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Joe Martino
Professional Accordionist, Singer, Entertainer Phone: 630-781-8047 E-mail: jfmartino@msn.com LinkedIn: Visit online at www.joemartinoaccordion.com |
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About Joe Martino:
I am President of JM Production, which specializes in Italian- American entertainment at special events! I perform at Italian Festivals throughout the USA. I had performed at Festa Italiana Milwaukee for 25 years and Festa Chicago for 11 years. I am a recording artist with 2 CD’s and a DVD of performances. I took Accordion lessons for 9 1/2 years in Elmwood Pk, IL and graduated of U of I Chicago with a degree in music, studied voice. I play a Bell, Borsini accordion with electronics, tracks and sing. I am an avid racquetball player for hobby. I also prepare Italian dishes for personal use. Joe Martino has family origins in the Campagna region near Naples Italy, and my association with this regions allows me to share my experiences with CIAP. I bring “ Italy to you” with Music that I am passionate about. Interests about the Accordion brings my experience to the membership. I have Volare dancers in my shows to feature especially the Tarantella. The dancers demonstrate the Tarantella and teach it to the audience . The Tarantella is a tradition. |
Joe's Achivements:
Performed for Steve Harvey in a segment “Date your Husband” for a married couple on a date. Recorded Commercials for Fifth Third Bank Was featured in a Movie “ Alex/October” release last year in October and performed an original song in park in Pilsen, Chicago. Has worked exclusively for Ron Onesti Entertainment Played for actor Roberto Benigni in Los Angeles at a meet and greet function with my partner of 28 yrs. Luigi Lenzi. Performed at a NIAF Convention in Washington DC, performing for President George Bush Sr. And his wife, First Lady Barbara Bush at the Washington Hilton hotel. |
La Tosca Italian Mambo Ensemble
Winner of Chicago Magazine's "Best Cocktail Party Entertainment" award in 2017, La Tosca performs sophisticated, yet supremely danceable music spanning gypsy jazz, Italian folk, classical music, and tango.
Performing songs in five languages, the quintet combines violin, guitars, upright bass, and accordion to create rich, energetic music that defies easy placement. Their sound evokes images of 1930's Parisian night clubs, South American street festivals, European ball rooms, and sun-baked weddings in Southern Italy.
Founded by Italian singer and accordionist Andrea Falcone in 2014, the band has grown to include a virtuosic ensemble of musicians from France, Poland, Bolivia, Chile and America.
Our music is available on SoundCloud here:
soundcloud.com/latosca-chicago/
Chicago Magazine's "Best Cocktail Party Entertainment of 2017":
www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2017/Best-of-Chicago-2017/Throw-a-Killer-Cocktail-Party/
Message from Andrea Falcone:
My name is Andrea Falcone and I'm the lead singer of La Tosca, Italian Mambo Ensemble.
I'm writing to introduce an Italian music project that i'm proud to introduce to the community.
With my band we interpret all the classics that have being making great the music history of our country, starting from the folkloric roots to the songs that have being making memorable the atmosphere of the great Italian movies of Federico Fellini.
We're available for all kind of occasion, ready to delight your time, able to let you travel back to Italy for a day!
Performing songs in five languages, the quintet combines violin, guitars, upright bass, and accordion to create rich, energetic music that defies easy placement. Their sound evokes images of 1930's Parisian night clubs, South American street festivals, European ball rooms, and sun-baked weddings in Southern Italy.
Founded by Italian singer and accordionist Andrea Falcone in 2014, the band has grown to include a virtuosic ensemble of musicians from France, Poland, Bolivia, Chile and America.
Our music is available on SoundCloud here:
soundcloud.com/latosca-chicago/
Chicago Magazine's "Best Cocktail Party Entertainment of 2017":
www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2017/Best-of-Chicago-2017/Throw-a-Killer-Cocktail-Party/
Message from Andrea Falcone:
My name is Andrea Falcone and I'm the lead singer of La Tosca, Italian Mambo Ensemble.
I'm writing to introduce an Italian music project that i'm proud to introduce to the community.
With my band we interpret all the classics that have being making great the music history of our country, starting from the folkloric roots to the songs that have being making memorable the atmosphere of the great Italian movies of Federico Fellini.
We're available for all kind of occasion, ready to delight your time, able to let you travel back to Italy for a day!
Daniela Crocco Vocalist
Set the mood for your next event and captivate your audience with live performances from a versatile singer. As a performer well-versed in a wide range of genres, I can sing almost anything, from Italian arias to Broadway musicals.