New York Notes: An Update from Mover and Shaker Jenna Esposito!
Jenna tells us:
Happy June, everyone!
After a few months of "down time" to recharge her batteries and work on some new material, Jenna is back and raring to go for a summer full exciting performances. It all begins on Sunday, June 17th, with a free Father's Day concert in the heart of Poughkeepsie's Little Italy. This will be followed by two Hudson River cruises with Empire Cruise Lines, a performance of "That's Amore" in Wayne, NJ, Jenna's annual Ferragosto concert in Manhattan's Little Italy, and several more performances which will be announced soon. It promises to be a music and fun-filled summer, and we're really looking forward to it. Read below for all of the details!
Upcoming Gigs
06/17/12 Jenna Esposito in Concert
Poughkeepsie, NY
06/22/12 Jenna Esposito Sings on Empire Cruise Lines
Poughkeepsie, NY
07/21/12 Jenna Esposito Sings on Empire Cruise Lines
Poughkeepsie, NY
08/09/12 Jenna Esposito at
Wayne YMCA, Wayne, NJ
08/11/12 Jenna Esposito Ferragosto Concert
Little Italy, New York, NY
12/14/12 Jenna Esposito at
Lorenzo's at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY
Jenna is delighted to have been invited to share her vocal stylings aboard the M/V Mystere on Empire Cruise Lines for two summer evening concerts. The first will take pace on Friday, June 22nd, and the second will take place on Saturday, July 21st, and she'll be joined by her fabulous 3-piece band, led by Fortune Esposito on guitar, for both events. The shows will feature music from the Great American Songbook and the Great Italian-American Songbook, including songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, and more! In addition to the entertainment, antipasti and light fare food will be served, and there will be a cash bar available.
Details:
An Evening With Jenna Esposito
With Jenna Esposito and her fabulous 3-piece band!
Friday, June 22nd (rain date TBA)
Saturday, July 21st (rain date July 28th)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Boarding at 5:30 p.m.)
Empire Cruise Lines
Cruise departs from Waryas Park, Poughkeepsie, NY
$55.00 for cruise, concert, and light fare provided by Cafe Bocca*
Reservations & pre-payment are required; for tickets, please call Cafe Bocca at (845) 483-7300.
*$5 from each ticket will be donated to a deserving non-profit. On June 22nd, donations will go to the Friends of Little Italy in Poughkeepsie, and on July 21st, donations will go to Families of SMA.
Wayne, New Jersey!
Joined by her 4-piece band, Jenna will be taking her popular show,That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style, to Wayne, NJ, for their YMCA's summer concert series. Featuring the songs of Italian-American singers including Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, Frank Sinatra, and more, this show has delighted audiences and critics alike wherever it's been performed!
Details:
That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style
With Jenna Esposito and her fabulous 4-piece band!
Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $10
Tickets: (973) 595-0100 ext. 257
Jenna will be returning to Little Italy for a free outdoor concert as part of the historic neighborhood's annual Ferragosto celebration. She'll be singing in Italian and English, featuring classics such as "Arrivederci Roma," "Non Dimenticar," "Malafemmena" and "Al Di La," as well as other hits from the '50s and '60s, and she'll be joined by her fabulous 3-piece band!
Details:
Jenna Esposito Celebrates Ferragosto!
Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Hester Street between Mulberry Street & Baxter Street, Little Italy, New York, NY
2:00 p.m.
FREE!
**BOOK JENNA FOR YOUR PRIVATE EVENT!**
That's right, friends, Jenna is mobile, versatile, and ready to make your special event even more special! She and her team can work with you to custom-design the ideal musical entertainment for events ranging from weddings to birthday parties, to corporate events and beyond. Jenna can be booked with anywhere from two-piece to a five-piece band, with or without backup vocals!
For rates and availability, please contact Jenna's manager, Carla Monaco: info@jennaesposito.com
**Save The Date!**
Jenna will be the headlining at the famous "Christmas in Tuscany" holiday show on Friday, December 14th at Lorenzo's Restaurant, Bar and Cabaret at the Hilton Garden Inn in Staten Island, New York. In this festive performance, Jenna will be accompanied by her 5-piece band and 2 backup vocalists to celebrate the holiday season, Italian-style! Enjoy a fabulous four course dinner with wine pairings, Italian songs, and even some Italian Christmas songs for only $79.95 per person. Christmas in Tuscany" at the Zagat rated Lorenzo's is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Reserve early, the show sells out quickly.
Details:
Jenna Esposito: Christmas In Tuscany
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Lorenzo's at the Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, NY
9:30 p.m. (dinner at 7:30 p.m.)
$79.95 - includes four course dinner with wine pairings, plus the show!
Reservations: (718) 477-2400, ext. 5
