For the very best in quality, professional, musical entertainment
Florence Shustack is your first choice.
Versatile vocalist, innovative contemporary vocal coach,
bandleader, inspirational speaker, choir and musical theatre co-director,
published author, editor and columnist.
Over thirty years professional performing experience!
For honesty and integrity, consistency and dependability,
maturity and versatility, contact Flo to discuss your musical needs.

Flo is a professional member of the Calgary Musicians’
Association and is also represented by the
Patti Falconer International Model and Talent Agency.

(Click here for Flo's 2009 Highlights)

2007 Winner of the "Star-Seeker" Entertainer's Showcase Award
aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines ship, the "Spirit".

"Sensational", "versatile", and "dynamic" describe vocalist
and songstress, Florence Shustack. For certain,
this songbird has an incredible voice and stage presence
you won't soon forget, not to mention that mega-watt smile!!

There is no mistaking Flo's compelling sound and styling...
a voice that is truly authentically unique! Whether lush and sultry,
smooth and mellow, spirited and effervescent, bawdy and gutsy or
sizzling and sassy, Flo's voice is a rich, varied and textured blend
that will delight, enchant and captivate.

Flo moves easily through all genres, styles of music and
performers' greatest hits. Whether you are seeking a jazz singer,
a wedding singer, a cabaret performer, a crooner of nostalgic and
vintage tunes, a country classic or simply a mature and elegant adult
contemporary presence to your special function, stage show, dance
or event, then Flo's professional expertise and personable style will
help you achieve your goals and enhance the ambience of your
function. Let Flo help you custom design your musical
package from duos, trios, ensembles to bands.

For references and testimonials as well as music clips and samples,
scroll down to the very bottom of this page and click on the links.

After developing a strong reputation as an excellent
performer in her home-town of Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
Flo moved to Calgary, Alberta in 1979 and almost
immediately began making local headlines! She appeared in
a number of Beth Israel Players' musical theatre productions,
including The Boyfriend (Polly) and Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel) ,
and was part of a touring ethnic folk dance troupe Nitzanim. She has sung
as a member of the Calgary Opera Chorus and community choirs and
has been involved in numerous volunteer boards and organizations.
Ranking among Flo's most memorable experiences are acting
in several episodes of the Lonesome Dove television series,
Calgary '88 Olympics, New Year's Eve Millenium Ball 2000,
Calgary Folk Music and Folk Arts Festivals, Calgary International and
C-Jazz Festivals and performing with her band "Dynaflow"
as the opening act for such headliners as headliners as
Prairie Oyster, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,
Chubby Checker, Rick Tippe, Lisa Brokop, George Canyon,
Dan Seals and Patricia Conroy.

Flo has won numerous Kiwanis Music Festival
Awards, been featured several times on Canada's
CBC Radio and Shaw TV and in January 2007,
was interviewed in Montreal for Radio-Canada Centre-Ville.
Add to this resume recording projects, background vocals
for headliners, and Musical Co-Director for several
community productions.

Flo has been an active writer and regular contributor to Montreals'
ME Magazine and since 2008, Flo has been actively involved in
fundraising projects for the Calgary Tom Baker Cancer Centre,
mounting her own musical showcase and concert in December 2008.
In July 2009, Flo was flown out to Toronto for a photo shoot
to be part of the Pin-Up Girls Vintage Glamour Calendar for the
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and will be actively involved
in two upcoming functions for the Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation,
Paint the Park Pink and Fashion with Compassion.
A musical component is added to each of these,
whether Flo's own special brand of heartfelt, inspirational tunes,
or those of her extremely talented students.

Florence has worked with the Eric Friedenberg
Orchestra , the Klaas Craats Orchestra, Fun Company,
The David Grimstead Group Still Crazy, Festival, Twister
and her own party-dance-showband Dynaflow, Aura and
Blackboard Jungle of Edmonton , the 17-piece Lethbridge
Big Band , as well as City Lights, Nightshift and 1945 of
Montreal Quebec . She has performed at conventions,
corporate functions, social and special occasion events,
prominent fund-raisers and galas.

Onstage at the Calgary Saddledome
performing at the pre game show for the Calgary 88's
basketball team, Calgary Alberta.

Onstage at  The Fairmont Palliser Hotel for the
Millenium 2000 Ball, in conjunction with the
"Youth Singers of Calgary".

Flo with the Calgary Ranchboys:  Bob Burton (bass), 
Greg Baker (drums) and Tony Purvis (guitar), at
" A Country Music Extravaganza", Friday, Oct 3rd, 2003.  

Flo with Kenny Shoults (horns) and Bobby Van (keyboards).

Flo has had the distinct pleasure of working steadily
for over six years with Bobby Van, pianist, keyboardist,
and entertainer extraordinaire, whose notable and noteworthy
career has spanned more than five decades.

(Click here for a brief bio about Bobby Van)

"Duo Deluxe" a.k.a. "The Flo and Bobby Show"
should be your first consideration for stellar entertainment
for any function and any occasion, whether in duo
or with additional musicians.
"Absolutely unbeatable duo in terms of combined years of
experience, professional showmanship, repertoire, style, range,
variety, harmonic blend, personality and presentation...
throroughly enjoyable to watch and hear..."

Flo Shustack and Bobby at Piq Niq Jazz Bistro and Cafe
Wednesday June 3rd, 2009

Flo Shustack and Bobby Van Duo perform at the
opening reception for New Works by artist Dale Kirschenman,
Thursday, November 24th, 2005.
That is a Dale Kirschenman painting in the background.

Flo and Bobby Van during the C-Jazz Festival 2005.
Photo by Tony Field

Flo and Bobby Van at Piq Niq Bistro & Cafe, June 7th, 2006.

Flo and Bobby Van at Luna Blue, Canmore, Alberta, June 9th, 2007.

Bobby and Flo, June 21st, 2007 at Prairie Ink Restaurant,
McNally Robinson Booksellers, Calgary, Alberta.

Flo actively books and performs with her musical projects: 
Take the "OY" Train, a Klezmer-Fusion-World Music Ensemble,
in existence since 1992, specializing in Festivals,
Multicultural Events and Jewish-International Celebrations;
Sheer Musika, an Elegant, Classic and Continental Ensemble;  
"Go with the Flow", a Mature Little Big Band specializing in
Weddings, Receptions, Dinners, Corporate Events and Dances;
"Duo Deluxe" with Bobby Van on keyboards.
Trios, quartets and ensembles for Popular, "Cocktail" and Latino Jazz,
 Easy Listening, Standards, Swing, Doo-Wop (a specialty),
R & B, Contemporary and Boogie Jazz and Popular Favourites.

"Trio Deluxe" with Kenny Shoults, Flo and Bobby Van, October 21st, 2006

Bobby, Flo and Kenny at La Dolce Vita, December 2nd, 2006.
Rich harmonic blend, unparalleled extensive repertoire,
decades of professional musicianship and experience,
personable style and entertainment package.

 

Flo is also pleased to offer voice (singing) lessons and vocal coaching
in her Vocal Arts Studio both in Calgary and Canmore.
With previous professional instruction under the tutelage of
Mrs. Roberta Stephen and Ms. Dawn Johnson,
among many, many others, and twenty-five years of 
semi-professional and professional performing experience,
Flo is well-equipped to offer you her style of helping you
improve and enhance the quality and sound of your own voice.
Also, as a registered occupational therapist with thirty years
experience, Flo has a unique approach in terms of vocal
wellness and vocal fitness and she will help you better understand
the mechanics and dynamics of singing, learn breathing,
articulation and vocalization techniques, develop your personal 
musical style and sense of musicality, practice a variety of musical
repertoire and develop your performance confidence, for the
love and joy of it, and the sense of accomplishment!
Flo is a member of the Calgary Musicians Association and
the Canadian Voice Care Foundation.

 

"There is no value large enough to put on a teacher who cares and
goes above and beyond like you do".
~ Cleo Mahrey Howe, June 1st, 2009.

 

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Experience the educational, inspirational, innovative, supportive,
fun and functional approach to singing and vocal enhancement!
Learn and sing in a bright, spacious environment that is private.
Weekly and weekend sessions available, short-term or longer-term.
Also intensive coaching and preparation for specific deadlines.
Plus year-round flexible, alternative scheduling offered to suit specific needs.!

 

Flo with two of her students, Alysse and Sami,
at a 2006 production of "Alice in Wonderland".

Flo with Sydney after the show, May 2007..

Flo with three of her students,
Riley, Isabella and Alysse
following their performance at a 2007 TADA!
Musical Theatre Summer Program offered
by the Youth Singers of Calgary.

Student Recital and Fundraiser for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.
Sunday December 14th 2008, Canmore Miners Union Hall

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