On June 22, the Howe Center was packed with attendees gathered to enjoy the music of Frank Sinatra at the My Way Sinatra Sing-Off, hosted by Hoboken’s Division of Cultural Affairs. 12 competitors from across North America gathered in Hoboken to sing their favorite Sinatra songs in the famed entertainer’s style for this annual competition honoring him in his home city. The My Way Sinatra Sing-Off, formerly Sinatra Idol, takes its name from Sinatra’s “My Way,” which is regarded as a classic of the artist. The event is typically held at the amphitheater in Sinatra Park in good weather, but due to the poor weather conditions the event was moved to the Bissinger Room in Howe.
The winner for this year was Chris Patti of Citrus Spring, Florida. Patti was selected as the winner from a panel of five judges that included Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, who unveiled the bronze statue of Sinatra in 2021 on the entertainer’s birthday. Mayor Bhalla was joined by Hoboken restaurateur Joyce Flinn, Hoboken Historical Museum Director Bob Foster, Spotlight on Sinatra host Deeg, and Jazz Vocalist and previous winner Zack Alexander on the panel of judges. The prize for the competition received contributions from 23 local Hoboken businesses with 10 companies sponsoring the event.
Those who wish to view the competition can watch the recording on the Hoboken Historical Museum YouTube channel. For those who wish to view the next competition live, information for the 2024 competition will be posted on Hoboken’s official website.
