Frankie Moreno

Frankie flew the coop. Frankie shut it down. Frankie hit the road.
Unfortunately, the residency at Stratosphere concluded; however, Frankie is determined to go on to bigger and better things as opposed to extend what was a critically successful run.
There is certainly a lack of good shows with legitimate backing bands — or just bands period since the backing precursor might be demeaning to accomplished artists in their own right — and, Frankie Moreno’s show broke this unfortunate paradigm. Moreno’s was a show that any live music lover could get behind.
Then, it came to an end.
It was good while it lasted.

This is an amazing show! You will not be disappointed. Frankie is great, but the ballad crooning of his brother Tony will leave you speechless.

I’ve been in Vegas for 12 years and one performer always sticks out in my mind and that’s Frankie Moreno. I saw him years ago as part of an act in another headlining show and he blew me away! From one pianist to another, I don’t know how he does what he does. I was truly impressed and floored the entire preformace. Killer energy, great stage presence, and super talented guy. I haven’t yet got a chance to see him in his own headlining act but I will make sure to update when I do. It will be an interesting review from then til now. He was super young when I saw him last, curious to see if he has the same great energy and enthusiasm!

Want a show with a classic Vegas feel? Go see Frankie. Want a show that is t as expensive but feels big? Go see Frankie. Want to be able to watch a hot, good-​looking, gorgeous man? Go see Frankie. Want to laugh? Go see Frankie. Want to dance? Go see Frankie.
For your money, Frankie is a great show!!!

Great music. Superb show. This fella is so talented. Amazing how he can play the piano backwards. Great great band. Plays oldies and new stuff and his stuff. All good!!!

I wanted to be cliché for this Vegas trip instead of constant partying, so I decided to stay in our hotel n find something to watch. If you stay in the hotel, u get discounted tickets. I saw Mr. Moreno and he is a real talent! He sang for a second without the Mic and his voice is REAL lol and amazing. Would I pay the normal $ 40 to see him again? Idk but I’m glad I did this time.

Frankie plays at the Stratosphere Theater. This is one of the best shows in Las Vegas. A first class, top shelf musician playing his own music! High energy and a lot of fun. Get ready to catch the cork for a free bottle of Frankie Champaign. I highly recommend this new Las vegas classic! It is well with the trip! Live it up, you are in Las Vegas for cryin’ out loud!

OMG!!! Was up front, woohoo at Frank’s filming last nite of his new Video. He is just amazing!!! His band has soo much talent as well!!! The girls play Violins and are in lil red dresses, sexy and talented wow! The dancing with the stars star, comes out as a Diva, soo sexy her dance routine!!! Frank, has come a long way from the first time I saw him and his band on Fremount street!!! He is the next Elvis, he is soo handsome and he plays the Piano like Liberace wished he could, AWESOME! He played the harmonica, and the guitar oh and the drums with the drummer! His Brother is Tony, plays bass and is handsome and amazing too! The guitarist, drummer and horn section, wow, were great too It was a treat for sure, great original music too!
I give it two thumbs up and 5 stars a must see show in Vegas!!! The song Diva, I think will be a huge hit!!!

I have to be honest and say I had never heard of Frankie Moreno prior to this trip. However, we bought tickets to last night’s show hoping to hear live, original music. And that we did! The show was very entertaining!!! Other than being very good looking, Frankie is a talented performer – singing, dancing and playing several musical instruments (piano, guitar, harmonica, and even a little drumming). His band is really quite good and it looked like they were all having fun.
I thought it was very cool that Michael Grimm, winner of America’s Got Talent 2010, was in the audience and Frankie brought him up on stage to sing a couple of songs. It didn’t look pre-​rehearsed and the band adapted well to the songs he performed. I hear that Frankie likes to do this quite often when famous people stop by (which I think is awesome)!!!
There wasn’t a bad seat in this very intimate theater, but it wasn’t close to being full. That’s the pity of it. I’m actually a big fan of Lacey Schwimmer and enjoyed her little solo dance number (although it might’ve been better with a partner).
Overall, we definitely had fun at the show and would recommend it to others. So, Frankie, if you are reading this, like you said you do, GOOD JOB – Keep it up!!! And, oh yeah, Happy Birthday!!!

The show and venue are great. The performance balances well-​orchestrated humor with talent. And it’s delightfully random.
From the moment he emerges, your eyes are glued to Moreno – great energy as a performer. I recommend!

First of all, I witnessed the two year anniversary show, which was special and spectacular…
2^nd as a pianist with a guitar playing father and a backround playing many styles including the mixing of classical motifs and themes, this show was like watching the professional version of myself. (with a lot more detirmination that is). Mainly great singing and ensemble performances very well choreographed and behind it all is the great guy Frankie, who has brought his family along with him for the ride. Mereno is a somebody who alot of people just don’t know about! That won’t be forever. enjoy it while you can!

I am a Vegas local and admittedly the Stratosphere isn’t my go-​to spot for… well, anything. But I was invited to attend the Frankie Moreno for their final performance of 2013 and after reading the awesome reviews I felt compelled to give it a chance.
I loved this show! Frankie and his band were so talented. All elements were very entertaining and the crowd was genuinely enjoying themselves. The wait staff could have been a little quicker with our drinks but that had no bearing on the entertainment. I will definitely be back in 2014 :) Outstanding job!

The show is good if you’re paying less than $ 30 per ticket. It’s a small theater so just about any seat is a «good seat». The only reason I’m giving it an «A-​OK» is because it was cheap entertainment and my friend thought his was very attractive. Her good time gave me a good time ;-).
Most of his songs are originals, but they have a good beat/​tune. The band is also good as they have a few girls playing the violet, cello and double bass in addition to the drummer, electric guitars, sax, trumpet and trombone.
The few disappointments in the show was when he was promoting his champaign, a when a champaign flute «accidentally» falls on stage causing a delay in the show. Another disappointment was when he had his son go on stage to preform his rap.
The show is only 60 – 70 mins long. I felt kind of ripped off because a sold ten of those mins was due to the broken glass on stage and his son rapping. What do you expect for the $ 20 per person ticket I paid, right?

FRANKIE MORENO, A MIXED BAG
OK, so last night (10÷2÷13) we went to see Frankie Moreno (no, not that drag queen guy, the one with real talent) at the Stratosphere. The whole thing was a mixed bag.
First, the good stuff. The theatre was top notch, with very comfortable chairs, rock solid tables, clean carpets, excellent lighting throughout and a fine sound system. And the «seating density» was very moderate, so that we were «approximate» to others but not crammed in like sardines. Drink service was very attentive and friendly, with some outright humor. Excellent ambiance.
The pre-​show video was (largely) interesting and informative (I knew nothing of his background).
Kudos to Moreno for his massive talent as a singer, musician and songwriter. He delivers the show in a high energy style that clearly requires significant aerobic capability and physicality.
He has a fine nine-​piece band made up of a drummer, a long-​legged string trio, a brass trio, one lead and one bass guitarist. Moreno handles piano, harmonica, guitar and vocals. Together, they put out a massive sound.
Now, the bad stuff. Together they put out a massive sound.
They have one level. Full blast, 130 decibel, in your face, crack the concrete VOLUME. If that’s your thing, you’ll love ‘em. I would have liked to hear the names of the group members when he introduced them, but the drummer was banging away so loud I think I caught «Jennifer» … and that’s it. Who she was I’m still not sure.
They have one tempo. Full speed, 95 MPH, hair on fire, full throttle, run like hell, RUSH. If you have no interest in catching the lyrics, or savouring a note, you’ll do just fine.
They have one «musical interior design» modality. Frilly, froufrou, Victorian mansion, lace doily. When 6 – 8 succulent notes would have been perfect, you get 15 – 20 ornate runs in rapid fire succession. At times it’s impossible to tell what the original melody was. It’s all a bit frantic, and tiring.
OK, so all of the above isn’t ABSOLUTELY accurate, but it’s 90% + accurate.
For example, he did slide into a nice, measured piano solo rendition of Bridge Over Troubled Water. Then, ²⁄₃ of the way through he raced off into a jarring heavy-​rock ending that ruined the whole mood. Frankie, not every piece has to be «Jerry Lee Lewis-​esque.» We know you can bang the ivories, so lighten up a bit.
Same thing with the special song he had written for Ray Charles, delivered in a thoughtful, Charles-​esque manner (I even caught most of the lyrics) … which ended up in another frantic dash to the finish. Pity.
Does he have talent? You bet. Does he have charisma? Yup. Is he surrounded by talented musicians? Absolutely. Would I want to see him again? Nope.
Should you go see him? Maybe, just know what you’re getting into.
As for me, give me Human Nature over Moreno, every time.
Dean Herrington

Definitely a fun and enjoyable show!!!
Had seats off to the side of the showroom but still could see all the action on the stage!
If you want original music, with a few covers, then this is the show to go see. The love song he sang (sorry, I forgot the name), that he stated was to be recorded by Ray Charles before his passing, was GREAT. Frankie’s cover of «Bridge Over Troubled Water» towards the end of the show was great as well… very powerful/​emotional in my opinion.
Frankie and his band seem to have a great time on stage and interacting with the audience. I love that he takes shots of Crown Royal on stage too… happens to my favorite drink of choice!!!
Props to the opening band who sang 2 songs which are students from a Las Vegas music academy that Frankie supports! How many 15 — 17 year old kids can say they perform on the Las Vegas Strip? Thought that was a classy move!
A good evening of fun and music!

Oh my Frankie Moreno is HOT HOT HOT!!! This was my second time seeing his show and it did not disappoint. Frankie puts on an amazing show engaging the audience and leaves us begging for more!
This time I bought his CD’s too! He is donating half to help bring music back into schools. He is so worth seeing, you will not be disappointed.
Don’t miss this fabulous show … I hope Frankie keeps entertaining can’t wait for my next trip to Vegas to see him again!

I missed the Unilocal event here after Moreno opened and I wanted to go see the show. After seeing the show last night, it’s easy to give him 5 stars. Moreno is an excellent performer, a man skilled in putting on a good show and highlighting his many talents. He also has a band backing him up that’s simply superb! Nine member sin the band and they blow the roof off the room.
Much of Moreno’s music is unknown to me because it’s music he and his brothers have written. The show varies from rock to ballad, to Jerry Lee Lewis-​like banging the keys on the piano. If Moreno wasn’t so talented, I’d say he was showing off, but he simply is an excellent piano player. In addition, in one number he has a bit of a drum duet with his drummer. In a couple of songs he plays guitar. He sings very well, a strong voice with excellent enunciation!
This is a show I’ll recommend to friends from out of town. I think it’s the only show like it on the Las Vegas Strip. Very enjoyable!

SOLID!
Honestly, I never heard of the guy except for seeing him on billboards all over town. So finally I got to see him along with my wife and her two friends at 20 bucks a pop because that’s the locals price which is not a bad deal at all.
Since I was not familiar him, I found out firsthand what he was all about. Anytime you have your own singing show in Vegas, you better have a really good band to back you up and Frankie’s band knocked it out of the park! Each individual band member ranging from the saxophone, cello, violin, trombone, and guitar, all the way up to the drummer had their own solos at different parts of the show that highlighted their elite skills not to mention Frankie himself performing duets with them.
Frankie also has two other brothers that help out during the show which I thought was kind of cool by keeping it in the family. One brother plays the guitar while the other does funny skits that involves the audience some of the time.
Frankie himself is one man talent show. He can sing, dance, and play numerous instruments including the guitar, the harmonica, the drums, and his best instrument, the piano. His vocal range is off the charts. Some of the songs he sings go from high to low and vice versa without him missing a beat. This guy kind of reminds me of a young Elvis with the way he entertains the crowd with the movement of his hips, especially to the ladies young and old.
As for the songs he sings, some he wrote for other singers, some he wrote for himself, and others he does awesome covers of some of his favorites. Some of the songs he sings just strictly playing the piano and I must say it seems like the piano itself is apart of him meaning whatever he thinks, the piano does. Forget the keystrokes, it seems like he is barely touching the piano at all. That is how good he is.
Overall Frankie is a good showman its obvious that his actions are based on the crowd reaction. For instance, in between songs he would talk for a bit and ask people in the audience questions. Sometimes the next song he sings is because of the interaction that just happened. So I can honestly say every show is not gonna be the same. Frankie does a good job of keeping the show flowing. Its a solid 75 minute nonstop roller coaster ride!

If you like Michael Buble, you’ll dig this show!
If you like retro night on American Idol, you’ll dig this show!
If you like playing Rat Pack with your Ken and Barbie dolls, you’ll dig this show!
And if you like air-​humping, pelvic thrusting, eyelash-​batting and toothy smiles… you’ll like this show so much, you’ll probably cream your «What Happens Here, Stays Here» panties, and should get over to the Strat STAT!!!
If, however, like myself, you’re a miserable old cynic with a chronic snark affliction… then it might take a few martinis or magic brownies before you dig this show.
That being said, the band is excellent, the energy level is super high, and everyone on stage is so gosh-​darn good looking and enthusiastic, it’s like watching the Vegas Mickey Mouse Club! The tickets are affordable, the showroom is small enough to where all the seats are good ones, and the walk from the parking garage to the theater is unbelievably scenic, and will burn at least 15,000 calories.
Which you will undoubtedly make up for with your martinis and brownies.

This is the second time I have seen the Frankie Moreno show and it was awesome each time! This time I was lucky enough to sit right next to the stage. The VIP seating is worth it! The way the room is set up every seat is a good seat but there are perks to sitting close to the stage:
Perk #1 I could see Frankie and the band without my glasses. He is an awesome performer! The band is also fantastic!
Perk #2 I’m pretty sure Frankie pointed to me during one of his songs… true story haha lol.
Perk #3 During some of his last songs you are able to take pictures so It’s a great spot to do so!
Perk #4 If the Crown Royal girls are there they give out free stuff. I received a free shirt and a shot. The shot tasted like gasoline to me but my husband enjoyed it!
He played some songs off his new album. The one that stood out but I didn’t hear the title is one that he may be signing as a duet with Norah Jones. Lovely song! He also played some of my older favorites like Let’s Fake a Honeymoon, Tangerine Honey, and I’m Sorry. I love this show because he interacts with the audience and the banter between him and the band is entertaining. I think this is the best deal on the strip! You don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars to be entertained. The VIP tickets cost about $ 33.00 dollars but I’m not sure if that included a local discount.
Frankie also does a meet and greet after the show which is very cool! My husband was asking me if I was going to take another picture with him since I already had one…“I was like a yeah… of course! ”