'Happy Days' Ralph Malph Swings Back to Juke Box Times

Donny Most, a star of the long-running hit television show Happy Days, and his 5-piece band bring the songs of Sinatra, Darin, Martin, and more to life through his interpretations and creative arrangements. The swing era and 50s cool are fused together in one very unique show that will be at MA4 on Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 P.M.

Donny Most is best known for his role as Ralph in the long-running television series "Happy Days. " During this time, he worked with such emerging talents as Ron Howard and Garry Marshall.

But did you know, Donny Most sings . . .

Yes, it's true. Donny has a beautiful voice and he has a wonderful way of phrasing the lyrics of each well-known standard that he delivers. Whether it is a ballad, or swinging favorites like "Clementine" and "Mack the Knife," audiences know they're in for a treat by the first note.

"First class entertainment. . . Donny Most really knocks your socks off!" -The Hollywood Times

Recently Don was seen in a recurring role on the hit TV show "Glee," as well as starring roles in the indie film "The Yankles," and "Chez Upshaw" starring Kevin Pollack and Illeana Douglas. He just finished starring in "Campin' Buddies," along with a role in the independent film "Remember Isobel," and the short film "Duality." Most's other feature film credits include "ED TV," directed by Ron Howard; "Crazy Mama," directed by Jonathan Demme, and "The Great Buck Howard," starring John Malkovich. In television, his other guest starring roles include "Men Of A Certain Age," "Century City," "Star Trek: Voyager," "Yes, Dear," "The Crow," "Sabrina," "Sliders," "Dark Skies," and "The Family Guy."

"Donny Most Sings and Swings. He absolutely does. . . Don't mistake his one-man show for stunt casting: Donny Most can really sing." -HightlightHollywood.com

Following in the footsteps of some of his peers, Don has now directed three feature films. His first, "The Last Best Sunday," had its world premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival, and was a feature film winner at the Telluride IndieFest. Moola, starring William Mapother, Shailene Woodley, Treat Williams, Daniel Baldwin, and Curtis Armstrong, premiered at The Newport Beach Film Festival, where it earned Most The Outstanding Achievement In Directing Award. Don also directed "Harley's Hill," his first family film, which was recently seen on Showtime, Starz and Encore. In addition to acting, writing and directing, Don has recently gone back to his first love - singing. Don has always loved the standards/swing/big band style of music, and recently created his show, "Donny Most Sings And Swings." Most performed the show at Catalina's Jazz Club in Hollywood and Vitello's Jazz Club in Studio City to great acclaim.

"Donny Most Sings and Swings" takes place on Thursday, March 19 at Martinis Above Fourth (3940 Fourth Avenue, Second Floor, San Diego, CA). For tickets please visit www.ma4sd.com.