Brian Michael Smith “Being Frank with Tony”

Columbus native Brian Michael Smith is well known as the area’s premier performer of the great American Standard. He has earned his incomparable reputation both here and on the New York scene where he performed for thirteen years in Off-Broadway productions, Manhattan nightclubs and, most notably, at the world famous Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center.

Since returning to Columbus, Brian has not only established the Brian Michael Smith Quartet, he has continued to wow audiences as the featured vocalist with the John Vermeulen Swing Band, Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra and Rick Brunetto’s Big Band.  Brian has performed at the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest, Newark’s Midland Theatre, La Scala Italian Bistro, the Hollywood Casino, Carfagna’s Restaurant and the renowned Valley Dale Ballroom as well as countless corporate, philanthropic and social events, including many wedding celebrations.  This special show honors not only the Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra but also we are pleased to present the music of the late great Tony Bennett.

Accompanied by the 17-piece Rick Brunetto Big Band, the Columbus Italian Festival proudly  presents the music of two of the greatest Italian American singers of all time, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett.