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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-3/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 3,Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Columbus Italian Festival Parade and Marching Band Competition
DESCRIPTION:With Marching Bands\, Italian cars\, Floats\, local celebrities\, the parade begins at 1:00 at Goodale Park\, down Buttles across High St.\, down Warren to Fourth. The parade culminates at the festival big tent with the Marching Band Competition. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/columbus-italian-parade/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20180420T151440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T153924Z
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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-2-2024-10-13/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 3,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20240819T132303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T153953Z
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SUMMARY:Dante Brunetto
DESCRIPTION:DANTE BRUNETTO is an accomplished\, experienced\, and versatile Special Events Musician\, singing and playing guitar for Southern California clients and their guests for over a decade now. Originally from Columbus\, Ohio\, Dante lived in Los Angeles for 12 years as a songwriter and performer for indie-rock band BRAVE NATIVE\, and his solo project TAE & THE WAVE\, while also performing regularly at LA establishments Nice Guy\, Delilah\, and Tramp Stamp Granny’s.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/dante/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 3,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T221500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20170726T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T130620Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20250808T101702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T151321Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20210713T031625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T154422Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20180420T151440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T154554Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20250807T130607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T154630Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20240624T173707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T154702Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20250901T131635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T133413Z
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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/rick-alla-boara/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 1,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20220624T144051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250809T132624Z
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SUMMARY:Long Play
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is the first time you heard your favorite song on the radio or that once in a lifetime concert experience\, Long Play evokes those memories every time they take the stage. \nRelive the moments you can never forget as Long Play masterfully pays tribute to the most iconic classic rock bands: \nQueen\, Boston\, Styx\, Journey\, Led Zeppelin\, and many more. \nBased in Columbus\, Ohio\, Long Play features veteran musicians with decades of experience performing at a high level. \nThe band boasts five strong singers\, allowing for stellar harmonies\, and an ever-changing list of songs at every show.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/long-play/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 1,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T201500
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20250807T004203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T133003Z
UID:3113-1760123700-1760127300@www.columbusitalianfestival.com
SUMMARY:Stromboleros
DESCRIPTION:Authentic Italian dance music that celebrates the culture and many regions of Italia.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/stromboleros/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 1,Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T184500
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20210915T131924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T133725Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The annual cork off of this years Columbus Italian Festival begins with a procession of the 20 flags of the various Italian Regions by St. John The Baptist Catholic Church Parishioners.  Join Pastor Vince Nguyen\, Adam Montemarano\, Executive Director of the Italian Festival and the Executive Board as we celebrate the opening of the Columbus Italian Festival. Hosted by Landa Brunetto.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/opening-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20180612T220030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T130526Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Cats
DESCRIPTION:Four veteran blues-jazz musicians\, Rick Collura (elec. guitar)\, Terry Finneran (keys\, vocals\, blues harp\, flute)\, Andy Smith (or occasionally Randy Huff) on percussion and York Procter on bass form the core of the Blue Cats.  This 4 piece combo unites to bring you energy intensive\, yet volume controlled original arrangements of favorites from their musical hip pockets. Their experiences include extended support time with local favorites (Willie Pooch\, McGuffey Lane\, John Schwab\, Jim Lynch\, Tony Monaco\, Dave Workman\, Bob Allen\, Tom Carrol\, Hank Marr\, Dave Powers) as well as on stage experience with a variety of national acts including: James Brown\, Albert King\, Luther Allison\, Johnny Winter\, Tom Scott\, Leo Kotke\, Johnny Paycheck\, Jesus Christ Superstar tour\, Dane Donahue\, The Griswolds\, Ray Guy Blues Band\, etc.\, etc.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/blue_cats/
LOCATION:Rosati Windows Contemporary Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20250501T144754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T155146Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Carfagna’s Traditional Stage
CATEGORIES:Day 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20230902T144733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T215210Z
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SUMMARY:Common Thread
DESCRIPTION:Common Thread consists of Kevin Plaugher\, Hugh Price\, Jim Stevenson and Tim Hofmeister.\nWith a touch of CSNY\, Jimmy Buffet and more\, this all acoustic band will delight your afternoon festival experience.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/jessie-rose/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20230621T000855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T162700Z
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SUMMARY:Radio City
DESCRIPTION:Columbus\, Ohio based High Energy Party Rock cover band playing songs from the 80’s and today. \nRadio City was formed to accomplish a single goal: To create the ultimate party band for music fans of all ages. Driven by a genuine love of music\, and the desire to entertain\, the band gives it their all in every performance and works tirelessly to engage the audience from start to finish. The band has performed at some top notch events including Red\, White & Boom Columbus\, The Columbus Italian Festival\, Powell Oktoberfest\, First Night Columbus NYE celebration and Gahanna Creekside Festival. \nWith a set list that includes high energy songs from the days of spandex and legwarmers mixed with the best pop hits of today\, Radio City will have the audience on the dance floor and singing along all night. From Guns n’ Roses to Maroon 5\, Pat Benatar to AC/DC\, Journey to Bruno Mars\, Bon Jovi to Poison\, every show is a non-stop party. \nThe band consists of 5 seasoned musicians who work hard to provide an authentic experience by honoring the original artists of the songs they perform. With JP laying down solid and steady beats on drums\, Adam keeping the groove on bass\, Bob & Vinnie tastefully shredding on guitar and Nikki bringing it all together with powerful vocals\, energetic stage presence\, and the ability to engage a crowd\, every guest will leave musically satisfied. In addition\, 4 part harmonies and an unmistakable on stage chemistry makes every performance a treat. \nMost importantly\, the band always exhibits professionalism\, reliability and a “can-do” attitude that is perfect for any event- whether a club show\, wedding or corporate party. They truly love playing together\, and they love seeing people having a good time. Radio City is the perfect band to take your event from good to awesome! \nRadio City is a Central Ohio cover band. It is not associated with\, nor approved/endorsed by\, New York’s Radio City Productions
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/joint-rockers/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
CREATED:20230621T001844Z
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SUMMARY:Linda Dachtyl Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Linda Dachtyl-Hammond Organ \nLinda is a Chicken Coup/Summit Records recording artist having released recordings nationally in the jazz organ genre\, “Blue Bop” (2006)\, “For Hep Cats” (2008)\, A Late One” (2015) and “Waves of Change” (2024) in the progressive rock genre. Chicken Coup Records is owned by international B3 organist Tony Monaco.\nShe is a Hammond Organ USA artist\, endorsing the digital Hammond XK3-C console organ\, also plays drums and has played extensively in the local hard rock and jazz circles currently with the popular central Ohio band RoxyJanes.  Active as a music educator\, Linda has released two jazz organ instructional DVDs through Tony Monaco’s keyboard education division and taught at Ohio Wesleyan University and Kenyon College. \nMark Donavan-Alto and Tenor Saxophone\nMark is a professional music musician and music educator.\nA graduate of The Ohio State University and an alumnus of the OSU Jazz Ensemble\, he currently leads the saxophone section of the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra.\nMark has also performed with Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra\, The Rick Brunetto Big Band\, the Newark-Granville Symphony\, Nova Madrugada\, Wally Mitchel\, and the Ellington tribute band  “Such Sweet Thunder”. He has appeared with a number of national acts including The Temptations\, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra\, Frankie Valli\, Mary Wilson and The Supremes\, and The Four Tops. \nActive as a community educator as the artistic director of the Columbus Youth Jazz program at the Columbus Jazz Arts Group’s Jazz Academy\, he has also lead summer sessions at the Jazz at  the Lincoln Center Band Director Academy with Wynton Marsalis and members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. \nDon Hales-Guitar \nGuitarist/composer Don Hales is one of those jazz musicians almost too good to be true and is no stranger to Columbus jazz audiences. Hales grew up in a Toledo neighborhood where he was exposed to a wide variety of ethnic and regional music. He taught himself to play guitar and was tutored by Rusty Bryant while playing in his band with jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson. Hales went on to tour with the saxophone great Eddie Harris and organist Bill Doggett of “Honky Tonk” fame. Locally\, he played for many years at Monaco’s Palace with Tony Monaco.  Don released “Unified String Theory” on Chicken Coup/Summit Records featuring Tony Monaco which received national airplay. Don is also sought out as an instructor on guitar and theory having taught at Capital University and currently teaches privately. \nCary Dachtyl-Drums \nCary is percussion instructor and director of Percussion Ensembles at Kenyon College and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Cary is also owner and editor of Per-Mus Publications\, a publishing company specializing in music for percussion. He also owns and operates Pterodactyl Productions\, a Columbus recording studio where he records and mixes all types of projects. In addition to playing with Linda\, he currently plays drum set for The Uncle Fester Classic Rock Band and timpani and percussion for the Saint Joseph Cathedral Brass and the Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/the-roxy-janes/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150208
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Racci with Cory Pesaturo
DESCRIPTION:Vanessa Racci is a jazz and cabaret singer of Italian American descent with a passion for retro jazz and music made famous by italian Americans. She has produced an album and currently performs several shows that celebrate American jazz composers\, Italian American music and their contributions to jazz and pop in the US. \nCory Pesaturo (“C Pez”) is revolutionizing the Accordion.  The only person to ever win the trio of World Championships on Acoustic\, Digital & Jazz Accordion\, and the only Accordion graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.  In 2017\, Pesaturo became a Guinness World Record Holder\, as RedBull® flew him to Austria to break the Marathon Accordion Record\, in which Cory played for 32 Hours & 14 Minutes.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/vanessa-racci-2/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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SUMMARY:The Hip Replacements
DESCRIPTION:The Hip Replacements are comprised of seven veteran and talented musicians that have been playing around Columbus for many years. James ‘JT’ Toland fronts the band with his amazingly strong vocals. The horn section is Bob Larson on trumpet and Steve Powell on sax\, both who have long played in the big bands around town\, as well as the Hips. Colin MacQueen stuns the crowd with his intricate guitar solos. Bruce Burton plays a mean bass as well as some mean vocals. The drummer\, Joel Steward\, is rock solid and well-respected in Columbus music circles. Chris Baker rounds it all out with his good keyboard work. The Hips are known mostly for Motown\, Chicago\, and Steely Dan covers\, as well as some well-known\, yet not often played R&B and Classic Rock. You won’t be disappointed\, for sure.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/the-hip-replacements/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Vanessa Racci
DESCRIPTION:Vanessa Racci is a jazz and cabaret singer of Italian American descent with a passion for retro jazz and music made famous by italian Americans. She has produced an album and currently performs several shows that celebrate American jazz composers\, Italian American music and their contributions to jazz and pop in the US.  She will be accompanied by a 5 piece band directed by Rick Brunetto
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/vanessa-racci/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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SUMMARY:Julie Anna Gulenko
DESCRIPTION:Julie Anna Gulenko is praised for her graceful soprano voice and sensitive musical interpretations. The northeast Ohio native is an alumna of Oberlin Conservatory\, where she studied with Marlene Rosen and performed in several Oberlin Opera Theater productions. The young artist has sung in master classes with Serbian mezzo-soprano Milena Citic and Venezuelan soprano Ines Salazar. Julie embraces the worlds of opera\, musical theater\, and early 20th century pop. She’s recently collaborated on performance projects with the Cleveland Ballet\, the Western Reserve Historical Society\, and the Tuesday Musical Association Members Program. In recent seasons\, Julie has appeared on stage with the vocal trio Two Gents & the Lady in New York City\, New Jersey\, Delaware\, and Ohio. Julie was a 2017 OC Ars Vocalis Academy young artist and a 2018 and 2019 artist fellow with the Ukrainian Art Song Project Summer Institute in Toronto\, Canada. In 2014\, she was awarded grand prize at Festival of Song USA in New York and reprised her performance in Sicily that summer.
URL:https://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/event/julie-anna-gulenko/
CATEGORIES:Festival Events
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