King of The Swingers: Sinatra Through the Years, is the most authentic-sounding tribute concert to the unforgettable music of ‘Ol’ Blues Eyes’ himself, Frank Sinatra. Standing in Frank’s shoes is international performer Rhydian Lewis, who performs like he is channeling Sinatra at his absolute peak.
Being supported by one of Australia’s finest big bands, The Residuals, King of The Swingers has toured extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply stunning’.
They perform the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic stories. This show’s moving re-creation of the unmistakable sound, of probably the most recognisable icon in American history, is something of a masterpiece.
Rhydian and The Residuals have a special chemistry that cannot be denied, that will make you feel as if you are back in the Copa and The Sunset Lounge on the infamous Las Vegas Strip, in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. Whilst you’re submerged in the Vegas vibe, you will hear some of the most memorable songs ever written, made famous by one of the world’s greatest ever crooners.
Featuring a song lineup, including some of Sinatra’s most famous and best-selling hits; ‘Come Fly With Me’, ‘The Lady Is a Tramp’, ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘That’s Life’, ‘My Way’, ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘The Theme from New York New York’, ‘Old Devil Moon’, ‘One For My Baby (And One More For the Road)’, ‘My Kind of Town’, ‘Strangers In the Night, (Love Is)’, ‘The Tender Trap’, and more. This is possibly the closest thing to Frank Sinatra in his prime, touring today.
In 1978, 20 years after its original release, Rhydian’s first-ever tape cassette was Frank Sinatra’s ‘Come Fly With Me’, which he played so much, the tape nearly wore out. ‘I was brought up with the songs of Sinatra,’ he says, ‘but I just couldn’t hit those low notes until later in life! And now, here I stand before my very own swinging Big Band, singing The Sinatra songs from my childhood. Dreams really do come true!’
Swing and crooner music, is just as popular today, as way back in the day. See for yourself why Rhydian Lewis is being called Australia ’s own Sinatra, with his dedicated and heartfelt stories, both serious and funny, about the man who led The Rat Pack, won an Oscar, and married one of the most beautiful women in the world. Rhydian is featured on The Ministry of Sounds first ever big band swing album released in 2015 in the UK, US, Canada and Ireland.
This feel good, good times show may be just what you needed to put a jump back in your step! Re-live the Sinatra era and enjoy The King of The Swingers.
Ballina RSL. Sunday, November 17
General admission, standing $29 / $25 Member. Member theatre style $35 / $30
Member cocktail tables of 4 people $39 / $35
Doors: 1.00pm Show: 1.30pm 18+
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