Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. tribute artists will perform at the Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m.
Tickets for the show are $35 or $40 and can be purchased by calling the Indian Wells Theater box office at (760) 341-6909. Parking is included in the ticket price.
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Mark Verabian (Dean Martin) has been singing, acting and entertaining audiences for more than a decade. He has most recently planted himself in the city of entertainment, Las Vegas, and regularly performs at the MGM /Mirage properties at high-end corporate functions. He has also been involved in several production shows, including the “Rat Pack Tribute,” in which he has received incredible reviews for his portrayal of legendary superstar Dean Martin.
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On average, Verabian performs at 200 special events annually. He takes his audience on a musical journey through the great standards of the 20th century. His vehicle for this journey is his baritone-tenor voice, which exudes shades of Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, the Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Michael Buble, Norah Jones, Train and other contemporary artists, combined with his own unique style. His range and vocal ability covers all styles of music, including jazz, R&B, rock, Latin and classical.
Nick D'Egidio (Frank Sinatra) was born into an immigrant Italian family and reared in Southern California. He began singing and performing as a child. He started his career in film, first as an actor, and later as a director. Throughout his career, he developed a love for live theatre. At that point, many of his friends and colleagues told him that he looked like Frank Sinatra. So, in 1987, D’Egidio started performing as Sinatra.
Nicholas Brooks (Sammy Davis, Jr.) was born in East St. Louis, IL. In the early years, Brooks and his older sister Constance “Jeannie,” were raised in a home constantly filled with music. At the age of 8, he performed for the first time in church, where he sang “O' Come All Ye Faithful.” Without a dry eye in the church congregation, Brooks describes this experience as, “the moment when I knew that singing was going to be my life!”
As Brooks grew up, he started acting in several theatre productions and at the age of 12, he began professionally singing in a young blues/rock band, then with the R&B quintet Finesse. In high school, he was a student council member, three-sport athlete and background vocalist for “Sesame Street Live.” He began to make a name for himself as a standout vocalist in the Batavia High School Swingsingers show choir as well as in the community, winning several awards and state and local vocal competitions.
Brooks eventually signed a contract with Celebrity Management, beginning his professional solo career in Las Vegas and abroad. In this new world of stardom, he has become a Las Vegas celebrity on television and radio, working with some of his musical idols and famed celebrities. Now, as a recording artist, Brooks has established himself as a dynamic commercial vocalist and a Las Vegas headliner.
The Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus is located at 37-500 Cook St.
For more information about upcoming concerts and other events, visit the Indian Wells Theater website at www.IWTheater.com.
