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From the left, William Groton, Lamar Peters, just friends and John Buccheri. (With kind permission / artists)(With kind permission / artists)
Staten Island, NY – Prepare for an unforgettable journey when the Groovy sounds of rock n ‘roll and the tunes of the great book of American songs – then some – come to life during “A Night of Song” which takes place in St. Joseph -St. Thomas-John Newmann School on Saturday June 7 at 7:30 p.m.
JR Productions will welcome the sounds of Doo Wop, Soul and Disco, the classic contemporary and pop favorites – which are always an integral part of American “pop culture” – during a fine musical entertainment evening.
To bring us back to this simpler period, extravagance, which will include a lot of dance, and will present the sounds of William Groton who will play airs made famous by a pop and classic musical artist, Andrea Bocelli, the talents of Lamar Peters, an artist from Elvis Tribute, Just Friends, with Contemporary and Vintage Classics and Romantic Croole.
The diversified collection, which will extend in the decades, will present the best of the best dynamic tubes and will be composed of a tribute to high energy to golden Oldies – songs of popular Italian love – and will highlight the music which once filled the soils of dance everywhere.
Note, as always, part of the product will benefit a worthy charity.
Rocco Gabriel Dimaggio, a 7 -year -old boy who is currently fighting against a recurrence of child cancer, receives a visit from Spider Man last year. (Shaina McLawrence, Staten Island Advance)(Shaina McLawrence, Staten Island Advance)
The organizers chose Rocco Strong Inc., a non -profit 501 (C) 3 named for Rocco Gabriel Dimaggio, a survivor of 7 -year cancer, which is dedicated to the mission of making childhood cancers a priority thanks to increased funding and awareness.
JR Productions presents “A Night of Song” on Saturday June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Joseph-St. Thomas, school St. John Neumann in Pleasant Plains. (Courtsy / JR Productions)Staten Island Advance
St. Joseph-St. The Thomas-John Newmann school is located at 50 Maguire Ave. To Pleasant Plains,
Tickets, at a price of $ 59, for the bonus, $ 49, the standard and the general of $ 39, include a dinner of four dishes with a cash bar. The tax and the tip are included.
For reservations and / or additional information, Robert phone at 917 669-4640 or Jack at 732 598-1949.
A little on the interpreters
William Groton
Groton will play famous airs made by the pop and classic musical artist, Andrea Bocelli.
His latest project is an album made up of song songs for the voice and the piano entitled “Brimfull”.
And while the style of Groton varies considerably from one song to another, comparisons were made in Maurice Ravel and Vaughan Williams.
A good and sensitive composer, Groton wrote more than two dozen songs of art for the voice and the piano, many church hymns, hymns and parts of service music, a te deum for the ssaattbb choir, the choir of boys, and for the solos of orchestra and mezzo soprano.
This last work was performed by the New Jersey MasterChora, the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Choir, the Soprano mezzo DEIDRA PALMOUR, and the musicians of the orchestra and friends of Philadelphia in a Christmas holiday program entitled “Gloria in Excelsis: Christmas with the New Jersey MasterChorari”.
Under the direction of Groton, the program, produced for Public Radio International, broadcast nationally in December 2018.
Lamar Peters
Peters is one of the most acclaimed Elvis tribute artists in New York and the first tribute artist to Elvis to perform at the BB King Blues Club in Times Square.
In addition, Peters turned with the heart of the King Embassadors Show Production.
He also placed the top 3 of the Ultimate Elvis Presley Tribute competition sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Described as an Elvis Ultimate tribute program with a rapid rhythm, production brings you back to the best of Elvis Rockabilly in the 1950s and through the 1960s, and the 1970s of Elvis Presley’s career.
Peters is a second generation tribute artist.
His father, Gregg Peters, has been a tribute artist for over 40 years in the three states region. Together, the father and son team entertained the public worldwide.
“Being a tribute artist is very exciting,” notes Peters. “It’s like playing a different role every two to three minutes. I put the identity of each artist with the best of my abilities. ”
Just friends
Together since 1986, Bobby Fox, Richard Marzo, Joe Cassidy and Carmine Guglielmino shared the scene with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Larry Chance and The Earls, Lenny Coco and the Chimes, Jay Black and the Americans, Little Anthony and the Dubs, Ruby and The Romantic mention some.
They also made several appearances in the guests in the DOO WOP store of Don K. Reed of WCBS-FM.
Friends sang classic tubes from the “1950s” of the 60s and the 70s, as well as original songs written by Marzo.
Whether in a club, a restaurant, a private party or a street fair, just friends entertain an eclectic forum of spectators
And they also restore the community by lending their talents to the fundraising efforts of a number of non -profit organizations.
Friends never use any electronic improvement to modify or adjust the height in a singing voice, so that harmony is as it was written, arranged and played.
John Buccheri
With the multiple facets approach, Buccheri has climbed the business ladder at an early age, now the position of co -owner of a dynamic musical organization.
Fueled by his love inherent in music and the desire to succeed, Buccheri was impatient to launch a musical career.
As a singer and group leader, the popularity of the organization of Buccheri has grown, and with the time that passes his own sound. The orchestra played concerts in banquet rooms and supper clubs throughout the metropolitan region.
As a vehicle with which he has reinforced, he created Passion Music & Entertainment, Inc., a company offering live and disc entertainment.
It offers a wide range of musical plans, from a vocal-piano-dejay combination to a sophisticated swing orchestra from 12 to 15 pieces.
With the high demand for Deejays occurring alone these days, the concept of Buccheri goes against the Convention.
Buccheri says that with changes in the music industry, it is rare to offer the best of both worlds. “It’s extraordinary,” he says. With people gravitating live music – and with everything that is old, still new – it’s really the way to follow!
Buccheri’s passion for music and the presence on a charismatic stage has captured the public for decades.
His rich and velvety voice evokes the revolting era of emblematic Crooners, with a book of songs which includes successes of great like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Englebert Humperdinck and others – and those who made Doo Wop famous in the 1950s
Celebrations – May 11 to May 17
May 11
Sunday is the birth time for Timothy James Golterman, Tom Woods and Bill Marco who will be 33 years old.
Sunday is wedding anniversary for Kathy and Peter Cennamo.
May 12
Happy birthday on Monday to Ann Olsen Phillips, Angelo Ghan, who also shares a birthday with her husband Charles, Connor Matthew Stapleton and Kristi Dillon.
May 13
Birthday greetings Tuesday Anthony Tramontano, Betty Ann Lordo, who also celebrates a birthday with her husband Tony, Dana T. Magee, retired executive director and CEO of Community Resources, Vickie Picciano and Josephine Ricca.
Happy Wedding Birthday Tuesday in Bonnie and Marty Giovinazzo and Johanna and George Abbrruzese.
May 14
The best birthday on Wednesday at Richard Watson Jr., Brian Dale, Robert Bozza, Jill Fessler, Faith Ferulli, Scott Welle, Frank Russo and Tj Harrigan.
May 15
Happy birthday Thursday at Marian Lucas, Grace Motola, Miles Preston Lorentzen, who will be 22 years old, at Shannon Nielsen, Joseph Nicholas Bacchi who will be 26 years old, Frank Bennetti, Michael Delpriore and Joseph N. Bacchi who are 26 years old.
Thursday is wedding anniversary for Elvira and Steven Noss, Michele Sherry Demizio and Joseph Demizio and Marlie and Richie Plenzo, who mark their 49th.
May 16
Friday anniversary Friday, go to Dr. Carrie Robinson, an advanced woman of realization in the promotion of 2015, Twins Terrique Boyle and Susan Pedersen, Lou Tobacco, president of Mgr Farrell High School, Arthur Silva, Frank Cianciotta, Adien Schell, Robyn Cammaroto, Erik Jensen, Erica Karg, Michael Paul Grillo, Krissine And Jensen, Erica Karg, Michael Paul Grillo, Krissine, and Jensen, Erica Karg, Michae Barclay.
Friday is wedding anniversary for Kathy and Sean Davis.
May 17
The happiest of birthdays on Saturday in Lina Castellano, Tony Hahn, Richard Cirillo, Peter Stephen Cusick and Lauren Giordanella, who will be 39 years old.
Happy wedding anniversary Friday in Karen and Mike Walsh who celebrate their 39th.