Rising Star Awards
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Upcoming Appearances
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012
- 6:00PM - Cascades Manor
- Jackson, MI
- Saturday, March 10, 2012
- 5:00PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
- Lakewood, OH
- Friday, April 27, 2012
- 5:00PM - RC Casino
- Davenport, IA
- Saturday, April 28, 2012
- 5:00PM - RC Casino
- Davenport, IA
= Booked through GigMasters
Past Appearances
- Saturday, January 14, 2012
- 8:30PM - Birthday Party (Adults)
- Atlanta, GA
- Friday, December 16, 2011
- 5:30PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
- Windsor, ON
- Sunday, October 23, 2011
- 3:30PM - Private Party
- Saturday, October 22, 2011
- 1:00PM - Fall Event
- Saturday, October 15, 2011
- 6:00PM - Wedding Reception
- Burlington, ON
- Sunday, October 02, 2011
- 3:30PM - Private Party
- Saturday, October 01, 2011
- 6:00PM - Fundraiser
- Saturday, September 24, 2011
- 6:00PM - Rat Pack Event at Yatch Club
- St. Joseph, MI
- Sunday, September 11, 2011
- 4:00PM - Private Party
- Saturday, September 10, 2011
- 7:00PM - Wedding Cocktail Hour
- Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Click here for more past appearances= Booked through GigMasters
- Location:
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 3000 miles from Ann Arbor.
- Pay Range:
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$500-$3500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2007
- Primary Category:
- Big Band Singer
- Additional Categories:
- 30s Singer, 40s Singer, 50's Hits One Man Band, 50s Singer, 60's Hits One Man Band, 60s Singer, Italian Singer, Jazz One Man Band, Jazz Singer, Oldies One Man Band, Oldies Singer, One Man Band, Pop One Man Band, Pop Singer, Singer, Swing Singer, Wedding Singer
- Influences:
- Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Michael Buble, Louis Armstrong, and Elvis.
Group Members
Description
Singing the Big Band Standards like you've never heard before! Winner of the "Top Gigmasters Big Band Singer Award for 2008, 2009 and 2010"! Matt Walch is an outstanding singer from Michigan, performing throughout the country, including Chicago, Bal Harbour, Scottsdale, Palm Springs, Tulsa, Boston, Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. His music consists of songs recorded by Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis, Elvis, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble and other greats, sounding so close to the original, audiences often wonder if he's actually singing! He has performed live with The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, opened for the Glenn Miller Orchestra, played the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and was a featured dancer and soloist for two years in the jazz show choir, Starfleet Ambassadors. Matt has also appeared on the Bart Hawley Show, part of a Jackson based cable station, several times. For over ten years, Matt has been performing for festivals,company parties, Anniversaries, Weddings, receptions, Birthdays, holiday shows, and for dinner entertainment at fine restaurants. For a reception Matt is "a perfect blend for cocktail and dinner hour".
NOT ONCE HAS AN AUDIENCE OR CLIENT BEEN DISSAPOINTED IN MATT'S PERFORMANCE!
Matt performs with professionally recorded accompaniments that sound very close to the original! Listen to the song clips! This has allowed Matt to provide a high caliber of entertainment at a more reasonable price than using a live band. Everything about Matt's performance is always professional, including equipment, proper attire, and attitude.
Here are a few comments about Matt's previous performances.
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Matt is GREAT!!
I've heard him with MY group - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
Whatever you need - he has it!
Buddy Morrow - The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra - Director - September 2008
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"Summertime on Martha's Vineyard can seem like a never ending cocktail party. I wanted to do something different for my client's Premier Party and Matt Walch raised the bar for us. His sophisticated sound and professional performance made the party exceptional. The songs of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and other legends were beautifully interpreted by Matt and our guests thoroughly enjoyed him."
Barbara Welsh – President, Dollars and Sense - Martha's Vineyard - June 2009
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Matt Walch is a top notch vocalist. Matt has been out here several times and everyone's been very pleased with each performance. We had Matt open for the Glenn Miller Orchestra last year and the manager asked Matt to send them a demo tape for their producer to listen to. I wouldn't hesitate to ask Matt back again, because he's such a crowd pleaser. In fact, I hope to have him back this year for another set of Christmas shows.
Randy Ballou – Stagecoach Stop USA
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Matt is an amazing performer. He is an absolute crowd favorite -
close your eyes and you will swear Frank and Dean have entered the hall. His outstanding voice and command of the stage will astound you. He has been known to distribute flowers to some of the ladies in his audiences. ALL will leave his show with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and an appreciation of the talent of this first-class entertainer.
Kim Mohr - Melmore Opera House
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Matt, You really made our wedding reception a special event. We were so fortunate to find you. ***Matt was a fabulous entertainer! Many of our guests were astonished by his ability to sound just like the original performers. He arrived early for our event, was very responsive and accomodating to our requests, extremely professional and a fun entertainer for our special night. We wanted class and elegance...Matt really delivered! I highly recommend Matt for any special event!
-Mary T,
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We were just thrilled with Matt. He arrived early, and was set up with enough time left over for us to ask him a few last minute questions. Matt not only sang all the songs we requested, but also added some that were just beautiful. Everyone commented on his amazing voice, and how much they enjoyed his friendly style of entertainment. Our guests were thrilled that he was more than willing to sing a few of their requests. Many of our family and friends who were gathered for our special night asked Matt for contact information. We're all looking forward to hearing him perform again, and would recommend him in a heartbeat. -- Rob
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A true performer & a true professional. Phenomenal voice, and stage presence. We could not have been more pleased with the voice and musical selections. Matt's performance added much class, and elegance to our event! Our evening was perfect(!!!), & largely in part due to Matt. Matt was on time, very personable, and very accommodating to our special requests. He truly gave an outstanding performance. WORTH EVERY PENNY & THEN SOME!!! WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE!!! You can't miss booking Matt!
L. Phillips
DO YOU WANT QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT?
BOOK MATT WALCH. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Songs below are performed in the style of the artists listed.
Song List
- AIN'T LOVE A KICK IN THE HEAD - DEAN MARTIN
- A LITTLE MORE COUNTRY THAN THAT - EASTON CORBIN
- ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL - SINATRA
- ALL THE WAY - SINATRA
- ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - NAT KING COLE
- ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT - ELVIS
- A TASTE OF HONEY - TONY BENNETT
- AT LAST - ETTA JAMES
- AUTUMN LEAVES - NAT KING COLE
- BEYOND THE SEA - BOBBY DARIN
- BLUE VELVET - BOBBY VINTON
- CABARET - LOUIS ARMSTRONG
- CAN I STEAL A LITTLE LOVE - SINATRA
- CHANCES ARE - JOHNNY MATHIS
- CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE - ELVIS
- CHICAGO - SINATRA
- COME FLY WITH ME - SINATRA
- COPA CABANA - BARRY MANILOW
- DARKTOWN STRUTTER'S BALL
- DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
- DREAM BABY - ROY ORBISON
- EMBRACEABLE YOU - SINATRA
- FEELING GOOD - MICHAEL BUBLE'
- FLY ME TO THE MOON - SINATRA
- GEE BABY AIN'T I GOOD TO YOU - NAT KING COLE
- GEORGIA - WILLIE NELSON
- HELLO AGAIN - NEIL DIAMOND
- HELLO DOLLY
- HOME - MICHAEL BUBLE'
- HOW LITTLE WE KNOW - SINATRA
- I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU - SINATRA
- INNAMORATA - DEAN MARTIN
- I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO - TONY BENNETT
- I LOVE YOU FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS - NAT KING COLE
- IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING - SINATRA
- IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR - SINATRA
- IT''S ALRIGHT WITH ME
- IT'S A MAN'S WORLD - JAMES BROWN
- IT'S NOT FOR ME TO SAY - JOHNNY MATHIS
- I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING - SINATRA
- I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - SINATRA
- KEEPER OF THE STARS - TRACY BYRD
- LADY IS A TRAMP - SINATRA
- LAZY RIVER - BOBBY DARIN
- LEARNIN' THE BLUES - SINATRA
- LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART
- L.O.V.E. - NAT KING COLE
- LOVE AND MARRIAGE - SINATRA
- LOVE IS HERE TO STAY - NAT KING COLE
- LITTLE SISTER - ELVIS
- LUCK BE A LADY - SINATRA
- MACK THE KNIFE - BOBBY DARIN
- MAKIN' WHOOPEE - NAT KING COLE
- MARIA ELENA - TOMMY DORSEY
- MISTY - JOHNNY MATHIS
- MONA LISA - NAT KING COLE
- MOON RIVER - ANDY WILLIAMS
- MORE
- MY FUNNY VALENTINE - SINATRA
- MY KIND OF TOWN - SINATRA
- MY WAY - SINATRA
- NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SINATRA
- NICE AND EASY - SINATRA
- NIGHT AND DAY - SINATRA
- ONE FOR MY BABY - NAT KING COLE
- PAPER MOON - NAT KING COILE
- PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
- QUIET NIGHTS OF QUIET STARS
- RAINY DAY
- RETURN TO SENDER - ELVIS
- ROUTE 66 - NAT KING COLE
- SMILE - NAT KING COLE
- STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - SINATRA
- SUMMERWIND - SINATRA
- STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT - NAT KING COLE
- SWAY - DEAN MARTIN
- TENDER TRAP - SINATRA
- THAT'S LIFE - SINATRA
- THE BEST IS YET TO COME - SINATRA
- THE GOOD LIFE - TONU BENNETT
- THE SHADOW OF YOUR SMILE - TONY BENNETT
- THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT - SINATRA
- TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE - GARTH BROOKS
- TOO YOUNG - NAT KING COLE
- UNCHAINED MELODY
- UNFORGETTABLE - NAT KING COLE
- VOLARE - DEAN MARTIN
- WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF - TONY BENNETT
- WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
- WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD - LOUIS ARMSTRONG
- WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME - TONY BENNETT
- WITCHCRAFT - SINATRA
- WON'T YOU WEAR MY RING - ELVIS
- YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNG - SINATRA
- YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL BABY
- YOUNG AT HEART - SINATRA
- YOU'RE NOBODY 'TIL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU - DEAN MARTIN
- PLUS MANY CHRISTIAN AND HOLIDAY SONGS
- ALWAYS ADDING NEW SONGS AND HAPPY TO LEARN A REQUEST
Available For:
Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.
Feedback
- This occasion will be forever more, the most memorable 5 hours of my 50 years! I have planned, entertained, and hosted countless countless parties and functions. This one needed to be perfect. Because of Matt's divine voice, awesome attitude, phenomenal stage presence, and crowd pleasing spirit, it is now recorded as the greatest party on earth. An intimate dinner party, barely enough room to sit down- but my friends felt the need to move! I would have never guessed that 12 couples could not only slow dance, but also literally kick up their heels in a space the size of a shoebox. My guests were SO impressed with Matt, I only wish I could bring him for every party! -- Val R, Atlanta, GA, 1/14/2012
- Matt Walch was incredible! He performed at our wedding on a Friday night and did an amazing job. He was on-time, professional, accomodating to our requests and I would hire him again in a heartbeat. You wouldn't believe how many guests commented and said he was the highlight of the night.
Thank you Matt, for making our wedding reception truly memorable.
Best Regards,
Nicole and Joe -- Nicole S, Windsor, ON, 12/16/2011
- We were just thrilled with Matt. He arrived plenty early, and was set up with enough time left over for us to ask him a few last minute questions. Matt not only sang all the songs we requested, but also added some that were just beautiful. Everyone commented on what an amazing voice he has, and how much they enjoyed his friendly style of entertainment. Our guests were thrilled that he was more than willing to sing a few of their requests.
Many of our family and friends who were gathered for our special night asked Matt for contact information. We're all looking forward to hearing him perform again, and would recommend him in a heartbeat. -- Robin D, Jackson, MI, 2/25/2007
- Wow. Matt performed for our event and from the time I heard him singing on this site to the end of the evening I could not get over his voice and professionalism. I'm still getting compliments about his perfomance from the guests. Several people are interested in hiring him already. I would definately hire him again. Great job!
He's a cutie - looks great in his tux! -- Marilyn M, Ann Arbor, MI, 1/11/2007
- Matt was great and my residents loved him. We will have him back in the future. Matt was very perfessional and his voice was unbelievable.
April Kodak
Marketing Director
Hearth & Home @ Friedman Village
Tiffin, Ohio -- April K, Tiffin, OH, 4/18/2007
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