Rick Michel's Blog

The most celebrated members of the famed Rat Pack have always been the men, but the truth is that even with its exclusivity, it was hardly strictly a fraternal troop. Read More

There’s a chance for snow in Bettendorf, Iowa this Saturday, December 21, 2013 and that seems like a fitting way, on this longest night of the year, for my Las Vegas show, a Drinkin’ – Singin’ – Swingin’ Christmas to open in Heaven (Is this Heaven? It’s Iowa). Read More

When imagining the Rat Pack, what images come to mind? Read More

While so many of us were likely introduced to the art of doing impressions in childhood as a way to get back at a schoolmate or a teacher by poking fun at them, master impressionists like Rick Michel treat this serious art form as a form of flattery and respect. Read More

“All the world’s a stage” has become a cliché, but as I’ve mentioned before, clichés exist because they are true. Read More

While seemingly drifting through the clouds after leaving Hawaii from my Drinkin’ – Singin’ – Swingin’ event for FedEx and pondering my newest and biggest project, Frank… A Life in Song, Read More

Getting any sort of show off the ground is no simple task, even though the goal is to make it look effortless, so we thought we would give you a glimpse at what it is taking to get the Las Vegas show, Drinkin’ – Singin’ – Swingin’ to Hawaii for the very first time. Read More

Throughout his career, Frank Sinatra saw periods of decline and resurrection in popularity. Read More

Attempting to choose songs from Frank Sinatra’s play list to be used in a concert is a monumental task. Read More

Dean Martin is that all-star pitcher that credits the catcher for his success – he possessed a confident modesty that is often lacking today. Read More