2024’s Lineup

Karate Girls – Friday Night

NKG band makes all events an EPIC experience for everyone! With a cast of 12+ professional performer musicians it’s no wonder that NKG is known as the Best Party in the Galaxy (TM).  Since 2008 NKG band has performed over 3,000 public events, private parties and weddings.

Pete Wagner Band – Saturday Afternoon

Organized in in the early 50’s “Maestro Pete” his son Paul joined the band in 1983 and has been leading the band since 1986. Paul earn his dues since the age of eighteen with his first R&B band that he joined “The Dynamics” that toured Europe in 1968, enlisted in the US ARMY BAND for 3 years then formed his own R&B Spectrum band that had years long engagements at venues such as Guy’s and Dolls, Mustang Room, FriarTucks, Inner Circle, Sunset Lounge and many more.

Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms – Saturday Evening

Ray Massa’s EuroRhythms are the most recognized and dynamic Italian-American show band in the country. A huge hit at Italian festivals and concerts coast to coast, the EuroRhythms bring the swing sounds of Louis Prima, the smooth vocals of Dean Martin, and the harmonies of the Jersey Boys.

CincItalia Dancers – Sunday

St. Catharine School students perform traditional folk dances at various times throughout the weekend.

Aaron Caruso – Sunday

Aaron Caruso has been singing for 20 years. Classically, he studied piano for ten years and trombone for six years. He’s been performing on stage since the age of 6. He attended the world renowned “Interlochen Arts Academy” for high school. He earned his bachelor degree in Vocal Performance with an Italian Minor from University of Michigan. He speaks four languages fluently (Italian, English, Spanish and French) and can sing in seven including Russian, Latin and German. He has studied Opera abroad in Italy for one year and in New York City with Maestro Luigi Veccia for 8 years. Maestro Veccia was a student of Marcello and Mario Del Monaco.  He has performed extensively throughout the United States at Performing Arts Centers, Concert halls and festivals.  Aaron also specializes in Classic Neapolitan music.

Elio Scaccio – Sunday

A performing artist since early childhood, Elio Scaccio has been singing virtually his entire life. Elio followed the huge success of his breakout debut CD Lettere D’Amore with a second release, Somewhere. A performer of the highest caliber, Elio has a captivating, silky-smooth voice, ringing high notes, warm inviting tone, and unmistakable stage presence. He has performed around the country as one of The Sicilian Tenors and with the touring show Two Gents & The Lady.