Matt Walch Singing the Big Band Standards
Overview
Matt Walch sings the Big Band Standards recorded by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, and more, with such a high degree of vocal representation of each artist that audiences sometimes wonder if he's actually singing!
A real crowd pleaser!
Reviews
22 reviews
Kristina M.
October 15, 2013Classy and Professional
We met Matt before our wedding and hit it off! He is very kind hearted and really cared about the music we wanted at our wedding. On the day of he got there very early to set up his equipment and also helped prepare the sound equipment for our ceremony musicians. I was emailing him up until the night before the wedding (I'm sure this is a wedding vendor no-no) however he made changes and rolled with the punches at the last minute! Everyone at our wedding was thoroughly impressed and had asked where we found him. He impressed everyone from ages 5 - 86. My grandmother loved the sinatra style dinner music so much. We had a great wedding and are so thankful he was our DJ!
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Frank Sinatra Impersonator
Matt Walch Singing the Big Band Standards
Kristina, thank you so much for the great review! Again, it was a pleasure working with you and Josh. It sounds like I may see you again soon by the interests I had that night from a couple of your friends!
Thanks,
Matt
Robert M.
January 9, 2013Great job!
I first saw Matt perform at another corporate event in Michigan. We enjoyed his performance so much that we hired him to perform at our company's 25th anniversary celebration in Chicago.
Matt is a true professional, good guy and a real entertainer. He was the perfect choice for our event.
Hired as: Crooner, Las Vegas Style Entertainment
Genny P.
August 1, 2024Matt was professional and easy to work with!
Matt performed at our country club and was professional and extremely easy to work with! He sang the classic Big Bands and the members had a wonderful evening. I would recommend Matt for your next event.
Hired as: One Man Band
Matt Walch Singing the Big Band Standards
Thank you very much, Genny! It was a pleasure. I appreciate the good communication we had leading up to the event and the help provided for transporting my equipment.
Matt
Terri M.
December 9, 2019Wedding dinner music
We hired Matt to perform during dinner at my godchild's wedding reception! Matt was phenomenal! He was very flexible and accommodating! I would hire Matt again for future events!
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Big Band, Frank Sinatra Impersonator, Rat Pack Tribute Show, Wedding Singer
Matt Walch Singing the Big Band Standards
Thank you Terri! I didn’t get a chance to meet Ryan, but Analysa personally thanked me before I left. She seems like a great girl. Glad to be a part of her big day!
Matt
Julie B.
October 25, 2017Exactly what we hoped for
Matt did an outstanding job! He arrived prepared and on time, and performed exactly as advertised. I was a little nervous because I've only ever hired people I knew in the past, and this was my first booking with gigsalad, but it went very well. I missed a good portion of the actual singing while managing other parts of the event, but our guests had nothing but good things to say. Thank you!
Hired as: Big Band, Tribute Artist
Booking information
Price range: $500 - $5000
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 360 minutes
What to expect
Matt's performance type varies depending on what his client is after. It can be a show from 15 minutes to 1.5 hours long that includes some audience participation and a bit of comedy, or it can be just a nice selection of songs for listening enjoyment while dining, mingling, or dancing. Whatever the performance type is, you can be assured Matt will exceed your expectations and have your guests asking where you found him!
About
Matt Walch is an exceptional singer from Michigan, performing throughout the country, including Bal Harbour, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Long Island, and Martha's Vineyard. Performing professionally for about 20 years now, Matt has wowed a wide variety of audiences across the nation. His music consists of the classic standards recorded by Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Michael Buble, Elvis, Bobby Darin, and other greats, sounding so close to the original, audiences often wonder if he's actually singing.
In September 2008, Matt performed with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, conducted by the great Buddy Morrow! Matt has opened for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and almost went on a year long international tour with them, but could not commit to staying with them longer, so they decided to go with someone else for the time being.
For over ten years Matt has been performing for company parties, Anniversaries, Weddings and Receptions - "a perfect blend for coctail and dinner hour", Birthdays, Festivals, Holiday shows, and Dinner entertainment at fine restaurants. Not once has an audience or client been disappointed in Matt's performance!
LET'S PUT ON A SHOW!
Matt loves to put on shows. If your company or group is looking for some entertainment full of great music, and a bit of comedy and audience participation , look no further! Matt also provides a nice sound system to fit the venue, so you know it will sound good.
TIGHT SPOT - SMALL ROOM?
Are you looking for someone that is able to fit in a tight spot for a show or cocktail/dinner entertainment? With a one man show and great little sound system, that is no problem.
SIX PEICE BAND
Okay, you want something bigger. How does a six piece band consisting of piano, trumpet, trombone, bass, sax, and drums, dressed in tuxes and playing the old Big Band songs sound? Still able to fit in a fairly small area, this band can accompany Matt and play songs like "Tuxedo Junction", "In The Mood", and more!
If you want quality entertainment for your next event, BOOK MATT WALCH!
"Matt is GREAT!! I've heard him with my group, the TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA
Whatever you need he has it!"
Sincerely,
Buddy Morrow
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Director
Additional booking notes
Matt Walch provides a great sound system properly sized for each venue. You can expect to hear many compliments on the quality of sound. The only thing that is required from Matt is a nearby outlet to plug into. Since venue sizes can vary greatly, so do the setups Matt can use. For a very small venue, Matt can squeeze into a tight spot with a compact high end sound system and still sound great. Whatever the setup may be, you can expect Matt to arrive early and be ready before guests arrive.
Past booked events
August 2024
02
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
July 2024
25
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Itasca, IL
May 2020
24
Sunday
Wedding Reception- Cocktail / Dinner Hour
6:00pm - 7:30pm
April 2020
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2020
14
Friday
Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lima, OH
December 2019
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Wyandotte, MI
May 2019
02
Thursday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Wabash, IN
August 2018
18
Saturday
City of Iron Mountain Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
November 2017
04
Saturday
Private Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
October 2017
20
Friday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Kalamazoo, MI
August 2017
18
Friday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
12
Saturday
City of Iron Mountain Community Event
1:30pm - 3:30pm
July 2017
28
Friday
Private Party-Detroit Opera House
7:30pm - 10:30pm
June 2017
23
Friday
Private Party - Elgin, IL
5:00pm - 7:00pm
May 2017
15
Monday
Private Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
April 2017
23
Sunday
Private Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
22
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Wyoming, MI
16
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
15
Saturday
Private Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
March 2017
11
Saturday
Private Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
02
Thursday
Fundraiser Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
February 2017
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Henry Ford Museum
7:00pm - 11:00pm
12
Sunday
Private Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
December 2016
31
Saturday
Holiday Party (New Year)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Milford, MI
29
Thursday
Private Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
November 2016
27
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
West Bloomfield, MI
05
Saturday
Corporate Party
8:30pm - 11:30pm
04
Friday
Private Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
October 2016
08
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2016
17
Saturday
Corporate Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
16
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Maple Park, IL
August 2016
27
Saturday
Private Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
20
Saturday
Cocktail/Dinner Hour Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
06
Saturday
Private Party - Fort Wayne, Indiana
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Friday
Cocktail/Dinner Hour Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
July 2016
26
Tuesday
Elkhart Fair
10:00am - 11:00am
23
Saturday
Private Party
9:00pm - 10:00pm
June 2016
18
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
11
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2016
04
Wednesday
Retirement Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
April 2016
20
Wednesday
Private Party - Chicago
12:00pm - 2:00pm
15
Friday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2016
03
Thursday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Belle Isle,MI
7:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Saturday
Dearborn, MI
7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2016
29
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2015
31
Thursday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
23
Wednesday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
23
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Ypsilanti, MI
19
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Private Party - Ann Arbor, MI
7:00pm - 8:00pm
12
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Ann Arbor, MI
08
Tuesday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
05
Saturday
Private Party - Warren, Ohio
7:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2015
28
Saturday
The Gathering Place
7:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2015
10
Saturday
Cocktail/Dinner Hour, Chicago,IL
7:00pm - 8:00pm
03
Saturday
Pemberville Opera House
7:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2015
26
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Sunday
Wedding Reception - St. Paul MN
7:00pm - 8:00pm
August 2015
01
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Traverse City, MI
June 2015
27
Saturday
Anniversary Party
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Holland, MI
April 2015
25
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Birmingham, AL
23
Thursday
Dinner Dance
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Okemos, MI
Set list
STANDARDS SONG LIST
AIN'T THAT A KICK IN THE HEAD
ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL
ALL THE WAY
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE
ALRIGHT, OK, YOU WIN
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT
AUTUMN LEAVES
A TASTE OF HONEY
AT LAST
BEYOND THE SEA
BLUE VELVET
CABARET
CAN I STEAL A LITTLE LOVE
CHANCES ARE
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
CHICAGO
COME FLY WITH ME
COPA CABANA
DARKTOWN STRUTTER'S BALL
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
DREAM BABY
DREAM LOVER
EMBRACEABLE YOU
EVERYBODY LOVES SOMEBODY
FEELING GOOD
FLY ME TO THE MOON
GEE BABY AIN’T I GOOD TO YOU
GEORGIA ON MY MIND
HELLO DOLLY
HOME
HOW LITTLE WE KNOW
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU
I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO
I LOVE YOU FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS
INNAMORATA
IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING
IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME
IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR
IT'S A MAN'S WORLD
IT’S NOT FOR ME TO SAY
IT'S ONLY A PAPER MOON
I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING
I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
LADY IS A TRAMP
LAZY RIVER
LEARNIN’ THE BLUES
LITTLE SISTER
L.O.V.E.
LOVE AND MARRIAGE
LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
LUCK BE A LADY
MACK THE KNIFE
MAKIN’ WHOOPEE
MAMBO ITALIANO
MARIA ELENA
MISTY
MONA LISA
MOON RIVER
MORE
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
MY KIND OF TOWN
MY WAY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
NICE AND EASY
NIGHT AND DAY
ONE FOR MY BABY
PAPER MOON
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS
RAINY DAY
RETURN TO SENDER
ROUTE 66
SAN FRANCISCO
SMILE
STARDUST
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT
SUMMERWIND
STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT
SWAY
TENDER TRAP
THAT'S AMORE
THAT’S LIFE
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
THE GOOD LIFE
THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
TOO YOUNG
UNCHAINED MELODY
UNFORGETTABLE
VOLARE
WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME
WITCHCRAFT
WON'T YOU WEAR MY RING AROUND YOUR NECK
YOU DO SOEMTHING TO ME
YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG
YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL BABY
YOUNG AT HEART
YOU’RE NOBODY ‘TIL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU
INSPIRATIONAL / WEDDING SONG LIST
ANGELS AMOUNG US
BECAUSE HE LIVES
GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS THE USA
GROW OLD WITH ME
I HAVE LOVED YOU
LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING
THE KEEPER OF THE STARS
THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
THE WEDDING SONG
TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
HOLIDAY SONG LIST
AULD LANG SYNE
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
BLUE CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS SONG
CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE
FELIZ NAVIDAD
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
HAPPY HOLIDAY
HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTAMAS
LET IT SNOW
LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHAM
MELE KALIKIMAKA
MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
MY FAVORITE THINGS
OH HOLY NIGHT
PLEASE COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
RUDOLPH
SILENT NIGHT
SILVER BELLS
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEARS EVE?
WHITE CHRISTMAS
WINTER WONDERLAND
Influences and inspiration
One show in particular would be seeing Tony Bennett live at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He had the audience in the palm of his hand!
Setup requirements
Matt Walch supplies all sound equipment.
Testimonials
Matt has appeared on JTV’s LIVE talk show many times, with rave reviews, and we have filmed his performances at other local attractions and community events. Matt is a very engaging performer with a fabulous Frank Sinatra / Harry Connick sound. He is awesome at singing “the standards” and just about anything else…and has a fun and entertaining show. His act is first class!
– Karen Hawley
"Matt is GREAT!! I've heard him with my group - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Whatever you need, he has it! Buddy Morrow - Sept. 08'
– Buddy Morrow - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra Director