Matt Monro Jnr with Vince Hall - Photograph courtesy of Terry 'Dutch' Holland Vince has recently started to include songs by the legendary Matt Monro into his repertoire. Vince went to see Matt Monro Junior in concert at the Beck Theatre in London. This is a tribute to Matt Monro from his Son and includes stories and memories of his Dad and his life. Vince pictured above with Matt Monro Jnr took the opportunity to thank him and explain that whilst Vince sings Sinatra songs he would be including some Matt Monro favourites into his own shows, including favourites like "From Russia with love" and "Portrait of my love". Matt Monro Jnr was delighted and thanked Vince for keeping his Dad's name and songs in the spotlight for years to come. Ironically Vince has some uncanny similarities with Matt Monro Snr! They both went to Hong Kong with the Forces and sang there, also Matt sang his last ever performance at the Grand in Wolverhampton, where Vince lived before joining the Royal Navy!	Vince appeared on the big stage at two events this year, the Gosport Waterfront Festival and pictured above singing to crowds at the annual Showman's Show in Newbury.
Vince meets Princess Ann at HMS Sultan where he has performed many times.	Dug-Out studios in Fareham, above, Geoff is putting together Vince's third album, using 'state of the art' computerised equipment. "Cutting a disk" or putting a CD together requires many rehearsals to perfect the final sound that you hear. Dug-Out studios have the facility to hire and use sound proof rehearsal rooms to spend time perfecting your songs ready to record. Vince has used the studio to produce CD's primarily for demo' purposes, but in the shape of an album. On his first album Vince put twelve songs and on his recent recording he put fifteen songs onto CD. Use the link below to visit the Dug-Out studio website.
Nobody will ever replace the great man himself. Vince does not impersonate Frank Sinatra, "if you impersonate Frank then people compare you with him, and that's a fatal mistake." Vince sings in his own style, which still encaptures the magic of Sinatra!	Vince will be performing at an outdoor concert at the YMCA Fairthorne Manor in Hampshire on 4 July. For further details and ticket details please call 01489 785228. Vince has recentley completed his third album on CD at Farehams Dug-Out studios. Please click here to visit the Dug-Out studio website. The Dug-Out Studio & Rehearsal Rooms
Surprise birthday party for Sally Dale, seen here with her friends, having a great time whilst Vince Interacts and gets everyone singing along. A truly excellent night remembered by all for many years to come! Most of Sally's friends who attended the evening had travelled from all over the country to celebrate and join in the surprise. The evening held another surprise for Vince, Bev Smithyman an ex work colleague of Vince's was sat at the table, they hadn't seen each other since 1984!	Vince recently sang at a surprise birthday party at Eastney for Sally Dale (pictured above in white) and her long time friends from years gone by. Sally had no idea that her husband Kevin had planned the evening, which involved a superb three course gourmet meal, champagne and the girls were served by their husbands, making the evening very special. Singing popular songs and crooning to Sally's friends, Vince thoroughly enjoyed the evening and said it was the first time he had sang to an "all female" audience!
The big band swing era will never fade into distant memory. More and more organisations and individuals are wanting the sound of sinatra at their events, weddings, corporate functions, Christmas parties etc, Vince will capture the magic of the era, contact him now to discuss your event or function.	Vince was joined on stage by professional dancers; Caroline Heaton & Lynsay Monaghan to raise funds for BBC Children in need . An action packed entertaining evening which Vince organised raised £2,500 for this worthy cause.
Vince appearanced in the Channel Islands recentley by appearing at the Wayside Cheer hotel, Guernsey, for a cabaret show. A sell out venue watched as he wooed the audience with classic Sinatra songs. Vince has also sang at St. Margaret's Lodge hotel on the island. A place where Vince loves to visit was made even more special to be able to visit and sing on the Island. He will be appearing in Guernsey again later this year.	Vince perfromed at a St. Patrick's cabaret evening at the Thorngate Hall's in Gosport. A showcase of local talent joined Vince on stage including South Coast Pop Idol Finalist Paddy Edgar (pictured above), Tumblin' Dice Rolling Stones tribute band, Elvis Presley (Rick Hampson) tribute, Caroline Heaton & Lyndsay Monaghan dancers, comedians Mick Rowan & Alex Rose, and compere funny man Martyn Webb.