Blues & Bel Canto Extravaganza Elevate Your Wedding with Authentic Blues and Opera Music Experience the magic

Based in Italy

Rome, Province of Rome, Latium, Italy
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Rome, Province of Rome, Latium, Italy

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up to 12500 miles

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Elevate Your Wedding with Authentic Blues and Opera Music

Experience the magic of an authentic Blues concert on your special day with Andrea De Luca, Italy's premier Bluesman and ambassador for Blues music. Fresh from his performance at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Andrea brings his passion for America and deep love for its people to every performance, making your wedding truly unforgettable.

Services Offered:

  • BLUES SET: Enjoy a 1 to 2-hour live experience, showcasing Andrea's award-winning talent and performing both classics and originals. This can be a solo show, with other excellent musicians, or with a full band (6-piece band).
  • ROMANTIC LAP STEEL GUITAR: Create an A-Class atmosphere with Andrea's acoustic and electric Lap Steel guitar, playing romantic and unforgettable melodies. Choose from a song list featuring unforgettable songs like "Amazing Grace," Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," "Amen," "Let it Shine," "Ave Maria," "This Little Light of Mine," or request an exclusive Lap Steel arrangement.
  • EXCLUSIVE OPERA PERFORMANCE: Delight in a super exclusive performance by TV-famous Italian opera singer, Mr. Cristian Medda. Known for his stunning renditions of internationally famous Italian operas such as "Nessun Dorma", "Il Barbiere di Siviglia", and more iconic classics, Cristian Medda is acclaimed for his success overseas in New York City, where he performs at the famous Ferrara Bakery & Cafe and represents Italian heritage at the world-famous Saint Gennaro Feast in Little Italy.
  • Diverse Music Entertainment: Combine your special day with a late-night performance by the extraordinary talented, internationally renowned singer Carla Cocco (who shared the stage with world famous artists like Toquinho, Ornella Vanoni, Tony Bungaro and many others) featuring Italian folkloristic, Sardinian popular, Afro-Music and International piano bar music.
  • Custom Music Ensembles: Enhance your wedding with a duo or trio, including a female singer, a saxophone, or violin player, performing solo or with Andrea.
  • Seamless Sound and Ambiance: Every music spot at your wedding will be professionally covered. We provide high-quality sound equipment, including genuine professional speakers, dual PA systems powered by a subwoofer, and light effects to create the perfect atmosphere for each performance. This ensures crystal-clear audio and a visually captivating experience, no matter where the music takes place.

📞📞📞Book a free call today to discuss how Andrea and his team can give your wedding the best Bluesy Music dress expected.

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Location

Based in Italy

Rome, Province of Rome, Latium, Italy
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 miles)

Blues Repertoire:

1. AIN’T NO SUNSHINE – Am

2. MYBABE–F

3. PRIDE AND JOY – E

4. ALL YOUR LOVE I MISS LOVING – Gm/G

5. CROSSROADS – A

6. SUPERSTITION – E

7. MANIC DEPRESSION – A

8. MOJO BOOGIE – E

9. KILLING FLOOR – B

10. BEFORE YOU ACCUSE ME – E

11. BLOW WIND BLOW – A

12. PURPLE HAZE – E

13. JOHN THE REVELATOR – Em

14. FOXY LADY – F#

15. CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC – C#

16. RED HOUSE BLUES – B or D

17. MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB – E

18. MOJO WORKING – E

19. HEYJOE–E

20. THE WIND CRIES MARY – E

21. GOODMORNING LITTLE SCHOOLGIRL – B

22. VOODOO CHILD – E

23. IF6WAS9–C#m

24. SHADOWS IN THE RAIN – C#m

25. ROCKMEBABY–D

26. LOVELIKEAMAN–E

27. LEAVE MY GIRL ALONE – A

28. TALK TO YOUR DAUGHTER – G

29. THIRD STONE FROM THE SUN – E

30. WHO KNOWS – B

31. HOUND DOG – A

32. IF I AIN’T GOT YOU – D

33. LITTLE RED ROOSTER – A

34. SUMMERTIME – Am

35. SWEET CHILD OF MINE (SWING-SHUFFLE) – A

36. COMEBACK BABY – E

37. I SHOT THE SHERIF – G

38. AMEN–DorE

39. DUST MY BROOM – C

40. STEAL MY KISSES – A

41. WILD THING – A

42. FRESH OF THE BOAT BLUES - G

43. GOING TO TACOMA - A

44. ALONE – E

45. OH MAMA – B

46. WEGAANFORAPEAVE–B

47. BABY COME BACK – A

48. LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT – G

49. I JUST CAN’T GET IT - F

50. BACKTOLIFE-D

51. IWASBORN-D

52. TODAY – E

53. I GOT A WOMAN - A

OPERA SINGER REPERTOIRE

1. Nessun dorma (Puccini's Turandot) - This powerful aria is a staple of the operatic repertoire, known for its soaring melody and dramatic climax.

2. La donna è mobile (Verdi's Rigoletto) - This catchy and lively aria showcases the Duke of Mantua's fickle nature and his desire for freedom.

3. Queen of the Night (Mozart's The Magic Flute) - This dramatic aria features a high tessitura (vocal range) and portrays the Queen of the Night's fury and vengeance.

4. Habanera (Bizet's Carmen) - This seductive and fiery aria introduces Carmen, a feisty and independent woman who defies social norms.

5. Largo al factotum (Rossini's The Barber of Seville) - This fast-paced aria showcases Figaro's busy life as a barber and his cunning personality.

6. Casta Diva (Bellini's Norma) - This serene and beautiful aria expresses Norma's devotion to the moon goddess and her conflicted emotions.

7. O mio babbino caro (Puccini's Gianni Schicchi) - This touching and heartfelt aria portrays Lauretta's desperate plea to her father for permission to marry her love.

8. Brindisi (Verdi's La Traviata) - This lively drinking song celebrates life and love, creating a joyous and celebratory atmosphere.

9. Va, pensiero (Verdi's Nabucco) - This powerful chorus expresses the longing of the exiled Hebrew slaves for their homeland.

10. The Ride of the Valkyries (Wagner's Die Walküre) - This dramatic orchestral piece depicts the Valkyries, mythical warrior maidens, as they ride through the storm.

11. Pie Jesu (Fauré's Requiem) - This serene and beautiful soprano solo is a prayer for eternal rest.

12. Flower Duet (Delibes' Lakmé) - This delicate and lyrical duet showcases the friendship between Lakmé and her confidante.

13. Toreador Song (Bizet's Carmen) - This braggadocious aria portrays Escamillo, a bullfighter, and his confidence in love and battle.

14. Celeste Aida (Verdi's Aida) - This beautiful and introspective aria expresses Aida's love for Radames and her despair at their tragic situation.

15. Ombra mai fu (Handel's Rinaldo) - This elegant and virtuosic aria showcases the beauty of nature and the power of love.

PIANO BAR REPERTOIRE

## Classic International Piano Bar Repertoire (Over 50 Songs)

This list includes a mix of English and Italian classics, along with some international favorites.

**English Classics:**

* My Way (Frank Sinatra)

* Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)

* Can't Take My Eyes Off You (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons)

* New York, New York (Frank Sinatra)

* The Way You Look Tonight (Frank Sinatra)

* Your Song (Elton John)

* Piano Man (Billy Joel)

* Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)

* Wonderwall (Oasis)

* Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond)

* Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen)

* Hotel California (Eagles)

* Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)

* Mr. Brightside (The Killers)

* Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)

* Let It Be (The Beatles)

* Yesterday (The Beatles)

* Imagine (John Lennon)

* Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley)

* Mack the Knife (Bobby Darin)

* Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)

* My Girl (The Temptations)

* Stand by Me (Ben E. King)

* What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)

* I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)

* Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell)

* Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

* Respect (Aretha Franklin)

* River Deep - Mountain High (Ike & Tina Turner)

**Italian Classics:**

* Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) (Domenico Modugno)

* Caruso (Lucio Dalla)

* Con te partirò (Andrea Bocelli)

* Felicità (Al Bano & Romina Power)

* Il Mondo (Jimmy Fontana)

* Penso a te (Gianni Morandi)

* Sapore di sale (Gino Paoli)

* That's Amore (Dean Martin) (Originally "Marina" by Rocco Granata)

* Quando, Quando, Quando (Tony Renis)

* O sole mio (Eduardo Di Capua)

* Santa Lucia (Teodoro Cottrau)

* Funiculì Funiculà (Luigi Denza)

* Centro di gravità permanente (Renato Zero)

**International Favorites:**

* La vie en rose (Édith Piaf) (French)

* La Bamba (Ritchie Valens) (Spanish)

* Besame Mucho (Consuelo Velázquez) (Spanish)

* The Girl from Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim) (Portuguese)

* Sway (Dean Martin) (Originally "Quien Sera" by Pablo Beltrán Ruiz) (Spanish)

* What a Difference a Day Makes (Dinah Washington) (Originally "Que Sera, Sera" by Doris Day) (Spanish)

* Danke Schön (The Andrews Sisters) (German)

**Bonus:**

* Moon River (Henry Mancini) (From Breakfast at Tiffany's)

* Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) (From The Wizard of Oz)

* Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley) (From Blue Hawaii)

**Note:** This list is not exhaustive, and there are many other great songs that could be included in a classic international piano bar repertoire. You can always tailor the list to fit the specific preferences of your audience.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

It depends on the music spot required. Speaking of space It starts from a 3 meters square for a duo/solo spot and so on. Need electricity available on stage. Need the resident PA or discuss about that later once interested in having our shows


What information do you require about a venue?

Directions, time of the show, time to download where to set everything and time to sound check


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

If needed I can surely provide a professional Electro Voice PA system about over 2000W and basic lighting equipment on a fee starting from $300


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Totally I'll play music from Spotify or personal Playlists during the breaks and or for a late night entertainment such as Disco Revival or Dance Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

There are so many but I can mention The Malta's International Dragonara Casinò, the International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee (USA), Plaza Hotel Rome (IT) and more


What's your favourite type of event?

All sort but I am specialists into Blues Concerts, Weddings, Private Events... I love them all


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started play professionally when I was 16. From there It's been my whole life job and I steadily perform all around the World, I speak English fluently thanks to my Music Journey and my IELTS graduation.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

All the Blues guys from the US. I really like Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Michale Bouble' and many others. Also Italian pop and folk music, Opera and Piano Bar Repertoire are my influences

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Most of the time 2 hours show but I can discuss it once interested. I have an infinite repertoire


Are you happy to perform outside?

Totally


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Usually I can learn songs for a specific event, no problem at all. The new song limit is about 10.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

They really loved our music thanks to the vaste variety of the repertoire and they loved the Opera singer too and the famale singer doing the Piano Bar. 100% successful spots for our clients

Recent Clients

Blues & Bel Canto Extravaganza has performed for these clients:

Dragonara Casinò

Wasten Hotels Italy

Plaza Hotel Roma

Auditorium Roma

Flying Saucer Memphis

Opera Theater Memphis

Great Star Theater San Francisco

Venues

Blues & Bel Canto Extravaganza has performed at these venues:

Dragonara Casinò

Wasten Hotels Italy

Plaza Hotel Roma

Auditorium Roma

Flying Saucer Memphis

Opera Theater Memphis

Great Star Theater San Francisco

Umbria Jazz Festival

Narcao Blues

Suwalki Blues Festival

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