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Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

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4.97 
(28 reviews)
  • Seattle, WA
  • Singing Telegram
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $150 - $4000, depending on how big the event is.
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Make your Happy Birthday EPIC!

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What Are You Doing NYE

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Ave Maria

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My entrance song outfit.

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Overview

You can send a song, or you can make it EPIC! There is only on Grammy Award-winning, Metropolitan Opera comedian. Need to dial a corporate event up to eleven with a singing comedian? Want a Happy Birthday that will never be forgotten? Want to send a romantic song to a loved one? The Drunken Tenor is your solution. And Robert McPherson is still a world class singer that can handle weddings and funerals with class and vocal beauty. You deserve the best!


28 Reviews

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Katie B. • May 5, 2023

Fantastic !

Robert was amazing . He was great to work with and his birthday song was a hit! Would hire him again.

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Sarah S. • April 8, 2023

Excellent!

Robert was quick to respond and easy to work with. On the day of the event, his performance was wonderful and everyone was in awe of his voice. He's fantastic! Highly recommended!

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Singing Telegram
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Katie B. • May 6, 2023

Fantastic !

Robert was amazing . He was great to work with and his birthday song was a hit! Would hire him again.

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Maria B. • February 20, 2023

World class musican and entertainer in our living room!

Our experience with The Drunken Tenor was magnificent! It all started with a dinosaur walking into our well-behaved little gathering of eight and got progressively hysterical from that moment on. Robert sang like an angel, as only a Grammy award winning operatic tenor could, and yet, that was only the beginning of his myriad talents. He was the quintessential storyteller and thoroughly entertained us with stories, parodies and a little dancing layered between the gifts of his voice. By the end of our time with him, he had gathered us all up into the arms of his spell.

Hired as:
Classical Singer
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Jasmine M. • February 14, 2023

Absolutely perfect!!!!

He came on Valentine's day, to the airport, while picking up my introvert husband. His voice is amazing, my husband was so embarrassed but admits he was highly impressed. This topped all my previous shenanigans. Definitely want to book him again for various events!

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Clint W. • January 28, 2023

Great

Exceeded expectations

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Musical Comedy Act
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Tiffany L. • September 23, 2022

Absolutely Amazing!!

We hired Robert to deliver a Happy Birthday singing telegram to our sister! We thought of the idea last minute and literally booked him the night before. His communication was excellent, he showed up exactly when we requested him to and most importantly our sister was completely surprised and raved about his performance and hilarious personality. Can not say enough about how wonderful the whole experience was!!

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Jyleece P. • July 3, 2022

Such talent

Robert was a hoot as well as an amazing singer. Who knew you could get both in one person. Thanks for treating us to a wonderful and surprising and experience.

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Singing Telegram
Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

Response from Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor:

Thank you so much! It was truly fun for me as well.

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Vicki L. • June 30, 2022

Great Birthday Surprise

My son-in-law and family were surprised and highly entertained by Robert’s signing and song choices. It made for a fun 40th birthday gift that they’ll always remember! Robert was great to work with and very communicative. I was initially going to have him pick up coffee and treats, but our timing didn’t work. He the offered to pick up anything else I might want. Really above and beyond! Thanks, Robert!

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Nadeem T. • April 20, 2022

Awesome experience

This was a surprise for my sisters birthday. I live in Canada and she's I the US. I was able to book with only a days notice on a holiday weekend. No headaches at all. Amazing service, amazing experience, amazing everything all around. Would definitely recommend to anyone who's interested in this experience. Its a must book.

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Donna F. • February 28, 2022

Best time ever!

Robert arrived on time and was just perfect. On a scale of one to ten he was twenty!! Thanks Robert

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

Response from Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor:

Thank you so much!!

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C S. • February 15, 2022

Great performance!

A surprise singing telegram for my wife on Valentine’s Day, Robert’s performance is beyond expectations! Thank you for the memorable performance!

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
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Paul H. • November 23, 2021

Reads the room and delivers

Great job of taking a daily request and delivering it.

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Singing Telegram
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Marissa G. • August 15, 2021

Birthday telegram

The person who received the telegram loved it .

Hired as:
Musical Comedy Act
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Nina L. • August 13, 2021

Gives You Goosebumps!

Robert was wonderful! Prompt, courteous and professional . Got raves from our guests. Would highly recommend.

Hired as:
Classical Singer
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Montserrat • July 19, 2021

AMAZING!!!!!

Robert was GREAT! We booked him last minute to do our wedding entrance songs and he was so accommodating! Everything I requested he said yes to and also provided some recommendations. His voice is incredible . He is very professional and great at communicating. Book him for your next event !

Hired as:
Classical Singer, Wedding Singer
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Erin B. • May 16, 2021

So much fun!

Robert is so great! He made the birthday girl feel like a million bucks. He stayed and took pictures and not only has an amazing voice but offered a really great experience.

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

Response from Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor:

They were such a fun group. I think I enjoyed afternoon as much or even more than they did!!

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Justin W. • May 10, 2021

"The Drunken Tenor" -- big-time talent & true gentlemen

Truth be told, we didn't know what to expect, but we couldn't be happier that we connected with Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor. He made the trip to family's house where the extended family needed a big boost to their family gathering. Robert blew them away with his singing, putting on an impressive show that showcased his talent, kindness and coolness. Additionally, Robert was gracious in flexing to some last-minute scheduling needs of our family. Thank you, Robert McPherson, for brightening the day of our family by taking your top-notch show on the road!

Hired as:
Classical Singer
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Stacey J. • April 30, 2021

100% recommend!

Robert is exceptionally talented, creative and has an amazing voice! He is also extremely nice and so easy to work with! He brought my ridiculous vision for surprising my bridal party come true! Want beautiful singing and/or shenanigans? He’s your man for the job!

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Singing Telegram
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Linda F. • April 26, 2021

Soloist for funeral service

Robert has a beautiful voice, was flexible, accommodating, courteous.

Hired as:
Classical Singer
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Jess K. • April 10, 2021

Incredible voice!

Robert was incredibly professional, accommodating and friendly. His amazing voice made our ceremony one that we will always remember. We had a couple of special requests for songs and he was very understanding and eager to help us. I would highly recommend Robert, you won’t regret it!

Hired as:
Wedding Singer
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Ali B. • April 2, 2021

Personalized and fun!

Our company used The Drunk Tenor to pull an April Fools prank on one of our prankster employees and Robert did an awesome job creating a personalized song for the occasion!

Hired as:
Singing Telegram
Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

Response from Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor:

Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun. You gave me some great suggestions to help with writing text.

I enjoy creating new parody songs for clients. I usually make an original background track to sing along with. This time I also sent them an edited video of his reactions to keep for their use afterwards.

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Moira S. • April 1, 2021

Song videos for a virtual retirement party

Robert was superb and everyone enjoyed his singing. He was incredibly easy to work with, very responsive and the ultimate professional. I would recommend him to anyone who would like to hear someone with a very beautiful voice sing for them, either in-person or virtually. His performance was well worth it! I hope to have other occasions in the future where we can enjoy his talent.

Hired as:
Classical Singer
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Jan G. • March 3, 2021

Roberts voice it's absolutely amazing!!

Robert was absolutely great! I would hire him again and again and again for furture events!!

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Singing Telegram
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Tilghman W. • January 5, 2021

You won't be disappointed!! Amazing!!

I hired Robert to sing for my mom's 70th birthday socially distanced style because #COVID! He gave her the best surprise and sang beautifully. She was so excited and beyond impressed. Such a great gift to give if you can't be there to sing in person (or even if you can, because let's be honest, you're not as good)!

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Singing Telegram
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Mary W. • December 28, 2020

5 stars!! Wonderful!!

The Drunken Tenor was an exceptional experience! He is 10 stars on a 5-star scale!! He was easy to work with, flexible, creative and on-point for just what we wanted! His presentation was uplifting, humorous, and professional!! He was a little more expensive than others, but was well worth it! His level of performance was superior to anything else we saw. And, his voice....oh my!!! Beautiful, gorgeous, this man can sing anything!! Robert is an extremely talented performer who will make any experience a success! Check him out!!

Hired as:
Classical Singer, Comedy Show, Singing Telegram, Musical Comedy Act
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Jeremy G. • December 19, 2020

Great Performance

Robert put on a great performance for us in doing a singing telegram for our sons birthday. He pulled off an impersonation of a US President that exceeded expectations, and on relatively short notice. We’d definitely recommend Robert, he’s a very versatile and talented performer.

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Singing Telegram
Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor

Response from Robert McPherson - The Drunken Tenor:

Thank you so much! It was great to be able to help you celebrate your son's birthday.

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Susan H. • October 25, 2020

Beautiful Tenor Voice!

Robert was absolutely perfect for my father’s memorial. As an opera singer himself, he would have loved Robert’s voice. It was perfect. Thank you, Robert, for your contribution to an amazing day.

Hired as:
Classical Singer

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Price Range: $150 - $4000, depending on how big the event is.

About

Hailed by the New York Times for his “robust voice, agility and confidence,” Robert McPherson made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Basilio in "Le Nozze di Figaro" and stepped in as Idreno for their production of "Semiramide." Additionally, McPherson’s performance as Andres in Houston Symphony’s live recording of Alan Berg’s "Wozzeck," culminated with a 2018 Grammy category. Most recently Mr. McPherson made his Off-Broadway debut in the premiere of "Trump L’oeil" at Florence Gould Hall, where he was nominated for Best Solo Performance by Broadway World, sang Almaviva in "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" for Opera on the James, and sang Njegus in "The Merry Widow" and Scaramuccio in "Ariadne" for Vashon Opera.

A Seattle native, McPherson’s self-written and produced comic show "The Drunken Tenor" debuted at special request of Seattle Opera BRAVO! and after multiple performances with the Seattle Fringe Festival, he won Best of Fringe. The Drunken Tenor has also appeared at Seattle’s annual Bumbershoot Festival, Café Nordo’s Knife Room and other popular venues throughout the Northwest. He has created live entertainment for The Geekwire Awards, Washington & Oregon Potato Conference and other corporations. In 2022 he debuted "The Drunken Tenor’s Operapaloosa Spectacular Shindig" for Tacoma Opera and returned to Seattle Opera for a second iteration of "A Very Drunken Christmas Carol," his adaptation of the Dickens classic. A Seattle native and baseball fan, he regularly sings the national anthem at Seattle Mariners games.

McPherson’s discography includes work in Andrew T. Miller’s "The Birth of Christ" recorded on Sony BMG Masterworks, also shown on Public Broadcasting Service and reprised in Rome at the Vatican’s invitation; On Hampton Roads Music, McPherson sang the tenor solo in Berlioz’s "Requiem" with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, which Gramophone said, “[he] sings the challenging tenor lines… with tender urgency.” His Rossini recordings and videos include Idreno in "Semiramide," Iago in "Otello," Gernando/Ubaldo in "Armida" on Dynamic, and Arbace in "Ciro in Babilonia" on Opus Arte.

He made his first appearance with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, singing Duca in Act III of "Rigoletto" at Millennium Park in the company’s annual Stars of Lyric Opera concert conducted by Sir Andrew Davis. He garnered critical acclaim as Tamino in "Die Zauberflöte" with English National Opera; Arnold in "Guillaume Tell" with Polish National Opera; Ramiro in "La Cenerentola" and Lindoro in "L’italiana in Algeri" with Washington National Opera; Peter Quint and the Prologue in "The Turn of the Screw" with New Israeli Opera, and the Italian Tenor in "Der Rosenkavlier" with San Francisco Opera.

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Singing Telegram Wedding Singer

Past Booked Events

May 05, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm Birthday Party
April 08, 2023 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Birthday Party
February 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Birthday Party
February 14, 2023 • 10:00am - 10:15am Surprise
January 27, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm Birthday Party
December 31, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm Surprise
September 15, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:15am Birthday Party
September 13, 2022 • 11:00am - 11:15am Surprise
July 02, 2022 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm Retirement Party
June 27, 2022 • 10:00am - 10:15am Birthday Party
April 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Birthday Party
February 27, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm Birthday Party
February 14, 2022 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Surprise
December 14, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm Surprise
November 21, 2021 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm Birthday Party
August 11, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:15pm Birthday Party
August 07, 2021 • 11:00am - 11:45am Funeral/Memorial Service
August 07, 2021 • 8:00am - 8:15am Personal Occasion
July 17, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Wedding Ceremony
May 15, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Birthday Party
May 09, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm House Party
April 26, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm Surprise
April 23, 2021 • 10:00am - 11:30am Funeral/Memorial Service
April 10, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm Wedding Ceremony
April 01, 2021 • 12:00pm - 12:15pm Surprise
March 31, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:15pm Personal Occasion
March 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm Birthday Party
January 05, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:15pm Birthday Party
December 24, 2020 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm Personal Occasion
December 18, 2020 • 11:30am - 11:45am Children’s Birthday Party
October 23, 2020 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm Personal Occasion

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