Michael Matone

About

As an entertainer Michael has performed at major hotels and resorts such as Trump's Maralago, Boca Raton Resort, Ritz-Carlton/Orlando, So. Bch., Palm Bch; Midwestern, So. Florida and Las Vegas casinos; national political fundraisers in Colorado and Minnesota; movies [Airport, The Genie]; theatre leads [Gianni Sent Me, 1940s Radio Hour]; Corporate Banquets, community and cultural events such as numerous Italia Fests.
Born and raised in New York, Michael living most of his adult life in Miami/Palm Bch, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Southern Europe [Spain, Italy, Greece].
This year he was honored in being selected 'Best Tribute Artist' by TalentGold/UK and 'Most Intriguing FL Personality', Florida Monthly Magazine. Featured article on Michael is in the prestigious Boca Raton Magazine. He is also Dr. Michael J. Baglino, Ed. D., an adjunct college professor of behavioral sciences - psychology and sociology.

Married with 3 children, Michael says he owes his singing career to the inspiration and example of Clarke Andrews, the great New York and European baritone of the 40s, 50s and 60s, and Joe Matone, sensational Brooklyn welterweight.
The Matone/Baglinos live in South Florida.

He is available as a special Frank Sinatra tribute artist or "The Michael Matone Show" with or without accompanying acts. Also available is his 4 - 10 piece 'masters of jazz' who play a variety of tunes from Sinatra to swing to Latin to rock. Not surprisingly, Matone's 'RatPack' is considered one of the very best in the U.S.

Personnel

Sarah B.: dancer
Nicole B.: dancer
Andrea B.: dancer
Lexi G.: dancer
Masters of Jazz: 3-12 piece

Influences

Sinatra, Buble, Darin, Clarke Andrews & Joe Matone - Sensational Brooklyn Welterweight

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 50 - 180 minutes

Michael presents a diverse array of music originally sung by Sinatra, Buble, Darin, Dino, Latin, dance and 50s rock and roll tunes. Accompanied by tracks or his 4 - 10 piece Masters of Jazz, each show is tailored to the requests of the clients and may include songs sung in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. An interactive night of jazz, swing, Latin, rock, ballads, comedy & fun, performances may also include dancers Nicole, Lexi & Sarah B. for Latin and upbeat numbers and may go out into the audience. A Rat Pack show is also available with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis tribute artists joining him from Las Vegas and Orlando. In addition, special guests may include Marilyn Monroe, Liza Minelli, Elvis, & Satchmo. Michael is available as an eMCee for other special occasions.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
lighting and sound system depend on venue

Additional Notes:
Lighting and sound system depend on venue; can provide excellent sound system for most local venues

Set/Song/Sequence List:
100 songs Available - Live Band or Trax
Sample Set 1 : Sinatra/Buble
A Foggy Day;
Come Fly With Me;
I've Got You Under My Skin;
Sway;
Quando, Quando;
The More I See You;
Save the Last Dance for Me;
Summerwind;
That's All;
The Way You Look Tonight;
Fever;
How Sweet it Is;


Sample Set 2 : Sinatra/Dino/Darin
I've Got the World on a String;
All of Me;
Witchcraft;
Memories are Made of This;
That's Amore;
Anema e Cuore;
Girl from Ipanema;
Corcovado - Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars;
Love & Marriage;
That's Life;
Lady is a Tramp;
My Way;
Beyond the Sea;
Mack the Knife;
NY,NY

Sample Set 3 : Latin Show in Spanish, Portugese, Italian, English -
Amor, Amor, Amor;
Sway;
Arriverderci Roma;
Volare;
Cha Cha d'amour;
Corcovado;
Girl from Ipanema;
Meditacion;
One Note Samba;
Wave;
Mala Femena;
Anema e Cuore;
Inammorata;
Quando, Quando;
Ritorna Me;

Sample Set 4 : 50s, 60s Rock
Ain't Got No Home
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
Bill Bailey
Blue Moon
Dream Lover
How Sweet it Is
It's Now or Never
Kansas City
La Bamba
Route 66
Singin' the Blues
Save the Last Dance for Me
Yakety Yak

Performance Schedule

03-16-2014 — Wausau, WI - Performing Arts Center
03-14-2014 — Appleton, WI - Performing Arts Center
10-13-2013 — Performing Arts Tour - Iowa, Wisc, MN
08-17-2013 — YMCA Banquet - Parkside, FL
06-30-2013 — Miami Gospel
06-22-2013 — Daytona Bch Band Shell

Past Booked Dates:

06-06-2013 — Devonshire - Palm Bch, FL
06-01-2013 — Suwanee Concert - Dowling Park, FL
05-30-2013 — Edgewater Estates - Boca Raton, FL
05-11-2013 — Fantasy of Flight, Orlando
04-14-2013 — Burnsville Performing Arts Center, Minneapolis
04-12-2013 — Boca Woods CC - Boca Raton, FL
03-22-2013 — Islamorada, FL
02-16-2013 — Waldorf Astoria - Boca Raton
02-09-2013 — Blue Moon Fisheries, Ft Lauderdale
01-10-2013 — The Breakers - Palm Bch, FL
12-31-2012 — On Stage - Marco Island, FL
12-30-2012 — On Stage - Marco Is., FL
12-29-2012 — On Stage - Marco Is., FL
11-18-2012 — Burnsville Performing Arts Ctr., Minneapolis
09-29-2012 — Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood
09-08-2012 — Sunburst Convention, Orlando
07-14-2012 — Taboo - Palm Bch.
05-22-2012 — Gaylord Palms, Orlando - Rat Pack
05-20-2012 — Meyer Amphitheater, W. Palm Bch - Rat Pack
04-25-2012 — The Sandy Parrot - Rat Pack
03-18-2012 — Aventura Arts and Cultural Center - Miami, FL
03-17-2012 — The Breakers Hotel - Palm Bch, FL
02-14-2012 — Palace Suites - Miami
02-03-2012 — Quail Ridge CC - Boynton Bch, FL
01-21-2012 — Jacobs Estate at Deeridge - Wellington, FL
01-07-2012 — Wellington Ampitheater - Wellington, FL
01-05-2012 — 41 on the Bay, Miami Bch.
12-31-2011 — The Midnight Sun, Miami
12-16-2011 — Palm Bch Gardens Marriot
12-10-2011 — University Club, Jacksonville - Rat Pack
12-09-2011 — Orange Park CC - Jacksonville, FL
11-20-2011 — Eissey Theatre - Palm Bch State College
11-17-2011 — McKeen Towers - W. Palm Bch, FL
10-29-2011 — Wellington Amphitheater - Wellington, FL
10-22-2011 — Winona State University - Winona, MN
10-20-2011 — St. Michael's - Fountain City, Wisconsin
10-16-2011 — Center for the Performing Arts - Burnsville, MN
10-08-2011 — Lakes of Sherbrooke - Lake Worth, FL
10-01-2011 — DeMaria - Vero Bch, FL
09-23-2011 — Villa Madonna - Lake Worth, FL
08-20-2011 — Sunburst Convention - Orlando, FL
08-13-2011 — Maggiano's Little Italy- Boca Raton, FL
08-11-2011 — Lourdes-Noreen McKeen, W. Palm Bch.
07-27-2011 — Holiday Inn - Highland Bch, FL
06-19-2011 — Isle of Capri Casino, Pompano Bch.
05-29-2011 — Casa Marina, Jacksonville Bch.
05-12-2011 — Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
04-23-2011 — Capital Grille - Boca Raton, FL
04-12-2011 — St. Andrews So. - Boca Raton, FL
04-11-2011 — DelRay Dunes
03-25-2011 — Ocean Reef - Key Largo, FL
03-08-2011 — Palm Bch Diocese - St. Vincent de Paul - Italian Nite
03-06-2011 — Fisher Is. - Vanderbilt Mansion, Miami Bch.
02-13-2011 — Georgio's - Hollywood, FL
01-31-2011 — University of Central FL, Orlando
01-08-2011 — Cartagena Event - Palm Bch Gardens, FL
12-31-2010 — Praries Edge Casino &Tour - MN & Wisconsin
12-16-2010 — United Bank of Switzerland, Palm Bch
12-11-2010 — Renaissance Hotel - Boca Raton, FL
12-10-2010 — DiSalvo Trattoria, W. Palm Bch.
12-07-2010 — Recording Album, Miami
11-18-2010 — Park Summit with Masters of Jazz
11-13-2010 — Harriet Himmel Theatre, W. Palm Bch.
10-23-2010 — Tami Donnally Campaign - Wellington, FL
10-22-2010 — Pier 66 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
09-12-2010 — Island Princess - Jensen Bch, FL
09-11-2010 — Downtown at the Gardens, PBG - Masters of Jazz Tribute to Sinatra
07-31-2010 — The Lowes Hotel, South Bch/Miami Bch.
06-12-2010 — Downtown at the Gardens - Palm Bch Gardens
05-29-2010 — Jupiter Lighthouse - Jupiter, FL with Music Masters
04-24-2010 — Bailey Soul Star Gala - Avon Park, FL
04-18-2010 — Songs for Gigi - Ritz Carlton, Palm Bch.
04-17-2010 — 'Downtown at the Gardens' in PBG with the Music Masters
04-09-2010 — Palm Bch Equestrian Club - Wellington, with Music Masters
04-07-2010 — Traditions, Port St. Lucie -
04-03-2010 — Marco Polo Hotel, Miami Bch
03-28-2010 — Concert in the Keys, Islamorada
03-27-2010 — Jupiter, FL Lighthouse
03-26-2010 — Meisner Park, Boca Raton - Rat Pack
03-13-2010 — "Dancing Under the Stars" with the Music Masters, Palm Bch Gardens
03-08-2010 — Da Vittorio - Coral Gables, FL
03-06-2010 — Fountainbleau Hilton - Miami Bch, FL
02-21-2010 — Jupiter Community Center
02-20-2010 — DaVittorio - Coral Gables, FL
02-13-2010 — St. Ignatius, Valentine's
02-06-2010 — St. Ignatius, Palm Bch Gardens
01-24-2010 — Jupiter Community Ctr with the Music Masters
01-23-2010 — Rat Pack at Boca Woods CC Italian Nite
01-16-2010 — Ballen Isles, PBG
01-15-2010 — Diplomat CC - Hallandale, FL
01-14-2010 — Italian Nite at PGA National - Devonshire
01-08-2010 — Rat Pack in Coral Springs
12-31-2009 — Cafe Largo - Key Largo, FL
12-13-2009 — Olive Oil Festival - Coral Springs, FL
12-11-2009 — Tradition - Port St. Lucie, FL
12-06-2009 — with 'Marty the Paisan' Charity Event, Port St. Lucie
11-28-2009 — Boca Forum
11-27-2009 — Cafe Largo, Key Largo
11-21-2009 — Battle House - Mobile, Alabama
11-18-2009 — Rat Pack in Palm Bch
11-14-2009 — Kravis Center, W. Palm Bch.
11-06-2009 — Cafe Largo - Key Largo, FL
10-24-2009 — Cafe Largo, Key Largo
10-17-2009 — Silver Screen Cafe & Comedy Club, Wellington
10-10-2009 — Alexander Hotel, Miami Bch
10-03-2009 — St. Ignatius - PBG, Octoberfest
08-29-2009 — The Brooklyn Club, Valencia Falls
08-22-2009 — PGA Golf & CC, Palm Bch Gardens - Rat Pack
08-21-2009 — Mardi Gras Casino, Hollywood
08-02-2009 — Mt. Vernon CC - Golden, Colorado
07-24-2009 — Westin Diplomat Hotel - Hallandale, FL
07-11-2009 — Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood - Rat Pack for Alonzo Mourning
06-27-2009 — Breakers West, W. Palm Bch
05-25-2009 — Palm Aire, Pompano Bch
05-08-2009 — Wellington Polo Club
04-25-2009 — Bailey Soul Star Gala, Avon Park
04-19-2009 — Donald Trump's Maralago
03-28-2009 — Jupiter Light House and Museum
03-21-2009 — Miami Shores Country Club
03-20-2009 — Palm Aire, Pompano Bch
03-14-2009 — St Ignatius with Music Masters
03-01-2009 — Jupiter Community Center
02-18-2009 — Hyatt, Boca Raton
02-14-2009 — Spanish Monastary, Miami
02-12-2009 — Boca Raton Resort
02-07-2009 — Casa del Sol - Merritt Is., FL
01-24-2009 — Italian Nite with Music Masters
01-23-2009 — Palm Aire - Pompano Bch
01-17-2009 — Ballen Isles with Music Masters
01-15-2009 — Ashton Gardens - Parkland, FL
01-03-2009 — Newport - Lantana, FL
12-31-2008 — Isleworth CC - Orlando
12-18-2008 — Park Summit, Rat Pack
12-17-2008 — Ritz Carlton with Music Masters
12-12-2008 — Sonesta Bayfront, Miami
11-14-2008 — Mimosa Hotel, Miami Bch
11-07-2008 — Benvenuto's with Music Masters
10-26-2008 — San Gennaro Italian Fest
10-25-2008 — Colony Hotel, Palm Bch
09-25-2008 — The Bronx Club
08-28-2008 — Ritz Carlton, Manalapan
07-22-2008 — Inverrary CC
06-18-2008 — Ashton Gardens, Parkland
05-10-2008 — City Place with Masters of Jazz
04-26-2008 — Bailey Star Soul Gala - Avon Park
04-17-2008 — Ritz Carlton, Palm Bch
12-31-2007 — Colony Hotel - Palm Bch, FL
12-29-2007 — Seattle, WA - Rat Pack
12-17-2007 — RatPak at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Bch. - Animal Rights Day Banquet
12-11-2007 — Marriot World Ctr/Orlando-Sinatra
12-06-2007 — Houston, TX - rat pack
11-24-2007 — Fisher Isle/Miami Bch
11-17-2007 — Rat Pack - Charlotte, NC
11-04-2007 — Feast of Little Italy - Jupiter, FL
11-03-2007 — Feast of Little Italy - Jupiter, FL
09-08-2007 — Sunburst Convention, Orlando
08-28-2007 — Gigi Maxwell Banquet, Palm Bch.
08-04-2007 — Elks - Denver, CO
07-04-2007 — GiGi Maxwell - Palm Bch, FL
06-02-2007 — Soul Star Gala - Miami, FL
05-19-2007 — Gulfstream Race Course - Hallandale, FL
04-17-2007 — Colony Hotel - Palm Bch, FL
03-28-2007 — The Next Best Thing- ABC TV, Orlando
12-31-2006 — Toscana's - Orlando
11-04-2006 — Hard Rock Casino - Hollywood, FL
10-28-2006 — Doggett Gala - Houston, TX
10-15-2006 — Calder Race Course - Miami, FL
10-07-2006 — Mancuso Congressional Fundraiser - Denver
09-02-2006 — Ritz-Carlton, Orlando
06-28-2006 — Bush/Clinton Katrina Live-Aid Benefit, Orlando
01-30-2006 — Marco Polo Resort- Miami Bch
06-15-2005 — Target Ctr- Mpls
03-15-2005 — Grand Casino, Mpls
02-15-2005 — Jackpot Junction Casino -MN
10-01-2004 — Boubon St. - Las Vegas
07-01-2004 — Bourbon St. - Las Vegas

Experience

2006: 38 gigs
2007: 46 gigs
2008: 41 gigs
2009: 39 gigs
2010: 35 gigs

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Awards Night, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Private Party, Restaurant, Wedding Reception

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