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SUMMARY:The Rick Brunetto Big Band with vocalist MaryLee Melendez
DESCRIPTION: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 to the sounds of Tommy Dorsey’s “Opus One\,” the music of Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. The next set you can hear the sounds of Chicago\, Earth Wind and Fire\, Motown or Manilow come alive or see the band bring the house down with Gene Krupa’s “Sing Sing Sing.” \nThey have performed at Caesar’s Palace in Atlantic City with Deana Martin.\nRecently they backed up the Temptations and The Supremes at the Palace Theatre in Columbus. \nCurrently the Rick Brunetto Big Band appears every Friday night at the Valley Dale Ballroom.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/dancing-with-the-rick-brunetto-big-band/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Festival Events
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SUMMARY:PopGun
DESCRIPTION:PopGun is made up of the best musicians in the Midwest. They play the finest pop and rock music from the late 60’s through the 80’s\, often covering your favorite music that other bands simply cannot pull off. Expertly performed music from Queen\, Paul Simon\, Led Zeppelin\, ELO\, The Beatles\, Wings\, Talking Heads\, Cheap Trick\, Billy Squire\, Stevie Wonder\, and more\, will leave you reeling and feeling like you’ve just taken part in something special.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/john-schwab-party-band/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Micheal Castaldo
DESCRIPTION:michéal CASTALDO\nArtist/Producer/Songwriter\n \nmichéal 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 songs and a purveyor of his family-made\, heirloom Italian luxury products. Michéal’s music has become synonymous with authentic Italian experiences and products for North Americans in love with Italian cultureMichéal was chosen third among “Europe’s Best Crossover Performers\,” and in 2011\, named “Indie Artist of the Year” by Classical-Crossover UK. He was also awarded a prestigious Abe Olman Scholarship by the Songwriters Hall of Fame.\nAccompanied by Rick Brunetto’s 17-piece Orchestra it is a truly amazing production that reminds you of the beautiful memories of past\, present & beyond. You will be talking about this wonderful spectacle for a long time to come.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/micheal-castaldo/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Featured Event,Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T194500
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SUMMARY:San Giovanni Dancers
DESCRIPTION:The San Giovanni Dancers feature authentic dances from the regions of Italy. With colorful costumes and traditional Italian music they are a highlight of the festival. Accompanied by the Stromboleros Band they are a festival favorite that is sure to delight.  Come dance with us\, learn the tarantella and enjoy authentic Italian culture.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/san-giovanni-dancers-2024-10-13-2-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T200000
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SUMMARY:Tae & the Wave
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/tae-the-wave/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Alla Boara
DESCRIPTION: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 soloing of a veteran jazz ensemble to Taddeo’s imaginative re-composition of these ancient songs\, many of which have disappeared in a tide of modernity. Becca Stevens\, GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter praised Alla Boara for “breathing new possibilities into timeless stories while weaving in limitless and unexpected musical flavors\, and the ensemble’s debut recording “Le Tre Sorelle” was praised by Cleveland Magazine for its “top-notch musicianship.” The band has received critical acclaim from NPR’s “Shuffle\,” SWR2 in Germany\, All About Jazz\, Jazz Weekly\, and Cleveland Magazine. From the specific dialects\, stories and songs of Italy’s pre-industrial past spring Alla Boara’s dynamic and touching performances that inspire listeners of any heritage to treasure their ancestral roots and to revel in our shared humanity\, which is as surprising\, playful\, mournful and tender as the songs themselves.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/alla-boara-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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SUMMARY:Chaz and Nicki
DESCRIPTION: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 Dozers. Singer Nicki Baker is a third generation musician from Columbus who grew up on a tour bus singing southern gospel with her family. The duo is in high demand and perform several times weekly at various venues\, festivals\, and events around Ohio.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/chaz-mechenbier-and-hang-time/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
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SUMMARY:Italian Concert Band
DESCRIPTION: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.\nFeaturing some of Columbus’s finest musicians\, this instrumental ensemble celebrates our rich cultural Italian heritage with Italian marches\, Neapolitan favorites and classical music.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/italian-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T133000
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SUMMARY:Stromboleros
DESCRIPTION:Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/stromboleros-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T153000
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SUMMARY:Tom Carroll Organic Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:The classic jazz sound of the Hammond organ B3 with guitar and drums will keep your afternoon swingin’ \nTom Carroll\, guitars \nJohn Eshelman\, organ \nSeth Rogers\, drums
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/tom-carroll-n-strings-and-things/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2,Festival Events
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SUMMARY:San Giovanni Dancers
DESCRIPTION:The San Giovanni Dancers feature authentic dances from the regions of Italy. With colorful costumes and traditional Italian music they are a highlight of the festival. Accompanied by the Stromboleros Band they are a festival favorite that is sure to delight.  Come dance with us\, learn the tarantella and enjoy authentic Italian culture.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/san-giovanni-dancers-2024-10-13-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 2
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