The Santa Barbara Symphony joins singer, pianist and songwriter Tony DeSare in An Evening with Sinatra, a performance of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits, for the orchestra’s 70th Anniversary Season finale. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at the Granada Theatre.

Vocalist Tony DeSare wearing sparkly blue dinner jacket sings into microphone.
Tony DeSare Credit: Courtesy photo

Audience members are invited to travel back to a time when swing was king and crooners ruled, as music and artistic director Nir Kabaretti leads the orchestra in such memorable songs as “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “My Way,” “Come Fly with Me,” and “Night and Day.”

Often called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” DeSare brings a fresh take on old-school class in the critically acclaimed tribute. 

The event will include sipping festive cocktails, and capturing memories at the supper club-themed selfie station. Audience members are encouraged to put on gloves and sequins, don a fedora, and dress for an evening reminiscent of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself.

“We are excited to close this milestone season with such a special tribute concert, honoring the legendary Frank Sinatra,” said Kabaretti.

“Our intention this season was to create unique symphonic experiences with audiences across an expansive range of musical genres – from jazz, pop, film scores, theater, and even the art of Chumash spoken word,” he said.

“We are honored to have shared this season with you, and thank you for your continued support of the Santa Barbara Symphony,” he said.

DeSare, who was named Rising Star Male Vocalist in Downbeat Magazine, is also an award-winning composer. He won first place in the USA Songwriting Contest, and has written the theme song for the motion picture “My Date With Drew,” several broadcast commercials, and has scored five films.

An Evening with Sinatra is supported by Principal Concert Sponsor Dan and Meg Burnham, and Artist Sponsor, Anne F. Sage and Jesse D. Sgro.

Tickets for An Evening with Sinatra can be purchased online here.