I'm Ron Shelton...
Bands and Touring
I've had the pleasure of playing piano and singing with:
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Band Overboard
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Johnny Quest
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David Brighton (Bowie Tribute Band)
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Riverboat Ragtime Review (Columbia Artists)
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Various 70s (disco) / 80s tribute bands
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Many others
Ownership and Management
Partner, D’s Keys (Boston, MA, 2018–present)
Co-owner, Point Street Pianos (Providence, RI, 2011–2019)
Owner/operator, Sgt Peppers (Long Beach, CA, 2008–2018)
Composition
In addition to my performances, I have been a composer and recording session musician for brands like Mandalay Bay, KB Toys, Wrigley's Gum, Nike, and many others! Contact me if you're interested in working with me on your next project!
Dueling Pianos
Among my favorite performance styles is dueling pianos. I’ve performed as a “dueler” for private events for over 30 years at venues such as:
Ritz-Carlton (Various CA locations)
Terranea Resort (Palos Verdes)
Westin St. Francis (San Francisco)
The Cliffs (Shell Beach)
Hyatt Residence Club (Escondido)
The Shout House (San Diego)
Hyatt Regency (San Diego)
Santa Maria Country Club
Monarch Beach Resort (Dana Point)
The King Size Pub (Switzerland)
Harrah’s (Las Vegas)
New York-New York (Las Vegas)
Early Career and Solo Work
I performed with vocal ensembles singing at Carnegie Hall, The Vatican, Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (Austria), as well as America’s Youth in Concert for two tours (Strasbourg, France and Hanover, Germany).
Performed with vocal ensembles singing at Carnegie Hall, The Vatican, Innsbruck Festival of Early Music (Austria), as well as America’s Youth in Concert for two tours (Strasbourg, France and Hanover, Germany).
I am a career pianist and singer who has spent over 30 years performing around the world. Music is woven into the fabric of my life, and bringing joy to others through performance is the greatest privilege I know. From my home base in Morro Bay, California, I’ve been fortunate to share music across the globe. I’m available for performances locally, throughout the U.S., and internationally, bringing light and joy through music to everyone!
Beginning my career at 15 years old, my background is highly diverse. It includes both solo and collaborative performances, from intimate piano sets to large-scale productions and music composition for major brands. I perform and compose in all styles, including rock, funk, soul, blues, classical, and jazz.