Brad Ackland
- Dallas, TX
- Jazz Singer
- 105 Verified Bookings
Valerie A. said “Brad did not disappoint. He was on time to get set up and gave a great performance. A class act all the way. I would recommend him and hire him again.”
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Figaro is a classically trained crooner with a resonant baritone voice. Some highlight songs include jazz standards like Fly Me To The Moon, Come Fly With Me, Fever, Feeling Good, Moondance, The Way You Look Tonight, Misty, I Put A Spell On You, Luck Be A Lady, and many more!
Figaro is also a producer & pianist, allowing him to accompany his singing acoustically and with self-produced tracks, while performing popular music in Dance or Lo-Fi arrangements. Highlighted songs include Lost in Japan, Slide Away, Get Lucky, Valerie, Hallucinate, My Future, Don’t Dream It’s Over, Don’t Dream It’s Over, and many more.
As a songwriter, Figaro is also available to collaborate with other artists.
Figaro is a great singer. It was so easy to organize with him and he went way out of his way to set up early so our guests would be surprised by his performance later. Our entire party was delighted with his performance. Thank you so much FIgaro!
Response from Classically Trained Crooner:
Jennifer and her family were the most welcoming! It was also fun organizing the set list for their party with her and her sister, Nicole.
Thank you for the warm hospitality and giving me the honor to perform for such a special event!
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Focusing on singing and performing with tracks or a band, Figaro brings high energy Jazz standards and raises the vibes of any occasion. Bringing favorites from Michael Buble and Frank Sinatra, Figaro sets a classy, yet youthful atmosphere on any stage.
On Figaro’s softer side, he is also able to present a Lo-fi style of performance on piano and voice for venues, cultivating smooth listening for more relaxed environments such as cafés, restaurants and lounges.
Figaro’s versatility allows him to provide quality performances for multiple occasions.
CROONER AND MUSICIAN
Figaro is a professional & experienced bass-baritone with a diverse musical background including over 15 years of on stage experience. His unique style incorporates a blend of Jazz, Classical, Opera, Musical Theatre, Pop and R&B. Starting off his career performing opera oversees at The Venetian, in the "Las Vegas of the East", Macau, China. He has had the honor and privilege to perform for former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Maya Angelou.
Figaro has gone on to perform at several major venues on the Las Vegas strip such as; Caesar's Palace, The Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, The Luxor, The Venetian, The Palazzo, & many more including several off strip properties. In addition to major business venues, he has performed in a variety of full productions at various performing arts centers, educational institutions, & theatres including the Smith Center for Performing Arts in Las Vegas, the Judy Bayley Theatre & The Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. His highlight performances include lead roles in Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The King and I, Rent, Le Nozze di Figaro, and Pagliacci.
He has also won a number of awards and accolades, including several first place awards in classical and musical theatre vocal competitions, such as Solo and Ensemble, National Association of Teachers of Singing, as well as being awarded and selected as the Baritone Section Leader for the Nevada All-State Honor Choir for two years. Figaro was selected to perform the National Anthem at two separate NBA Summer League games.
Now living in Dallas, Texas, Figaro uses his vast musical knowledge to pursue other creative paths such as production, songwriting and teaching voice lessons.
Figaro is equipped to provide a full PA System, including: mics, speakers, mixer & keyboard (if applicable).
Figaro’s music equipment is for indoor or covered spaces with a power outlet (no more than 10 feet away from the stage/performance space).
July 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Anniversary Party |
Repertoire by VOICE & TRACKS:
-Fly Me To The Moon (F. Sinatra)
-Moondance (M. Bublé)
-Come Fly With Me (F. Sinatra/M. Bublé)
-On The Street Where You Live (from My Fair Lady)
-L.O.V.E. (F. Sinatra)
-I Put A Spell On You (A. Lennox)
-Fever (M.Bublé)
-Feeling Good (M. Bublé)
-Luck Be A Lady (F. Sinatra)
-The Way You Look Tonight (M. Bublé)
-Don’t Know Why (N. Jones)
-Misty (J. Mathis)
-That’s Life (F. Sinatra)
-Everything (M. Bublé)
-That’s Amore (F. Sinatra)
-Speak Softly Love (from The Godfather)
-It’s Now Or Never (E. Presley)
-Can’t Help Falling In Love (E. Presley)
-Valerie (A. Winehouse)
-more to be added soon
Repertoire by VOICE + TRACKS + KEYBBOARD:
-Fly Me To The Moon (F. Sinatra)
-Misty (J. Mathis)
-Can’t Help Falling In Love (E. Presley)
-It’s All Coming Back To Me Now (C. Dion)
-A Thousand Years (C. Perri)
-Perfect (E. Sheeran)
-Best Part (D. Caesar & H.E.R.)
-Colors (T. Hall)
-All Of Me (J. Legend)
-Favorite Flavor (Figaro Nove)
-You Are My Song (R. Velasquez)
-Because of You (Gary V.)
-Pangako (R. Velasquez)
-Hanggang Ngayon (R. Velasquez & O. Alcasid)
-Cinema Paradiso (J. Groban)
-O Sole Mio (Italian song)
-Speak Softly Love (Godfather Theme Song)
-How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees)
-Lost in Japan (S. Mendes)
-Don’t Dream It’s Over (Sixpence None The Richer)
-My Future (B. Eilish)
-Slide Away (M. Cyrus)
-Get Lucky (Daft Punk, P. Williams)
-Valerie (A. Winehouse)
-If I Ain’t Got You (A. Keys)
-Don’t Know Why (N. Jones)
-Hallucinate (Dia Lipa)
-Love Me Like You Do (E. Goulding)
-Blinding Lights (The Weekend)
-Time After Time (C. Lauper)
-Breathe 2AM (A. Nalick)
-Make You Feel My Love (Adele)
-Poker Face (Lady Gaga)
-Million Reasons (Lady Gaga)
-I Have Nothing (W. Houston)
-Hallelujah (R. Wainwright)
-Vincent (J. Groban)
-Awake (J. Groban)
-more to be added soon
Repertoire by GENRE:
-Jazz Standards (Sinatra, Buble, Mathis, etc…)
-Pop & R&B songs
-Italian songs
-Tagalog/Filipino songs
-Original music
Some of Figaro’s earliest influences include Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion.
Today, Figaro is also influenced by modern artists such as Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Zedd, Porter Robinson, and Adam Lambert.
Lighting (optional)
Power outlet
Performance space of at least 8 X 8 feet
Valerie A. said “Brad did not disappoint. He was on time to get set up and gave a great performance. A class act all the way. I would recommend him and hire him again.”
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Dana C. said “Justin Wade and his band truly know how to get the party started. During the 2 1/2 hour performance there was never a time when the dance floor was empty.…”