON SHOW

Leading a 16-member orchestra and top vocalists, Toronto’s foremost jazz clarinetist Ross Wooldridge headlines this all-new music review saluting the artistry of Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. Both acclaimed clarinetist led popular Big Bands and smaller groups from 1930 onward and this show illustrates why their memorable, unique music is still popular.

The show is presented in two parts with both featuring the 16-member orchestra plus, within, a small jazz combo and a Lionel Hampton-style vibraphonist.

Part one belongs to Benny Goodman, the man credited with launching the Swing Era in 1938, when he performed in New York's Carnegie Hall, and his history-making performance at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Angeles. Dubbed “The King of Swing” Goodman’s hits include Sing, Sing, Sing, Let’s Dance, Don’t Be That Way, One O’Clock Jump, Goody, Goody, King Porter Stomp, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and countless other “killer dillers.” Goodman's music continues to find its audience among the young and old alike.

Part two spotlights the music of Artie Shaw whose breakthrough hit Begin the Beguine catapulted him into the ranks of top bandleaders and earned him the title "King of the Clarinet." Shaw's recordings, which include hits as Frensi, Stardust, Moonglow, Dancing In the Dark, Carioca, S’Wonderful, and Concerto For Clarinet, sold thousands and transformed him into a music icon. In the 50s, Shaw formed Gramercy 5 a combo whose music and style maintains an amazingly high degree of popularity to this day.

As Big Band jazz clarinetists and bandleaders, Goodman and Shaw have no peer. Their flawless solo improvisations, unique playing style and uncompromising standard of excellence opened a new epoch in American popular music. This “Killer Diller” review captures the magic, excitement and musical roots of the fabled Swing Era.

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K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

"GLITZ - SALUTE TO THE STARS"

A NEW JOHN DIMON SHOW

A dazzling two-hour high-energy music-dance review filled with talented vocalists, dazzling footwork, beautiful showgirls, lavish costumes and spectacular production numbers. The show salutes entertainment’s brightest stars and most extravagant stage shows.

Production numbers include songs from Broadway blockbusters and the mega hits of legendary Las Vegas entertainers. From the Broadway stage we include music from Cabaret, Chicago, Cats, Lion King, Evita, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Les Miz, Jekyll and Hyde, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Wicked. Also included are songs made popular by the superstars of the Strip…Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong, Tom Jones, Johnny Mathis, Barry White and Marilyn Monroe. Songs featured include No Business Like Show Business, Luck Be A Lady Tonight, I Get A Kick Out of You, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Circle of Life, All That Jazz, Memory, Popular, Cabaret, Delilah and Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend. This fast paced review consists of the memorable hits emanating from the stages of Broadway and the glitters stars of Vegas.

Dance numbers include a sexy chorus line of ten “Stardust” showgirls in sparkling costumes and feather headdresses; a kick-line of classy dancers in top hats and tails for New York, New York; A high-kickin’ “Can Can” salute to the Follies Bergere; and other numbers featuring glamorous dancers performing various Vegas-style numbers. Showgirl costumes, which make this show a visual delight, consist of elaborate feathered headdresses, sequined costumes, topped off by sparkling rhinestones.

This entertaining show demonstrates what glamour, flash and GLITZ is all about!

Contact K-Ald Productions Inc for booking requests.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

DON HARRON'S CHARLIE FARQUHARSON and DEM UDDERS

Don Harron's "Charlie Farquharson and Dem Udders" will appear at :

Sanderson Centre, in Brantford, Ontario, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 2:00pm;

Brockville Arts Centre, in Brockville, ontario, on Thursday, October 30, 2007 at 8:00pm

Stephen Leacock Theatre, in Keswick, Ontario on Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 8:00 pm;

Gryphon Theatre, in Barrie, Ontario on Friday, July 20th, 2007 at 8:00pm

Capitol Arts Centre, in Port Hope, Ontario on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 8:00pm;

Oshawa Little Theatre, in Oshawa, Ontario on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 8:00pm;
and

Gravenhurst Opera House, in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 8:00pm.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

PRISCILLA WRIGHT AND HER BIG BAND

Priscilla Wright and her Big Band, under the direction of Rosemary Galloway, performed to a full capacity audience at the newly renovated Mel Lastman Square on Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 7:30pm.

The dance floor was packed throughout most of the concert.

Contact Keith at K-Ald Productions Inc for booking requests.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

BIG BAND CHRISTMAS - Now Booking for Xmas 2007 !

BIG BAND CHRISTMAS - Stars the highly-acclaimed 14-member Galaxy All-Star Orchestra, six vocalists (including the three Moonglows, two male vocalists and a sensational songstress) plus ten Stardust Dancers in a Big Band Christmas spectacular. A joyous seasonal event featuring dazzling dancing, Big Band classics and pop tunes mixed with holiday favourites such as Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting), Silver Bells, Let It Snow, Dreaming Of A White Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, You’re All I Want For Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland, Button Up Your Overcoat plus more seasonal merriment including high-energy production numbers, sassy showgirls, sparkling costumes and a comedic Santa that’s guaranteed to make the audience jolly.

Call Keith at K-Ald Productions Inc for information and avialability.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

Relive the excitement of Beatlemania as the FabFour - Paul, John, Ringo and George - take to the stage once again as the Cast of BeatleMania. Enjoy the sights, the sounds and the magic of the greatest group of all time.

The Cast of BeatleMania cast members include members of the original broadway cast, as well as gold record recipients and the former members of such top recording acts as Jan and Dean, Baillie and the Boys and Chubby Checkers.

When not on the raod the boys perform as the British Invasion at Walt Disney World's Epcot Centre. They are in their record-breaking 6th year at Disney and perform more shows in a month than most Beatle groups perform in a year !

Call Keith at K-Ald Productions Inc - in strategic alliance with Progressive Concert Productions - for details on avialabilty for your venue.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT INC.

K-Ald Productions ...Showcases the following Diamond Entertainment Inc. (John Dimon - Director) special events and live entertainment:

The Kings of Swing Big Band Show – saluting the memorable music of the 40s, (including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James and Artie Shaw) and through music and anecdotes follows the career of Frank Sinatra from his Big Band beginnings to his superstar Las Vegas Years.

The Fabulous Crooners show – an entertaining review of the hits of the ‘50s when male vocalists such as Perry Como, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Pat Boone and teen idols from Elvis and Englebert to Paul Anka and Tom Jones dominated the pop charts.

Unforgettable…Brothers of Song – featuring the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole and celebrates such notables as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Al Hibbler, Sam Cooke, Johnny Mathis, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Barry White, James Brown, Lou Rawls, Lionel Ritchie and others.

Stardust Follies – a Hollywood to Vegas to Broadway musical which showcases a talented cast of star performers including six vocalists, a comedian, musicians and ten dazzling showgirls in sparkling costumes and stunning headdresses and presents a dazzling array of production numbers from such hit shows as Anne, Chicago, Caberet, Hairspray, Flashdance, Oklahoma, Grease, Dirty Dancing, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cats and others.

Call K-Ald Productions Inc for further information and availability.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com

THE WORLD FAMOUS GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With it's unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Trombonist Larry O'Brien is the orchestra's present musical director. Owned and Operated by: Glenn Miller Productions, Inc., 801 International Parkway, 5th Floor, Lake Mary, FL 32746.

Represented by: K-Ald Productions Inc.

K-Ald Productions Inc- for all your live music and entertainment booking needs for venues in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Laura Alderson of K-Ald Productions Inc by telephone on 416 756 1964 (office), (416) 244-9291 (home) or by email at: lauraalderson@yahoo.com