Paul Hayden Rat Pack 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Paul-Hayden has been mixing and publishing video footage of the British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing shows in the studio while updating a Corporate Entertainment Live Video for You Tube and website marketing.

I’m currently editing DVD footage of the show which has our personal take on how Swing music doesn’t just stop at Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davies Jr and The Rat Pack because it is still evolving in this millennium.

The websites for Paul-Hayden Solo entertainer, The British Rat Pack, The Legend of Swing Show are slowly getting a footing out there!
See us on You Tube

“It’s been a great year, I’ve had a blast! The British Rat Pack is always a lot of fun. The guys have been busy with the seasonal corporate party events. Though the ultimate experience has been the Legend of Swing show. It is awesome working with true professionals oozing absolute talent. Everyone absolutely loved it”!

The overall theatre experience was Brilliant! There were some absolute Highlights before, during and after the shows. It is a very pleasant gathering with the fun factor behind the scenes that simply continued to escalate into the stage and into the audience. I love every moment of it!

There are some really talented people out there with some absolutely fabulous venues run by great teams of staff.

My favourite theatres thus far are The Grove in Dunstable where we filmed the first show and had the pleasure of Ian Gomes on stage outside The Ritz .Plus the amazing Legend of Swing 16 piece London based big band behind him. The 1st night had a very rare and intimate unplugged section with Ian Gomes on piano which was beautiful. They’re all really sensational guys!

Southend Cliffs Pavilion were superb for marketing (I actually made good money that night),and the show at Bournemouth Pavilion which was so polished in performance pace, sound, lighting entertainment and audience loving every second of it. Brilliant!

So if you want to film and record your show the Grove theatre in Dunstable is the perfect studio and theatrical venue to launch a venture production.

If you want to sell tickets and work with a fabulous marketing team and crew in attendance then Southend Cliffs Pavilion. Both theatres are excellent!

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Paul-Hayden swings into Loughborough

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

The British Rat Pack’s Paul-Hayden swinged into Loughborough and delivered a fabulously cool rendition in true British Rat Pack style for the GL special event in Loughborough.

The Legend of Swing soloist gave a performance of Rat Pack and other swing hits in his own charming British fashion.

“Many thanks for making me feel so welcome on Thursday. Special thanks to Elaine from GL and Alan the Hotel GM for your hospitality”.

It was a great corporate leaving event.

Nick International Events.

Catch up with Paul Hayden and the British Rat Pack at the BACB corporate event at Hanbury Manor in ware.

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Paul Hayden Rat Pack 2012”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Update;

Paul-Hayden Solo entertainer, The British Rat Pack, The Legend of Swing Show are now published on You Tube

Current Projects between performances: Theatre, Corporate Video marketing links on websites.

Paul-Hayden has also published video footage on the British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing sites on line.

I’m currently editing more DVD footage of the show which has our personal take on how Swing music is still evolving in this millennium.

The British Rat Pack is always a lot of fun. The guys have been busy with the seasonal corporate party events. Though the ultimate experience has been the Legend of Swing show. It is awesome working with true professionals oozing absolute talent. Everyone absolutely loved it”!

The overall theatre experience was truly excellent! There were some absolute Highlights before, during and after the shows. It is a very pleasant gathering with the fun factor behind the scenes that simply continued to escalate into the stage and into the audience. I love every moment of it!

There are some really talented people out there with some absolutely fabulous venues run by great teams of staff.

My favourite theatres thus far are The Grove in Dunstable where we filmed the first show and had the pleasure of Ian Gomes on stage outside The Ritz .Plus the amazing Legend of Swing 16 piece London based big band behind him. The 1st night had a very rare and intimate unplugged section with Ian Gomes on piano which was beautiful. They’re all really sensational guys!

So if you want to film and record your show the Grove theatre in Dunstable is the perfect studio and theatrical venue to launch a venture production.

Southend Cliffs Pavilion were superb for marketing (I actually made good money that night), If you want to sell tickets and work with a fabulous marketing team and crew in attendance then I recommend Southend Cliffs Pavilion.

Both theatres are excellent!

The show at Bournemouth Pavilion which was so polished in performance pace, sound, lighting entertainment and audience loving every second of it. Brilliant!

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The Savoy, The Ritz, Paul-Hayden, ?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

Originator of the British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing show recluse Paul-Hayden may finally come out to play? Paul has sought refuge home in the UK after turning down Royalty at a top residency in Dubai while walking away from two sole management arrangements.

“Some times it is a good thing to simply know what you want to in this life. I’m still loving the fun, new material, the amazing Legend of Swing big band. I’m looking forward to producing more fresh music, an original album and moving on further with the show”.

We’re informed the Ritz are enquiring however tonight Paul Hayden is a guest at the Savoy! Insiders say that he may sing for family and interact in the piano bar :)

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The Rat Pack Trademark removed

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Flying Music have had “The Rat Pack” trademark removed.

Swing sensation Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing Shows has gained the “British Rat Pack” as well as “Legend of Swing” trademarks!

Paul-Hayden exclaims; “Though the British Rat Pack are not tribute artists this will allow anyone freedom to trade using “Rat Pack” in their title. Which is good news all round for the entertainment industry”!

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Paul-Hayden on Tour

Posted on January 24, 2011 by admin

Paul-Hayden is currently taking a Big Show on tour.

The Legend of Swing is a massive production with a cast of thirty that include; Paul-Hayden, George Anthony, Joe Corrigan, Ian Gomes, Val Kelly, Cheryl Hemmings and The Legend of Swing orchestra. No tribute artists, Just pure class and quality swing entertainment.

The Legend of Swing show takes you on a nonstop musical journey with breath taking performances of some of the greatest songs ever written. The premier received a long standing ovation throughout the last two songs and the reprise.

Featuring the UKs finest with five very accomplished Singers, an amazing Big Band and Orchestra who together chart the incredible story, from The Birth of the Blues evolving to Big Bands and Swing Music that in its Heyday found its home in Las Vegas.

This show moves on as it brings Swing Music forward with chart smashes and incredible orchestrations stemming from its origins to this Millennium.

Fantastic Orchestrations made famous by Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin to current day chart smashes “Cry me a river” by Michael Bublé and “Candy Man” Christina Aguilera.

The Legend of Swing Premiered with Standing Ovation.
Theatre Dates & Booking Information

For convenience the theatre dates listed include a link to the Booking Office on-line
as well as Box Office phone numbers and Seating Plans at the following link; www.LegendofSwing.com/Theatre.

Wycombe Swan Theatre Friday 18th February 2011. 7.30pm
Box Office: 01494 512 000
Link to (Wycombe Swan Theatre Seating Plan)

Southend Cliffs Pavilion Theatre Friday 25th February 2011 8.00pm
Box Office: 01702 351135
Link to (Southend Cliffs Pavilion Thatre Seating Plan)

Stevenage Gordon Craig Theatre Saturday 19th March 2011 7.45pm
Box Office: 01438 363200
Link to (Gordon Craig Theatre Seating Plan)

Leamington Royal Spa Centre Saturday 28th May 2011 7.30pm
Box Office: 01926 334418
Link to (Leamington Royal Spa Seating Plan)

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Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack performs at Fashion Show

Posted on April 16, 2010 by admin

On Monday, the 22nd March. I was honoured to sing and provide entertainment at a Charity Fund Raising Fashion Show at the Riverside Suite in the Vauxhall Recreation Complex in Luton.

The event was a Fashion Show that hosted by “Elenis Fashion while among my co performers were TV personalities Anton Du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing and That’s Life TV presenter Esther Ranson.

I was singing to a full house as tickets for the Event had completely sold out!

I opened up the evening and took to the Cat walk at 7.30pm with a nice punchy number followed by some warm laid back classics while informing the audience of the evening’s forthcoming Fashion Show. The show was on auto pilot as it built up too and ended with kicking, swinging 1st set performance that included a bit of Nat King Cole and The Rat Pack. (Video footage coming soon).

DJ Haydn Hammond pumped up the cat walk for the Fashion shows as Presenters Anton Du Beke and Esther Ranson conducted the Elenis Fashion Show. (As seen at http://www.elenisfashions.co.uk/ ).
Anton Du Beke and Esther Ranson gave out some raffle prizes and brought on the fashion finale while I closed the evening being a bit cleshay with “That’s Life”. It’s a shame the rest of the Guys from The British Rat Pack were not there to have fun with me!

Thanks to Haydn and the guys of Concept Events for providing the Sound and Lighting.
British Rat Pack News Link see Anton Du Beke, Esther Ranson and Paul-Hayden

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Sinatras Pianist Paul-Hayden and The British Rat Pack

Posted on March 9, 2010 by admin

Sinatras Pianist Paul-Hayden and The British Rat Pack
Personal entry;

About 6 years ago I was celebrating my sister’s birthday with family at The Ritz in Mayfair London. It was a fabulous day being picked up from home and taken on a tour of London before arriving at The Ritz in a limousine.

While dining I noticed the most beautiful piano playing in the background and so went over to have a chat with the pianist. It transpired that this guy Ian Gomes played for Frank Sinatra as a personal pianist for 11 years. Not to be confused with Bill Miller who was Frank Sinatra’s pianist for nearly 50 years in the big band?

Anyway; it’s not every day that you get the opportunity to sing with Royalty and so I asked if I may sing with him as a Birthday treat or rather a huge treat for me. “Sure”, the guy said. “But you have to clear it with the Matradee”. On that note I made a B line toward the Matradee. However my Italian brother in law caught me enroute and dragged me into the bar for a delicious warmed cognac. On my return I was absolutely disappointed that Ian the pianist had gone…

With this regret we move forward almost 7 years to January 2010.

I required a solo pianist for The British Rat Pack in Sandwich Bay, The Princes Golf Club on the 30th January 2010. By some small miracle I managed to trace The Ritz Pianist Ian Gomes down and arranged a rehearsal at his house.

Sinatras Pianist

In the reception at Ian’s Home were photos covering the wall with Ian and Sinatra, Bill Clinton and other members of The Rat Pack, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr. and so on. During the rehearsal I was amazed how Ian transposed the material note perfect on the piano to suit our male and female vocals. To be honest I couldn’t believe my luck that I was singing with this guy.

At the party, guests were in black tie and evening dress. They were blown away by a surprise appearance and guest performance of Frank Sinatra’s personal pianist.

We performed two stylish shows at the event, the first being an acoustic performance with Ian’s stunning piano accompaniment while the guests were dining. The second performance packed out the dance floor with a lively swing music show that included, Mack the knife, Leroy Brown and many more big band classics.

It was a fabulous night and one I will always remember.

For the British Rat Pack revue please click on the following link http://www.britishratpack.com/blog/

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Gala Casio New Years Eve with Paul-Hayden

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

New Years Eve the Gala Casino England. The champagne flowed as Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack blew the socks off party revellers and players in Leicester.

The gaming at this casino was so busy that the tables kept on rolling right through midnight only to pause for Auld Lang Syne a smile, hug and a kiss then straight back to the game mode and 2010.

Gala Casino Paul-Hayden
Gala Casino Paul-Hayden

The show began as the laid back music with Pauls velvet voice washed the tables almost without being noticed until the moment the first song ended receiving abundant admiration and applause.

For a relaxed period Paul sang the most beautiful ambient classics that included his much loved favourite vocalist Nat King Cole among others. He provided the right entertainment for those in deep gaming mode at the tables in the casino.

Then with precision timing…

Paul Sooo mashed that swing button… Mack, Leroy, Sway, New York, Bo Jangles and Birth of the,,,, simply took the roof out of the casino and that was only at 11.30pm 31st December 2009….

This was Pauls final swing performance of 2009…, and his show was spectacular.

11.45pm Paul-Hayden Hits the stage,

Classics of Ray Charles “Hit the road Jack”, Sam Cook and Otis Redding until the count down to 2010 struck midnight…Cheers of “Happy New Year” and “Auld Lang Syne” erupted throughout the venue and the world.

Paul-Hayden gave a toast for happiness and also raised a dram “To Alistair” and his safe return”; the mid night Celtic New Years Piper is posted at a un disclosed military location and could not attend the event.

Paul stepped up the pace once again firing up with a kicking final set of party music that had everyone dancing and rocking throughout the casino including those in their seats at the machines and gaming tables.

Phillip Walker the Gala Casino manager summed up the event “Fantastic. Absolutely Fantastic”.

“Happy New Year”.

Other news;
The British Rat Pack at Shuttleworth Christmas

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Paul-Hayden and The British Rat Pack

Posted on January 18, 2010 by admin

The original British Rat Pack line up with originator Paul-Hayden accomanied by Riccardo and Tony Martin hit the stage and took off the roof at a black tie charity ball held in St Dominic Priory. Crewe Hall. In Warwickshire just before Christmas. ( click photo to view full news link )
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(Personal comment) “One thing I enjoy as The British Rat Pack is that every show is unique. This was the four of us and a new show with Sasha performing modern. We all work so well as solos, together or with the big band. Sasha sings with us in some of the swing shows and we work together in other projects.

The British Rat Pack is an enjoyable on going entertainment project I put together to deliver and lavish on some great music that is second to none. There are no impersonators in our show. We are as original as Michael Steven Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. We have the pleasure of performing with some amazing artists and musicians.

This serious industry can be a great deal of fun… If the client wants a Piano, they get a piano. Solo, duo, trio, vocal quartet. Laid back lively swing, soul, dance and big band. No event is too small or too large.

Professional Entertainment to client requirement is delivered because we enjoy it.

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