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.

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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

This show has been blown away everyone in attendance by the pure talent on stage including Paul-Hayden and every other head liner as well as the amazing BBC Westend Big Band with the Legend of Swing show as a whole. This I am bold enough to say has been the biggest and the best swing show that has toured the United Kingdom for many years.

Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Packs Legend of Swing show covers a unique perspective of swing music from inception in the 1920′s to current day  that includes Frank, Dean and Sammy of the Rat Pack to Michael Bublé. This artical lifted from the Legend of Swing home page sums up the amazing talent therein while offering fabulous opportunities to those planning bespoke corporate entertainment;

Wake up and be warned the Rat Pack are no longer here. There are no Rat Pack or cheesy Rat Pack tributes artists here, just pure British Rat Pack style entertainment at it’s best.

The Legend of Swing charts the incredible story of Swing music - from The Birth of the Blues to the captivating, original Swing Music that found its homeland with The Rat Pack in Las Vegas.
This original production by Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack moves on”!
He’s a Tramp, In the Mood, Mack the Knife, Cry me a River are all here brought to life by the UK’s Finest Swing Vocalists along with a Truly Amazing 16 Piece Big Band.

Co Starring; Joe Corrigan, George Anthony, Val Kelly, Ian Gomes and other special guests including the Vegas Show Girls.
(Click on images to view Videos)

 
Legend of Swing (Trailer)                               Send in the Clowns (Guest; Ian Gomes)

This show takes the music from its Las Vegas heyday right up to the present day incorporating all the major block busting hits of the genre along the way.
 
Pennies from Heaven (George Anthony)     Nice and Easy (Paul-Hayden & Joe Corrigan)

Fantastic Orchestrations are brought to life by the multi-talented orchestra. Songsmade famous by Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, 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.
 
He’s a tramp (Val Kelly)                                  Cry me a river (Joe Corrigan)

The Legend of Swing Orchestra.
Boasts some of the finest Musicians in the land from the West End to Dean Martins’ daughter’s outstanding UK orchestra…, with Music Directors Duncan Lamont Jr and Brian Hill of Barisons.
 
Sing sing sing (The Legend Orchestra)        Mr Bo Jangles (Paul-Hayden)

Paul-Hayden, Joe Corrigan, George Anthony and Val Kelly are all Head Liners in Corporate Entertainment and Show Business.

Ian Gomes is on occasion a special guest in the Legend of Swing.
Foremost Ian is the solo pianist of The Ritz in London.
He is an entertainers entertainer.

Mim Grey is a special guest in the Legend of Swing. Mim
Stormed the American Country Radio Chart over Christmas.
Here Mim sings Swing.

The Fabulous Las Vegas Show Girls are renowned for their Choreography, Glitz, Style and Glamour.

The Legend of Swing Show is a “NEW, NOW & WOW Production”.
Leading the way forward in swing music.

Also available for Television, Radio, Corporate Events and Private functions in all formats from Solo, Trio to the Full Show!

It is rumoured that The British Rat Pack will be performing to the public at The Ritz in London over the Christmas period as well as 24^th November in Coventry.

To view the Legend of swing website click on this link http://www.legendofswing.com

Contact 1@BritishRatPack.com

Telephone 01438 833222

The Legend of Swing is a massive production with a cast of thirty that include; The British Rat Pack members Paul-Hayden, George Anthony and Ian Gomes along with Joe Corrigan,Val Kelly, Mim Grey, The Legend of Swing Rat Pack orchestra and Las Vegas Show Girls. There are No tribute artists, Just pure class and quality Rat Pack style swing entertainment.

The Legend of Swing show takes you on a nonstop musical journey with breath taking performances of some of the greatest songs ever written. The premier received a long standing ovation throughout the last two songs and the reprise.

Featuring the UKs finest with five very accomplished Singers, an amazing Big Band and Orchestra who together chart the incredible story, from The Birth of the Blues by Sammy Davies Jnr. evolving to Big Bands and Swing Music that in its Heyday found its home in Las Vegas with the Rat Pack.

This show moves on as it brings Swing Music forward with chart smashes and incredible orchestrations stemming from its origins to this Millennium.

Fantastic Orchestrations made famous by Billie Holliday, Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Sammy Davies Jnr, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, The Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin to current day chart smashes “Cry me a river” by Michael Bublé and “Candy Man” Christina Aguilera.
This original production by Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack moves on”!

He’s a Tramp, In the Mood, Mack the Knife, Cry me a River are all here brought to life by the UK’s Finest Swing Vocalists along with a Truly Amazing 16 Piece Big Band.

Co Starring;  George Anthony, Ian Gomes from the British Rat Pack along with Joe Corrigan, Val Kelly, and other special guests including the Vegas Show Girls.

(Click on images to view Videos)

 
Legend of Swing (Trailer)                               Send in the Clowns (Guest; Ian Gomes)

This show takes the music from its inception right up to the present day incorporating all the major block busting hits of the swing genre along the way.
 
Pennies from Heaven (George Anthony)     Nice and Easy (Paul-Hayden & Joe Corrigan)

Fantastic Orchestrations are brought to life by the multi-talented orchestra.

 
He’s a tramp (Val Kelly)                                  Cry me a river (Joe Corrigan)

The Legend of Swing Orchestra.
Boasts some of the finest Musicians in the land from the West End to Dean Martins’ daughter’s outstanding UK orchestra…, with Music Directors Duncan Lamont Jr and Brian Hill of Barisons.
 
Sing sing sing (The Legend Orchestra)        Mr Bo Jangles (Paul-Hayden)

Paul-Hayden and George Anthony of the British Rat Pack are joined by Joe Corrigan and Val Kelly in The Legend of Swing . All are Head Liners in Corporate Entertainment and Show Business.

Ian Gomes is on occasion a special guest with the British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing.

Foremost Ian is the solo pianist of The Ritz in London.
He is an entertainers entertainer.

Mim Grey is a special guest in the Legend of Swing. Mim
Stormed the American Country Radio Chart over Christmas.
Here Mim sings Swing.

The Fabulous Las Vegas Show Girls are renowned for their Choreography, Glitz, Style and Glamour.

Paul-Hayden, The British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing Show are “NEW, NOW & WOW Productions”.
Leading the way forward in swing music.

Also available for Television, Radio, Corporate Events and Private functions in all formats from Solo, Trio to the Full Show!

Contact Paul-Hayden, The British Rat Pack. The Legend of Swing. 01438 833222.

For Party and Corporate Events call 01438 833222

The event suddenly became a spectacular as two of the London swing based Rat Pack act took to the stage. The audience were delighted with the amazing duets and solos that included many of the smash hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr.

Paul-Hayden and George Anthony captivated the audience as they delivered more than a tribute to The Rat Pack as they also included unforgettable hits from Nat King Cole, Mack the knife, Bobby Darin and Moon river by Andy Williams.

Surprisingly there was no mention of the fantastic Legend of Swing show in which these two brilliant swing singers both head line along with an amazing cast. The Legend of Swing show is like no other and will be touring theatres in 2011.

It was a great night out as George Anthony and Paul-Hayden who are both stars in corporate entertainment delivered the Rat Pack on the rocks. We think these cool London based guys are absolutely first class. Brilliant!

The British Rat Pack quartet gave great performances of songs made famous by Frank, Dean and Sammy of The Rat Pack. The music played out through the night as those hardy fools at Blunham Cricket Club in Bedfordshire, played day and night to set a new Guinness World Record….
Check out www.blunhamcc.com/record/index.html

A fantastic array of swing music helped raise temperatures in the cold air of the playing field. The British Rat Pack certainly knew how to deliver energy. It was a shame they could not carry on through out the whole cricket marathon as Paul-Hayden had to be fresh and attend rehearsals for another show.

Paul-Hayden is currently working alongside a real legend of swing in pianist Ian Gomes of The Ritz who also played many years privately for Frank Sinatra. He said the standard of the singers and musicians in this new show is incredibly high and I need to be fresh for the midday session.

We wish Blunham Cricket Club the best of luck and success in regaining the Guinness World Record

This event was supported by the appearance of some real TV personalities including Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke and That’s Life TV presenter and MP candidate for Luton Esther Ranson.

Anton Du Beke, Esther Ranson and Paul-Hayden

Held in the Riverside Suite at the Vauxhall Recreation Complex in Luton, Bedfordshire the evening hosted by “Elenis Fashion kicked off at 7.30pm with Paul-Hayden of the British Rat Pack singing to a packed house.

Tickets for the Event had completely sold out!

International Entertainer Paul-Hayden who incidentally was born in Luton, opened up the evening in his usual warm relaxed and charming manner. He sang some laid back Swing classics that soon led to a lively climax while highlighting the evening’s proceedings.

Presenters Anton Du Beke and Esther Ranson conducted the Elenis Fashion Show.

Between fashion shows Paul-Hayden lit up the stage singing with an incredible array of musical performing talent that panned many genres including the Rat Pack to perfection.

Following the second fashion show backed by a DJ. Anton Du Beke and Esther Ranson gave out prizes and introduced the finale while Paul-Hayden closed with “That’s Life”.

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