The British Arab Commercial Bank to be precise. This was corporate entertainment at it’s best.

Left to right  George Anthony, Magician Steve Dean, Paul-Hayden, Joe Corrigan Jr and DJ Ross Woolner

The British Rat Pack with Magician Steve Dean and DJ Ross Woolner

Recorded at the Legend of Swing premier the CD delivers a fresh British lilt on swing music from inception to Vegas and into this millennium.

The Legend of Swing CD is a  British Rat Pack production hosted by Paul-Hayden with the fabulous performances of Joe Corrigan, George Anthony, Val Kelly, Ian Gomes with the Legend of Swing Big Band,
 Tracks include;

1 Birth of the Blues

2 He’s a Tramp

3 Mr Bo Jangles

4 Pennies for Heaven

5 Cry Me a River

6 Kick in the Head

7 Me and My Shadow

8 My Baby Just Cares for Me

9 Nice and Easy

10 Let There Be Love

11 Moon Dance

12 Minnie the Moocher

13 Leroy Brown

14 The Lady Is a Tramp

15 Mack the Knife

16 Sing Sing Sing (Instrumental)

Other online music suppliers include;

• British Rat Pack on the ITunes Store
• Amazon MP3
• Spotify
• MediaNet
• eMusic
• Zune
• Rhapsody
• Nokia
• iHeartRadio
• VerveLife
• Amazon On Demand
• Google Play
• simfy
• Deezer

Photograph Left to Right;
George Anthony, Steve Dean, Paul Hayden, Joe Corrigan Jr. and Ross Woolner.

The British Rat Pack, Magician Steve Dean and DJ Ross Woolner

Party Goers were blow away as the Guys took to the Stage with a blinding rapture of Rat Pack to Bubl’e. . The performance carried excitement and fun throughout.

They were complimented by the event organisers Sandra Harris and Neil Reeves of BACB as “Absolutely amazing”!

The event carried on to close in full party mode with DJ Ross Woolner.

Hanbury Manor in Ware provide an ideal location for all kinds of event with full in house catering and other services.
Legend of Swing soloist Paul Hayden has also performed there at wedding celebrations.

Note: We have succeeded in having the U.K. trade mark “The Rat Pack” removed allowing Swing Musicians and performers to continue Trading Rat Pack style shows without hindrance

For our public/clients; We endeavour to stop others trading on our concise name and excellent reputation.

I personally have fond memories of Frank from the Big Knight at The Guild Hall in Preston, Lancs as at the following link. http://www.britishratpack.com/category/news/page/3/

Frank Carson was a lovely guy and will be missed.

Sincerely, Paul-Hayden

The British Rat Pack wow audiences with “original” Rat Pack style swing fun and entertainment.

This Vegas video Trailer of the Legend of Swing show delivers fantastic swing entertainment for any event.

A fitting original tribute to the legendary Kings and Queens of swing music.

Chart smashes of The Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr. and many others including; Mack the knife, Bobbie Darrin, Cry me a river, Michael Bublé, He’s a tramp, Peggy Lee and Nat King Cole… The best original swing show money can buy.

The British Rat Pack have uniquely gained an original Rat Pack title with their performances. This is fun, talent and humour while performing the best quality swing music.

The British Rat Pack are produced by Paul-Hayden who’s current 2011 big production is the amazing Legend of Swing Vegas show which boasts an amazing cast and special guests.

The Legend Show charts the incredible story from The Birth of the Blues (By Sammy Davies Jnr.) to the captivating, original Swing Music of The Rat Pack that found its homeland in Las Vegas.

This Legend of Swing production by Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack moves on”! With the UK’s Finest Swing Vocalists a Truly Amazing 16 Piece BBC Westend Big Band and Show Girls.

He’s a Tramp, In the Mood, Mack the Knife, Cry me a River New York are all here brought to life!

The Legend Show co Stars; Joe Corrigan alongside The British Rat Packs George Anthony with Val Kelly, Ian Gomes (Frank Sinatra’s personal choice who played for the king in private for 11 years) and the sensational Mim Grey.

This show leads up to the Rat Pack in its Las Vegas heyday to the present with all the major block busting hits of the swing genre along the way.

These fantastic Orchestrations are brought to life by the multi-talented orchestra with songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holliday, Sammy Davies Jnr. Nina Simone, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett to current day chart smashes “Cry me a river” by Michael Bublé.

The Fabulous Legend of Swing Orchestra. Boasts some of the finest Musicians in the land. These West End and BBC instrumentalists perform for Dean Martins’ daughter and are directed by Duncan Lamont Jr and Brian Hill of Barisons Production.

Paul-Hayden and George Anthony of the British Rat Pack are joined by Joe Corrigan and Val Kelly in the Legend of Swing.

Ian Gomes performs on occasion with the British Rat Pack and the Legend of Swing.
Foremost Ian is the solo pianist of The Ritz in London. Ian is an entertainers entertainer.

Mim Grey  Stormed the American Country Radio Chart over Christmas. Mim is also a renowned Swing vocalist who is often a special guest in the Legend of Swing and British Rat Pack.

The British Rat Pack are often joined by the Fabulous Las Vegas Show Girls who are renowned for their Glitz and Glamour. ( These beauties are stunning and can be seen on the Legend of Swing website )

The Legend of Swing and British Rat Pack Shows are “NEW, NOW & WOW Productions”. Leading the way forward as if the Rat Pack is back in swing music.

Also available as Solo, Trio to the Full Show in bespoke formats!

The British Rat Pack are the ideal choice for Party Planners and Event Organisers.
Contact The British Rat Pack and The Legend of Swing shows on. 01438 833222

All enquiries are welcome.

Insight and Services

In the United Kingdom the Guys perform alongside The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra. Many of the Musicians in this big band have worked in the Westend and for the BBC., Previous orchestras have worked for Michael Parkinson and Ted Heath Swing Orchestras.

Indeed the guys sometimes work alongside Sinatra’s personal pianist of eleven years and resident pianist at The Ritz.

The British Rat Pack deliver the penultimate live dining, swing and dance shows in Great Britain. These guys are far more than any tribute as this London Swing Band and show brims with international entertainers that can include all music.

From solo to big band The British Rat Pack and The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra enjoy delivering fun swing entertainment with tasteful performances to kings, queens and legendary music of Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald to current Bubl’e and many more.

This is Entertainment and dance music of the highest quality and standard!

Available as a cool live vocal or with a Pianist and/or The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra, Show Girls and varied music styles from past to current genres.

Our Associate Host Events Team; tailor creative professional environments and entertainment packages ideal for all types of hospitality with fantastic additional entertainment for party planners and event organisers who want to deliver an event to remember.

The British Rat Pack pay homage to the kings, queens and the respected family of swing music. The artists deliver star performances that bring the writers music to life.

This is the show with a British lilt, full of style, humour, and musical presentation. The British Rat Pack and The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra raise the roof with fabulously big band swing arrangements and huge performances

Music from a timeless period including the amazing Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and many more create the desired party atmosphere and timeless fun that also belongs to the twenty first Century.

Fit for; television, radio, fashion shows, celebrity parties, weddings, corporate events and all kinds of hospitality functions.

Bespoke options of The British Rat Pack are available as solo, duo, trio to a lively party quartet and big band that is guaranteed to always surpass expectations.

At huge parties our events team, engineers and DJ can provide the right music on arrival and during show intervals as required.

To celebrate with The British Rat Pack call
UK 0044 (0)1438 833222.
mobile 0044 (0)7808 773889

All enquiries are welcome.

History; British Rat Pack Members clients and locations have include, HRH the Princess Royal, The Masonic Society, M.O.D., Chamber of Commerce, Celebrity Fame Academy, BBC, ITV, Granada TV, National and BBC Radio, St Georges Hill Lawn Tennis Club, Radisson Mayfair, Ardoe House Hotel, Emirates Golf Club, Cafe De Paris, British Chinese Society, KPMG, Arsenal FC, Aston Villa FC, Blackburn FC, Birmingham FC, Walsall FC, Gala Casinos, Blackpool North Pier Theatre ect.

Performing associates include, Joe Longthorne, Frank Carson, Roy Walker, Mick Miller, Bernard Manning, Edwin Star, the Drifters, The Stranglers, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Roger de Courcey, Duncan Norvelle, Cannon and Ball, David Copperfield, Jeremy Beadle, The Grumbleweeds, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Grant, P J Proby, The Ivy League, The Bachelors, The Kings of Swing Orchestra, Sin City Swing, The Paul Drakley all Star Big band, Shane Quinn, Liz McClarnon, Mike Flowers, Jim Davidson, Kenny Ball and his Jazz Men, etc.

The British Rat Pack offer their respects to the families of Frank, Dean, Sammy, Nat, Ella, Bobby. Cole Porter Etc. We acknowledge all ownership, world wide copy write and title belong to the related families associates and agents.

Thanks for allowing musicians over the decades the freedom and unhindered continuity to play interpretations and tributes in honour of Swing Music as a whole.

Paul-Hayden.
The British Rat Pack and Rat Pack Orchestra.
The Legend of Swing Show.

Paul-Hayden exclaims; “Though the British Rat Pack are not tribute artists this will allow everyone continued freedom to trade using “Rat Pack” within their title. Which is good news all round for the entertainment industry”!

This Rat Pack show delivers all the excitement of Frank, Dean and Sammy. The British Rat Pack performs all the smash hits of the famous Rat Pack Vegas style era.

New York, Fly me to the moon, Mack the knife are all brought to life by these fabulously cool entertainers.

Book your special Rat Pack Christmas event by contacting info@britishratpack.com or by telephoning UK 01438 833222

Overseas telephone 0044 1438 833222

This brilliant Vegas Rat Pack show could be entertaining you.

Visit http://www.LegendofSwing.com

Indeed; On numerous occasions the Bailiffs have attended Hayden Hammond’s home while his company has refused to give a trading address for the Bailiff to attend.

We recommend Boycotting this agency as deviant and not fit for purpose is strongly advised as even if you fulfil their contract as they may not pay you any agreement. Our 2010 legal court order is still unpaid to the Court Bailiff seeking satisfaction.

Having been forced this year to legally prepare it is our intention to initiate the commencement of Bankruptcy proceedings against both of the aforementioned Haydn Hammond and his company Concept Events.

Christmas bookings and any intended or impending contracts may become invalid and or in Jeopardy by this action and the intended Bankruptcy Judgement order. Thereafter when Bankrupt, Concept Events including internal partners and Haydn Hammond as a whole will no longer lawfully fulfil any contracts what so ever issued from that time.

Requests for settlement of the outstanding debt amounting to £2,279.89 have not been Paid and as a result after many requests a Court Judgement was sought and granted against Haydn Hammond and his company as certified by the enclosed Warrants of Execution currently seeking satisfaction by the Court Bailiff.

Notice is now given that Bankruptcy proceedings will; when granted for out standing debt enforce Haydn Hammond / Concept Events to cease legal trading. The ability thereafter for Haydn Hammond and or Concept Events to supply any pre booked entertainment for any event will be void of all legal validity. Concept Events and or Haydn Hammond thereafter will be breaking the law and any trade carried out after the order will be illicit, Illegal and warrant imprisonment.

Venues, and entertainers are forewarned of this action and the execution of the Judgement Court Orders herein.

It is with regret that we have initiated these proceedings as we are here to entertain and always provide brilliant entertainment. However we have provided and paid for services that have been commended by the vendor.  Haydn Hammond while being Concept Events has been paid for our services and has also taken other equipment all of which remain unpaid.

Our 1st class service for that provided has been up held by the Court.

Copies of the Legal notices Re; Warrant of Execution against Haydn Hammond and Concept Events  are given below.

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As swing music continues to evolve the show began at the Cross Roads in the 1920′s with an acappella version of “Hush” and included such hits as He’s a tramp (Peggy Lee) sang by Val Kelly and Leroy Brown (The Rat Pack) sang by the British Rat Pack’s Paul-Hayden, George Anthony joined by Joe Corrigan while other hits included;
Birth of the blues (Sammy Davies Jnr). Let there be love (Nat King Cole). Sway (Dean Martin). Pennies from Heaven (Louis Armstrong). Cry me a river (Michael Bublé). Mr Bo Jangles (Sammy Davies Jnr). Nice and easy (Frank Sinatra). My baby just cares for me (Nina Simone). Moon dance (Van Morrison. Michael Bublé). Me and my shadow (Frank Sinatra). Minnie the moocher (Cab Calloway).Sing sing sing (Benny Goodman). Send in the clowns (Stephen Sondheim). How do you keep the music playing (Tony Bennett). Berkeley Square (Bobby Darin). L O V E (Nat King Cole). Night and day (Cole Porter Frank Sinatra). Witchcraft & You make me feel so young (The Rat Pack). Fly me to the moon (Frank Sinatra). I’m lost (Nat King Cole). In the wee small hours (Frank Sinatra). Till (Tony Bennet. Ain’t that a kick in the head (The Rat Pack). Leroy Brown (The Rat pack). The lady is a tramp (The Rat pack). Mack the knife (Bobby Darin). Though the set would change to include other amazing songs.
Click to view Legend of Swing website

To book the show and best entertainment simply contact Paul-Hayden on UK
01438 833222