Guest Presentation: MICHAEL DUTRA & THE STRICTLY SINATRA BAND

Hailed as one of the finest interpreters of the Sinatra sound in the world, Rhode Island native Michael Dutra has been performing his tribute to Frank Sinatra across the nation—from Las Vegas to Miami to Boston—since 2002. Boston Globe columnist Wesley Morris remarked that “his sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet. You really can’t tell the difference.” Ron Della Chiesa of WPLM Boston Radio and Sinatra Guru adds, “Michael literally channels Sinatra.”

Most of Michael’s influence comes from his dad. “Dad was always singing Sinatra songs throughout the house, and I would remember the lyrics and join him from time to time, even at the early age of 7.”

Michael performed at the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City opening for Howie Mandel. He continues to perform nearly 275 nights a year in clubs, dinner theatres, performing arts centers, corporate events and private parties. His true passion comes out when he is performing with his own Strictly Sinatra Band. Michael recently recorded the vocals for a “Twix candy bar commercial” being viewed in South America by millions of people every day.

“His sound is velour to Sinatra’s velvet.”
– The Boston Globe

Please Note: For some non-classical concerts, the window behind the stage may need to be covered for acoustical purposes. We do not always know which artists will need the window closed, but at a certain level of amplification, it is necessary.