Mokena Festa Italiana Archive

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Master of Ceremony for the Mokena Festa Italiana.Vince has had a long and illustrious singing career. He started producing shows in 1972 and on a Valentines, evening show he began singing Sinatra songs which earned him the nickname Mr. Smooth.Vince has performed in numerous theaters throughout the Midwest and is a regular performer for snowbirds in Florida and Texas. Locally Vince has performed at the Chicago Theater, Pritzker Pavilion and numerous suburban bars and restaurants.He has teamed up with local Elvis’s tribute artist Dave Thomas and additionally with the Fabtone’s. His shows feature music by Dean Martin, Engelbert Humperdinck, Peter Noone, Boddy Darin, Tony Bennet, Louis Armstrong, Righteous Brothers and of course Frank Sinatra.

Straight out of Chicago Heights, Illinois, Frank Rossi has been performing all around the Chicagoland area for decades. He plays accordion and keys for a wide variety of events. Frank is an entertainer for the ages, and one for all ages. Whether it's at the local jazz club, a wedding, a birthday party or a senior community, Frank is seen all over Chicago charming audiences wherever he goes. Frank can give you whatever you need, whether it's a solo experience, a duo, a trio, a quartet. You name it, he's ready.

Sicilian born and raised, singer songwriter Carmelo immigrated to the US in 1968. Carmelo sings a variety of melodies in 4 languages that he fluently speaks. This self taught Guitar and Keyboard player is a unique talent for the Italian community.

 TYPE OF MUSIC SUNG:Cantor @Church, Italian Songs, Andrea Bocelli, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennet, American Jazz, Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert, Country Music, Opera, Bobby Darin, American Standards, Sammy Davis, Ballads, Musicals, 50’s Rock, Our National Anthem, and darn near anything else. 

Hello, I would like to introduce myself, I am Ray Loffredi, and I am an entertainer at the Mokena Festa  Italiana.  I will be singing various types of music to keep you interested and entertained.  I have lived in Mokena   for 24 years and have been singing all types of music in various bars/restaurants in the surrounding area including private parties/occasions.  I also sing at St. Rocco/ San Lorezen Festa/ Amaseno Festa in Chicago Heights in August. I look forward to seeing you.  

Nino “A Man and someone else’s music” I am currently in my 26th year. I have performed at many weddings and social events.Performed for many restaurants Little Joe’s. Tuscany Oak Brook and currently at Mama Luigi’s.   

The FabTones Band is the Creation, and Brainchild, of a group of Musicians, from many diverse backgrounds, with the soul purpose, of re-creating all that great music that made us love to play Rock n Roll in the Beginning. All these musicians have played different Genres and Styles but have kept the Rock n Roll tradition in their Hearts and dreams.