“THE RAT PACK” & MORE
Steve Waddington is one of the foremost Dean Martin Tribute Artists in the industry. All the mannerisms, the voice, the charm, the wry humor, the boozy swagger along with the ever-present drink and cigarette, combine to make him one of the top professionals in his field.
He's perfected his craft and earned his reputation through hundreds of solo performances and with various "Rat Pack" tribute groups, as well as his co-starring role as Dean Martin in “A Tribute to Martin and Lewis".
While not technically a 'look-alike', he does possess the style, the presence, and the ability to take it to the next level by seemingly evoking the actual "essence" of the King of Cool, compelling comedian Johhny Dark to proclaim "...he actually BECOMES Dino!" (If your speakers are on, that's actually Steve singing 'Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime', as well as all of the songs on this site.)
Close your eyes, and you'll almost swear it was Dino singing all his hits. Open your eyes, and you won't believe how much fun you'll have watching this entertainer create the illusion of one of our most beloved industry icons.
A veteran of clubs, casinos, film, television and events, Steve brings the relaxed charm, wit and seemingly effortless style of Dino to today's audiences. And, he sings in Italian, a definite plus while being one of the featured performers at the annual Hollywood "Feast of San Genarro" on the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage for the last five years in a row.
Dean Martin impersonator, Dean Martin impressionist, Dean Martin singer, whatever you want to call him, Steve Waddington is a the ultimate Dean Martin tribute performer. But wait, there's even more.
He's also known for his spot-on and often hilarious impersonations of Elvis, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and a whole lot more. In his less-formal night-club act where he can spread his wings a little, he creates a kind of jazzy, light-rock, pop, fun, nostalgic, rat pack-ish, vegas-lounge-ish vibe with the emphasis on ENTERTAINMENT and variety! The audience loves it because he plays WITH them, not AT them.
He is usually backed by the equally amazing David Moscoe on piano, as well as a drummer and bass and/or guitar and sometimes a horn section if venue and budget permits.
He is the consummate professional with a lifetime of experience, a great sense of humor, and an unassuming attitude that makes him a pleasure to work with.
As an actor, he's also had roles in film and television alongside such greats as Kirk Douglas, Craig T. Nelson and Kurt Russell. He's done numerous voice overs for trailers and commercials, and although he enjoys the work, his first love is live entertainment.
He has been called "the Entertainers' Entertainer".
Now THAT'S Amore!
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