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Russell Shaun

Rat Pack Singers and Swing / Wedding Entertainment


Amazing Jazz & Swing singer! Recreating the sounds of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Russell will bring style and sophistication to any event! Available as a solo artist or with a full band. 2-9 piece band available

Price range from: £480+
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment

Make an enquiry or call us on 0845 108 5500

Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment
Russell Shaun Wedding Entertainment

Profile

With swing music literally coursing through his veins (Russell is the son of an ex B.B.C. big band recording artist) he grew up with the sounds of Frank Sinatra Dean Martin Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole filling the air and so it came as no surprise that he followed in his father's footsteps and he has carved out a successful career performing across the UK and Europe.

With clients such as Ferrari  Bentley and Jaguar amongst many other blue chip companies having him perform at corporate events along with private parties for David Beckham and many other celebrities his talent has remained in great demand.
 
Russell was also chosen to sing at the wedding of England and Manchester Utd footballer Wes Brown and his performance was highlighted in OK Magazine.

Recent television appearences including the hit reality show  "four weddings" along with guest artist slots on granada daytime tv  have raised Russell’s profile even higher making him one of the most sought after performers around.

As well as remaining faithful to the ‘crooners’ of the past Russell’s repertoire includes many songs from the Robbie Williams swing album and also new tracks performed by Michael Buble such as Home Everything Lost Haven't Met You Yet and Hold on.

Available with live musicians from 3 to 16 piece bands or big band backing tracks.

After 15 years in the business Russell’s professional approach is second to none!


Set list

NEW! Christmas Songs
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow
White Christmas
Jingle Bells
Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer
Silent Night
I'll Be Home For Christmas
Grown Up Christmas List
Auld Lang Syne

Songs marked with ** can be performed live with Russell's band as well as with backing tracks

Sinatra
All of me **
All or nothing at all
All the way **
Angel eyes
Anything goes
Best is yet to come **
Chicago **
Come fly with me **
Come rain or shine
Day in day out
Embraceable you **
Fly me to the moon **
Fools rush in
For once in my life **
Girl from Ipanema **
High hopes
How do you keep the music playing?
I’ll be seeing you
I’ve got you under my skin **
In the wee small hours of the morning **
It was a very good year
The Lady is A Tramp **
Leroy brown **
Love and marriage **
Moonlight in Vermont
My way **
New York New York **
Nice ‘n’ easy **
Night and day **
One for my baby
Pennies from heaven **
Stardust
Something stupid **
Strangers in the night **
Summer wind **
Tender trap
That’s life **
They can’t take that away from me
Time after time **
Way you look tonight **
Witchcraft **
You make me feel so young **

Tony Bennett
if i ruled the world
Body and soul
Boulevard of broken dreams
Change partners and dance
Days of wine and roses
Emily **
Falling in love
Foggy day **
Folks who live on the hill
Good life
I wanna be around
Just in time **
Nice work if you can get it
One for my baby
San Francisco **
Shadow of your smile
Speak low
Steppin’ out with my baby
Time after time **
What are you afraid of?
When Joanna loved me
Have you met Miss Jones? **

Harry Connick Jnr
Don’t get around much any more
I could write a book **
It had to be you **
Let’s call the whole thing off
Recipe for making love
Wink and a smile

Dean Martin
Ain’t that a kick in the head? **
Everybody loves somebody **
Memories are made of this
That’s amore **
Volare
Evening in Roma
How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Bobby Darin
Beyond the sea **
Clementine **
Dream lover
Mack the knife **

Sammy Davies Jnr
Candy man
Old black magic
Mr. Bojangles **
Too close for comfort

Nat King Cole
Mona Lisa
Smile **
Straighten up and fly right
Sweet Lorraine **
Unforgettable**
Walkin’ my baby back home
Let there be love **
Our love is here to stay **

Matt Monro
Around the world
Born free **
For all we know
If I never sing another song
My kind of girl
On a clear day
Portrait of my love
Real live girl
Softly as I leave you
Walk away
Who can I turn to?
change the world
skylark

Micheal Buble
Home
Sway **
Crazy little thing called love
Quando quando quando **
Youll never find another love like mine
Try a little tenderness
You don’t know me
Way you look tonight **
Moondance **
You and I
Call me irresponsible **
Best is yet to come **
It had better be tonight
Me and mrs jones
Lost
Wonderful tonight
Everything **
Always on my mind
Spiderman
Save the last dance for me **
How sweet it is **
Haven't Met You Yet
Hold on
Cry me a river
Heartache tonight                                                    
All I do is dream of you
Whatever it takes

Andy Williams
Music to watch girls by **
Cant take my eyes off you **
moon river **




Listen to this band.
Listen to Russell Shaun

Songs will play on any PC with Windows Media player.


Song title

Play

Have You Met Miss Jones? Play track
The Lady Is A Tramp Play track
Fly Me To The Moon Play track
Portrait Of My Love Play track
Come Fly With Me Play track
Under My Skin Play track
Ain't That A Kick In The Head Play track
Unforgettable Play track
My Way Play track
Havn't met you yet Play track
Hold on Play track
Everything Play track



Line-up & instrumentation

Solo vocalist with backing tracks, also available with 5, 6, 7 & 8 piece band



Travel availability

This band are only available in the regions listed below.

The South
The North
The Midlands
Scotland
Wales




Booking options


You can also choose to have any of the following options added to your booking.

1 Duo, (Russell with Piano), add approx £180
2 Trio, (Russell with Piano and Bass) add approx £360
3 Quartet (Russell with Piano Bass and Drums), add approx £540
4 Russell + 5 piece band (drums + double bass + piano + trumpet + saxophone), add approx £900
5 Russell + 6 piece band (drums + double bass + piano + trumpet + saxophone + trombone), add approx £1080
6 Russell + 7 piece band (drums + double bass + piano + alto saxophone + tenor sax + trumpet + trombone) approx £1260
7 Russell + 8 piece band (drums + double bass + piano + alto saxophone + tenor sax + trumpet x 2 + trombone), add approx £1440
8 Russell + 9 piece band (drums + double bass + piano + alto saxophone + tenor sax + trumpet x 2 + trombone x 2), add approx £1620


Reviews & references

Client name: Neil Thompson
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Russell Shaun will give you top quality service from the moment he gets to your function to the time he leaves. Guests will get a professional singer with a winning smile that everyone will love.


Client name: Peter Knowles
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Russell was just what we wanted at our wedding. Both our younger and older guests enjoyed his singing and our guests commented on how good the singer was. The service provided by Alive Network was excellent.

I would recommend Russell and Alive Network to friends and family. Thank for helping to make our day special!

Client name: Mark
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Sarah and I were extremely satisfied with both Alive Network and Russell Shaun; the performance was excellent and we would highly recommend Russell for this sort of function.
Client name: Deborah Ritchie
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Alive Network, in particular Rebecca provided a first class service, very helpful, friendly and interested.

Russell Shaun and his 5 piece band exceeded our expectations, they were absolutely fantastic and we didn't want the evening to end!!!

Can't wait to have another reason to book them - definitely will!

Client name: Jonathan & Lucy
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Russell Shaun was fantastic, he totally went with our wedding; we booked him for during the day and the guests loved him.

His music selection was spot on and help make our day. His image and voice can only be described as class.

Great artist!

Client name: Chris Hargreaves
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In a word AWESOME, anybody considering booking Russell should do it now before he gets booked up!

Thanks again for making our wedding day even more perfect, Chris & Mel


Client name: Christopher Excell
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This was the second time that I have booked Russell which in itself speaks volumes.

Once again Russell was fantastic, entertaining our guests in a professional and courteous manner and one which was thoroughly enjoyed by all that attended. Russell (and his band) not only perform to a very high standard but also adapt to the room extremely well.

I will not hesitate in recommending Russell to friends and colleagues and will almost certainly be booking him again soon!

Client name: Lindsey Falconer
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Russell Shaun sang at my husband's party on Saturday. He was fantastic.
What a lovely, amiable person; he had to drive up in terrible rain as well!

Thanks for all your help in organising the booking.

Regards

Lindsey


Client name: Rachael
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Russell Shaun was fantastic. He made the evening . All guest thought he was fantastic. Russell went out of his way to make our evening.

He met all expectations , I would recommend Russell to anyone of my friends and family.

Client name: Kelly
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Everyone I dealt with through Alive Network were so professional, they were always quick to respond and answer my questions. The contract and booking of the band was dealt with in a professional manner at all times. The band followed in line with Alive Network, being very professional, well presented, accommodating and provided excellent music. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Client name: Sue
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Hi Rebecca

Just thought I'd drop you a line to express my thanks and delight on the performance of Russell at the evening wedding event of my son Andrew to Jade on Sunday 16th August at Wynyard Hall.

From start to end Russell was professional. He didnt take over the proceedings like some acts can. Unfortunately I had to leave around 10.45pm but I understand Russell sang much more after that and according to Andrew would probably have gone on all night had Wynyard Hall not needed to batten down the hatches for the night!!

Anyway, once again on behalf of myself, family and guests, thankyou very much for a professional service.

Kind regards

Sue Windross
Mother

Client name: Alan and Julia Candler
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Russell was recommended to me by a friend who had had him sing at her wedding. I thought she was exaggerating at how good he was but she was right! Everyone at our evening reception commented on how professional Russell was and one guest even though he sounded so good he was miming! Which of course he was not!

Russell interacted with the guests and got everyone up and dancing. His music rang suited all the age groups present - young and not so young. He accommodated as many requests as he could and seemed to enjoy the change of pace.

Would I use Russell's services again - a definite YES! Although I'm not planning to marry again I think I could find an excuse.

A most enjoyable end to our perfect wedding day - Thank You.

Alan and Julia Candler

Client name: Vicky & Brett
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We would like to say a huge thank you to Graham from alive network, our
booking was made simple and the customer service has been A*! Russell
Shaun was amazing, we had a party of 43 guests and were worried about
how to entertain them....there was no need to worry...Russell was
wonderful, our small dance floor was packed all evening, he really did
go the extra mile, we can't thank him enough. Russell made the renewal
of our wedding vows extra special....our guests loved him....we didn't
want the party to end! We would recommend him to everyone....he is a
very talented guy, and a lovely person...it was perfect! THANK YOU!


Vicky & Brett
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Client name: Hilary
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We were so happy with our choice of Russell Shaun. We were nervous that guests may not dance and many did listen in to the 1st few songs but you could see them tapping their feet or hands and then they put down their drinks and danced the night away. Russell Shaun and his band not only looked the part and so professional, they sounded superb and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone I knew and would without a doubt book them again.

Client name: Maisie
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Good service from Alive Network and superb performance by Russell Shaun. We would definitely book again given the right occasion. 10 out of 10
Client name: Justine and Andy
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Dear Paul,

Not long been back from honeymoon so only just got round to replying to your email. I just wanted to say that Russell Shaun was fantastic. He was incredibly professional, arrived on time and was very well presented. He set up quickly and without any fuss and was soon into entertaining everybody. Andy and I both agreed that Russell was one of the highlights of the day as he made the evening a brilliant night for everyone. His vocals were excellent and all our guests commented on how wonderful he was. Please use this testimony for future bookings. When I read other people's comments Russell sounded almost too good to be true, but he really was. He is definitely worth booking and will make your day very special.

Best wishes,

Justine and Andy Robinson. Wedding reception at Mitton Hall, Whalley on 9th May 2009.

Client name: Mike and Jen
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Hi Paul, just a note for you to post on Russell's profile:

Russell put us at ease from the first time we had contact and was willing to alter things to meet our needs. He and the band landed in plenty of time and set up without any fuss or disruption to the wedding going on around them. As we had a special request for our first dance Russell sorted it with the band so we knew exactly how the backing song would sound. The band and Russell were amazing, the icing on the cake for the whole wedding day. Everyone was really impressed with them and are still talking about the night even now weeks later. We are so glad we left it to Russell to pick the songs to use he really got people up on the dance floor. It was a fantastic evening and we can recommend Russell to anyone who wants to make their special day out of this world!!! If you want to see Russell in action he is on youtube singing our first dance 'jen and mike wedding dance'- just ignore the floor show!!!

He is a real 5 star performer,

Thanks again for a great show,

Mike and Jen.

Client name: Jane
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Hi Nick

Just to thank you for the excellent service received from you when we booked Russell Shaun for our Wedding at Caverswall Castle on 1st February.

He was a real professional - turned up on time despite heavy snow and did a great job. It was possibly a difficult gig for him since the area he played in was made up of three separate but adjoining rooms - but he made it seem effortless. He kindly allowed my father in law to accompany him on the clarinet and sax too - which made his night since he loves to perform!

Thanks again - we won't hesitate to use your services in the future should the need arise.

Kind regards,
Jane


Client name: Caroline
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It was easy and convenient to book Russell Shaun with Alive Network, Gemma was very helpful and patient with queries. Russell Shaun was outstanding in his performance, all our guests commented on how brilliant he was. Russell is very amiable and was considerate to our needs. We wished we had him play all evening and not the disco! Many thanks Russell.

Client name: Paul Rogers
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We had a fabulous day – Russell Shaun and the band were fantastic and exactly what we wanted for our big day. Alive Network made the booking process easy and were very helpful in sending out demos to help us decide on the band we wanted. I would definitely recommend their service to others.

Russell himself was lovely, taking requests from guests and providing the recorded music and PA system we asked for whilst the band wasn’t playing. We couldn’t have asked for better.

Please pass on myself and my husband’s thanks to Russell and the band for helping to complete what was a perfect wedding day.

Mr & Mrs Paul Rogers


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