A Chance Encounter: Andrew Walesch and his Orchestra

After a chance 30-minute encounter with Tony Bennett, Andrew Walesch spent many years preparing his homage to the singer that Frank Sinatra called “the best singer in the business.” Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, Bob Hope urged him to use Tony Bennett as his stage name. Andrew’s tribute to his hero may include “Rags to Riches,” “Body and Soul,” “The Good Life,” and, of course, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Woven through the hit songs is Andrew’s very personal account of meeting and eating with his musical icon. Saturday, June 14. It is not only Father’s Day Eve, but it is our country’s National Flag Day.