Rick Michel's Blog

Over the last three decades, Rick Michel has performed for thousands of audiences. He has impersonated everyone from President Kennedy to Elvis Presley. Michel has acted as the great Frank Sinatra more times than we can count. But what was going through Michel’s head the first time he met the infamous singer? Read More

It's Christmastime all over the world, as the song says, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than partying with the Rat Pack? Now onstage through New Year's Eve at Welk Resorts, Escondido, Dino, Sammy and the Chairman of the Board once again bring their joyous revelry into our lives. Read More

Many performers have dedicated their lives solely to live entertainment. Musicians, actors, comedians, and singers spend their time, day in and day out, honing and improving their craft. Rick Michel – impressionist, comedian, singer, and performance artist – has not only defined his skills on stage, but also co-authored a book about it. Live On Stage: Don’t Die…Kill Read More

You’ve read about the impersonations and innovative performances that audiences experience with “DRINKIN’-SINGIN’-SWINGIN’ Salute to Frank Sinatra – Sammy Davis Jr. – Dean Martin” and “Sinatra Forever: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.” Through both shows, theatergoers watch talented actors relive moments from the past and get creative about moments from the future. But “Frank and Dean Together Again” is different. In this original production, patrons get to see what Sinatra and Martin might be like together as a dynamic duo, after spending their respective careers mostly living in the spotlight alone. Read More

Earlier this week, you heard more about “Drinkin’-Singin’-Swingin’ Salute to Frank Sinatra – Sammy Davis Jr. – Dean Martin.” (Hopefully you already have your tickets. If not, you should!) But did you know that Rick Michel also has a solo show: “Sinatra Forever: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra”? Read More

For many theatergoers, attending a performance is about one main event either a really good play or a fantastic musician. Rarely do audiences get to enjoy the talents of three incredible and unique acts on one stage. “Drinkin’-Singin’-Swingin’ Salute to Frank Sinatra – Sammy Davis Jr. – Dean Martin” is just that. Read More

We just finished doing a private party at my new friends estate in California. I have to say that Mike and Lin's home is one of the most beautiful places I have played, let alone visited. There were about 75 people who listened to 3 sets of music peformed by the BEST 7-piece band in the world. We had "Screaming" Tommy Porrello on 1st trumpet who played for Harry James, Elvis Presley and the man himself, Frank Sinatra. Brace Phillips on Bass who backed up Dean Martin for 10 years here in Las Vegas. Fred Haller on Sax/Flute who toured with Bob Hope in 6 USO shows from the North Pole to Vietnam. Kevin Stout on trombone who was with the Four Freshman. Mike Mechem on drums who currently plays for Deana Martin (Dean's daughter). Greg Bosler as Musical Director/Piano who did all of the charts and played for Frank Sinatra as well as Patti Paige's Musical Director. Loren (Doc) Little on trumpet who was Tony Bennett's lead trumpet player. All of these men put on their tuxes and played for over 4 hours of the best Frank Sinata and Dean Martin music any party could ask for. Mike was so apprecitive that he wants us back in January with the 12- piece big band to raise money for his charity (homeless women and children). During the party they had a gourmet chef from Italy that cooked in a wood burning oven and the food was so outstanding. It doesn't get musch better than having great people who appreciate you, great food, the best liquor and music for a night that will be remembered for a very long time. Read More

Frank - Sammy - Dean sail the high seas for one week only from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau - Bahamas - St. Thomas - St. Maarten Read More

Had the best time with some great comic friends. Golf could have been better but enjoyed the company. Especially, Denny Johnston. He is one funny man that I have looked up to for many years. Looking forward to next year where I will be performing my "Dean and Sammy" duo "Sam's Song" and maybe a Frank Sinatra tune. Read More

We are sold out for tomorrow night at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre for the "Frank & Dean Together Again" Show. Friday night we will be in the great state of Louisiana for the Trace Coungty Club and then back to Texas the next night for a 65th Birthday party in Houston. Read More