Italian and Sicillian accordion music is the perfect traditional touch for your event. Introduced to America by early Italian immigrants, the accordion became a hugely popular instrument during the vaudeville era due to it’s potability.
Local accordion master Ray Cavicchio plays all the well- known favorites of the the great accordion boom of the 50’s. He’s a natural showman who strolls throughout the audience playing romantic melodies and taking requests. Your guests will be singing along to all their favorite songs. Ray has performed extensively with renowned Allesi Bros. Orchestra which specializes in the music of the original three tenors: Sinatra, Dean martin and Ton Bennett, as well as the jumping sounds of Louis Prima.
Some popular repertoire includes :
‘O Sole Mio, The Way You Look Tonight, Brindisi (Libiamo), Mambo Italiano, Carnival Of Venice, Arrivaderci Roma, Ciribiribin, Angelina, Come Back To Sorrento, Funiculi, Funicula, Il Bacio (The Kiss), La donna e mobile, La Sorella, La Spagnola, Mattinata, Oh Marie, Quando Men Vo (Mussetta’s Waltz), Santa Lucia, Tarantella, Tesoro Mio, Vieni Sul Mar and more.
‘O Sole Mio, The Way You Look Tonight, Brindisi (Libiamo), Mambo Italiano, Carnival Of Venice, Arrivaderci Roma, Ciribiribin, Angelina, Come Back To Sorrento, Funiculi, Funicula, Il Bacio (The Kiss), La donna e mobile, La Sorella, La Spagnola, Mattinata, Oh Marie, Quando Men Vo (Mussetta’s Waltz), Santa Lucia, Tarantella, Tesoro Mio, Vieni Sul Mar and more.