TAW Sister Act To Perform Rare Live Perormance In Palm Desert

The Amazing Tenors, part of the “Amazing” Brand of live entertainment in the US and sister act to The Amazing Waiters, will be entertaining guests with their fabulous style of entertainment at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets Expansion Celebration, April 26, 2014 at 12:30 – 1:15PM and 3:30 – 4:15PM

ABOUT THE AMAZING TENORS

The Amazing Tenors are a specialty singing act that is reminiscent of the famed Three Tenors and sing around the World in private concerts at Corporate Events, Weddings and Galas.

This is a rare opportunity to see this California-Based act live and FREE in Cabazon, California.  See their flyer (below) for details.  See you there! #TAT

The Amazing Tenors:  Opera Entertainment

The Amazing Tenors to perform live at the Cabazon Re-Opening.

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Singing Waiters in Riverside, California

An Amazing Experience:  Singing Waiters LIVE in Riverside, California

Recently, we were privileged to sing a surprise event in Riverside for a very appreciative group of donors and guests at the Double Tree Hotel.  The Amazing Waiters X3-Three Fabulous leading men performed a newly scripted show that featured many subtleties of the group and its staff, bringing just the right touch of personality to the fundraiser Gala.

We set the show in two phases for maximum impact, by creating a rouse that everyone would believe…we blamed this one on the weather (we would tell you but our competition likes to copy what we do).  Later the “Waiters” returned, one by one, creating a one-upman-ship until the rouse turned into a full-blown singing show, featuring Broadway, Jazz, Flamenco and even music by the Beatles!  A fun time was had by all…Especially us!

SINGING WAITER VIDEO

Here is about 4 minutes of live audio we are happy to post.  We love performing a wide range of music like this show and others we’ve performed.

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ABOUT THE AMAZING WAITERS

If you’d like more information on what The Amazing Waiters can do for your event, see our website, www.amazingwaiters.com or call for a free consultation 855-899-7701.  We are really looking forward to working with you on your next event.

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Live Surprise Performance in Beverly Hills

This past weekend, an Amazing Waiters duo of guys surprised a small party of dinner guests at a Beverly Hills home with two songs from their repertoire.  Comments were pretty funny from “only at this house” to “how about another couple of songs!?”.  We were very humbled by their generous reactions.

Below is the LIVE audio excerpt from the performance.

Small Party Reheasrsal in Beverly Hills, CA

at sound check before the party

Now THAT's an entrance!

Now THAT’s an entrance!

Amazing Champaign with The Amazing Waiters

…and this was our exit!

After the show…see our exit video!

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10 Great Operas

The humаn vоісе is God’s mоѕt beautiful іnѕtrumеnt, аnd thе blеndіng of vоісеѕ аnd muѕісаl іnѕtrumеntѕ wіthіn thе соntеxt оf a dramatic visual presentation іѕ thе zenith оf humаn аrtіѕtіс achievement. Thіѕ is the glоrу оf Opera. Bеlоw іѕ a list оf thе tеn grеаtеѕt operas ever соmроѕеd, in оrdеr of greatness, in thе еѕtіmаtіоn оf thе present author. Sріrіtеd disagreement іѕ еxресtеd and wеlсоmеd.

1. W.A. Mоzаrt: Dоn Gіоvаnnі

Kіеrkеgааrd саllеd Don Giovanni thе grеаtеѕt work оf art ever сrеаtеd bу mаn. At a tіmе whеn ореrа wаѕ еіthеr buffа оr ѕеrіа, Mozart аnd hіѕ lіbrеttіѕt Lоrеnzо da Pоntе created what thеу саllеd a drаmmа giocoso (“jосulаr drama”), and Mоzаrt’ѕ mаѕtеrріесе wоndеrfullу blеndѕ thе ѕеrіоuѕ, еvеn thе frіghtеnіng, wіth thе humorous. Thе ѕtоrу centers on thе ероnуmоuѕ аrіѕtосrаt whоѕе obsession іn lіfе is bedding аѕ mаnу wоmеn аѕ роѕѕіblе bу whаtеvеr mеаnѕ nесеѕѕаrу, whеthеr persuasion оr fоrсе. As always, Mоzаrt is fаѕсіnаtеd bу humаn rеlаtіоnѕhірѕ, аnd thоugh muсh has bееn mаdе of the tеnѕіоn bеtwееn the Dоn аnd his ѕеrvаnt Lероrеllо, Mоzаrt ѕееѕ сlаѕѕ nоt аѕ dеtеrmіnаtіvе оf humаn іntеrасtіоn but аѕ a lens thrоugh whісh thе nаturе оf man can be bеttеr understood. Thе ореrа hаѕ ѕраrkеd dеbаtе ѕіnсе its рrеmіеr. Thе Rоmаntісѕ, whо dіd nоt lіkе old-fashioned moralizing, often сut the ореrа’ѕ final ѕеxtеt, іn which thе surviving сhаrасtеrѕ mаkе ѕеnѕе оf the Don’s downfall: “Thus it іѕ tо еvіldоеrѕ.” And though Mozart wаѕ ѕurеlу соmmіttеd to hаvіng thе lascivious Dоn gеt hіѕ comeuppance аt thе еnd оf the ореrа, thеrе іѕ lіttlе dоubt that thе composer could nоt help but admire the рrоwеѕѕ оf Gіоvаnnі, who runѕ circles аrоund thе ореrа’ѕ other сhаrасtеrѕ аnd whо іѕ only dеfеаtеd bу аn асt of supernatural rеvеngе.

Wаtсh legendary Baritone, Sir Thomas Allen live in the famous Commendatore Scene.

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2. W.A. Mоzаrt: Lе Nozze dі Fіgаrо (Fіgаrо’ѕ Wеddіng)

Perhaps Mozart’s mоѕt bеlоvеd opera.

Thе ѕtоrу–bу Dа Ponte аftеr Bеаumаrсhаіѕ’ рlау—сеntеrѕ on Cоunt Almaviva’s аttеmрt tо ѕlеер wіth hіѕ ѕеrvаnt Figaro’s betrothed, Suѕаnnа. Thоugh the аrіѕtосrаtіс Droit du ѕеіgnеur and thе Count himself are mосkеd, аѕ in Don Gіоvаnnі, Mоzаrt іѕ concerned lеѕѕ wіth сlаѕѕ аnd mоrе wіth the bаttlе оf thе ѕеxеѕ, whісh hе сlеаrlу sees аѕ mоrе rеvеаlіng of the humаn soul аnd mоrе іmроrtаnt in the fоrgіng of human аllіаnсеѕ.

3. W. A. Mоzаrt: Die Zаubеrflötе (The Magic Flutе)

Papageno and his Pan Flute

Papagenos instrument in the Opera, The Magic Flute

Sоmеtіmеѕ knоwn as his “Mаѕоnіс ореrа,” Mozart’s Gеrmаn ѕіngѕріеl (“sung рlау”) surely draws оn Mаѕоnіс rites and іmаgеrу. Whеthеr thе Catholic Mоzаrt mеаnt to соnvеу a Mаѕоnіс message is debatable, however. Condemned bу the Pоре, thе Order ѕееmеd to арреаl tо Mozart mоrе fоr іtѕ ѕосіаl nеtwоrkіng орроrtunіtіеѕ thаn for іtѕ esoteric philosophy.

4.W.A. Mоzаrt: Dіе Entfuhrung аuѕ dem Sеrаіl (Thе Abduсtіоn frоm the Sеrаglіо)

Often overshadowed bу іtѕ ѕіѕtеr ѕіngѕріеl, Thе Mаgіс Flutе, “thіѕ rеѕсuе opera” is equally dеlіghtful аnd juѕt аѕ рrоfоund, full of high ѕріrіtѕ аnd dеер fееlіng. Thе рrеdесеѕѕоr of thе other thrее great Mozart operas included here, іt already shows thе соmроѕеr’ѕ mastery оf ореrаtіс wrіtіng аnd hіѕ аbіlіtу to depict the соmеdіс and trаgіс еlеmеntѕ of lіfе in a seamless muѕісаl mоѕаіс.

5.Gеоrgеѕ Bіzеt: Cаrmеn

It is аmаzіng thаt musical snobs ѕtіll turn up thеіr nоѕеѕ at thіѕ grеаt opera. Based on Prosper Mérіméе’ѕ novella, the рlоt сеntеrѕ оn thе eponymous сhаrасtеr’ѕ seduction аnd corruption оf Dоn Jose, a Spanish оffісеr whо abandons hіѕ fаmіlу, hіѕ dutу, his virtue, his reason, аnd аt lаѕt hіѕ ѕоul in favor оf his аll-соnѕumіng dеѕіrе tо роѕѕеѕѕ the bеаutіful gурѕу.

6. Hесtоr Bеrlіоz: Bеnvеnutо Cеllіnі

The ѕоn of an аthеіѕtіс father аnd a Rоmаn Cаthоlіс mоthеr, Bеrlіоz’ оеuvrе оftеn rеflесtѕ berliozthіѕ duаl religious heritage. In Cеllіnі, hоwеvеr, the humаnіѕtіс side оf thе соmроѕеr rulеѕ.

7. Hесtоr Bеrlіоz: La Dаmnаtіоn de Fаuѕt

Thоugh eros саn rеflесt Gоd’ѕ love, it саn аlѕо destroy whеn pursued tо the еxсluѕіоn оf аll еlѕе.

8. Antоnіо Vivaldi: Juditha Trіumрhаnѕ

Onе оf thе greatest trаgеdіеѕ of musical hіѕtоrу іѕ thаt thrее of Vіvаldі’ѕ four оrаtоrіоѕ have nеvеr bееn found.

9. Gіuѕерре Vеrdі: Lа Traviata

Perhaps thе mоѕt реrfоrmеd ореrа today, thіѕ trаgіс аnd sexually-charged tаlе оf the уоung соurtеѕаn Violetta’s love fоr thе nоblеmаn Alfrеdо scandalized mid-nineteenth Vісtоrіаn аudіеnсеѕ іn Europe аnd Amеrіса, еvеn more so than hаd Mоzаrt’ѕ Dоn Giovanni thе previous century.

10. Gіоассhіnо Rоѕѕіnі: Thе Bаrbеr оf Sеvіllе

If thеrе wаѕ a “ѕuссеѕѕоr” to Mozart, іt wаѕ рrоbаblу Rоѕѕіnі, though hіѕ high-spirited ореrаѕ dо nоt рlumb Mozart’s ѕublіmе depths.

 

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Singing Waiters Soar in Los Angeles

The Amazing Waiters:  A Memorable Hit

Having an ensemble that has diversity can bring out the most creative ideas without limitations.  Recently, we had a client request for something completely out-of-the-box, spontaneous, and very, very cool…and we’d like to share it with you.

We enjoy entertaining audiences of all sizes.  This particular event was for 600 people at the Opera House in Los Angeles.  It as so great to have the opportunity to return home in a way that would really surprise people.

The Amazing Waiters quartet

The Amazing Waiters entertain guests in Los Angeles

This beautiful night had lots of diverse entertainment that included a band, live violinists, a jazz ensemble and a handful of others.  Our client, on this particular night, wanted the surprise element but not singing waiters.  They knew they wanted the surprise to be Phantom Of The Opera first, then a well-known Pop song by Gnarles Barkley.  What?!  How do those two things work together?  That’s where our diversity came in.  Take a look at the video.  Imagine this immediately following the dramatic Phantom Of The Opera Duet with Christine and the Phantom…

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The Amazing Waiters provide the most diverse surprise entertainment in the World.  Having performed in thousands of shows over 10 years, this talented group of singers are the best that Broadway and Opera has to offer.

Call us today to discuss how The Amazing Waiters can help make your event the event of the year. 855-899-7701 or 619-356-5478 if in Southern California.

More than Singing Waiters, surprise your guests with singing entertainment that is customized and performed with leading Broadway and Opera talent.  Visit the website, www.amzingwaiters.com

The Amazing Waiters surprise guests in Los Angeles with Gnarls Barkley

 

Brides Turn to Disney-Inspired Weddings for a Magical Touch

PLANNING A DISNEY WEDDING?

Different is IN!  Unique is a MUST and hum drum “tradition” is a relic in the modern Bride’s wants for her special Wedding Day.

As entertainers, we’ve seen many interesting weddings.  Some worked and others perhaps didn’t.  One wedding that does go hand and with elegance and magic is a Disney-Inspired Wedding.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Mulan, Rapunzel, Snow White, Pocahontas, Mulan, Merida, Tiana and Aurora top the list in amazing dresses and fantasy.  Any bride slipping into one of these character-inspired dresses (and shoes, of course) will immediately feel transported into another world.

 

IS THIS YOUR PASSION?

There are many things to consider when planning a Disney Wedding.  First, you’ve gotta’ LOVE Disney…and we mean LOOOOOVE it.  You will be eating, breathing it for several months prior and up through that day with the wedding photos to prove it for years after.

Once you’ve decided this and your betrothed is also on board with your wishes, the sky’s the limit, my Dear!

Here, before moving forward, we’ve decided to make a quick consideration check list.  This should be an initial list.

DISNEY WEDDING CONSIDERATIONS

Venue or Location is the FIRST thing you set.  Sometimes you do this BEFORE   you set the actual date.  These places fill up FAST…sometimes, over 18 months in    advance.  This is why we listed the perhaps, obvious and then the not so obvious.     Let your mind wander.  This is YOUR wedding…YOUR day.

DISNEY PRINCESSES

  • Which Disney Princess are you patterning your Wedding Dress after?  News flash!  Disney has a website that deals with this.  They actually have a Disney “Bridal Collection“.
  • The shoes are pretty important in a Disney Wedding.
  • You could also consider having your dress made by a dress maker or a Hollywood Costume designer.  There are several we know.  You can email us and we will hook you up!

 

THE BRIDAL PARTY

  • This is where it can get tricky.  You are the main princess.  What about your friends and family in the wedding.  How will you handle that?
  • The Groom:  He’s your night in shining armor.  Don’t forget about him.  As below, simple is always nice with that something “Prince-like” as an accessory to set him above the rest.
  • The Groomsmen?  Sometimes, less is more with them.  Black Tuxedos are always nice and will fit numerous Princess themes listed above.
  • The Flower Girl:  She’s the mini-Disney-Princess.  The kids always love dressing up like their favorite princess, just like you!

 

ENTERTAINMENT and WEDDING MUSIC

  • Ceremony Music.  There are many song selections you can pull from the Disney List.  See below.  Here, we list, Violinists, Pianists, Vocalists, Harpists, Trumpeters (very magical), and a Gospel Choir.
  • This is Disney.  Disney shows contain a lot of fabulous music.  Be mindful that a Reception Band probably won’t be a good fit.  You might want to consider a DJ for the main part of the reception.
  • Live Entertainment.  Live Entertainment is now the standard in adding a touch of class to any Wedding.  We like the Singing Waiter Option for events like these.  Yes, that’s us!  Broadway performers, dressed as Staff, or in these cases, we also suggest dressed as Disney Characters, coming out singing special songs like “Brand New World”,  “Home”,  “When You Wish Up On A Star”, “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” , “Circle of Life”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”.  These same singers can also sing at the wedding prior. A great bang for your buck and an exponential “wow” for your guests!
  • Here is a great Disney Wedding Song List (and more) that deals from the Ceremony and into the Reception.

SPECIAL TOUCHES AND NUANCES

  • Horse-Drawn Carriages.
  • A Disney Castle Wedding Cake
  • Disney Characters Entertain at Cocktails
  • A Barbershop Quartet for the Disneyland Experience.
  • Fireworks (sparklers work too) at the end of the night.

 

For More information on Disney Singing Waiters, call The Amazing Waiters, 855-899-7701.  With Major Broadway Performers and customized shows, they are the only fun and classy live entertainment act of its kind. 

 

Website:  www.AmazingWaiters.com

 **The Amazing Waiters are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entree Entertainment, Inc.All rights reserved 2013

 

 

Old Hollywood Entertainment With A Modern Twist

Latest Trend: Old Hollywood

Are we late in labeling it? Old Hollywood has returned! Everywhere we seem to turn, days of yore are popping up. Everywhere from TV with Mad Men, to the resurgence of Rat Pack shows (Vegas) to clothing styles on the Red Carpet. It’s everywhere.

Is the public following or leading this trend? Traditionally, trends are set by media and followed by the general public. But is the tail wagging the dog here?

The Amazing Waiters have a great Rat Pack Show.

Relaxed and Entertaining.

Style Never Goes Out Of Vogue – Permanently
There an old saying, “If I hold on to it long enough, it will come back in style.” (God help us if the feathered back hair style re-emerges) and if you’ve lived long enough in this World, you will see that History does tend to repeat itself, even in fashion.

We have to say, we like Old Hollywood. We like almost everything about it. We even patterned a show after it. The reason. It’s cool. It’s retro and people still love good wholesome entertainment.

Old Hollywood is the epitome of style and class. It’s hard to think of another Era that can rival it. 1927-1963 is generally the accepted span of its hey day. Starting with the end of the Silent Film Era and starting with the film “The Jazz Singer” (1927). Nicely detailed by film theorist, David Bordwell, Old Hollywood was the second boom of American Cinema. The first being Silent Movies. Bordwell’s detailed chronicle is worth some reading if you have a good weekend.

It’s not hard to understand why this type of old school entertainment still is desired today. Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. had it goin’ on!

Dean Martin's STAR

dean martin from the Rat Pack of the 1950 and 60s.

For more information on Rat Pack-Styled shows the Old Hollywood Way, call The Amazing Waiters 855-285-8243 (Toll Free)

See our “about me” page. http://about.me/singing_waiters

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Live Entertainment For All Ages

WHOLESOME ENTERTAINMENT

It seems to be harder to find wholesome entertainment these days. We’re not talking about animated features (that’s a whole other subject) but live Entertainment that’s appreciated by not only the younger audiences but the parents as well.

Wholesome Corporate Entertainment

Too much to ask in a corporate setting?

It doesn’t take one long to sit and realize that entertainment has changed radically over the past 20 years. Most “entertainment” now must include potty humor of some kind as well as a lot of pop slang that is here today and gone tomorrow (again, another story in itself)…

Live Party Entertainment fit for all audiences

So here you are. On a corporate outing. You’ve done well this year and you got a few days on the company’s dime to network but to also R&R with the kids at some swanky resort. You end up at the main party, culminating your stay, and during your dinner, a comedian appears…Your 9 and 13 year olds are with you…you’ve noticed a few other co-workers have theirs there too. The show gets a bit racy and you’re forced to make a quick exit to avoid any potential birds and bees questions later in the hotel room. Night over with no desert.

One of the most overlooked demographics of a corporate party (and corporate acts) are our younger attendees. We wonder why so many acts out there are so oblivious to their audience. One reason is that they have “set shows”, meaning that their script or song list is set and it cannot be changed once they are on site. No flexibility can kill a night.

Event Solution Entertainment

If you are an event planner or planning an event, one thing to ask an act like a comedian or specialty live act you are considering, is “Do you have a clean show?” or tell them “We have a wide range of party-goers at this particular event, do you have age appropriate material?” You can gain a lot of information as to what’s said next.

Live Entertainment in a Corporate Setting

There are many live corporate acts very suitable for wide age ranges. If you ask the right questions, you’ll find entertainment that will make all of your guests happy.

for more information on The Amazing Waiter, Singing Waiter shows, call us at 855-899-7701. We provide a wide range of entertainment options suitable for all ages.
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Two Singing Waiters – Amazing Waiter Entertainment The Manly Way

Two Amazing Waiters.  When 3 singing waiters are too many and 1 is not enough.

Meet the Two Amazing Waiters!

The Two Amazing Waiters

Two Singing Waiters Entertain for Corporate & Private Events.

Out of the Singing Waiter tradition, this spectacular duo of performers can entertain any guest count.  And, as all of our shows, this one can be acoustic up to about 20 people, depending on size and room dynamics, eliminating microphones!

 NOTHING COMPROMISED

The Two Amazing Waiter shows can range from Jazz Standards to Opera Classics and everything in between.  Have a music theme idea?  If not, here are a few to consider:

* The Rat Pack:  Music from the 1960s sung by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.  Black suits, thin ties.  It’s Mad Men that sing.

* Opera Divos:  Want some attitude?  Operatic Flair?  This show brings it to the “nth” degree.  Opera attitude and Operatic Singing that will not only impress your guests vocally, but there is a fair amount of fun dialogue that stereotypes this genre.

The Bond Men:  James Bonds (yes plural)…if one Bond is good, two must be GREAT.  Get a one-two punch with elegant guys that sing the hits from Bond.  Crank up the testosterone!

Uncompromising entertainment by the best Broadway and Operatic Performers available!  These shows are always specifically written for you and your event.  Whether it’s a Corporate Function, Meeting, Wedding Reception, Private Party or Fundraiser, The Amazing Waiters provide the best options at the most desirable price point.  We are looking forward to hearing from you.

855-899-7701     Email:  info@amazingwaiters.com

The Amazing Waiters serve the entire United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. 

See our main site for more Singing Waiter Entertainment Options for you.

Singing Waiters in Europe

Here’s a video clip of one of our Amazing Sopranos performing “Broadway Baby” by Sondheim for Mercedes in Prague.

All singing waiter shows are tailored to fit any event or theme.

Call us: 855-899-7701

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