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As a youngster in Brooklyn, he sang harmony in deserted subway stations;
now he performs for Presidents and
Royalty.
Steve Shelto is a multi-talented
individual.
His 1980 hit recording of
"Manhattan Shuffle" and 1983
smash hit recording of "Don't You
Give Your Love Away", along with his
rich vocal stylings, tasty guitar
expertise and elegant demeanor have earned
him the nickname, Mr. Class.
Steve Shelto is the quintessential dues-paying artist, with a varied
background that includes appearances at
major New York City area clubs, session
work, radio and television commercials and
voice-overs (Wild Irish Rose Wine, R&S
Strauss, Children's Television Workshop's
"3-2-1 Contact"), off-Broadway
acting, movie and television appearances
("The Joe Franklin Show", and
"All My Children" and Woody
Allen's 1990 movie "Alice", and
the upcoming Steven Spielberg' movie, "War
of the Worlds").
Steve also received rave reviews
when he starred
with
his good friend, Barbara Bock, in a Richard Rodgers
retrospective staged at the Goodspeed
Opera House in Connecticut.
Steve has been associated with Hal Prince
Entertainment for over 25 years,
most
recently with the Peter Duchin Orchestra, and for over 20 years was the featured
vocalist with one of high society's
premier attractions, the Lester Lanin
Orchestra.
He has traveled worldwide playing for Presidential Inaugurals; not to
mention private White House appearances.
Steve charmed Nancy Reagan
on one occasion, with his rendition of "Nancy". The President
stopped
dancing and prompted by his wife came up to shake Steve's hand.
Steve was the
center of attention when he sang
at the 60th birthday party for Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle.
In attendance were all the monarchs of Europe. The Queen managed a few smiles in Steve's direction that night. The guests
so
enjoyed themselves that the band played for eight hours. Other
Royal engagements included
the wedding of
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson,
Prince Edward's 21st birthday, and
the Queen Mother's 100th
birthday celebration
at Windsor Castle and
the list goes on and on.
In October 2004, Steve brought
his "Steve Shelto Band" into the Rainbow
Room in NYC to play the after party for
the opening of the Broadway show, "Laugh
Whore".
For the last several years, Steve has
enjoyed entertaining during "the season"
in Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Naples, and
other locations in Florida, with Harold
Wax Music.
December 2005 was the second year that
Steve joined his good friends, Gary
Blu and Barbara Bock, in a benefit
Christmas concert for the Brookfield High
School, Brookfield, Ct, Music Department.
Once again it was a huge success.
Upcoming 2006 engagements include dates
in Europe and throughout the United
States. Truly enjoying the "art of
singing", Steve "keeps on".
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