Italian Bandstand showcases talent
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Ron and Barb Castrovinci, with Don and Jo Mastrogiovanni, sang “You Don’t Have to be a Star” to open the Italian Bandstand show at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Port Charlotte June 15.
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Bob and Jean Ferrentino jitterbug at the Italian Bandstand show June 15 at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Port Charlotte.
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Mario Voli as Frank Sinatra wowed the audience with his song, “Lady is a Tramp,” at the Italian Bandstand show June 15 at the Port Charlotte Sons of Italy Lodge.
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The cast and director, Ron Castrovinci, of the Italian Bandstand show thank the audience at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Port Charlotte June 15.
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An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the Italian Bandstand show, dinner and dance held June 15 at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Port Charlotte.
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Anthony Cimino as Elvis Presley rocked the house with his song, “CC Rider,” during the Italian Bandstand show June 15 at the Port Charlotte Sons of Italy Lodge.
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Nancy Cascone as Natalie Cole delighted the audience with her song “Too Young” at the Italian Bandstand show June 15 at the Sons of Italy Lodge in Port Charlotte.
By SHIRLEY GEORGE
Correspondent
For one special night, members of Port Charlotte’s Sons of Italy Lodge 2507 were stars as they stepped back in time to perform impersonations of popular singers and a TV personality. The theme combined the long-running shows American Bandstand and The Ed Sullivan Show.
The old, familiar tune “You Don’t Have to be a Star” opened the “Italian Bandstand” show to a large audience June 15. The song was performed by two husband-and-wife duos, Ron and Barb Castrovinci and Don and Jo Mastrogiovanni. The couples have been friends for more 40 years and have performed together at various events.
