The Versatiles
The Versatiles The finest in the vocal stylization of Frank Sinatra and Patsy Cline. Performing now with combo bands, big bands, or background tracks. Original
2
songs
683
plays
Love Me Or Leave Me Love Me Or Leave Me
A great "hook Song" Full jazz swing style. Great attitude in the Vocals.
A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra
Frank Sinatra's life "his ups and downs" and how he did it "his way"
"The Versatiles" are simply the finest in the vocal stylization of Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, and others. Gabe La Rosa and Angie La Duke perform with a combo band, their 9 piece big band or background tracks. Gabe La Rosa has produced a show around Angie's CD, "There Once Was Love" c1999. The show was first presented in September of 2002. Another show is scheduled for May 31, 2003 and June 1, 2003.Band/artist history
"The Versatiles", Gabe La Rosa and Angie La Duke, have been performing in the entertainment field for over 30 years. Appearing at various venues, their musical background includes,but is not limited, to Jazz, Rock and Roll, and Country.
GABE LA ROSA started performing in clubs as a drummer/vocalist while still in High School. He worked with a band he formed called "The Versatiles" Gabe originated from the Chicago, Milwaukee areas. He has performed at Sardino's Cocktail Lounge, The Knickerbocker Hotel, The Pfister Hotel, and the Hilton/Ramada Hotel chains in Milwaukee. He also appeared at Mr. Kelly's, on Rush Street, Tony's Cellar, The Blue Angel, the Palmer House and many other Chicago venues. Gabe wrote the song "A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra" in c1987 in honor of Frank Sinatra. He has produced a stage production around the song entitling the show "A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra, the songs of Patsy Cline and others". The show presents the many hits of Frank Sinatra from the 1940's to the 1980's. He and Angie La Duke present the show with a 9 piece big band.
ANGIE LA DUKE
Angie is also from the Chicago area. She has performed mainly in the Southern California venues. She has appeared at yacht clubs, festivals, fairs, and lounges. Angie is well versed in all types of music. That is why Gabe La Rosa brought her into "The Versatiles" about 3 years ago. Gabe really liked her CD of 13 original songs that she released in c1999. Her wide vocal range and flexibility enable Angie to sound like the artist she protrays. When Gabe decided to produce the show "A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra, the songs of Patsy Cline and Others" Angie became the portion of the show that introduced female artists from the 40's to the 80's that were popular when Sinatra "hits" were
prevelant.Have you performed in front of an audience?"The Versatiles", Gabe La Rosa and Angie La Duke,
peform for corporate functions and festivals in the San Diego, California area. Gabe and Angie love to perform, keeping the "mystique" of Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, and other famous artists alive.
Gabe La Rosa's stage production created for his song, "A Tribute to Mr. Sinatra" c1987, has been a challenging and exciting adventure!
Your musical influences
Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, and
many other jazz and pop artists.Anything else?
"The Versatiles" past performances in Southern California:
The Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, San Bernardino, CA
The Italian Festivals, San Diego,CA
Radisson Hotel, San Bernardino, CA
Maurice Carrie Winery, Temecula, CA
San Bernardino Jazz Festival
Tustin Banquet Center, Tustin, CA
Coffee Depot, Riverside, CA
Bernardo Winery, Rancho Bernardo, CA
Lawrence Welk Champagne Village
Redlands, CA
USA
ID
28422
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