January 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.

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 and
performing with her band "Dynaflow" as the opening act for such
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 most recently, 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.

Notable venues in Calgary include the
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Jubilee Auditorium, the
Glenbow Museum, Devonian Gardens, Olympic Plaza,
McMahon Stadium, Stage West Dinner Theatre and the
Calgary Stampede Grounds. Florence's resume includes
performing during the Calgary 88 Olympics, at Rotary
Clubs and Oilmen's Conventions, for Alberta Theatre
Projects and the Calgary Folk Music and Folk Arts
Festivals. She has sung the national anthem for Canada and
Heritage Days on Prince's Island. Some highlights include
performing at the prestigious Fairmount Palliser Hotel
for the New Year's Eve Millenium Ball 2000, for the
Calgary 2000 Committee's New Year's Day Ball and during the
Canadian Grey Cup festivities 2001 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
In 2005, Flo performed during the Calgary International Jazz
and C-Jazz Festivals and was a featured entertainer during
GlobalFest 2006 in Calgary. Most recently, in 2007, Flo was
involved with the Bow Valley Chorus of Canmore and Banff in
their Spring Variety Revue, concert and mini-musical production
under the direction of John Goulart and Karen Minish.
(Click here to see copy of program)

Flo with Karen Minish, soprano and director, Sunday, March 11th, 2007.  

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".

In the summer of 2002, Florence made a few appearances in the
United States and performed at top venues such as
The Brickyard in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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).

Of note, Flo has had the distinct pleasure of working steadily
for nearly five years with Bobby Van, pianist, keyboardist,
and entertainer extraordinaire, whose notable and noteworthy
career has spanned over 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 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 Little Big Band specializing in
Weddings, Receptions, Dinners, Corporate Events and Dances;
The Peter Hurni Jazz Ensemble, Trio or Quartet for Smooth, 
Popular, "Cocktail" and Latino Jazz and Easy Listening
Standards, and also Sassy Jazz, Funky R & B,
Contemporary and Boogie Jazz; "Duo Deluxe" with
Bobby Van and "Trio Deluxe" with Kenny Shoults.

"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 with Gary Silberg (Amos) and Jenifer Pope (Roxie)
after a January 2007 production of "Chicago",
Front Row Centre Players, Calgary, Alberta. 

 

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.

 

CLICK HERE TO READ COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS AND PARENTS

 

In August 2006, Flo participated in the International Voice
Care Symposium which was held at the Banff Centre. Among
the roster of voice care and vocal specialists, coaches, educators
and medical professionals, Flo had the opportunity to further advance
her own knowledge, proficiency and skills from numerous renowned
individuals including Seth Riggs, Lisa Popeil, Dr. Jacob Lieberman,
Sara Harris, Jesai Jahymes, Dr. Ingo Titze and Bram Morrison. Most
recently, Flo has been in contact with Elaine Overholt, received advanced
educational information packages and is planning to be in Toronto for
the International Association for Jazz Education Annual Conference
to be held in Toronto in January 2008.

Updated information, techniques and highlights are
constantly shared with Flo's students in her sessions. Of note,
during the past year alone, one of Flo's students recently placed in
the finals of Calgary High School Idol, one teen achieved gold status in
her CanDance and Champions performing arts competitions, an adult
landed a role in a major community production (see photo of Jeni Pope
above), several children and youth auditioned for the Stampede Youth
Talent Showcase, teens excelled in their High School Choral and Jazz
programs, several adults placed in the finals of Ceili's Icon, children and
tweens achieved significant roles in their elementary and middle school stage
productions, teens in Canmore Collegiate achieved winning status in talent
showcases, all have been motivated, encouraged and supported to pursue
summer and adjunctive musical and/or theatre programs and to continue to
audition and seek creative experiences and outlets. Those who had never
auditioned before nor had the courage to perform finally found the
confidence to do so, whether trying their voices at karaoke, singing for
their parents' anniversary or at their own wedding reception or auditioning
for adult recreational community choirs or their own school choirs.

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.

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