Italian American Entertainment

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the great singer and entertainer Jenna Esposito. Jenna made her New York nightclub debut in 2004 and has been delighting audiences across the country ever since, with her dynamic, high-energy shows. She is renowned for her tributes to Connie Francis and Dean Martin, as well as her tributes to "The Great Italian-American Songbook." On this episode, we’ll be talking about Jenna’s new album “More Amore: Songs From The Great Italian-American Songbook,” which, like her previous album, "That's Amore," features songs that have their origins in Italy, songs that were made famous by Italian-Americans, or both.   Find out more about Jenna and her latest album here: https://www.jennaesposito.com/

On this episode of the Italian American Entertainment Podcast, host Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the great singer and musician Lauren Mascitti. Lauren competed on this past season of “American Idol” and quickly became a fan favorite with her great original songs, including “God Made A Woman.” On this episode, we’ll be talking with Lauren about being a proud Italian-American, her music career and her newest single “One Life Stand.” To listen to her music and follow Lauren, visit her links below: Website Facebook Instagram

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the very talented actor Michael Cavalieri. Michael is an actor, writer and director whose film, RITORNATO, recently received a prestigious grant from the National Italian American Foundation and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Michael’s film tells the emotional story of a man who loses all his loved ones, and sets off on a journey to revisit his past and fulfill a promise made to his dying mother.   For more info on Michael and "Ritornato," visit the links below:   Instagram IMDB

On this episode of the Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of The Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the very talented singer, actor and overall entertainment legend, Bobby Rydell. His career has encompassed six decades and counting. Bobby first found success as a teen idol, selling over 25 million records. He went on to star on television, stage, and film and is now the author of a best-selling autobiography, "BOBBY RYDELL: TEEN IDOL ON THE ROCKS – A Tale of Second Chances."    Find out more about Bobby, upcoming shows and his book here: https://www.bobbyrydell.com/

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of The Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the great singer and entertainer Daniela Crocco. Daniela is a member of the Chicago singing group, The Jersey Girls, and has performed throughout the United States, at all types of venues and Italian festivals. Find out more about Daniela at the links below! The Jersey Girls Website Daniela's Website

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the great singer and entertainer Lena Prima. With seven albums to her credit, award-winning singer, artist and author Lena Prima is the youngest daughter of the legendary musician Louis Prima and his singing sidekick, (and wife) Gia Maione. Website - https://www.lenaprima.com/ Facebook Instagram

The Italian American Entertainment Podcast has started featuring Italian American Organizations and Festivals, which help continue the promotion of Italian American entertainment and culture. On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, talks to Frank Casciaro. Frank serves as the Entertainment Chairperson and Main Stage manager for the Ulster County Italian American Foundation’s annual Italian Fest. We talk about the Ulster Co. Italian American Foundation, their Italian Fest, the future of Italian festivals throughout the country and also his experience as a  professional singer and bassist. Learn more about the Ulster County Italian American Foundation here: https://ucitalianamericanfoundation.org/ You can also listen to their Italian radio show "Tutto Italiano" here: https://radiokingston.org/en/broadcast/tutto-italiano

On this episode of the Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews the very talented singer, songwriter, and founding member of The Buckingham’s, Carl Giammarese. The Buckinghams are an American pop band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1966, the band had gone on to become recognized as “The Most Listened To Band In America” by Billboard magazine charting five Top 40 hits. After over a half century, Carl and the group still continue to delight audiences around the country.   Find out more info about Carl here: http://www.carlgiammarese.com/  You can also find out more about The Buckinghams here: https://www.thebuckinghams.com/home.html

On this episode of The Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of the Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews Joseph Farina. Joe is the Director of Communications and Marketing for the upcoming Dick Biondi Film, an actor and the son of the son of the late actor Dennis Farina. We talk about the legendary Italian American disk jockey Dick Biondi, his upcoming film, and also about Joe's father Dennis Farina.    Find out more about the Dick Biondi film here: https://www.dickbiondifilm.com/

On this episode of the Italian American Entertainment Podcast, Vince Chiarelli, of The Vince Chiarelli Band, interviews Mark Spano, a prolific writer, filmmaker, and television producer. Over the last decade, he focused his talents and energy on his family’s homeland as he wrote, directed, and produced “ Sicily: Land of Love and Strife ” a feature-length documentary. You can watch his documentary on Amazon Prime Video. Find out more information about his other films and books here: https://markspano.org/