La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts invites you to attend a special performance of The Island Crooners this Saturday, January 4th at 8 pm. Imagine if Bobby Darin and Don Ho met the Rat Pack. The Island Crooners have earned their reputation for their outstanding harmonies, ultra-cool showmanship, and distinct performance style, dreamy favorites like “Beyond the Sea,” to hits from The Great American Songbook, Broadway, R&B and much more.
Fans have grown to love The Island Crooners and the amazing performances they create. From their awesome stage presence to memorable song lyrics, the guys have always found a way to make their mark in the industry. The Island Crooners, together with their world-class backing band Don Randi & Quest, will perform an incredible concert guaranteed to win over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life.
A stylistically unique Musical Group from day one, the members of Island Crooners have been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Throughout the course of their union, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music.
The Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Longtime friends Gerald Ishibashi and Richard Natto, respected veterans of the entertainment industry, joined together onstage for an impromptu jam session. It had been a while since they had last performed with each other, but they soon fell into their comfortable banter. With the gentle trade winds blowing and the tropical drinks flowing, the atmosphere was magical. After a dreamy rendition of crooner favorite “Beyond the Sea,” the impromptu jam session soon turned into a full-fledged party. At the end of the night, after two encores, the crowd rose to a standing ovation. Ishibashi and Natto immediately knew they had something special on their hands.
Though the two musicians had a great dynamic together, they felt that adding another person to the mix would round out the group and give the project that extra “something” to raise it to the next level. The trick would be finding the right voice to fit the “island crooner” vibe. They soon found that missing link in their own backyard. LA-based singer/actor/producer Angelo Pagan (“The King of Queens,” “Leah Remini: It’s All Relative”) was recruited for the project, turning the talented duet into a powerhouse trio. Originally dubbed “The Three Crooners,” Ishibashi rechristened the project as “The Island Crooners,” a much more fitting moniker for the ultra-cool, multiethnic vocal group.
After a few years of well-received shows, another longtime friend joined the crew. “Little Albert” Maligmat, of Rocky Fellers and Society of Seven fame, reconnected with Ishibashi during the inaugural Stonebridge Rhythm and Blues Fest. His camaraderie with Ishibashi, Natto, and Pagan, both onstage and off, led The Island Crooners to welcome another talented member into the fold.
Click here to purchase tickets for The Island Crooners or call the box office at (714) 994-6310.
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