"Ian welcomes your questions & queries regarding your event. Nothing is too much trouble, no detail is too small not to care about. So, talk to me, tell me what you want. Imagine your event in your dreams and let's make your concept a reality.
Don't put your dreams away, share them with me and lets make them real. "
Ian gallagher
FAQ's
A 6ft trestle table and power point nearby will usually suffice to hold the PA equipment that Ian uses so an allowance of approximately 10 feet ensures that there is room for the speakers too. If you book Ian with a trio, quartet or the full big band we will advise you of the extra requirements.
The Classic Sinatra show is completely dictated by the clients needs and can be anything up to 2 ½ hours with many different styles of music included.
We like to allow plenty of time for the equipment to be set up before your guests arrive and will usually arrive approximately 2 hours before the performance and be set up an hour beforehand. As every event and client has different requirements we liaise closely with you beforehand to ensure that the timings are the most suitable for you.
Although Ian particularly specialises in the songs from the Rat Pack and other greats from that era such as Nat King Cole, Matt Monro, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Andy Williams, he trained as an Opera singer with Bernard Marco and has a repertoire of over 2000 songs. The music genres are considerable and soul, pop, party songs and even dance music can be included at your request as well as background music between sets.
We are based in the south-east of England but Ian performs all over the country and many places worldwide.
We have Public Liability Insurance and all our equipment used in the show is PAT tested. Copies of our certificates can be provided at your request.
At Classic Sinatra our service is truly bespoke and each event is tailored specifically to the client. This makes us almost unique in that each show is individually arranged around the client’s requirements and therefore it’s very difficult to give guide prices. We are very happy to give you a written quote which is all inclusive and has no hidden costs whenever you require one, and we guarantee to keep our quote as competitive and affordable as possible.
Please use the contact form on the website or alternatively use the below details:
Email: Classicsinatrasinger@gmail.com
Telephone – Home 01268 411990 Mobile: 07768 872587 Office: 01268 412806
"A classic Sinatra performance is always about your needs, your requirements & making your dream event a reality.
Its your moment, is it for you & about you.
The song is you."
All the way
Ol’ blue eyes a magnificent life, lived to the full with no regrets when he sang. Sinatra was the master piece of the musical romantic narrative. He was the elder statesman of popular music, a legend “The chairman of the board” he fought racism completed over 60 films. More than 2000 recordings countless live performances. He was an emotional singer and an emotional man and when he left the world, he donated over 500 million to charity. At the time it was the largest donation to charity but a private individual in world history. Thoughout out his life, he was linked to some well known crime dealers. What in fact is his less well known is that he defended and provided for many people who were not as fortunate as himself and gave time and millions to charities around the world. Upon his death, it is not well known but true that he donated over 500 million to charity at the time the the largest donation by a private individual in world history.
"Sinatra, the singer, the actor, the man,
he lived life to the full his way, we salute you."
Ian Gallagher
CORE VALUES
I believe that allowing yourself the luxury of knowing it is going to be right, is a luxury everyone should be able to afford. A singer always owes the audience everything he can give and more. Give openly of your talent and your heart, what is in a singer’s heart must be in every note or he has failed. No matter how technically correct he is singing. A singer’s greatest satisfaction should be to know that his work has enriched the lives of those he has been privileged to sing to. A singer is first an interpreter of stories, when I sing it is like sitting down and telling a story. Respect the audience, they are always the most important judge of your work, always thank them for letting you sing for them.
Bring a point of view, but be flexible. Be truthful when you sing and when you speak. Mean what you say and always do what you say you will. An audience can sense sincerity, be worthy of your goals, your heroes and mentors. Be courageous in your musical choices, surprise the audience and never settle for less. Never break your word, it is your most precious asset. Find a path you love and the work becomes your passion. I will do everything I can to make your event the best I can, and this is my promise to you.
Quality can always be improved; preparation is quality’s best friend. Always buy the best musical equipment, the best is always the cheapest. There is no shortcut to quality.
Trifles make perfection and perfection is no trifle. Devote yourself to the perfection of what you do. Think before you speak, before you sing and before you walk on stage. Never be complacent or content. Be better.
There is something sacred about music, be generous in your musical choices. Every time you walk on stage you have the opportunity to begin again, more intelligently. Be articulate, flexible and expressive. Be passionate, don’t take yourself too seriously, music is the shorthand of emotion. Be truthful when you sing and when you speak. Try to be nice to everyone. Be grateful, be kind, be sincere.
Be brave, be positive, never negative. Represent your values and encapsulate them. Know one becomes a singer because of the money, be dedicated, don’t give up, you have to respect yourself, only then can you learn to respect others. Always pay attention and always find the joy. Your profession is not what brings home your pay cheque, it’s what you were put on earth to do, so do it with such passion and integrity that it becomes spiritual in its calling.
Be 100% present, always. Remember that your profession is not what you do, it is who you are. When you sing, earn the privilege of your audience’s time. You are what you do so do it with enthusiasm. If you don’t take risks, you risk even more. Be early, be ready and say thank you. Remember opportunity is missed by many people because it is often dressed in overalls and looks like hard work. A professional always finds his truth in the work. You already buy yourself energy and creativity if you come prepared and are early
TRUST
QUALITY
HIGH STANDARDS
INTEGRITY
