Derrek Robertson - Guest Entertainer

Derrek Robertson is an International Champion barbershop quartet vocalist and Piano  Entertainer born and raised in the famous wine-country of Sonoma, California. In 2010, competing with the Westminster Chorus of Orange County California, Derrek won a gold medal in Barbershop Chorus performance. In 2014 Derrek was selected to entertain in residence for the Summer season at the prestigious five star Twin Palms Resort in Phuket Thailand.
Derrek's shows feature the songs of Michael Buble, The Rat Pack, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, the hit songs of Shrek, Hairspray, Zac Brown Band, and Taylor Swift. Most recently Derrek has been performing on the Anthem of the Seas, sailing from New York City.
With a sound reminiscent of Cole Porter and Ben Folds, Derrek continuously composes for the stage and screen, his musical works can be found at iTunes, SoundCloud and at derrekwayne.com.
Derrek loves his life in the Arts and enjoys a contagious passion for vocal music and his role in the American choral music community.

45-min Show Order

1. Feelin’ Good
The 21st century invigoration by Michael Buble, grab your tickets and get on board the Good Times Train. A Gin & Tonic. 

2. The Way You Look Tonight
Most cruisers know this song as popularized by Harry Connick Jr. Other modern covers include those by Rod Stewart, Chris Botti, Gloria Estefan, Marroon 5 and Michael Buble. A Rye Old Fashioned.

3. Rat Pack Medley
Sinatra’s classic Fly Me To The Moon, Dean Martin’s Ain’t That A Kick In The Head, Sammy Davis Jr.’s The Candyman. A filet minion and a nice Chianti.

4. Old Time Rock and Roll Medley
A rockin’ medley of Bob Seger’s Old Time Rock And Roll, Tina Turner’s Proud Mary, Jerry Lee Lewis’ Great Balls Of Fire. Whiskey and a beer back.

5. Copacabana / Rock With You
This pair of breakout 70s classics by Barry Manilow and Michael Jackson will hit dead center for many Baby Boomers. Vodka cranberry.

6. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
This Motown classic was a hit for Marvin Gaye in 1964 and was a #1 hit for James Taylor in 1975. Hot toddy.

7. Build Me Up Buttercup
The #1 hit single in 1969 for The Foundations. Millennials will fondly remember this song from 90’s classic movie comedy There’s Something About Mary. An anthem for the Los Angeles Angels, and  Boston College Eagles. Craft beer.

8. ‘Merica Medley
A medley spanning three generations of popular Americana: John Denver’s Country Roads, Zac Brown’s Chicken Fried, Ray Charles’ America The Beautiful. Budweiser.

9. Hallelujah
Popularized by American Idol, Dreamworks Pictures’ Shrek and hundreds of other renditions - possibly the most popular contemporary American ballad. Coffee and cookies.

10. Rock And Roll Medley
This finale includes the #1 hit I’m a Believer, Van Morison’s international hit Brown Eyed Girl, Neil Diamond’s Cherry Cherry and Ray Charles’ What I Say.

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