The stars are aligned, and the celebrity musicians are on board! Boston’s premiere all-star Rat Pack tribute big band returns to Scituate by popular demand with its new program “The Best is Yet to Come: A Swingin’ Affair’s Tribute to Sinatra,” on Saturday, October 25, 7 pm, at Scituate Center for Performing Arts, 606 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate.
Bandleader Steve Bass delivers 16 of Boston’s top professional instrumental artists, frontman vocal crooner Donnie Norton, and special guest vocalist Sarah Bass for an all-out night of top-notch entertainment. In honor of Frank Sinatra’s timeless music returning to Billboard 200’s “top 10” albums in 2025, A Swingin’ Affair presents 25 of Sinatra’s top hits, the voice of a generation, dovetailed among captivating stories of the “Rat Pack,” a little ol’ blue-eyes banter, and tunes served straight up with a twist from the Chairman of the Board’s swoon music anthology.
“The Best is Yet to Come” features greater Boston’s all-star professional performing artists, convened in captivating swing and song – a rare opportunity! Revel in 16 inspired instrumentalists as they dive into the toe tappin’ Great American Songbook, showcasing the legendary tunes of Frank Sinatra and more. Swoon over the huge swingin’ sound of professional frontman vocalist Donnie Norton, and guest vocalist Sarah Bass, as bandleader Steve Bass brings all the class, fun, and excitement of Sinatra’s soundstage to you! Hit songs include “Fly Me To the Moon” and “I’ve Got The World On A String,” “New York, New York,” and so much more, delivered with a twist from the circa-authentic stage set.
No big band concert would be complete without a little dancing in the aisles, so wear your dancing shoes, and sway the night away! “A Swingin’ Affair provides audiences with the rare opportunity to experience a full-size professional big band with the industry’s top jazz musicians,” shares Bandleader Steve Bass.
“Hear the original Sinatra and Rat Pack arrangements as they were intended, inspiring the very best in live swing sound!” A Swingin’ Affair’s exceptional roster of instrumental performing artists frequently appear in Boston and beyond top orchestras and ensembles, spanning saxophone, trumpet, trombone, upright bass, drums, and piano. In its dedication to sustaining the intrinsic value music of education, A Swingin’ Affair also engages Scituate Junior and High School instrumental students in a world-class masterclass with its artists, preserving the living history of swing and jazz culture through Scituate’s aspiring musicians. Tickets for “The Best is Yet to Come” are $40 general seating, $25 for students/seniors/groups, available at tinyurl.com/24x2t8au, and at the door.
Scituate Center for Performing Arts is fully accessible. This rare night of special entertainment is provided through the generous producing support of McGrath PR and Scituate Friends of Music. To learn more about A Swingin’ Affair’s performances, leadership or education collaboration programs, email aswinginaffairband@gmail.com, or visit A Swingin’ Affair at aswinginaffair.com
Address: 606 Chief Justice Cushing Highway Scituate MA, 02066
Website: https://mcgrathpr.com/a-swingin-affair-scituate-2025/
Event Date: 25-10-2025
Start Time: 07:00 PM
End Time: 09:00 PM
Cost: $40 for general admission, $25 for students, seniors or groups of 10 or more
Audience: Everyone