“The very embodiment of the term Crooner. Knows his way round the ivories better than most, with an unbeatable repertoire of Classics and originals to keep you entertained."
Island Records artist
BS'D
I'm Eli Gestetner,
Gabbi of Kahal Mekor Chaim (7 Valencia Dr in Monsey), friend, sponsor and council to Paul.
With the faithful spin on popular songs; Paul is uniquely talented as a player, artist, performer and especially engaging with his audience. Paul delivers subtle messages of faith that go deep into the hearts of his audience, all be it them not being cognizant of that delivery, as evident at the end of every performance new spirit has been blown into the old bones, and it just gladdens my heart to watch the smiles on the faces of the audience as they take leave of him, people often forgotten sometimes by their own family’s.
Paul's work is a public service, it promotes the welfare of others, brings peace and good will, a profound increase in quality of life, is a love of humanity on many levels. I have watched his progression, efforts and results.
I seek to find donor partners, and through the Mekor Chaim, a registered charity, contribute to the propagation of his work across the USA and Israel.
Please watch the above, and read the below circumstances and lets help keep Paul doing what he is doing with a seniors and hospital concert subsidy in USA & Israel
845 323 2631
His work is rare, and it is much needed - please review the many candid responses in live testimonials captured on video (below) and see the impact of his work.
These senior facilities budget for a meager pay as they are not used to this standard, communications below from two of his regular customers:
* “Since Covid all the other entertainers don’t want to come back and they all now ask for $500 and we cant afford it, Paul has always performed his 2hr show with set up and strip down for $360, this is the most we ever paid any entertainer which usually ranges from $150 to $200 max, but he works hard doing a great job.”
Courtney Corrosi
Activities director
Brightview Senior living, Maryland
(410 567 0094)
Harmony in Savannah pay Paul $175, and recently went up to $195, which is $95 more than they pay any other entertainer. And this is the review they left:
"Such a great performance! Baby Tosh was energetic, inclusive, and so entertaining! Residents loved the interaction and the over all joy brought to the community. We can't wait to have him back!"
Elinor Lincoln
Activities director
I hope to allow for a modest income for Paul to help support a normal family life as well as keep him doing what he is so good at, and to help lift some of the load helping help with bookings, as he continues to perform for seniors, and other new markets.
His costs far outweigh his income, but the demand as well as benefit is hi.
No way exists to bypass all the program directors to the owners who determine these low wages, in return for what is a uniquely appreciated service. There are no other people doing what he is doing, hence Paul gets the “maximum” wherever he goes, but it is very low for what is required in; tasking, maintenance, preparation, set up time etc; these and more behind the scenes jobs, that people don't necessarily appreciate. It simply doesn't pay what it should for the sake of these seniors.
"I cant believe the level of artistry you're bringing to the people in these residential homes.
I bet they'd never seen anything like it before".
Author, theater writer, speech engineer
Paul has taken what is essentially music as therapy to a new level, every performance contributes to calmness, contributes to a degree of peace, and to the participants overall wellbeing. He has not only dedicated his life to his work, honed a repertoire and performance approach, and proved himself with a variety of audiences, but developed his own unique quality equipment systems so as to provide a fast set up in any situation. The results can be seen and heard. Paul performs in sickness and in health, from Florida to Connecticut; doing all booking preparations, promotion, invoicing, gear maintenance, etc.
I believe in the spread of Pauls work for it's own sake, in various ways I have offered much support in the last two years, and seen results.
Paul provides:
• Comfort
• Hope
• Joy
• Spiritual content
• Is the only person doing what he does, with a good 20 years still ahead of him
• An approach and style unique to him in today's world
If you are motivated to share in spreading the goodness, please contact me to discuss;
Eli Gestetner
845 323 2631
LIVE TESTIMONIALS
"Im glad I got to see you before I go" “I think you sound like Michael Bublay” “You’re an artist in your own right, you don’t remind me of anybody now but Paul Toshner” “You brought Sinatra back to life” "You are just incredibly creative" “More fantastic than Carnegie Hall” “You wrote most of these songs didn’t you? A very talented man you are!” “Above and beyond” “I like him the best, he’s got humor with his playing, the other ones are strait laced” “We’re not going to let you go.” “I’m a Frank Sinatra tribute act up in the North East, but your tone is just amazing” “You’re a really good frank Sinatra singer, you get his…. timing” “I think I’ve listened to that song a hundred times but that might be the first time I’ve actually heard it" “You love what you’re doing, that love comes out to all of us” “We say to hell with Bingo!” “You did a very good job with a smile, and that’s the way it is” “You were excellent, and I’m old enough to know cause I go back to Billy Eckstine and all them cats” “You sing with your whole body?” “He can play the piano thats for sure” "any song you play we've all experienced something" “Your free. Some people stick to things but your very fluid. You’re a real artist, as if u don’t know it!” “It’s my speed” "You don't know this but nobody leaves when you play, with the other entertainers people tiptoe out, with you they tiptoe in" “You are amongst those that keep the world alive”
GOOGLE REVIEWS
“Paul has been playing at our assisted living community for two years now and comes almost monthly to entertain, and entertain he does! He is interactive, exciting and even takes requests. He has been known to learn a song or two for our residents. He puts a fun spin on any song and clearly loves what he's doing. I highly suggest him!”
Courtney Corrosi
Activities director
Brightview Senior living, Maryland
"Such a great performance! Baby Tosh was energetic, inclusive, and so entertaining! Residents loved the interaction and the over all joy brought to the community. We can't wait to have him back!"
Elinor Lincoln
Activities director