2019 Schedule of Events
10:30 – Outdoor Mass
12:30—Welcome/National Anthem
12:45 to 1:15—Anthony Massetto
1:45 to 3:15—Vince Chiarelli
3:45 to 5:15—Murphy Music Band with Mary Ann Mangini
6:00 to 7:30—The Sicilian Tenors
8:30 to 10:00—No Bad JuJu
Schedule Subject to Change
12:30—Welcome/National Anthem
12:45 to 1:15—Anthony Massetto
1:45 to 3:15—Vince Chiarelli
3:45 to 5:15—Murphy Music Band with Mary Ann Mangini
6:00 to 7:30—The Sicilian Tenors
8:30 to 10:00—No Bad JuJu
Schedule Subject to Change
2019 Entertainers
The Sicilian Tenors
Our Headliners this year are The Sicilian Tenors ! ! ! Best described by comedian Joan Rivers as “The Three Tenors meets The Rat Pack,” The Sicilian Tenors present a must-see show filled with the power and beauty of operatic tenor voices singing marvelous songs and arias as they take you on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy. Combined with light-hearted fun, The Sicilian Tenors present a show for all ages and musical tastes ! ! !
Our Headliners this year are The Sicilian Tenors ! ! ! Best described by comedian Joan Rivers as “The Three Tenors meets The Rat Pack,” The Sicilian Tenors present a must-see show filled with the power and beauty of operatic tenor voices singing marvelous songs and arias as they take you on a romantic journey from Hollywood to Broadway to Italy. Combined with light-hearted fun, The Sicilian Tenors present a show for all ages and musical tastes ! ! !
Murphy's Music Center Big Band featuring Pittsburgh Recording Artist Mary Ann Mangini
The Festa's “house band”, the fabulous Murphy’s Music Center Big Band will perform at this year’s Festa with Mary Ann Mangini.
A first-class big band in their own right, the Murphy’s Big Band has also backed Al Martino, Julius LaRosa, Joe Piscopo, and many of the other headliners at our Festa over the years. We cannot understate the contributions Jim Caporali and the Murphy’s Big Band have made in making the Festa such a success over the years--to them we raise our glass and say Salute ! ! !
Mary Ann Mangini has performed professionally throughout the Pittsburgh region, sharing the stage with such notable TV and Broadway stars such as Paige Davis, Brad Little, Terri Bibb, Yvette Lawrence, Leslie Alexander, Dana Mellor, James Mellon and John Shull.
Visit www.murphysbigband.com
The Festa's “house band”, the fabulous Murphy’s Music Center Big Band will perform at this year’s Festa with Mary Ann Mangini.
A first-class big band in their own right, the Murphy’s Big Band has also backed Al Martino, Julius LaRosa, Joe Piscopo, and many of the other headliners at our Festa over the years. We cannot understate the contributions Jim Caporali and the Murphy’s Big Band have made in making the Festa such a success over the years--to them we raise our glass and say Salute ! ! !
Mary Ann Mangini has performed professionally throughout the Pittsburgh region, sharing the stage with such notable TV and Broadway stars such as Paige Davis, Brad Little, Terri Bibb, Yvette Lawrence, Leslie Alexander, Dana Mellor, James Mellon and John Shull.
Visit www.murphysbigband.com
The Vince Chiarelli Band
One of the most original and eclectic Italian bands, “The Vince Chiarelli Band” has entertained audiences from coast to coast. They have been acclaimed for their unique sound, which gives their audience a taste of traditional Italian music with their own modern twist and a Latin flair. The band’s popularity is credited to their unique mix and arrangements of classic Italian favorites, intertwined with romantic Italian ballads, Italian-American favorites and enticing bossa nova and flamenco rhythms. Audiences will be captivated by the band’s own self-described genre of “Flamenco Italiano,” which has revitalized the excitement of Italian music.
No Bad JuJu
No Bad JuJu closes the Festa this year ! ! ! No Bad JuJu is a dynamic 8-piece ensemble, combining a diverse blend of classical R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, and Top 40 music to forge their signature style. No Bad JuJu will certainly get everyone up and dancing ! ! !
No Bad JuJu closes the Festa this year ! ! ! No Bad JuJu is a dynamic 8-piece ensemble, combining a diverse blend of classical R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop, and Top 40 music to forge their signature style. No Bad JuJu will certainly get everyone up and dancing ! ! !
Anthony Massetto
Kicking off the Festa will be Anthony Massetto . . . Anthony currently resides in Murrysville, having just graduated from Saint Vincent College with a degree in Vocal Performance. He made his professional debut as the baritone soloist in Handel’s Messiah and has also been seen during the summer of 2018 in Bologna, Italy, participating in the Bologna International Opera Academy Recitals as well as the Bologna International Vocal Competition Champions’ Gala. Thanks to God, Susanna, Tom, his girlfriend Caroline, and his family for supporting him through his performance endeavors. 1 Peter 4:10
Kicking off the Festa will be Anthony Massetto . . . Anthony currently resides in Murrysville, having just graduated from Saint Vincent College with a degree in Vocal Performance. He made his professional debut as the baritone soloist in Handel’s Messiah and has also been seen during the summer of 2018 in Bologna, Italy, participating in the Bologna International Opera Academy Recitals as well as the Bologna International Vocal Competition Champions’ Gala. Thanks to God, Susanna, Tom, his girlfriend Caroline, and his family for supporting him through his performance endeavors. 1 Peter 4:10
2016Micheal Castaldo
No Bad JuJu The Cavaliers John Noble Singing Sinatra featuring the Murphy's Big Band |
2015Joe Piscopo
The Vince Chiarelli Band Ray Massa's EuroRhythms Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe Murphy's Music Center's Tribute Band |
2014Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses
Moreno Fruzzetti Simona De Rosa Sal Ventura and Dr. Zoot Murphy's Music Center's Tribute Band |
Al Martino
Joe Piscopo
Julius La Rosa
Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses
The Russo Brothers
Moreno Fruzzetti
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2013
Lena Prima Paul Salos Presents Sinatra ALFIO Lights Out - Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons Tribute Band The Russo Brothers Murphy's Music Center's Tribute Band 2012 Matt Morgan Ray Massa's EuroRhythms Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe Murphy's Music Center's Tribute Band 2011 Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses Christopher Macchio Murphy's Music Center's Tribute Band Jimmy Sapienza and Five Guys Named Moe 2010 ALFIO Bo Wagner's The Rat Pack Sal Ventura and Dr. Zoot Christina Chirumbolo I Paesani Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe 2009 Michael Amante Moreno Fruzzetti Joe Negri The Cavaliers Sal Ventura and Dr. Zoot Colette Silvestri with Dominick Cicco 2008 Julius La Rosa Jamie Wright Bel Duetto Dr. Zoot I Paesani Franco Corso Egidio "Jimmy" Faiella Dominick Cicco with Colette Silvestri 2007 DINO Starring Ricci Martin Jamie Wright Angela Toscano Benny & Matthew Faiella Moreno Fruzzetti I Campagnoli John Biganti 2006 Al Martino Frank Tenaglia Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe I Campagnoli Alto & Mantia The Faiella's Juggling Joe 2005 Tribute to Johnny Murphy Matt Morgan We Three Dr. Zoot Egidio Faiella Jimmy Sapienza's Five Guys Named Moe Accordionist Tom Bruno Juggling Joe 2004 Johnny Murphy Orchestra We Three |