FRANK SINATRA & Rat Pack Style Live Band

  • Authentic Crooner Jazz

  • Sands Hotel Cool & Big Band Swing

  • Curated by Mark Kopitzke

MARK KOPITZKE & 
THE EVENING BEAT

The Frank Sinatra of today.

Forget the tired parodies and rehearsed impressions. This is authentic cool, effortless phrasing, and a thunderous big band sound celebrating the golden era of American music.

There was a moment in time when the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel was the absolute center of the universe. Midnight in Las Vegas—crisp black tuxedos, dry martinis, and the electric hum of the Rat Pack commanding the room with danger, unfiltered cool, and vocal genius. Every time The Evening Beat steps onto a stage, we bring that golden-hour glamour roaring back to life.

In the tradition of modern masters like Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Bublé, Mark Kopitzke doesn't do an impression—he is an authentic Frank Sinatra style singer recreating the spirit of the era in his own unique voice. Backed by a decade touring globally as lead singer for the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Mark brings an electric, physical presence to the stage. Classically trained vocal control meets infectious mid-century charm.

Dean’s swing.‍

Frank’s fire.‍

The Rat Pack’s cool.

—right here, right now.

HOLLYWOOD STUDIO & TOURING PEDIGREE

From Intimate Sands Combos to the Roaring 20-Piece Jazz Orchestra.

A great crooner is only as good as the band behind him. Frank Sinatra proved that every time he shared a stage with Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, or Nelson Riddle. The magic of this music has always lived in the chemistry between a fearless vocalist and world-class players.

We perform the songs your guests know and love by heart—the soaring, unforgettable anthems of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole, delivered with timeless mid-century style.

Backing Mark is an elite frontline drawn from Southern California’s premier studio and touring talent, with credits spanning major Hollywood film scores, Disney stages, and Broadway national tours.

Playing from legendary master orchestrations, we offer complete acoustic flexibility—from pristine dinner elegance to a high-energy, packed dance floor.

Choose the exact tier that fits your venue, guest count, and vision:

  • Rat Pack Quartet or Quintet. Premium corporate event entertainment and live swing music.

    Rat Pack Combo | 4-5 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke (Lead Vocals), Piano, Upright Bass, Drums (+ Solo Tenor Saxophone or Muted Trumpet for Quintet).

    • The Atmosphere: Sophisticated Sands Hotel cocktail lounges, VIP networking dinners, and intimate estate gatherings.

    • The Sound: Velvety phrasing and conversation-friendly mid-tempo swing (The Way You Look Tonight, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, L-O-V-E).

    • Investment: From $2,400

  • The Sands Hotel Frontline | 6–9 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke + Full Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar) driving a 2 to 3-horn frontline (Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone) + optional 2nd Female Vocalist.

    • The Atmosphere: Full wedding receptions, dynamic corporate galas, and high-energy dance floors.

    • The Sound: Brassy, punchy, kinetic Vegas swagger. Built to kick the party into high gear (Luck Be a Lady, Ain't That a Kick in the Head, Fly Me to the Moon).

    • Investment: From $3,500 – $6,000

  • The Ambassadors | 12-13 Piece Band

    The “Little Big Band”

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke + Full Rhythm Section + a soaring multi-horn brass section (2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 3 Saxes) + optional 2nd Female Vocalist.

    • The Atmosphere: Historic hotel ballrooms, society fundraisers, and 300+ guest estate celebrations.

    • The Sound: The lush, roaring mid-century sound of the Capitol Records era (Come Fly With Me, Theme from New York, New York, Mack the Knife).

    • Investment: From $8,000

  • The Evening Beat Jazz Orchestra | 18–20 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: The complete, uncompromising concert big band: Full 4-piece Rhythm Section, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, and 5 Saxophones. + optional 1-2 featured vocalists or Vocal Trio.

    • The Atmosphere: High-capacity museum hangars (like Lyon Air Museum), presidential galas, and arena-scale black-tie events.

    • The Sound: Thunderous, authentic master charts transcribed directly from Count Basie, Nelson Riddle, and Billy May. Pure acoustic firepower.

    • Investment: From $10,700

PROVEN ON THE MOST HISTORIC STAGES IN CALIFORNIA

Live at Frank Sinatra’s Private Desert Sanctuary.

When luxury event planners needed authentic mid-century entertainment for a black-tie celebration at Frank Sinatra’s private Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs, they trusted Mark Kopitzke and The Evening Beat.

Performing on Sinatra’s personal grand piano in the legendary living room where the Rat Pack once gathered, our ensemble delivered an intimate, swinging performance tailored to the iconic architecture. We honored the music and the space with nuanced vocal styling, dynamic acoustic control, and authentic vintage charm.

Read more about the night at Frank Sinatra's Estate here.

Vetted on the World Stage: The Glenn Miller Pedigree

World-class events require seasoned, battle-tested talent. Mark Kopitzke brings international experience to every stage:

• Symphonic Guest Artist: Co-star of Kings of Soul & Swing, headlining major symphonic pops concerts across the country alongside Broadway’s Julius Thomas III (lead star of Hamilton).

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra: Over 200 international concerts touring the globe as the featured lead crooner for the most famous swing orchestra in human history.


• International Mainstage Headliner: Headlining luxury cruise line theaters worldwide with fully orchestrated Sinatra, big band concert revues.


• Private Royalty & Icons: Personally hired for private performances for Sir Rod Stewart and members of the Royal Family of Thailand.


• Institutional Trust: Featured by global media giants including Disney, Netflix, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and Liberty Mutual.

Serving California’s Premier Private Estates, Ballrooms & Country Clubs.

luxury events packages across souther california

Based in Orange County, The Evening Beat regularly deploys turnkey ensembles across the premier private event corridors of Southern California:

  • Orange County & Los Angeles County (Travel included in base quotes)

  • Palm Springs & The Coachella Valley (Historic private estates & desert country clubs)

  • San Diego County (Luxury coastal resorts & black-tie galas)

  • Santa Barbara & The Central Coast (Historic vineyard estates & society benefits)

*Available to travel nationwide.*

Bespoke Staging, Production & Dance Upgrades

Every performance can be fully enhanced with turnkey production options:

  • Vintage Dancers: Give your guests a crash course dance lesson before the party begins. And add High-energy Swing or 1960s go-go dancers to ignite the dance floor.

  • Period-Authentic Lighting & Sound & Props: Professional lighting, vintage prop microphones & stage furniture, and MidCentury atmospheric details.

  • Band & DJ Integration: Seamless music from the first cocktail through the final late-night dance set. Digital & Vinyl.

Select your desired enhancements when submitting your date request below.

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  • Question: Is this a Frank Sinatra impersonator or a live musical tribute?
    Answer: Rather than a costume impersonator, The Evening Beat features former Glenn Miller Orchestra lead singer Mark Kopitzke delivering an authentic, concert-level tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the Rat Pack with world-class live horn arrangements.

  • Question: Can we hire a solo Frank Sinatra singer or smaller combo?
    Answer: Yes. While we frequently perform with our 10-piece to 20-piece swing orchestra, Mark Kopitzke is available with smaller jazz trios and quartets for intimate cocktail hours and private dinners. Check out our full Ensemble Configurations & Pricing.