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Tim Oates
- Irvine, CA
- Frank Sinatra Impersonator
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $250 and up
Overview
Tim Oates is southern California’s premier jazz/pop/big band singer specializing in singing and performing the hit songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, and more! Whether as a solo performer or backed by a 17-piece big band, Tim sings and swings the songs made popular back in the 1950’s, 60’s + 70’s when music jumped, and the Rat Pack ruled Las Vegas!
You’ll love Tim’s "Sinatra" style voice and personal charm. As one of Southern California's premier swing, big band, jazz style singers and entertainers, Tim presents an unforgettable experience for weddings, parties, and events!
Contact him today and let’s get the party started!
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Booking Info
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $250,000 - Liability insurance is available upon request
What to Expect
Tim is available to sing and entertain at most all types of events including anniversaries, banquets, birthday parties and more. From backyards to ballrooms, Tim is a great choice for your event.
Tim covers songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Elvis, Neil Diamond, and more.
Show formats include his very popular One Man 'Legends of Las Vegas" where he sings with professionally recorded backing tracks. For bigger budgets, Tim is backed by his 17-piece big band. Either way, Tim creates a very memorable night for you and your guests!
You'll love Tim's sense of humor and charismatic personality which are just the thing to make your event a big success!
Show lengths range from one to three hours.
About
Tim Oates is southern California’s premier jazz/pop/big band singer specializing in singing and performing the hit songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, and more.
Tim was born into a musical family. His late father Bob was an extremely talented man excelling at singing, whistling and yodeling, and spent his life entertaining audiences throughout the western United States.
Bob also lent his many talents to several Hollywood productions and enjoyed a career in radio, television and film.
From father to son, the torch was passed. Tim continues the family tradition of singing, entertaining and delighting audiences wherever he performs.
Notable Accomplishments:
At the age of nine, Tim’s first paid job was acting as an extra in the 1962 Elvis Presley movie “Kid Galahad” which was filmed in his hometown of Idyllwild, California.
While in high school, Tim performed in several of his father’s concerts throughout the southland and on his father’s album “Bob Oates Presents”.
Tim released an album of his own entitled “The Songs of My Life” featuring many of his favorite songs of Frank Sinatra.
His singing has been featured on radio KHPY in Riverside, California.
Tim has performed with many jazz musicians in the greater Los Angeles area and is currently the featured singer with the California based big bands 'The Velvetones' and the 'Beach Cities Big Band'.
Tim and his wife Jackie are ardent volunteers for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. They spend several days each year volunteering and helping the staff organize fund raising events throughout the greater Southern California where Tim enjoys singing the National Anthem at the start of many of these events.
Additional Booking Notes
Tim provides all his own professional PA equipment. So, all you need to provide is a power outlet and Tim will take care of the rest!
Set List
This is just a sample of songs you'll hear Tim Sing.
Frank Sinatra
• Come Fly With Me
• Fly Me to the Moon
• Nice ‘n Easy
• The Tender Trap
• Witchcraft
• Strangers in the Night
• It Was a Very Good Year
• That’s Life
• My Way
• New York, New York
• The Summer Wind
• … and more
Dean Martin
• That’s Amore
• You’re Nobody ‘til Somebody Loves You
• Everybody Loves Somebody
• Just in Time
• Please Don’t Talk About Me
• Sway
• Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
• Gentle on My Mind
• … and more
Bobby Darin
• Beyond the Sea
• More
• Mack the Knife
• The Good Life
Tony Bennett
• Fly Me to the Moon
• The Good Life
Elvis Presley
• Can’t Help Falling in Love
• It’s Now or Never
Neil Diamond
• Cherry, Cherry
• Cracklin’ Rosie
• I’m a Believer
• Solitary Man
• Longfellow Serenade
• Play Me
• Girl, You’ll be a Woman Soon
• If you Know What I Mean
• Song Sung Blue
• …and many more
Influences & Inspiration
Tim grew up in a musical family. His father, who was a professional entertainer, always encouraged Tim to sing and share his gift with others.
Style wise, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin have been huge influences on Tim's singing style and choice of songs. Tim loves singing the standards from the Great American Songbook.
Tim also covers many of Neil Diamonds greatest hits.