I've joined the effort to save the Roberts House in Canonsburg

I have joined the advisory group of the Washington County Cultural Trust, Inc. The WCCT is a group of Canonsburg and Washington County citizens working to save the Roberts House. It is the big stone and brick building across from the old high school auditorium on North Central Avenue. All of the people who graduated from the old high school looked at it everyday.

Well, there was alot we didn't know or remember about it.

It was built on 2 lots deeded by John Canon to John McMillan for a President's House for Jefferson College. John Watson, the first president of Jefferson College lived there in a log cabin. You can still see some of those logs inside. The house later became the vice-President's home, when William Smith lived there. He was also the Greek Professor and president of a Woman's Seminary across the street.

Some of you remember it when Mrs. Croker lived there and gave music lessons. The house is the last remaining building of Jefferson College which closed after the Civil War. It is one of only 2 buildings in Canonsburg on the National Register of Historic Places that is still standing.

The Washington County Cultural Trust, Inc. was formed to save this building. It would be run as a Fine Art Center. As they told be it would be great to have this building saved as an example of Canonsburg's great educational, historical, and cultural past.

This would be a great thing to do for Canonsburg. Donations are tax deductible. If you would like to support the effort you can donate to:

The Washington County Cultural Trust

PO BOX 45

Canonsburg, PA 15317

Merry Christmas to all of my fans!

This really is a busy time of the year! I have been performing 4 to 5 days a week since the holiday season started. It has been wonderful to sing the Christmas songs you love. I have been busy trying to get the shopping done. We are going to have a real family Christmas with all of the great food and all of my family at home.

I have a lot of good things planned for you for next year. So keep up with the blog and you will be the first to hear the news.

Most importantly, I want to wish each of you, my fans and friends, a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest and Healthiest of New Years! I look forward to seeing all of you in 2009.

Remembering IV: Bobby and Al Alberts of the Four Aces

I appeared on the Al Alberts Show at Hershey Park. Al Alberts was one of the original Four Aces. He has had quite a career as a TV and radio host. Al's main studio was in Philadelphia when these pictures were taken. I believe he has a radio show in Florida now. As you can see this was an outdoor on location show.

Shawnette's at Marian Manor surprised me with a Birthday Party

I really thought I couldn't be surprised anymore, but the Shawnettes sure did just that.

I was singing, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw this huge cake coming into the room.

I even started leading "Happy Birthday" and said Happy Birthday for who?

They all stunned me when they sang" Happy Birthday to you and pointed to me." Then the big birthday posters came out.

Thank you to all of the Shawnettes!

Senior Expo 2008

I had a great time with the audience at the senior expo. They had a really big turnout.

Marian Manor's Harvest Moon Ball

Irecently performed at Marian Manor's Harvest Moon Ball.

The Ball was sponsored by Girl Scout Troop # 70. You can tell the girls put a lot of time and effort into the event.
Everyone had a great time!

Remembering 3: The Seven Springs Years

I really had a great time at Seven Springs. Here are a few pictures:
1. That's me at the entrance to Seven Springs.










2. On stage singing with the BKQ Band backing me in the Matterhorn Lounge.



















3. After a performance in the pool.







4.. Tony and Janet, my good friends.



I hope these photos bring back great memories of the good times at the Mountain.

Remembering 2:The Original Founders of the Bobby Shawn Fan Club. Were you a member of the Shawnettes at the Hilton?

Carol and Bobby at Three Rivers Stadium. Bobby was performing for a Steeler wives event in the stadium.

Carol Keeling, President and her sister, Rose Vice-President with Bobby at the Hilton Inn at Meadowlands.

Testimonials

NOTE:
Some Entertainment Directors are new and may not know very much about Bobby Shawn's career. I wanted to include some testimonials so that you will know how much others have enjoyed Bobby's performances.-Webmaster Ellen

Thank you so much for helping to make the Senior Expo the success that it is. The Seniors enjoy you so very much and you are a big reason why they participate in the Expo. Your quality of entertainment is superb. Not only do you have the ability to musically perform, you also have the ability to make each one of the seniors feel special.-Kathy Constantino
Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging,inc.

If there is a Hall of Fame for human thoughtfulness your name would be an instant entry.-
Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll

What a hit you were....and to think 2 shows in a month. Wow! Thank you so much for adding to my Jubilee joy. You performance was entertaining and uplifting at the same time.-
Sister Cecilia Marie

Pictures of a Meeting of the Bobby Shawn Fan Club at Marian Manor

I stopped by to join in the fun at the first meeting of the Bobby Shawn Fan Club Chapter#1 at Marian Manor. Everyone had alot of fun! The smiles on the members' faces when I surprised them with a visit was great! These ladies have some terrific ideas for club activities. (The Founding Members in top photo. The Chapter President is in the photo with me on the right.)

If you would like to start a Bobby Shawn Fan Club Chapter, please give us a call at 724-745-3064.

Join me at the Senior Expo's 20 year Celebration

September 18th marks the 20th anniversary of the Senior Expo at Washington Crown Center.

Come and join the party!

I will be performing from 11:30 to 12:30 at the food court area.

Stop by and say hello!

Chris Fennimore of WQED will help cut the cake, and Tim Solobay, PA State Representative along with PA Rep. Jesse White and Donnie Cameron will be there. There will be many tables and services for seniors. Come and have a great time from 10:00 AM to 3:00PM, and don't miss my show at 11:30 AM at the food court. I will look forward to seeing all of you!

Email problem Book Bobby by Phone

To book Bobby Shawn for a show, please call 724-745-3064.
We are having trouble with his email link on the blog.
You can email Bobby at bobbyshawn@libcom.com directly, but don't go through the blog link until I get the problem solved.
Thank you for you patience.
I am working on it.

Bobby's webmaster

Remembering 1: The Donnybrooks

As many of you know, I was the lead singer in the Donnybrooks. Here's a picture of us in the early days. That's John Alterio, Frank Trebel,Ken Paige, and me dressed for a performance. My music teacher at South Central Elementary School in Canonsburg, Lou Popiolkowski wrote our 3 charted singles for Calico Records. They were: Everytime We Kiss,

Break The Glass, and Coming Home From School. As you can see, we were young. We had a lot of good times. The group broke up when education and work demands limited our time to perform. We have reunited a few times for very special events. In the picture below, we performed in 2002 for the Canonsburg Bicentennial celebration.The Donnybrooks were honored to be included in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, PA in 2002.

Bobby's New Show Promo

Make a Smilebox slideshow

My New Single- Canonsburg

I've just started performing my new tribute to my hometown-Canonsburg.
Wherever I go, people always ask about where I live or where I am from. Critics have written," there must be something in the Canonsburg drinking water. Bobby Shawn follows in the tradition that produced Canonsburg's Perry Como, Bobby Vinton, the Four Coins, and many other singers and musicians; who performed in the Pittsburgh area in their early years."
Perry Como and I after my performance
at the Hilton Inn during Adios Week
at the Meadows Race Track
(now called the Meadows Race Track and Casino).

Canonsburg was written for me to honor my hometown. Ken Cisson wrote the song with my collaboration. I introduced Canonsburg to an audience of 5,000+ during my 4th of July performance at Canon-McMillan Stadium. It has become very popular in my shows, and I'm proud to sing about the hometown that I love! Due to requests I hope to have a CD out soon!

My Current Performance Dates

Here is my current appearance schedule.
Please keep in mind that this list is subject to change
daily. I will do my best to keep it up to date.

2008

December

5-Belle Meade Apartments

6-Avalon Arms
10-Country Meadows
12- Mellwood AARP-Highland Country Club

13-Hawthorne Woods
14-Marian Manor
19-Vincention Home
31-Friendship Village-Upper St. Clair
31-Country Meadows

We are now booking 2009

CD's

You can buy my CD's listed below at my live performances or by calling Stonebridge Productions at 724-514-6106. These CD's are just $10.00 plus shipping. Buy 2 or more and we combine shipping to the same address. These CD's make wonderful gifts for friends and family!

People have been asking about the new CD's I have coming out.
Well, here's the current list:
Bobby Shawn Through The Years (release date 6/23/2008)
Includes some of my most requested favorites:
This One's For You
Take Me Home Country Road
Through the Years
Arthur's Theme
If
New York New York
Always On My Mind
To All The Girls I Loved Before
Steppin' Out With A Star
This Masquerade


Bobby Shawn Sings

Some of my Classics are on this CD:
I Know
I Wanna Be Happy
Quando, Quando
Hey Jude
The Impossible Dream
The Man Who Knows Too Much
Being Natural Being Me
My Way
Hard To Handle
Until It's Time For Me To Go

Christmas With Bobby Shawn ( Released 8/28/2008)

This CD offers a great selection of Christmas classics with some fun, new arrangements sung in Bobby Shawn's special way. Children will love to sing along with Rudolph, Jingle Bells, and Frosty. The rest of the family will enjoy Bobby's treatment of the classics. Christmas Fills The Air will make everyone long for home and the holidays.

Happy Holidays

White Christmas

Home for the Holidays

I'll be home for Christmas

The Christmas Song

Rudolph

Let it Snow

Silver Bells

Winter Wonderland

Frosty the Snowman

Jingle Bells

Christmas Fills the Air

Playing the Jukebox

is my newest CD. This CD includes the title song Playing the Jukebox; and other original songs I have recorded as a solo artist, and as lead singer with the Donnybrooks. The original songs on the CD are part of Collector 1. The songs have been played on radio stations across the country now and through the years.

Remembering
Playing The Jukebox
Coming Home From School
Break The Glass
Mandolins Of Love
Too Shy
Why
Every Time We Kiss

Entertainment Packages Available

I have shows designed for a variety of audiences.
These Senior Times photos show me singing at the Washington Crown Center Senior Expo. Here's a quote from the article:
"Bobby Shawn will enchant you by singing your favorite songs, captivate you with his personal recordings, and electrify you with audience participation music. While Bobby sings your favorite songs with his wireless microphone; you can sit back and enjoy, sing a long, or get up and dance. Bobby is a showman, who just makes you feel good to be at the show."
Senior, Reunion, Convention, Corporate, Banquets, and Special Event Show packages available.

You can call about booking me (Bobby Shawn) through my email:bobbyshawn@libcom.com
or my office phone: 724-745-3064
I will be posting a slideshow of some of my shows soon.

Canonsburg Concerts in the Park Show

I was the M.C. and performer at Canonsburg's Concerts in the Park on June 1, 2008. The show is part of Concert Chairman Jean Popp's effort to have well known performers inspire young singers, dancers, and musicians, by performing with them on the show. The show was a great success and I really enjoyed having friends and fellow Canonsburg singers: Jimmy Chapel (who performs on Cruise Ships, in Las Vegas, and now in Florida), and Tom Terling (who has provided the sound and sung at this show for many years, as well as, being a frequent performer at clubs around the area), joining in. The young stars included Dancers from the Vella School, and the All-American Dance School. Music by the group Windcrest, 5 after 8, Dana Calabro, Diane Miller and Kaitlin Descutner. They were great!