Dean Martin
His Music, Memories and Legacy Will Live On Forever
His Music, Memories and Legacy Will Live On Forever
Dean Martin tribute artist Russ Loniello has performed over two thousand tribute shows to Dean Martin across the Continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Bermuda, South America and Western Europe. Russ is currently performing his tribute show at prestigious private parties, fund raisers and corporate events. He also remains a part of the Rat Pack Corporate Show, and has produced a promotional CD entitled A Place In the Shade featuring sixteen of Dean Martin's hit songs.Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Russ started entertaining in 1973 as a drummer performing in show bands, nightclubs, hotel chains, state and county fairs throughout the Midwest. Russ started singing in 1980, memorizing over six hundred songs in a variety of music styles ranging from Elvis to Sinatra. He quickly became known for his tribute to Dean Martin. Russ nightclub act was a hit at every venue he played. From 1980 until 1985, local radio stations honored Russ as Best Entertainer on three occasions. In 1985, his tribute to Martin became the focus of Russ Loniello's career.
Russ Loniello
The Ultimate Performer
While singing in a Palm Springs nightclub in 1997, producers of the Sinatra My Way production featuring the Pat Rizzo twenty-piece orchestra discovered Russ. He was offered a spot in the production where his tribute to Dean Martin earned excellent reviews. Publicity of Russ' performance in Sinatra My Way immediately caught the attention of Las Vegas agents. Russ then joined the Rat Pack Corporate Show traveling nationally and internationally with the production. Since 1999, he has performed at over 300 conventions in the major Las Vegas hotels as part of the Rat Pack Show. Loniello paid tribute to Dean Martin at the annual festival in Dino's hometown of Steubenville, Ohio from 2001 to 2010, earning the praise of Dino's friends, along with accolades from the local media. Russ' biggest achievement came in November and December of 2001 when he accepted an offer to be the first and only Dean Martin tribute artist to portray Dean Martin at Legends In Concert of Branson, Missouri. Legends In Concert is one of the world's biggest productions, over twenty years in running. Russ returned again in 2003 and 2006. In 2005, Russ performed in the David Cassidy Rat Pack Production and in 2004, in the Branson Rat Pack Tribute Show. Presently he entertains at corporate events throughout the United States and around the world and also appeared in New York's off-Broadway production, Frank, Dean and Sammy Live In Concert. .With his amusing dialog and charismatic demeanor, Russ Loniello's on-stage performance is one to be remembered. Russ brings his own brand of humor and showmanship to every show but it's his Dean Martin style of singing that leaves audiences spellbound. Russ' performance has earned him a reputation as one of the world's best Dean Martin tribute artists.