When: September 24, 2009 (Thursday) 7:30 pm
Concert: Giada Valenti "Tribute to Love"
http://www.giadavalenti.com/index.htm
Description: Giada Valenti’s new show is a unique and entertaining program that appeals to the romantic spirit. With her great storytelling and emotional vocal skills Giada takes her audience on a virtual trip through the most romantic places on earth, performing timeless songs as “Speak Softly Love” (theme from The Godfather). Her selections are a blend of the past and the present. Sponsored by Italian American Museum.
Where: DiCapo Theatre
184 East 78th Street, Manhattan
Contact: (212) 965-9000 for tickets
http://www.dicapo.com/
Price: $25 & $35

When: October 1, 2009 (Thursday) 8:00 pm (For One Night Only)
Concert: Pino Daniele
http://www.pinodaniele.com/
Description: For the first time in the United States, self taught guitarist Pino Daniele will perform his music which has captured world wide attention. Defined as “Taramblu,” Daniele’s music is a fusion of Tarantella, Blues and Rumba.
Where: Apollo Theatre
253 West 125th Street, Manhattan
For ticket information contact: Ticketmaster (212) 307-4100; Box office: (212) 531-5305
www.ticketmaster.com/apollotheater
Price: ~$43-$73

When: Friday, October 2nd, 2009; 7PM
Concert: Aaron Caruso
http://www.aaroncaruso.com/
Description: BROADWAY BOUND TENOR AARON CARUSO TO PERFORM AT THE WEILL RECITAL HALL AT CARNEGIE HALL on Friday, October 2nd, 2009, at 7 p.m. in a concert honoring the memory and legacy of Mario Lanza. Caruso, who made his Carnegie Hall debut on April 10, 2009, and other guest artists, will pay tribute to the late, great tenor, who died at the age of 38, fifty years ago on October 7, 1959. Caruso is also slated to portray Mario Lanza in the upcoming Broadway production, about Lanza’s life, entitled Be My Love. The new musical’s powerhouse creative team is led by Record Producer Phil Ramone and television and film Producer, Sonny Grosso. From Classics to Broadway, Caruso’s energy and charismatic vocal flair is inspired by Opera and Italian Classics. Jerry Vale caught a glimpse of the young tenor’s tremendous vocal gifts after inviting Caruso to perform for him and called him “amazing”. Caruso exudes a liquid gold voice, accompanied by effortless charisma and passion. Special guest artists include: Christina Luna, Elio Scaccio, Frank Tenaglia and Sam Vitale.
Where: CARNEGIE HALL WEILL RECITAL HALL
881 7TH AVENUE
NEW YORK NY
USA
212.247.7800
Price: $50, $55, $60

When: Sunday, October 4th, 2pm-4pm
Concert: Moreno Fruzzetti
http://www.morenofruzzetti.com/index.html
Description: Enjoy a taste of Italy through Italian music! Moreno Fruzzetti, the Ambassador of Italian Music to America, is a truly gifted performer who has received rave reviews at Italian festivals and shows throughout the world. In addition to a golden singing voice, Mr. Fruzzetti brings a sense of flare and personality to his performances with an onstage presence that cannot be rivaled.

Where: Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road
Holbrook, New York 11741
Community Room A&B

Contact Number: 588-5024
Price: FREE

When: Friday, October 16th, 8:00pm
Concert: Laura Pausini
http://www.laurapausini.com/
Description: Laura Pausini is a famous Italian pop singer, who has left a mark on her fans specially in Italy, Spain and Latin America. She is characterized by her soulful voice, romantic ballads and love songs. She has made records not only in English but also in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. By 2004, roughly a decade after she made her recording debut at the age of 18, Laura Pausini had sold over 25 million albums worldwide, quite an impressive feat for someone who'd never really broken into the lucrative English-language market.
Where: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: Avery Fisher Hall,
between West 62nd and 65th Streets and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, Manhattan, NY
Price: $85, $95 & $125

When: Monday, October 19 @ 10pm
Concert: Franco Battiato
http://www.battiato.it/index.htm
Description: Italian singer, songwriter and composer Franco Battiato will make his first New York concert appearance in 10 years. The 64 year-old, Sicilian-born musician will draw from a stunning repertoire spanning four decades. Battiato will present an intimate in-the-round show accompanied by a 7 piece group which includes the noted Italian string quartet Il Nuovo Quartetto Italiano. The award winning Franco Battiato is internationally regarded as one of the most original creators in Italian music from the 1970s to the present. His body of recorded work consists of some 38 studio and live album releases around the world with compositions in Spanish, French, English, Arabic and Sicilian languages in addition to Italian. Battiato has also composed 3 operas as well as classical works for orchestra, ballet and film soundtracks.
Where: Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleeker Street,
New York, NY 10012
http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/artist/819
Price: $25-$30

When: Friday, October 30 @ 8 PM
Concert: Giada Valenti & Uncle Floyd Vivino
http://www.giadavalenti.com/index.htm
Description: A NIGHT OF ITALIAN CULTURE & HERITAGE- Join us at Queens Theatre in the Park for this special night of entertainment. Comedic sensation, Floyd Vivino, brings back the Italian American comedy you grew up with and world renowned Giada Valenti will serenade all. Known as “Italy’s Voice of Love” Giada sets the stage for a trip to Italy through Italian & American songs that combine old and new world Italian culture.
Where: Queens Theatre in the Park, Corona, NY 11368
Claire Shulman Playhouse / Main Stage
http://www.queenstheatre.org/web/frontends/event/2/0/122
Price: $33

When: Wednesday, November 11th @ 10pm
Concert: Peppe Voltarelli with Marco Calliari
http://www.peppevoltarelli.it/
http://www.marcocalliari.com/
Description: Southern Italian singer-songwriter, composer and actor Peppe Voltarelli will make his New York City concert debut. Born in Italy’s Calabria region, the 40 year-old Voltarelli’s work is a modern Italian’s musical take on the diaspora of tight-knit Calabrian immigrant communities that continue to thrive throughout Europe and the Americas. Voltarelli is also a published author with a collection poetry and songs in Calabrian dialect with English translation. The opening act for Peppe Voltarelli’s (Le) Poisson Rouge date is the Montreal-based Italo-Canadian singer-songwriter Marco Calliari. Calliari, a founding member of the highly successful Francophone thrash metal band Anonymus, uses the stage savvy from his previous artistic incarnation and skillfully combines it with traditional Italian rhythms such as tarantella with elements of flamenco, klezmer, reggae, ska and rock. Born in Montreal in the mid-seventies to Italian immigrants. A local favorite, Calliari is a staple of Montreal cultural events and television and radio broadcasts. His powerful performances of classic Italian songs have also made him quite popular on the touring circuit in Europe. As a festival producer and concert promoter, Calliari actively promotes Italian music in Quebec. His song “L’Americano” is featured on the new the Putumayo Italia compilation.

Where: Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleeker Street,
New York, NY 10012
http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/594
Price: $15