Is the Rat Pack Style Band still popular? Well, I would have to say yes. Even though it is some time since Robbie Williams had a hit cd with “Swing When You’re Winning” , there have been plenty of similar artists producing music of a similar nature. From the time of Robbie’s Rat Pack style tribute we have heard from such artists as Kevin Spacey, complete with big band, tributing Bobby Darin. We have had Michael Buble` playing a variety of songs redolent of a Rat Pack Style. Closer to home, Jamie Cullum is still very popular in the same swing idiom.

A few things in common with all these artists. They have sold plenty of records, they are popular, they favour a proper band to back them, and they play music in a style that would be highly familiar to members of the famous Rat Pack that worked in Las Vegas back in the sixties. In my opinion that period demonstrated a style and grace that few performers have today. The Rat Pack Style Band can do something to recreate that level of sophistication through performance, repertoire and “look”.

As a live music specialist and professional musician I am working every week in this idiom, whether for private or for corporate clients. The style of music, the look of the band, the Rat Pack connection all help contribute to the success of the evening. We make sure that the old favourites are played and enjoyed~We make sure that the old favourites are played and enjoyed}. Songs from the Rat Pack repertoire such as “Fly Me To The Moon” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” “Sway” and many others, always get a great reception from an appreciative audience. The Rat Pack cover band enjoy playing them and everyone goes home happy! Good style will never go out of fashion, Rat Pack music and Frank Sinatra tribute acts played by a good band familiar with the style and idiom of the music will continue to entertain guests for as long as high profile artists continue to give the music an opportunity to live.

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