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Italian Music
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Music has always been Piero Esteriore’s passion. He demonstrated exceptional musical talent at an early age of six. He took lessons on how to play his two favorite instruments, the piano and guitar. He also learned how to play the drums at the music school of Aesch, Switzerland. After 9 years and a lot of hard work, Piero mastered the piano, guitar, and drums.
The Swiss reality television show MusicStar 2004 (Similar to American Idol) became Piero’s television breakthrough, where he was one of 3 finalists out of 3000 applicants, proving his skills to a broad audience.
2004 became even more exciting for Piero when he represented Switzerland in The Eurovision Song Contest, gaining him exposure to 200 Million European viewers. Taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, Piero garnered more experience and critical acknowledgement.
Following his success with Eurovision, Piero toured with The Vic Vergeat Band through the fall of 2005. Most recently, Piero finished work in the recording studio and completed a single and video with Mario Winans.
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One of the most consistently sought after musical variety acts, Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms have dazzled audiences from coast to coast. They have been acclaimed for their ability to captivate the younger “Pop Culture” audiences while simultaneously thrilling established fans of Italian & Swing music.
Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms are featured Nationally at Italian Festivals from Brooklyn, NY., Chicago and through the west coast to Portland Oregon. They are credited with bridging the gap between American & Italian venue’s for festival entertainment by revitalizing the mystique and romantic excitement of Italian music!
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The voice and verve of the 30's and 40's swing band singer has found rebirth in the guise of LEE STEVENS. Her knowledgeable delivery of the sound and feel of those times are vocals that compliment every tune.
A one of a kind artist, with an appreciation for the great music created during the golden big band and jazz/swing era, Lee Stevens continues to be called the 'female Frank Sinatra". Her vocal talents being compared to, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Sarah Vaughn and many more great singers.
A native of Chicago, Lee brings her 'gift' of vocal talent to many of the clubs in the area. Lee has managed to capture the nostalgia of the past with her unique vocal styling. Ms. Stevens is a "vowel" singer, (a vocalist who emphasizes vowel 'enunciation when singing) with a smooth yet powerful voice that will bring you chills and leave you applauding for more!
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There are tough guys and, then, there are tough guys. Veteran screen and television actor, Gianni Russo has made a career of playing guys you wouldn't want to mess with. He was Carlo in The Godfather – a movie which could never have been made without Russo intervening between the studio and “The Mob”; he has appeared in TV classics such as Kojak and The Rockford Files; and has played the baddie in more than 40 films, including such hits as The Freshman, Rush Hour, Any Given Sunday and Seabiscuit.
But Russo believes it's his crooning that will ultimately separate him from the mob of other on-screen wise guys. His debut CD Reflections pays homage to such legendary singers as Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, who influenced both his private and professional life.
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Frank Tenaglia
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Born in South Philadelphia, tenor Frank Tenaglia trained in classical voice at The Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and at Temple University. Tenaglia went on to perform with the Greater Miami Opera Company in its productions of Madama Butterfly,Il Trovatore, The Barber of Seville, La Premiata Fedelta, Idomeneo and Beauty and the Beast, all under the direction of Maestro Joseph Illick.
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The Rat Pack
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The Chicago Rat Pack are:
Tony Ocean as Dean Martin, Jack D'Amico as Frank Sinatra, Lonnie Parlor as Sammy Davis Jr. They are here to remind us of the days when swing was the thing, broads were ring a ding ding, and nothing compared to the Copa Room at the Sands in Vegas. So come on out and see the Chicago Rat Pack, take a trip back in time, and hear the greatest songs of our time performed as the greatest entertainers of our time, The Rat Pack, did them. Don't be a drag, man, grab your doll or guy and come out and swing with The Chicago Rat Pack, Baby!
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Tony Ocean, known as the Voice of Choice for Chicago, has been singing in the area for several years. He has played some of Chicago’s top night spots such as Jilly’s, and Green Dolphin Street. In addition to his many Chicago dates, Tony has played The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Vegas, The Cal Neva in Tahoe and the Kit Kat Club in NYC. Tony, along with his band play some of the great pop hits of today and yesterday along with some originals. So if you like your music shaken not stirred, Tony is the one for you, he can rock as well as swing!
Tony also has the great honor to play one of idols, Dean Martin. Tony played the part of Dean in Pack is Back in Chicago’s Piper Alley. He and the group The Chicago Rat Pack have also performed their tribute to the greatest entertainers of all time, Frank, Dean and Sammy, from the Alahambra Casino in Aruba to Frank's home town of Hoboken.
See Tony Ocean as Dean Martin in the Rat Pack
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Jack D 'Amico, as Frank Sinatra, is probably the most impressive character in the show, wiggling his hips in a subdued but very Sinatra-ish way. It is his voice, however, which makes everybody sit up and pay attention: it is exactly the great master's voice and intonation. Incredible! That's what the Aruba News said after his recent appearance at the Alhambra Casino, with The Chicago Rat Pack. Although he has performed tributes to Frank Sinatra for the past seventeen years, Jack's talents are not limited to these tributes. Having shared the stage with numerous headliners, and entertaining audiences for years in a variety of arenas he has been favorably compared to the most popular of the saloon singers. Dave Hoekstra of the Chicago Sun-Times has written: "Chicago's favorite Sinatra stylist, Jack D 'Amico, is a brilliant saloon singer in his own right."
His favorite kind of music; music that comes from the heart. If you want the world on a string, or someone to tug on your heartstrings, look no further. Jack D'Amico has arrived!
See Jack D'Amico as Sinatra in the Rat Pack
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Jack Miuccio is an incredibly versatile performer who is able to sing in virtually any style including; Italian (Bocelli), Country, Opera, Jazz, Ballads, Musicals, 50's Rock, and just about anything else. Easily covering artists like Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Tom Jones, Engelbert, Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr.
Jack has shared the stage with; Keely Smith, Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Dick Contino, Freddie Bell, Dick Judson, Joe Vito, Johnny Frigo, Chuck Salvo. Myles Green, Eddie Shum, Jimmy Volpe, Al Sofia, Franz Bentler, Teddy Lee, Danny Sarafm, Carl Giamarisi, Dennis DeYoung, Eddie Hubbard, Dick Biondi and numerous others.
Jack is also the Recipient of the David Award for Arts and Entertainment (2000) and of a certificate of appreciation from the governor of the state of Illinois (2002).
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Dakota started singing from the age of two: by the time he hit the age of five, he was singing professionally.
He appeared on many television and radio shows. Throughout the years, he has shared the stage with great talent such as the legendary Platters, Jimmy Buffet, Don Rickles, Natalie Cole, Howie Mandel, Martin Short, Gatlin Brothers, Charlie Pride, Otis Day & The Knights, Heatwave, Herbie Hancock, Otis Day & the Nights, Ten Thousand Maniacs, Lovin Spoonful, Al Wilson, Tony Bennett, Rick Springfield, B-52, Trisha Yearwood, Clint Holmes, Melba Moore and Tom
Dreesen. He has also appeared regularly on several hit radio programs including Jonathon Brandmeier's Radio Showgram, WLIT-FM’s Melissa Forman Morning Show & former radio personality Danny Bonaduce.
Dakota performed on the stage at the Jennifer Aniston-Brad Pitt wedding in front of many of their well-known celebrity guests and
friends. He has also performed for the Georgia Music Hall Award Show and The Sopranos' Emmy Award HBO Party.
He has been appearing on great television shows for years, including, LIVE with Regis, Entertainment Tonight, Maury Povich, The Nude Hippo Show, Good Morning America and Jerry Springer just to name a
few. His career also spans to the silver screen where he has appear in movies like, Street Corner Justice, Silent Hunter.
His idol is Mr. Frank Sinatra. In 1994, the greatest thrill of his life was when he met Sinatra backstage at Sinatra’s last concert in Miami, Florida. His lifelong goal is to sing and perform these great songs and keep Old Blue Eyes style alive into the future.
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The Gigolo has done it all, from small clubs to being featured on the radio, where Buzz Killman's summed up his act like this:
"He is the smoothest dude. He is so funny. Everyone says he does Rodney Dangerfield to a T. He's not doing Rodney Dangerfield, it's just an accident, he sounds exactly like Dangerfield, but not while he's singing, trust us on that."
Gigolo Johnny puts on an interactive show that will have you laughing for days. You'll feel like your back in the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, listening to the songs and comedy of the Rat Pack.
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Anthony is the United States Accordion Champion and two times bronze medal winner in world Competition. He has won over 110 trophies since he began studying the accordion at the age of five and has performed throughout the US, Canada and Australia. His most memorable performance was to play in the orchestra and share a solo with the famous Italian Tenor, Luciano Pavarotti.
Valerie began singing and dancing at the age of three. Throughout all of her accomplishments, she has been awarded the Outstanding Women of America Award and she also holds the Marion Award Medal. One of the highest compliments given to her is that she has a "smile" in her voice. She is the vocalist with a lot of "heart" and she loves what she does. This you can see by the audiences she keeps!
Anthony and Valerie, a husband and wife duo, perform together and travel throughout the US with a wide variety of shows. They have been guests for many TV and Radio Programs. Being Italian you will find them as headliners for Italian Festivals worldwide. Accordion Clubs and fine resorts have always found their show to be a favorite, leaving their audiences asking for more.
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