San Giovanni Dancers
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The classic jazz sound of the Hammond organ B3 with guitar and drums will keep your afternoon swingin' Tom Carroll, guitars John Eshelman, organ Seth Rogers, drums
Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.
The Concert Band has been a tradition at the Italian Festival almost from the beginning. Originally directed by Lucian Tiberi, then by Gene D’Angelo the band is now under the direction of Rick Brunetto. Featuring some of Columbus’s finest musicians, this instrumental ensemble celebrates our rich cultural Italian heritage with Italian marches, Neapolitan favorites and […]
Chaz and Nicki are a dynamic duo act that teamed up to create an upbeat live acoustic show that mixes feel-good classic covers with harmony-rich originals. Singer and guitarist Chaz Mechenbier has been performing locally, nationally and internationally for decades with well known acts such as Jerry Reed, Ronnie Milsap, and local favorites, Phil Dirt and the […]
Alla Boara celebrates the deep history of human music-making by cultivating fresh sounds from the ancient roots of regional Italian folk songs. Amanda Powell’s impassioned vocals burst with the drama and humor of Italian life propelled by drummer and ensemble founder Anthony Taddeo. The storytelling behind this daring ensemble is intoxicating and has the dazzling […]
LA-based music artist Dante Brunetto takes listeners on a sonic journey of ups and downs, and highs and lows with his solo project, Tae & the Wave.
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michéal CASTALDO Artist/Producer/Songwriter michéal CASTALDO is an award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur from New York City. Music is a lifelong passion, and he loves performing his heart-warming Italian songs to adoring audiences.Michéal is a native of Calabria in the "tip of the toe" of Italy, is an accomplished pop-classical crossover singer of his native […]
PopGun features all your favorite hits from the 60's through the 80's
As central Ohio’s foremost and finest big band the Rick Brunetto Big Band has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. This 17-piece orchestra features the music of the 30’s and 40’s swing era on up through the present. On a typical evening you might hear Glenn Miller’s “In The Mood”, “Moonlight Serenade”, or swing […]