THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: A Midsummer night's dream

The Directors Showband have been hard at work all season performing in and around Montreal.
Keeping up to date on THE BLOG has been a challenge.
For this, The Directors do apologize.
After much demand, here is the latest, much overdue entry.

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The Directors Showband performed for Carey and Ben on August 9th, 2009 at the Beth Zion Synagogue.

Carey and Ben's families anxiously awaited as the newlyweds made their entrance and were welcomed with roaring applause.

Everyone rushed to the dance floor as the showstopping Hora was played out by
The Directors.

Ben was in his glory as friends and family raised him up to the sky in honor.


Carey, on the other hand maybe needed a little support...Although she still faired pretty well considering.....

Maybe having Ben join her was a good idea after all....

Yona, Ben's mother also took part...


The Directors entertained guests all evening with the best of their repertoire which included everything from classic Frank Sinatra to the best of today's hits.
The Directors Showband are always on top of what's hot on the charts.


Ben and his mother Yona were caught in action as they danced to a special request of "You Raise me up" by Josh Groban, sung beautifully by Tony from The Directors.


Carrie's family also stood proud for their beautiful daughter on the most imporatnt night of her life.


For the bouquet toss, oddly, it was Tony that somehow managed to catch it.


Ofcourse there has to be a mention of Ben's brother and his mad rapping abilities, the party just would not have been complete without it.

Here are a few words from the mother of the groom and her thoughts about the evening:

"Dear Randi & Tony,
My husband and I want to thank you for your magnificent performance at our son’s wedding on August the 9th at the Beth Zion.
Your professionalism , amazing voices , your conduct , elegance to name a few were outstanding.
Your outstanding performance made our event a memorable one and for that we are eternally grateful.
If ever you need us as reference ,please don’t hesitate to give our name .
My husband and I go to many nice events and I must say that I have yet to listen to a band such as yours.
I wish you all the success that you truly deserve and once again THANK YOU for making our simcha such a smash!"
Sincerely ,

Yona Corber

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Thanks Yona, Your kind words are truly appreciated .
The Directors Showband had a fantastic time as well and are honored to have been a part of your simcha.

Mazel Tov!

The Directors Showband.
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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Live at Le Capitole

On May 22nd, 2009, The Directors Showband performed for the Montreal English school board at le Capitole in Quebec City. With its nostalgic 40's decor and lush round booths, Le Capitole is the perfect venue for any corporate event. Warm candelabras light the room creating an aura of charm, warmth and mystique. Not to mention their highly capable and professional staff and sound engineers and stage hands.

The evening began with a mind blowing aerialist performance.

The Directors Showband played an entertaining show of their classic big band sounds and romantic ballads which caught the crowd's attention from the getgo and kept them captivated all night long.

The Directors are known for their high level of talent and value of entertainment.

Their show is never stale and always up to date with the best in music and dance.

Tony Picciuto, lead singer for The Directors Showband, croons the best of Frank and Buble and his versatility puts him in a league of his own. From Bocelli to Bon Jovi, Kanye West to Coldplay, Picciuto can do anything and everything.

The band has been noted by many as probably one of the tightest groups in Montreal.Their ability to change song selections on a dime shows why The Directors are adaptable to any audience.

It clearly shows that this band loves what they do.It is also apparent that the audience loves it as much as they do.

The Directors female vocalist/entertainer, and Tony's partner, Randi Katz, adds an extra spice to the band with shining stage presence, character and mesmerizing vocal technique.

Also versatile, she sings out melodies from the 40's straight through till the hits of today.

With their onstage chemistry , unparalleled showmanship and strong character, it's no wonder why Picciuto and Katz are the most sought after duo in Montreal.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: A Celebration of Life

Once again, this year, The Directors Showband were the chosen entertainment for the 11th annual "Celebration of life" awards event, held at Le Crystal.
The event, headed by Rosa Shields and the organ Transplants committee at the Royal Victoria, raised funds for those in need and those already receiving care in the research and development of transplant operations.
This event honored the doctors and specialists who, everyday, dedicate their lives to saving others.
For more information on the organization and/or how to make a donation click here.
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The event was a fundraising success and had a huge turnout of staff, patrons and patients.
Guests were up and dancing the entire evening.

The Directors Showband displayed their many colors to their attentive audience.

Tony could not help but have one dance with Rosa Shields.
This year, the cha cha cha.

The Directors are eager to please any discenrning audience member , no matter how old or even how young.
There is something for everyone in The Directors repertoire.
Certainly, no one ever goes home feeling let down.


The Directors Showband would like to thank Rosa Shields and the entire board for the Organ Transplants committee. It is always a pleasure to perform for your audience and we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to help in any way we can to support your cause.
We look forward to any future opportunities to share our support.
Thanks also to Johnny and all of his staff at le Crystal.

Sincerely,

The Directors Showband.

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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Fondation Farha: Maskarade 2009 - Taking off the masks

The Farha Foundation for Aids awareness had their 10th annual fundraiser entitled MASKARADE.
This year's efforts helped to raise over $250,000 to assist the Farha Foundation in helping the 20,000 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in Quebec.

MASKARADE recreated a night of glamour and mystery with black and white attire and everyone in masks, based on Truman Capote's famous 1966 masked ball at the Plaza in New York.

Over 75 world renowned designers, artists, interior designers and celebrities had been commissioned to design masks exclusively for the event, including Michael Kors, Philippe Dubuc, Kenneth Cole, Joe Fresh, Corno, Perez Hilton, Bulgari, Cole Haan, Jully Black, Anouk Meunier, Pink Tartan, Andy The-Anh, Elisabetta Fantone, Glen Baxter, Lutz-Patmos, to name a few.
These masks were sold in auction.

Patrons were treated to live performances by Juno Award winner and Etalk correspondant Jully Black and DJ's Patrick Guay, Stefane Lippe and Stephane Grondin along with Montreal's own Directors Showband.
(Below: Jully Black performing with The Directors Showband. )

The incomparable Ms. Black performed her Juno award winning song "Seven Day Fool" along with her chart topping "Until I stay", "At Last" by Etta James and another song from her latest album entitled
" Queen".
Jully's performance was mezmerizing.
She certainly is the new "Queen" of soul.
(below: Tony and Randi with Jully Black and her talented back up vocalists)


Many sponsors helped to make the event successful.
Coordinating the event was event award winners "Atmosphere Communications and Events" along with Simon Tooley and the Farha Family, heading the Farha foundation.

The evening began with Justin Trudeau who eloquently spoke of his feelings for the awareness of Aids followed by Sonia Benezra who was the perfect Mc for the evening.
We love you Sonia!!
(Below are: Tony, Sonia Benezra and Randi.)

The Directors Showband dazzled the crowd and kept them on their feet all night long.


A Special performance by "Sheena" followed ...

The Directors Showband would like to thank Evelyn Farha and all of the Farha Foundation committee members including Simon Tooley, Jason Katz of Atmosp(here) and Barry Garber and Angela at IMC Management. Randi would personally like to thank Michael Kors for their generosity and Ice.com (Delmar ) for the loan on the beautiful dimaonds she was wearing.
She truly did feel like a million dollars.....

We are thrilled and honored to have been a part of the foundation's success.
We look forward to future endeavors.

sincerely,

The Directors Showband
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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca

THE DIRECTORS SHOWBAND: Nadia is 40-won!

Nadia Saputo celebrated in high style, her 41st birthday on February 14th, 2009.
The event took place at the Sheraton Laval.
It was a special celebration and a well deserved stylish set up for the event.
Months of planning went into the look and concept of the event and all of Nadia's B.F.F.'s and family were there to support.

The Directors Showband were the chosen band for the event and delivered a usual all star performance .

The REAL star of the night was Nadia who surprised her guests with her many talents and unbelievable videos shot and edited by Chris James at Dekade Films.


It was the close knit family who were next to surprise Nadia.

Nadia's children prepared a killer dance routine.


Nadia's brother, Joey, laid out the top 10 in Nadia's honour.


Lino and Lea serenaded her with a beautiful rendition of Michael Buble and Nelly Furtado's "Quando Quando".

There were so many elements which made the party a slamming success thanks to all of Nadia's hard work along with Showtime Entertainment.
You really did have to be there....
The Directors Showband would like to thank Nadia and Showtime Entertainment along with the Sheraton Laval.
Definitely a Top 10 front running event.

sincerely,

The Directors Showband.
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If you would like to book The Directors
Call Tony: 514.926.4426
Email: thedirectors@sympatico.ca

Official Website
www.thedirectors.ca