Paul Shaffer Tickets

Paul Shaffer in Concert

From the beginning, Paul Shaffer has embodied all that is fun, fabulous and larger-than-life about showbiz. When he became a household name as David Letterman's right-hand man, his flamboyant persona endeared him to viewers just as much as his virtuosic keyboard playing. And to this day, whatever engagement brings Shaffer to the stage — leading his erstwhile Letterman pals in The World's Most Dangerous Band, guesting with Martin Short and Steve Martin, or playing any of his other musical roles — he communicates all the joy of music-making directly to his audience. He might be pounding out the piano line on an old-school rock 'n' roll classic, or settling into a smoky organ line from a legendary R&B tune, but no matter what sound Shaffer is laying down, it's bound to be as much fun for you as it obviously is for him.

Who is Paul Shaffer?

The world came to know Paul Shaffer best as the keyboard player and bandleader for David Letterman, playing musical sidekick to the TV legend for decades. But there's a lot more to Shaffer's story. Long before life with Letterman, Shaffer was part of the original Saturday Night Live band in the '70s, popping up in plenty of skits too (he was the pianist for Bill Murray's unforgettably oily lounge singer character). He was also musical director for his SNL buddies John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd when they busted out as The Blues Brothers. Shaffer has long been lending his keyboard chops and bandleading skills to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its annual, star-studded ceremonies. And after Letterman's long reign came to a close, Shaffer gathered his late-night TV bandmates, known as The World's Most Dangerous Band, and began taking them to stages around the country to pound out their powerful blend of rock 'n' soul.