COME HEAR THE SOUNDS OF ITALY
After seven years, the Feast of Little Italy presented by Ed Morse Honda continues to explore new musical avenues to keep their audiences coming back. With a record 70,000 last year, this entertainment line-up is sure to be a knock out!
Larry Chance & The Earls will take the stage Friday, November 6th at 8pm following opening ceremonies.
As the era of Doo Wop exploded so did Larry with his group the High-Hatters now known as The Earls. With their street corner harmonies, chart-topping hits, this is going to make you "Remember Then". Performing their hits "Life Is But a Dream", "Never", "I Believe" and their classic "Remember Then".
Saturday, November 7th will be a day to remember beginning with a host of local talent featuring the Doo Wop sensations Sha Boom at noon. Then, the man who became the first person to sell a million records through a television campaign, Peter Lemongello will perform at 6:15pm. Peter Lemongello has performed at Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden and has guest appeared on many evening talk shows throughout the years. Known as the "Italian Crooner" Peter will perform the "Great American Songbook".
Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, Frank Stallone a song-writer, actor and musician will headline the Feast of Little Italy, Saturday at 8pm. Frank has most recently appeared on NBC's "The Contender", and his hit "Far from Over", from the Staying Alive album became a #10 Billboard hit. Frank has written for countless movies such as Rocky I, II, III, Rambo and Over The Top all of which featured his brother Sylvester Stallone.
The Feast of Little Italy concludes with the Legends of Doo Wop performing Sunday, November 8th at 6pm featuring the best in Doo Wop with a combined total of more than 160 years of harmony experience, this super group is comprised of Doo Wop legends Tony Passalaqua of the Archies; Tommy Mara of the Crests "Sixteen Candles"; Steve Horn of The 5 Sharks; and Frank Mancuso.
About Feast of Little Italy
Feast of Little Italy presented by Ed Morse Honda (November 6-8, 2009) was established in 2003 to create an experience rich in Italian culture that celebrates the contributions of great Italians through food, music, art and tradition within the community for the entire family to enjoy. For the latest updates on Feast activities please visit feastoflittleitaly.com .
Donald, That must be some festival with those attendance numbers! The entertainment sounds fantastic. Enjoy.