Emil Stucchio & The Classics
"A certain kind of magic happens when The Classics step onto the stage
and begin sailing from one song to another"
Emil Stucchio and The Classics unique style puts them in a class of their own. They received their recording contract in 1959 and their first release "Cinderella" hit the national Top 100.
They have received national acclaim for their top-selling CDs. Intimate Reflections is a collection of beautiful standards, featuring "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" and "Somewhere". Their Gold Dust CD includes their own songs, along with "Cara Mia" and "You'll Never Know". Embracing the rich music of their grandparents, La Musica D'Italia offers these great Italian favorites: "Statte Vicino Amme", "O Solo Mio" and "Mala Femmina". Their latest CD, Club Illusion, is a collection of all-time favorites, including "Old Songs", "Hungry Years", "For Your Love", "Hurt" and "Wildflower".
The foundation of The Classics is the outstanding original lead voice of Emil Stucchio. Completing the circle of style and blend are Al Contrera (featured on "When You're Smiling" from Club Illusion) and Teresa McClean, lead voice on "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me". To the pleasure of their many fans, Teresa and Emil sing together in "You've Got What It Takes" and "Since I Don't Have You/Only Make Believe", both found on Club Illusion. Their popularity has continued to grow as shown by a recent radio survey, where they were voted 6th most popular out of 500.
With over 50 years of entertainment experience and excellent vocal talents, The Classics continue to receive rave reviews from audiences and producers from coast to coast, including Atlantic City and Las Vegas. The addition of an Italian show adds to the versatility of The Classics, along with the songs and humor, for which they are noted. From Fifties to Standards, from Italian to today's sounds, their shows, complete with outrageous comedy routines, are professional in every way. The Classics add a special touch to every show. They are truly a class act.
Recent performances include New York City's Radio City Music Hall, The Metropolitan Museum, Carnegie Hall and Town Hall; The Tropicana Hotel, The PNC Bank Arts Center and The IZOD Center (in NJ); The Convention Center Arena (in NV), Mohegan Sun Casino and Westport Country Playhouse (both in CT); The Philharmonic Performing Arts Center and The Kravis Center for The Performing Arts (in FL), The Capitol One Theater in Westbury (NY), The American Music Theater (in Lancaster, PA), Crystal Gateway Hotel (in VA), The Paramount Theater (in KY), The Kimmel Center (Philadelphia, PA), Long Island NY's Nassau Coliseum, many luxury cruise lines and numerous national television appearance as well.
The following are comments from various people in the entertainment field: "The Classics brought the house down at the Hawaii Kai!" (David Hinckley); "They knocked my socks off!" (Pat Cooper); "Can't wait to have you back!" (Bill Gatos - Tropicana Hotel); "What a way to start a show!" (Jerry Vale); "Show stopping performance!" (Tony DeLauro); "You guys are a class act!" (the late Richard Nader - producer at The IZOD Center); "Another spectacular show!" (Dick Fox); "I put them up there with anybody; sensational!" (Sal Richards).
VIsit our Web Site:
www.EmilStucchioandtheClassics.com
John Kuse & The Excellents
The original Bronx based group was first formed in 1960 as The Premiers. In June of 1961, "Red Red Robin", and a remake of the Jesters 1957 classic " Love No One But You " were recorded and issued on Mermaid Records.
In January 1962, their signature smash hit "CONEY ISLAND BABY" was arranged, and released as the B side of their version of The Cleftones 1955 hit "You Baby You". Both songs were recorded in February 1962, and released on Blast Records in April of that year.
"CONEY ISLAND BABY" is truly a favorite among connoisseurs of fine music. Year after year, The Excellents are considered one of Doowop lover's favorite groups.
The Group continues to wow audiences wherever they perform. Their unique vocal style, close high harmonies, and song selections, are crowd pleasers. The Excellents were invited to perform live on PBS Channel 13 to help launch "Doowop 51". "Doowop 51" was recorded live in Pittsburgh, PA in front of 2,700 enthusiastic fans. In 2007, the Group was part of "Doowop Love Songs" which was filmed at the Ritz Theatre in Elizabeth, NJ. The Group again performed live on PBS Channel 13.The DVD and CD's are available for purchase.
The Excellents is comprised of vocalists: Original lead singer and first tenor, John Kuse, Mal Bruntvedt, John Accardo and Joe Noto.
www.JohnKuseandtheExcellents.com
Joe Favale & The Emotions
The Emotions was formed in 1958 by Joe Favale and Tony Maltese. Recently discharged from the Navy Joe began singing with a group from lower Manhattan called The Moments. After a couple of years of performing, but having no luck getting a record contract, they disbanded. At the same time Tony Maltese's group, The Runarounds decided to call it quits. One night, while singing Doo-Wop harmonies together in a bowling alley in Brooklyn, they decided to join forces and start a new group.
They enlisted the services of Dom Colurra, Larry Cusamano and Joe Nigro. They called themselves The Runarounds, acquired a personal manager named Henry Boye and recorded "Down Lovers's Lane" and "Nearest Thing To Heaven". Two songs written by Joe and Henry. The record was played for a brief time on a number of local stations but never reached the charts.
A year later they changed their name to The Emotions and got together to rehearse five nights a week in the back of "The Pink And Blue" beauty parlor on Nostrand Avenue. Kids from all over the neighborhood would gather every night at the beauty parlor to enjoy their Doo-Wop harmonies.
For the next couple of years, the group performed in local high school and church dances. Their big break came in 1962 when they landed a record contract with Kapp Records. The Emotions first release, "Echo" won "Murray The K's pick hit of the week" contest and went on to become a giant hit, appearing in the top 10 on Billboard and Cashbox s top forty within a short time. In 1963 The Emotions signed with 20th Century Fox and proceeded to release "Story Untold". Within two weeks the record broke into the top 10.
The group continued to perform into the late 60's, appearing in night clubs and concerts throughout the country. In 1982 the original members reunited to record an album for Columbia's "Ambient Sound" label.
The experience proved so successful, the group became active on the oldie circuit. They debuted their act at Manhattan's "Bottom Line" in September of 1982 and have been performing ever since.
www.EmotionsEcho.com
May 2010
May 7, 2010
Dinner: 7:30PM
Show: 9:30PM
"The Brooklyn Reunion"
Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar & Cabaret
~Located in The Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island~
110 South Avenue at Lois Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314
Tickets: 718-447-2400 ext. 5
~DIRECTIONS~
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June 2010
June 5, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Hope Auditorium
6121 71st ST,
Middle Village, NY 11379
Ticket info: Contact Angela 718-458-3535
June 12, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Xaverian High School
7100 Shore Road & 71st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Appearing with
The Capris and The Expressions with MC - Bobby Hammond
Ticket info: 718-836-7100 ext. 192
July 2010
July 10, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
"Oldies Under The Sun"
Meadowlands Racetrack at the Paddock
50 State Route 120,
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Free Parking
Concert & Track Admission $1
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July 11, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM
Italian Festival
Luciano Park
(off Exit 17, I-95)
Westport, CT 06880
FREE Concert
July 17, 2010
Time: 8:00PM
Monroe Township High School
1629 Perrineville Rd.
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
August 2010
August 9, 2010
Time: 7:00PM
Free Doo-Wop Concert Under the Stars
Merrick Road Park
Merrick Avenue
Merrick, (LI) NY 11566
Appearing with:
The Passions featuring Jimmy Gallagher, and Randy & The Rainbows featuring Randy Safuto.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT
"A LAR Enterprise Production"
September 2010
September 25, 2010
Mickey B's Golden Oldies Fall Spectacular
Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts
71 East Main Street
Patchogue, Long Island NY 11772
Kenny Vance and The Planotones, The Duprees, The Devotions,
Twin Gold, and Somewhere In Time.
Ticket Information: 516-822-9612
November 2010
November 13, 2010
St. Bernard's Doo-Wop Spectacular
St. Bernard's Church - Caputo Hall
2030 East 69th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11234
Ticket Information: 718-763-5533 and ask for Elizabeth Gatto or Josephine Francis
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