Known as the "Suncoast Sinatra" by ABC7 Affiliates "Suncoast View" and "Old Blue Eyes Specialist" by Editor in Chief Sarasota Herald Tribune Ticket Magazine. John Russo guarantees Classic Crooning for any event you have. John comes complete with his own equipment requiring just one electrical outlet and a performance space.
Shows offered are, "Sinatra All the Way", "The Rat Pack Tribute" with songs that Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra made famous and the "Twentieth Century American Songbook" with songs from Perry Como, Bobby Darin, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennet, Englebert Humperdinck, Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole and more made famous.
Johm did an excellent job. I highly recommend him. We had 60 people and everybody was dancing. Great personality. He was the best part of the party thank you thank you, Johm I will Bensonhurst friend.💙
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I just saw this. It was an Honor and a Pleasure to be part of the Celebration.
It was a warm and inviting atmosphere as soon as I arrived .
It figures, Bensonhurst.
Thank you for the review❤️
John made the booking process so easy on me and his brief 15 min at our office for a birthday and work anniversary was a joy. I would highly recommend him!
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
It was my pleasure!
John was great. He’s very professional.
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
Thank you.
John was great! He surprised my parents for my mom’s birthday and totally wowed them with his singing. Super easy and great to communicate with beforehand as well!
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
Thank you, it was my pleasure.
He showed with what I asked and sang my wife a song, she loved it
Loved this, he performed for my dads 80 th birthday, very professional, amazing performance!
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
It was my honor to be part of your dad's 80th birthday celebration. Very sweet couple and you're a great daughter. Thank you
We are so happy to have found Joe. He has an incredible voice. He was on time and sang for almost three hours! Everyone just loved him and it made our celebration very special. Highly recommend.
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It was an Honor to be part of the "Love is in the Aie" Celebration.no better way to start the day then to be outside Crooning Love Songs!
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What a fabulous entertainer! He sang and danced all night. The crowd loved him! He made our event spectacular! FIVE STAR PERFORMANCE!
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¹i was Honored to be a part of your New Years Eve fundraiser for Children with Cancer. .
It was a charmed night.
Thank you and let's do a Duet soon!
John Russo was a hit of the party! He was professional, a lot of fun, interacted with the crowd, and he has an incredible voice.
I would definitely hire him again, or recommend him for your event!
I called John the day before mothers day and asked him to go to my mothers house and sing her happy birthdy and You make me feel so young. Her birthday falls on Mothers Day. John Said yes immediately, showed up in a tux and convertible with music and danced and sang to her. Thanks for saving mother's day John!
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
It was my pleasure. Thank you for the opportunity.
Love his performance. He does a great job every time.
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
It was an honor to be the entertainment for the Birthday Celebration for a true Sinatra Devotee. Thank you and many more Happy and Healthy Birthdays! Thank you for referring me. See you at Bohemios!
100% recommend him for any occasion
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
Truly appreciate the review and recognition
Sincerely
John Russo
He did a great job
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It was an Honor to be part of the Birthday Celebration for a Wonderful Person.
He is an amazing singer! He arrives few hours before. Extremely responsible.
He was looking sharp. My guest were very impressed by him.
I will highly recommend John for any events.
Response from John Russo Entertainer:
It was an honor and a great pleasure to be part of your special day.
It is wonderfuto be appreciated the way you have in your review
Thank you
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John is a magnificent singer, with a mesmerizing voice. His disposition is welcoming. My wife and I felt as if we knew him our whole lives. Definitely will be having him to our next event. Highly recommend! A must for Italian events.
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It was my pleasure to Croon for your Birthday Celebration. Your energy made it easy to entertain you in a very intimate setting. Happiest of Birthdays!
That's Amore!
Rainy day required us to move inside. John adjusted easily and was terrific. His choice of songs for a 60th wedding anniversary was perfect. Everyone was smiling. Well done.
Russo is truly an amazing and inspiring performer. His performance made me nostalgic for the Sinatra days and brought back precious memories of my early years. Russo’s lights up the stage and truly brings life into any event he’s performing at. Not only is he talent but he is also extremely professional and cares about his craft and Fulfilled my every want and desire. I would highly recommend Russo to anyone looking to bring life and passion to an event. I look forward to seeing him perform next !
John was fabulous! Just an amazing talent... And easy on the eyes
John is as nice and considerate as he is...talented! He'll always do the job well...and with enthusiasm . He and I are mutual fans/ friends. See me at www.bettycomora.com
We've had the opportunity to see John perform at The Starlite Room, and watch his ongoing appearances on ABC 7 Sarasota Suncoast View. He is an extremely talented crooner and entertainer. He is just the best.... You would not be disappointed by hiring him for your next event.
Price Range: $150 first hour $75 each additional hour
Gig Length: 60 - 600 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000 - minimum
Whether it is a dinner show, quiet background singing, or a full blown "Rat Pack " Vegas show. John is the one to provide top notch entertainement.
With an average of 20 songs in an hour, John will tailor the songs to your specifications.
John emulates, never imitates the legendary songs of the 20th century. Most requested is the Rat Pack, but offering more classic songs from Such as Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline, Elvis, Fats Domino. The list is endless.
The music comes first in any of Johns performances with a patter that guarantees some laughs and evokes the by gone era of a true lounge act.
"Come Smile with Me" a songfest that ran for two and a half years at a popular Sarasota Nightspot.
For an idea of what is offered visit (link hidden) or youtube.com john russo entertainer sarasota.
Sarasota based, John has entertained audiences since the age of 5. Always a crowd pleaser, you can find his videos on youtube and on his website (link hidden).
In addition to Crooning, John has appeared on stage in Profesional Theatre in such productions as 1776, Call Me Madam, Annie Get Your Gun to name a few.
Also appearing in Independent film, John has a well rounded knowledge of what it takes to make any performance a successful one with your satisfaction at the top of the list.
Sarasota Herald Tribunes Ticket magazine Editor Wade Tatangelo dubbed john "The Crooner King".
Nothing more can be said. This is the man you need for your next event.
Self Contained Harbinger Sound Sysytem Plug and Play just need an electrical outlet
The 20th Century American Songbook
Cole Porter
Irving Berlin
The Gershwins
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Tony Benett
Ella Fitzgerald
Bobby Darin
Plug and Play has all equipment Access to outlet and Wifi a bonus
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