List of Entertainers Available for your Festival, Wedding,
Corporate, or Special Event
Gina Martini
Girard, Ohio 14 yr. old first performed for Ciao at the tender age of 8. Gina has really come a long way.
Natalie Pinto
From Italian to Broadway she can do it all. This performer is from Atlantic City.
Don Felice
Performs with a keyboard player.
A class act hails from NYC
Tony Ieluzzi
A Neopolitan singer by way of Ontario, Canada
Pino Marelli
From Detroit Mich. appeared many times in Youngstown
Nino Rossano
Born in Sicily, Nino now resides in New Jersey.Very entertaining
The Van-Dells
DoWop groups don’t come any better than the Van-Dells. From their leader Stacy (Duke)Todd, funnyman Mark Barnett, to Glen (Elvis) Bowles they are the best 50‘s group you will see!.
Gianni Monti
Born in Italy, Gianni now splits his time between New York and Florida
Jay & Gisele
From Australia they appeared in 2008 in Youngstown
Rocky Monaco Band
Rocky’s group is real popular in Youngstown and can be found playing at many festivals and weddings.
Rex Taneri Band
Rex ‘s band is from Warren,Ohio. They play everything from Italian, Polkas or Rock & Roll.
Jim Frank Trio
Jim’s group sounds like a full orchestra. They have performed in Ohio, Pa, and WV.
Mirella Volpe
She plays the keyboard and accordian while singing all the Italian favorite songs. She will have everyone dancing and stamping their feet.
Nunzio & The Capri Band
One of the more popular bands, they hail from Elwood City, Pa. The Capri Band also has been a regular every year in the Youngstown area.
Franco Simone
A solo act he has been a regular every year at local festival. Good performer
Italian Bands and Singers
Rocky Chirchiglia Band
Rocky’s band has been around for over 50 years pleasing crowds. The are a good dance band and can play it all
Frank Gallo Band
Frankie Gallo has also been around a long time.
His group has played festivals, Parties, and weddings.
The Cavaliers
From Pittsburgh, this band is a real family affair. They are related and can play all Italian if needed.
John Gabriele
John bills himself as “A Whole Damn Band” and rightfully so.
Dom Tocco’s The Brotherhood
has been together for over 40 years. They have since added a lot of Dino & Sinatra stuff to become one of the more versitile bands in Youngstown.
Jimmy Alleva from New Jersey
Marcoantonio
real name is Marco Pezzano
from Brooklyn, NY
Graziana Lazzarro
She is a real favorite at festivals. From N.J. She first appeared here in 1998
The musical stylings of
Gabriel & Butch
Songs of Sinatra by
Dom Tocco
Peter Pylipiew ......
on the Keyboards
Ricci Martin
Dino’s youngest son appeared at the DeYor Center in 2007
Mary Jo Maluso & Rick Blackson
They have been a team since 1990.
Y-Town’s own Cabaret duo.
List of Entertainers Available for your Festival, Wedding,
Corporate, or Special Event
Italian Singers Italian Comedians
Moreno Fruzzetti-New Jersey Uncle Floyd Vivino- New Jersey
Donadi-Florida Pat Capuzzi - Florida
Tony Leluzzi - Canada Frank Pisani - Chicago
Joe Marotta - Pittsburgh Marcoantonio
Giueseppe Taormina Italian Bands
Gene Ferrari - Florida Oro Puro - Cleveland
Paul London - Canada Pino Marelli Band - Detroit
Tony Spavone - Chicago Carmelina & The Mascarade Band - Cleveland
Natalie Pinto - New Jersey Franco Simone
Graziana Lazzarra - New York City Rocky Chichiglia Band
Gianni Monti - Florida Frank Gallo Band
Angela LoBianco - New York City Capri Band & Nunzio - Elwood City, Pa
Daniella Taomina - New York City Jim Frank Trio
Gina Martini The Avanti Band - Cleveland
Anthony Rolando & Valerie - Cleveland The Tonellis
Franco Corso - Florida Jim Frank Trio
Rocky Monaco Band
Rex Taneri Band
John Bigante - Pittsburgh Solo Entertainers
Don Felice - New York City John Gabriele - Accordionist
Nino Rossano - Boston Mirella Volpe - Keyboard & Accordianist
Jimmy Alleva
American Singers & Bands Musicians
Sonny Geraci & The Outsiders Jimmy Mulidore
The Van-Dells
Ron Navarra - Elvis
Nick Costa & Bill Pirie
Jim Frank Trio
Rocky Monaco Band
Ronnie Florentino - Cleveland
Gianni Russo - Actor - Godfather Star
The Gabriel Trio
Geri & Co.
Dom Tocco & The Brotherhood
Scott Brotherton - Dino to Diamond
The Rat Pack & More
Jaclyn Hodos
Jaclyn Hodos
From Etta James “At Last” to current hits Jacklyn has a wide range and pleasant voice to satisfy most audiences. Currently she is attending Youngstown State University.
Ronnie calls his act ”The Elvis in Me” has opened for the Drifters, Platters, Jan & Dean, among others. Born in Rome, Ronnie now,calls Poland, Ohio his home.
Amanda Beagle
"This former Miss Ohio brings beauty and glamour to the stage with songs ranging from the power of Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman to the sweet sophistication of Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Connie Francis, and Frank Sinatra."
Bio
Amanda Beagle is a Warren, OH native and graduate of Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. A winner of the Giorgio Tozzi Scholarship and the Marvin Hamlisch Award, Amanda furthered her training through the Opera Theater of Lucca, Italy. A former Miss Ohio, Amanda competed live on ABC for Miss America 2005 and was a talent award winner. A frequent featured soloist, she has performed with the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra and the Packard Band. She has headlined at performing arts venues and Italian Festivals throughout the Midwest, including performing on Lake Chautauqua's "Floating Stage" and headlining the Washington, DC Italian Festival. Amanda has performed several leading roles in musicals and operas including The Music Man, Into the Woods, Beauty and the Beast, La Boheme, The Gondoliers, The King and I, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Nick Costa & Bill Pirie
From Cleveland, they don’t get
any better than this duo