It has come to our attention that there is a live website advertising “The Dean Martin Festival 2025” on a date unknown, with no exact location detailed or who would be in attendance. That website also appears to have links or options to book tickets. We urge caution with regard to that site and the event it is advertising. Please be extremely vigilant when following links.
Our festival in Steubenville is, as far as we know, the ONLY such event for Dean happening in 2025 anywhere in the world. To distinguish from any potential others, we have rebranded our event to now be The Dean Martin Hometown Festival. Please contact us if you have any concerns.
We are very pleased to announce that we are holding a special live Christmas event in cooperation with Froehlich’s Classic Corner restaurant on December 8, 2024 from 3pm.
Come along to Froehlich’s in Steubenville for an afternoon of smooth Christmas music with the King of Cool. The event will feature Joe Scalissi who will be singing the music of Dean Martin.
Dinner show tickets will be $50 each. Reservations should be made early as limited seating will be available.
Call (740) 283 9901 to reserve a seat. More information is available here.
Please contact the restaurant directly for any booking issues.
There are only a handful of long-running organizations like us left in the world, ones that look to honor, respect, perpetuate and promote the lives and legacies of certain entertainers and their eras. The International Al Jolson Society was formed in 1950, the Sinatra Music Society was created in 1955 and we began in 1960. There are of course a number of others around the globe, but the one that reaches furthest back is The International Club Crosby.
It was created in 1936, and is in effect is the world’s longest-running fan club – as recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records.
We will be celebrating Bing’s life and career in the next edition of Just Dino (11 October 2024), with guest contributors from the ICC to both our magazine and an upcoming episode of our online series Just Dino Shorts.
In the meantime… The ICC publishes a 56-page glossy magazine, Bing, three times a year. It’s a must for anyone interested in one of the most important and influential entertainers of the twentieth century. Dean himself acknowledged the effect Bing had on his own career.
For further details, please visit their website! When you do get in touch with them, let them know we sent you!
Get ready to swing into the Golden Age of Hollywood and experience the timeless sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr with The Rat Pack Live In Concert. Combining classic hits with incredible performances and captivating storytelling, a talented ensemble of vocalists and musicians will take you on a musical journey through the smooth vocals, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies that made the Rat Pack a global sensation. With outstanding attention to detail, see the Rat Pack’s charisma and flair brought to life and be transported back to the glamorous days of Las Vegas and Hollywood. Featuring all of the Rat Pack’s timeless charm, this is an unforgettable night of entertainment that will have you reminiscing about this legendary legacy.
Based on the hit West End 1999 Flying Music production Frank, Sammy and Dean – The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas, assistant producer for Showplanr Oliver Slee recently met with the DMA: “The aim of this tour is to bring a fresh and younger Frank, Dean and Sammy to new audiences,” he told us. It will still focus on the trio at their peak but, with a younger cast, Showplanr want to bring the Rat Pack’s music to a brand-new audience while still appealing to the older set. They will be on the road covering the UK until their final date for this summer tour on 28 July at Beck Theatre, Hayes.
Joseph O’Brien, who plays Frank Sinatra, is an exciting and dynamic vocalist with many years of experience performing across the UK and beyond in a wide variety of roles. Career highlights include working on his own material with the London production company The Next Room, and performing at the world renowned Sundance Film Festival. Alongside creating his own work, Joseph has a background in musical theatre, as well as being an accomplished guitarist.
Joseph has a real love for Ol’ Blue Eyes, and having performed his own tribute show to the man for many years, he is thrilled to be joining the cast of The Rat Pack Live In Concert to bring his passionate portrayal of Frank to a brand new audience.
Job Pedro Angus, joining Joseph as Sammy Davis Jr., is an actor, musician and dancer based in Coventry. Job trained at Identity School of Acting and Kingdom School of Arts. Job began his professional career at a young age, playing Young Sunny in Daddy Cool (West End) before going on to play Young Simba in The Lion King (West End) and Lost Child in Into the Hoods (West End). Job is also an accomplished musician and creates his own material, specializing in hip hop and dance tracks. Job is thrilled to be playing the legendary Sammy Davis Jr,. and grateful to be given the opportunity to tell his story.
Finally, we have Chris Weeks as Dean Martin. Chris came to Big Band music at a young age, singing with the Bucks County and National Youth Jazz Orchestras in his teens, before joining the two-time BBC Big Band Award winning Oxford University Jazz Orchestra as their male vocalist. He recently played Buddy Holly in the 30th Anniversary production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story and is currently the lead singer for The Bluejays, the UK’s finest rock and roll band. Chris also works extensively as a session singer specializing in Jazz, recently featuring on the soundtrack to the Academy Award-nominated film La Memoria Infinita and with guest vocal spots exceeding twenty million streams worldwide.
For more information and tour dates, please visit ShowPlanr.
The DMA’s Thomas Brady and Elliot Thorpe will both be at the 24 July show, and we’ll be bringing you their full reports, reviews and interviews with the cast and crew in Just Dino #426.
King of Cool: The Dean Martin Story is a brand-new hour-longretrospective on the life of Dean Martin from Newsmax. Including never-before-seen clips and interviews from celebrities, family, friends and co-stars, including DMA president Elliot Thorpe, and with lots of surprises about Dean’s life, the program chronicles his journey from hard-scrabble upbringing to superstardom, from Italy to Las Vegas to Hollywood.
See it exclusively on Newsmax, Sunday 16 June 2024, 9pm ET
One of Hollywood’s most beloved legends, Dean Martin was an undeniable singing, acting and stage sensation. Renowned for his captivating looks, velvety voice, and incomparable charm, few names shine as brightly as this legendary and enduring performer.
Whether teamed with comedic partner Jerry Lewis, or alongside Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., as a key member of ‘The Rat Pack,’ Martin was a dynamic figure in entertainment for nearly half a century.
The Dean Martin Show was immensely popular, running on NBC for nearly a decade. His charisma, humor, and easy-going style endeared him to TV viewers across the country. With a drink in one hand and a beautiful woman on each arm, Dean Martin delighted audiences with his impeccable singing talent, comedic timing and on-screen magnetism.
He was the man every man wanted to be, and every woman wanted to be with. Join us as we celebrate the man behind the martini glass, and the indelible mark he left on the illustrious world of entertainment.
KING OF COOL: THE DEAN MARTIN STORY airs exclusively on Newsmax, 16 June 2024, 9pm ET. UK viewers can see it Tuesday 17 June 2024, 2am BST.
THE DEAN MARTIN ASSOCIATION 