Musical comedian Tony Starlight shall Neil before you! Starlight fronts a seven-piece band that performs a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter. Musically the performance is spot on, in fact Tony Starlight sounds so much like Diamond, that fans have remarked, “it’s eerie!” But what makes this show special are the laughs.

Whether its monologues about the lifestyle of a living legend and the burdens of carrying around such enormous talent, or challenging the audience to perform better, or an all-new take on “You Don’t Bring me Flowers”, no other Diamond tribute is this much fun. And we guarantee it’s the only tribute with simulated figure skating! Here’s the kicker: Even people who don’t like Neil Diamond, like this show! (You know what you call people who don’t like Neil Diamond, don’t ya? LIARS!)

Give a listen to last year’s performance!

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$35 General Admission
$45 At the Door
$50 Preferred Seating (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section)

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 N. Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211

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“WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT, WE ARE ONE IN THE LORD”

As much as I love to sing Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Billy Idol, some songs have been with me much longer. As a beginning guitarist I struggled to play “They’ll Know We Are Christians” in 1986 at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Bozeman, MT. And forget about singing and playing at the same time! In fact, it was there and then as a part of our church’s 9 am folk choir that I learned to play guitar, period.

For this special solo concert, I'll revisit these musical roots by singing a few of the "church songs" that began my career of public performance. I’ll recount the path that has led me from Bozeman to Kenya; from learning to play the bass in the Prince George Winyah Parish 9 am praise band at fifty years old, to teaching these same songs to my young music students in South Carolina, some as young as two!

I'll also perform the secular songs that have had a deep impact on my life and faith by artists such as Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, U2, Bob Dylan, and many more. Through song and story, I’ll recount the leap of faith that led Sherry and I to move across the country and to return to attending church after thirty years away. (I'm entertaining the idea of playing that beautiful grand piano that sits on the stage of Canby Pioneer Chapel. I've never played piano publicly. Catch my debut!)

It is very fitting to do this show in Canby, where my step father John Eide served as pastor at Macksburg Lutheran Church for many years. Come early and grab a pew!

General admission seating. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The show will run from 7:30 to 9:00 without an intermission. Concessions available for purchase.

Contact tonystarlight@hotmail.com with any questions. This is my first time using this ticketing system, so please bear with me if there are any hiccups! PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE VENUE.
Day of the show, call Kristen at (503) 551-3132 with any last minutes questions or concerns.

Tickets: $30 + fees

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Canby Pioneer Chapel Performing Arts
508 NW Third Ave
Canby, OR 97013

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Tony brings his music & comedy variety show to Ridgefield!

An evening of music and laughter as Tony performs song favorites from multiple genres.
Tickets: $30 + fees

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Old Liberty Theater
115 North Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 887-7260
www.oldlibertytheater.com

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Guitar & vocal
Craig Bidondo: Piano & vocal
Dennis Caiazza: Bass & vocal
Nick O’Donnell: Guitar & vocal
Adam Carlson: Drums

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A Holiday Extravaganza featuring the All-Star Horns and guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos — 2 shows — 2 PM & 5 PM

"It's a Tony Starlight Christmas" has been a Portland holiday tradition for the last fifteen years, and this December it is being performed exclusively on the stage of Alberta Rose Theatre. Tony's Christmas show is a throwback to the classic television variety shows when legends like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and Frank Sinatra sang songs and spread holiday cheer far and wide. You can’t help but feel the warmth and glow of the season. "It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas" brings back these uplifting holiday traditions and puts a fresh, comedic spin on them.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. THE LIVE STREAM IS AVAILABLE FOR $20. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT TONY STARLIGHT’S KENYA MUSIC MISSION.

TONY STARLIGHT’S KENYA MUSIC MISSION

In July of 2022, Mrs. Starlight and I were invited by Rev. Fred Onyango to bring the gift of music to his village in Kisumu, Kenya, and to visit nearby Huma Girls School to see the site of a water well that was funded by our church. Thanks to Prince George Winyah Parish and Water Mission International, 600 girls now have access to clean water for the first time in the school’s thirty-seven-year history!

We brought along a guitar that we presented as a gift to Emmanuel Anglican Church. It had such an amazing impact, as no one in the church could not afford a guitar. Think about that! While in Kenya, I taught a vocal performance workshop to a group of young worship leaders, played music for vacation Bible school, sang with the praise band on Sunday, and forged lifetime friendships. My phone frequently pings with “What’s App” texts from Kenya!

In July of 2023, Sherry and I returned to Kisumu, this time bringing three guitars, eleven recorders, two melodicas, twenty pitch pipes, drumsticks, microphones, and the funds to purchase a new drum set. This was all thanks to the generous contributions of Tony Starlight fans. Our Kenyan friends were over the moon with gratitude. I taught another workshop to young praise leaders, and we helped to build homes for families in extreme poverty. The experience was profoundly life-changing for so many, including us.

In 2024, we’re headed back once again. We’re asking for funds to help with our travel expenses, and to bring even more instruments. Donations can be made by check or Venmo (@tonystarlight). If you would like a tax deduction, write a check to Prince George Winyah Parish. Please be certain to write “Africa Mission” in the memo, and mail it to:

Tony Starlight, 919 Palmetto St., Georgetown, SC 29440 Thank you!

For more info: Email tonystarlight@hotmail.com

The Cast

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Vocals
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Adam Carlson: Drums
Nick O'Donnell: Guitar
Lee Elderton: Saxophone
Ward Baxter: Saxophone
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Bryant Byers: Trombone
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Thea Enos: Vocals

Remember “VH-1 Storytellers”? When legendary musicians told the stories behind their biggest hits and performed them, usually in a low-key, stripped-down, acoustic style? Loved it? Me too! Tony Starlight will perform many of his favorite songs by his favorite artists, but he’ll also share stories about the songs. It might be a story about the songwriter, or the performer, or it might be a personal story and how the song has connected to his life, or a special memory performing this song. This style show has been very popular over the years, and we’re delighted to be able to Tony’s home-away-from-home, The Old Liberty Theater.

Tony Starlight: vocal and guitar
Craig Bidondo: piano, accordion, vocals
Ted Swenson: bass
Nick O’Donnell: electric guitar, fiddle, vocals
Jeff Abbott: drums

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Songs and Stories with Tony Starlight
Friday, October 6, 2023
The Old Liberty Theatre, Ridgefield, WA

Admission $30

Showtime 7:30pm | Doors Open at 6:45pm

What started out as a joke in 1993 at Mark’s Hawthorne Pub, will now be a joke in 2023 at Alberta Rose Theatre! Join Tony Starlight and his amazing band to help celebrate thirty years in show business. This show will be a little bit of everything Tony has performed over his career. From his early days as a lounge singer, to his years as a owner of Tony Starlight’s Supperclub and Lounge and Tony Starlight Showroom, to performing in packed theaters, this promises to be a glorious retrospective of a very strange career. Song parodies, Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Elton John, TV Themes, Cowboy Songs, ‘70’s AM Gold, and ‘80’s hits. Tony will have you laughing, singing, and dancing in the aisles of the Alberta Rose Theatre.

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Tony Starlight: vocals and guitar
Craig Bidondo: piano
Bo Ayars: keyboards
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Adam Carlson: drums
Nick O’Donnell: electric guitar
Barbara Ayars: vocals
Thea Enos: vocals

Join Tony Starlight and the All-Star Horns for a night of music and laughter. Tony and crew will perform songs from Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond and Elton John. Everything from TV themes to ‘70s and ‘80s hits, song parodies and more. And along with guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos, a second set tribute to the music of James Bond!

As always, Tony makes the show special with comedic monologues and audience interaction.

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General Admission $30
Preferred Seating $50 (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section)
Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 N. Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211

Musical comedian Tony Starlight shall Neil before you! Starlight fronts a seven-piece band that performs a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter. Musically the performance is spot on, in fact Tony Starlight sounds so much like Diamond, that fans have remarked, “it’s eerie!” But what makes this show special are the laughs.

Whether its monologues about the lifestyle of a living legend and the burdens of carrying around such enormous talent, or challenging the audience to perform better, or an all-new take on “You Don’t Bring me Flowers”, no other Diamond tribute is this much fun. And we guarantee it’s the only tribute with simulated figure skating! Here’s the kicker: Even people who don’t like Neil Diamond, like this show! (You know what you call people who don’t like Neil Diamond, don’t ya? LIARS!)

Neil Diamond turned eighty on January 24, 2021. Portland, you missed it while in lockdown! Well, it’s not too late to celebrate the music and artistry of one of the greatest living singer-songwriters.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

General Admission $30
Preferred Seating $50 (seating in the first 7 rows of the center section)
Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 N. Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97211

A good laugh can not just be cathartic, it can be healing. And necessary, these days. So, howzabout about a night of humorous songs and monologues? I'll dust off some old favorites like "I Can't Get These Jeans On Anymore", "I've Gotta Eat Meat", and "My Hair Keeps A-Fallin' From My Head" for this special night at the Old Liberty Theater. Won't you join us?

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Music and Laughter with Tony Starlight
Sunday, April 16, 2023
The Old Liberty Theatre, Ridgefield, WA

Admission $30

Showtime 7:00pm | Doors Open at 6:15pm

Come on out to see us at the Old Liberty Theatre in Ridgefield WA on Sunday, March 5 as we perform soft rock hits from the ‘70s. Get your tickets.

Sunday March 5, 2023
AM Gold: Seventies Soft Rock Favorites
7 pm $30

Featuring Tony Starlight & John Gilmore

Tony Starlight: guitar and vocals
John Gilmore: piano and vocals
Ted Swenson: bass
David Evans: saxophone

Old Liberty Theater
115 North Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 887-7260
www.oldlibertytheater.com

Tickets $30 + fees

A Holiday Extravaganza featuring the All-Star Horns and guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos — 2 shows — 2 PM & 5 PM

"It's a Tony Starlight Christmas" has been a Portland holiday tradition for the last fifteen years, and this December it is being performed exclusively on the stage of Alberta Rose Theatre. Tony's Christmas show is a throwback to the classic television variety shows when legends like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and Frank Sinatra sang songs and spread holiday cheer far and wide. You can’t help but feel the warmth and glow of the season. "It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas" brings back these uplifting holiday traditions and puts a fresh, comedic spin on them.

Tony and his magnificent band also perform songs from such holiday specials as Scrooge and several tunes from the Rankin and Bass animated television specials from the sixties. No other show has such a variety of Christmas Classics! From swinging standards to comedy routines where Joe Friday arrests Frosty the Snowman; from impressions of Jimmy Durante and Neil Diamond to duets with guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos.

These are the only two public Christmas shows Tony and his crew are performing this year, so don't miss out!

All ages welcome.

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 719 6055
albertarosetheatre.com

Tickets $30 general admission; $45 preferred seating (first 7 rows of the center section)

The Cast

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Vocals
Bo Ayars: Conductor
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Micah Hummel: Drums
Nick O'Donnell: Guitar
Lee Elderton: Saxophone
Ward Baxter: Saxophone
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Lars Campbell: Trombone
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Thea Enos: Vocals

Recently I was asked what kind of songs I like and immediately what came to mind were songs that tell a story. Great opening lines like…

“A little ditty about Jack and Diane…”
“An old cowboy went ridin’ out one dark and windy day…”
“A child arrived just the other day…”
“On a warm summer’s evenin’, on a train bound for nowhere…”

…all have me wondering what happens next. “The Boxer”, “One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”, “Operator”, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”, and “El Paso” are more such songs with stories to tell. Some are epic, sweeping narratives, while others simply tell part of a broader tale. I love these songs!

So, how about a night of nothing but my favorite story songs at Canby Pioneer Chapel? Thus far it’s just me and Craig. Who’ll join us? You in?

Tony Starlight - guitar and vocals
Craig Bidondo - piano

All ages welcome.
Tickets are Non-Refundable.

COVID-19 POLICY FOR THIS EVENT: Masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Canby Pioneer Chapel
508 NW 3rd Ave
Canby, OR 97013
www.pioneerchapel.net

Tickets $25

Note: This is an afternoon show. It will run for 100 minutes with no intermission. Please read the arrival timeline below carefully.

Every August we perform a special tribute to Neil Diamond's classic double live album "Hot August Night" recorded at the Greek Theater in 1972. Along with a six-piece band, Tony performs a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter. Musically, the performance is spot-on. In fact, Tony Starlight sounds so much like Diamond that fans have remarked, "it's eerie!" But what makes this show special are the laughs. Even people who don’t like Neil Diamond like this show! You know what you call people who don’t like Neil Diamond, don’t ya? LIARS!

TONY STARLIGHT USES LIVE MUSICIANS ONLY. What you hear is us. There are no backing tracks on this or any other show at Tony Starlight Showroom.

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: vocals
Craig Bidondo: piano
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Micah Hummel: drums
Nick O’Donnell: guitar
Thea Enos: vocals

Sean Chiles: lighting director
Aaron Berryman: sound and video
Joni DeRouchie: video design

Tickets

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available. Call (503) 551-3132 for tickets after 10 am on day of show.

Premier Brunch & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Brunch & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Special Brunch Menu for this performance

A detailed brunch menu will be available soon.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for Neil Diamond Brunch

Premier and Standard Brunch & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 12 PM
Brunch Service begins approx. 12:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 12:45 PM
Show begins at 2 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your food service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 1 PM
Arrive any time between 1 – 2 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1500 mL)

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Party like it's 1979! A soft-rockin' tribute to the greats of the AM Dial.

Why Seventies Soft Rock? "The radio was the soundtrack to the 1970s, the era in which I grew up."

"Not every radio had FM capabilities, especially in cars. The AM dial was played in stores and restaurants and in the Country Squire Station Wagon that I rode in, sans seat belts. I absorbed these songs and they are a part of me. A few lines of "Rocket Man" and I'm taken back to a time of polyester, bell bottoms and Evel Knievel.

We are always shocked at how the audience seems to know all the words to every song in our playlist. To hear the crowd sing "even though we ain't got money, I'm so in love with ya honey" or "give me the beat, boys, and free my soul, I wanna get lost in your rock 'n' roll and drift away" is magical. I's like a big campfire sing-along, K-Tel style!" -Tony Starlight, AM Gold Seventies Soft Rock Show

What started as a monthly Neil Diamond Tribute has grown into a soft rock explosion! Tony Starlight makes an evening out of performing songs from the stalwarts of the AM dial in the 1970s. Artists like Elton John, Neil Diamond, Carole King, Jim Croce, Little River Band, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow and Billy Joel. One hit wonders like "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)", "Dancin' In The Moonlight", "Welcome Back", "Seasons In The Sun" and much, much more.

Tony’s AM Gold Band

Tony Starlight: vocals
Craig Bidondo: piano
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Micah Hummel: drums
Nick O’Donnell: guitar
Thea Enos: vocals

Sean Chiles: lighting director
Aaron Berryman: sound and video
Joni DeRouchie: video design

Tickets

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available. Call (503) 551-3132for tickets after 4 pm on day of show.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

NOTE: Detailed menu choices will be available soon.

A) Beef

B) Chicken

C) Vegan

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for AM Gold Seventies Soft Rock Tribute

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 6:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 6:45 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 7 PM
Arrive any time between 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1500 mL)

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Tony brings his music & comedy variety show to Ridgefield!

More details coming soon…

Old Liberty Theater
115 North Main Avenue
Ridgefield, WA 98642
(360) 887-7260
www.oldlibertytheater.com

Tickets $25 + fees

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Guitar & vocal
Craig Bidondo: Piano & vocal
Nick O’Donnell: Guitar & vocal

A tribute to the Chairman of the Board featuring the All-Star Horns

This night we’ll play such favorites as “The Lady Is A Tramp”, “New York, New York” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”. Throw in a bossa nova rendition of “Baubles, Bangles and Beads” and “Change Partners”, add an intimate saloon song or two like “Angel Eyes” or “One For My Baby” and we’ll have a ring-a-ding-ding time!

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: vocals
Conductor: Bo Ayars
Craig Bidondo: piano
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Nick O’Donnel: guitar
Micah Hummel: drums
Paul Mazzio: trumpet
Bryant Byers: trombone
Lee Elderton: sax
Ward Baxter: sax

Sean Chiles: lighting
Aaron Berryman: sound and video

Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble finding available seats, don't give up! Many seats are automatically reserved for our guests who had purchased tickets in early 2020. Many of these guests will be unable to attend and their seats will become available over the coming weeks. My advice:

• Check back in a couple days.

• Email a ticket request to tonystarlight@hotmail.com.

• Call Kristen from our box office at (503) 551-3132.

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available; call (503) 551-3132.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Wild Mushroom Chicken: Grilled chicken breast topped with a wild mushroom and thyme cream sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)

B) Alaskan Salmon with Preserved Lemon: Wild Alaskan Sockeye finished with a preserved lemon and caper pan sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)

C) Savory Field Roast drizzled with an herb garlic gravy, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (vegan)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette, and cheesecake.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for Sinatra by Starlight

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 6:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 6:45 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 7 PM
Arrive any time between 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1500 mL)

Featuring the All Star Horns

This special performance will feature the very best from the Tony Starlight Show backed by the All-Star Horns. Songs, parodies, and comedy routines from our tributes to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elton John, and Neil Diamond. Pop culture tributes and television theme songs. Favorite numbers from our ’70s soft rock show and tribute to singing cowboys.

Tony Starlight: Vocals
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Micah Hummel: Drums
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Nick O’Donnell: Guitar
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Bryant Byers: Trombone
Ward Baxter: Tenor Sax
Lee Elderton: Alto Sax

Sean Chiles: Lighting
Aaron Berryman: Sound and video

Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble finding available seats, don't give up! Many seats are automatically reserved for our guests who had purchased tickets in early 2020. Many of these guests will be unable to attend and their seats will become available over the coming weeks. My advice:

• Check back in a couple days.

• Email a ticket request to tonystarlight@hotmail.com.

• Call Kristen from our box office at (503) 551-3132.

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available. Call (503) 551-3132.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Wild Mushroom Chicken: Grilled chicken breast topped with a wild mushroom and thyme cream sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)
B) Alaskan Salmon with Preserved Lemon: Wild Alaskan Sockeye finished with a preserved lemon and caper pan sauce, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (gluten-free)
C) Savory Field Roast drizzled with an herb garlic gravy, served with marbled mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable (vegan)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette, and cheesecake.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for Tony Starlight Show

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 6:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 6:45 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 7 PM
Arrive any time between 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1,500 mL)

A celebration of timeless music with special guest John Gilmore

Featuring classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Elton John, the Everly Brothers, Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, Roger Miller and many more. During the second set, Tony and John will entertain your requests.

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: vocals and guitar
John Gilmore: piano and vocals
Dennis Caiazza: bass
Tim Paxton: drums
David Evans: sax

Sean Chiles: lighting director
Aaron Berryman: sound & video

Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble finding available seats, don't give up! Many seats are automatically reserved for our guests who had purchased tickets in early 2020. Many of these guests will be unable to attend and their seats will become available over the coming weeks. My advice:

• Check back in a couple days.

• Email a ticket request to tonystarlight@hotmail.com.

• Call Kristen from our box office at (503) 551-3132.

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available; call (503) 551-3132.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs served with mashed red skinned potatoes and green beans (gluten-free)

B. Panko Crusted Chicken Parmigiana topped with marinara, Parmesan & mozzarella, served with penne tossed in marinara & seasonal vegetables on the side

C. Panko Crusted Eggplant Parmigiana topped with marinara, served with a penne primavera (vegan)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette, and cheesecake.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for The Great Gentlemen of Song

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 5 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 5:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 5:45 PM
Show begins at 7:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Arrive any time between 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1500 mL)

Tony shall Neil before you in our multimedia live music tribute to the anointed one!

For the last 18 years, Tony has been performing his tribute to Neil Diamond’s iconic legacy of song. On this night Tony and a six-piece band will perform a loving tribute to Neil Diamond with equal parts heart and laughter. Musically, the performance is spot on. In fact, Tony Starlight sounds so much like Diamond that fans have remarked, “it’s eerie!”

Whether it’s monologues about the lifestyle of a living legend and the burdens of carrying around such enormous talent, or challenging the audience to perform better, or an all-new take on “You Don’t Bring me Flowers”, no other Diamond tribute is this much fun. And we guarantee it’s the only tribute with simulated figure skating! Here’s the kicker: Even people who don’t like Neil Diamond, like this show! You know what you call people who don’t like Neil Diamond, don’t ya? LIARS!

TONY STARLIGHT USES LIVE MUSICIANS ONLY. What you hear is us. There are no backing “tracks” on this, or any other show at Tony Starlight Showroom.

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Reece Marshburn: Keyboards
Tim Paxton: Drums
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Nick O’Donnell: Guitars
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Bo Ayars: Keyboards

Sean Chiles: Lighting
Aaron Berryman: Sound and video

Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: If you are having trouble finding available seats, don't give up! Many seats are automatically reserved for our guests who had purchased tickets in early 2020. Many of these guests will be unable to attend and their seats will become available over the coming weeks. My advice:

• Check back in a couple days.

• Email a ticket request to tonystarlight@hotmail.com.

• Call Kristen from our box office at (503) 551-3132.

Tickets to all shows sold in advance. Walk-ups day of show may be available; call (503) 551-3132.

Premier Dinner & Show $75 (private table closer to stage)
Standard Dinner & Show $65
Show Only Reserved $30 (Bar stool seating closer to stage, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)
Show Only General Admission $30 (Bar stool & bench seating, small plate menu available, $10 minimum per guest)

Ticketing Fees: $5 per ticket for Premier and Standard Dinner & Show; $3.50 per ticket for General Admission.

For parties of eight or more, please call (503) 517-8584 to make your reservation. There is a 5% discount for parties of 8 or more. There is a 10% discount for parties of 16 or more. Subject to availability.

Clicking “Purchase Tickets” directs you to the Arts People website, where you’ll select seats, choose entrees, and pay by credit card.

Entree choices for this performance

You will be asked to make your selection upon purchase.

A) Wild Mushroom Chicken topped with garlic mushroom herb sauce, served with mashed potatoes and green beans (gluten-free)

B) Baked Alaskan Salmon with lemon caper butter, served with a sweet potato hash & green beans (gluten-free)

C) Savory Field Roast drizzled with an herb garlic gravy, served with sweet potato hash & green beans (vegan)

All dinners include house salad, sliced artisan baguette, and cheesecake.

Arrival Timelines & Service Fees for Tony’s Neil Diamond Experience

Premier and Standard Dinner & Show Packages
Seating begins no earlier than 6 PM
Dinner Service begins approx. 6:45 PM
Please call if delayed after 6:45 PM
Show begins at 8:00 PM

There will be a $4 service charge per guest added to your bar tab at the show — this is a baseline gratuity for your dinner service. Please tip appropriately for beverage service.

Show Only General Admission & Reserved Seating
Seating begins no earlier than 7 PM
Arrive any time between 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Enjoy beverages from our wine and cocktail menus, and small plate menu.
There will be a $10 food/beverage minimum at the show. Please tip appropriately for food/beverage service.

COVID-19 POLICY

Tony Starlight Showroom's policy is that masks and vaccinations are optional. Please attend in that spirit and let us make no one feel uncomfortable with their personal choice. Masked or not, vaxxed or not, all kind souls are welcome.

Corkage Fees

$15 per 750 mL
$30 per Magnum (1,500 mL)

A Celebration of being together

Tony Starlight, his wonderful band, and special guests will lift your spirits at Alberta Rose Theatre. Two years since the virus triggered lockdowns and assembly restrictions that altered our lives forever, it’s high time we gathered to laugh, sing songs we know by heart, raise our hands to the sky, and sway back and forth with our neighbors. Quite simply, we need to “be” together.

The moments we spend together are Precious and Few and don’t forget that You’ve Got A Friend in me. Furthermore, I’m Still Standin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, I Can’t Smile Without You, and I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. So Come On, Get Happy at Alberta Rose Theatre! These Days Are Ours! Love Is All Around! I guarantee this show will make you feel “so good, so good, so good!”

All ages welcome.

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 719 6055
albertarosetheatre.com

Tickets $30 general admission; $45 VIP

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: guitar, vocals
Craig Bidondo: keyboards, vocals
Dennis Caiazza: bass, vocals
Nick O’Donnell: electric guitar, fiddle, vocals
Micah Hummel: drums
Barbara Ayars: vocals
Bo Ayars: keyboard

A Holiday Extravaganza featuring the All-Star Horns and guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos — 2 shows — 2 PM matinee & live stream, and 5 PM Performance

"It's a Tony Starlight Christmas" has been a Portland holiday tradition for the last fifteen years, and this December it is being performed exclusively on the stage of Alberta Rose Theatre. Tony's Christmas show is a throwback to the classic television variety shows when legends like Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and Frank Sinatra sang songs and spread holiday cheer far and wide. You can’t help but feel the warmth and glow of the season. "It’s a Tony Starlight Christmas" brings back these uplifting holiday traditions and puts a fresh, comedic spin on them.

Tony and his magnificent band also perform songs from such holiday specials as Scrooge and several tunes from the Rankin and Bass animated television specials from the Sixties. No other show has such a variety of Christmas Classics! From swinging standards to comedy routines where Joe Friday arrests Frosty the Snowman; from impressions of Jimmy Durante and Neil Diamond to duets with guest vocalists Barbara Ayars and Thea Enos.

These are the only two public Christmas shows Tony and his crew are performing this year, so don't miss out!

The 2 PM show will also be live streamed for free on Tony's YouTube Channel, so those unable to join us in person can experience the joy of music and laughter this holiday season.

All ages welcome.

Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 719 6055
albertarosetheatre.com

Tickets $30 general admission; $45 VIP

The Cast

Tony’s Band:

Tony Starlight: Vocals
Bo Ayars: Conductor
Craig Bidondo: Piano
Dennis Caiazza: Bass
Micah Hummel: Drums
Nick O'Donnell: Guitar
Lee Elderton: Saxophone
Ward Baxter: Saxophone
Paul Mazzio: Trumpet
Lars Campbell: Trombone
Barbara Ayars: Vocals
Thea Enos: Vocals

Tony turns 50 again (again), live on the Alberta Rose Theatre stage with just a guitar, a microphone and a powerpoint presentation. Never before told stories that chronicle the life and career of a regional man of mystery.

Tony Starlight will sing his favorite songs from the Great American Songbook and tell stories about the songwriters and artists associated with them. Artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, and many more. Songwriters like The Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, and more.

Tony Starlight – vocal & guitar
Craig Bidondo – piano

Aurora Colony Vineyards
21358 Oak Ln NE, Aurora, OR 97002

Show to be performed in their brand new event center!

Tickets $12-$35

Tony Starlight and Nick O’Donnell team up for an afternoon of songs best performed on guitar. Artists like Neil Diamond, David Bowie, Roger Miller, Jerry Reed, Marty Robbins, and more.

Tony Starlight – vocal & guitar
Nick O’Donnell - guitar & fiddle

Aurora Colony Vineyards
21358 Oak Ln NE, Aurora, OR 97002

Show to be performed in their brand new event center!

Tickets $12-$35

Steve’s Rat Pack Tribute with the Bo Ayars Trio

Tony Starlight is joining Steve Hanneman, Bo Ayars, Dennis Caiazza, and Danny Woll live and in person at Arrivederci Wine & Jazz in Milwaukie! Seating is limited but the show will be live streamed to the world!

A night of songs by Frank, Dean, and Sammy (and a few honorary members like Bobby Darin.)

Watch on YouTube (preferred method for least audio compression) by going to Arrivederci’s YouTube Channel and subscribing. Watch on Facebook (not as optimal for audio) by liking Arrivederci on Facebook and tune in at 7 pm.

If you want to see the show live, call (503) 659-1143 for reservations.

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Tony will sing his favorite hits from the AM dial. Legends like Jim Croce, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Paul Simon and The Eagles. Singalongs like “Seasons in the Sun”, one hit wonders like “Alone Again (Naturally)” and two hit wonders like “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)".

Tony Starlight – vocal & guitar
Craig Bidondo – piano

Aurora Colony Vineyards Thursday Night Series
21358 Oak Ln NE, Aurora, OR 97002

Show to be performed outdoors on the patio, weather permitting. Show runs from 6-8 PM with a brief intermission. All ages welcome. Food and beverage available for purchase.

Tickets $20