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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s often been said that the sound of music stimulates the mind and soothes the soul.

The universal language, music connects cultures and even evokes emotions that words alone simply can’t express.

With those thoughts in mind, the distinguishable sounds of doo-wop oldies, disco, freestyle, contemporary classics — and tunes from the Great American Songbook — will reverberate through the ballroom of the Historic Old Bermuda Inn when JR Productions plays host to “Another Night of Entertainment, Dining and Dancing.”

The “really big show,” when music from the 1950′s to 2024 will be showcased, will unfold on Saturday evening, Sept. 28 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Rossville venue.

The musical extravaganza, that will include plenty of dancing, will promote the sounds of Stiletto & the Saxman, Just Friends and Marcello DiGregorio.

Note, as always a portion of the proceeds will benefit a worthy charity.

This year organizers have chosen Rocco Strong Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit named for Rocco Gabriel DiMaggio, a 6 year-old cancer survivor, that’s dedicated to the mission of making childhood cancers a priority through increased funding and awareness.

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

STILETTO & THE SAXMAN

East Coast Music Hall of Fame Inductees Joey Arminio (Best Musician 2019), and Doreen Arminio (Best Female Vocalist 2022) have wowed audiences nationwide throughout the years:Joey charms with his saxophone and impressive vocals, while Doreen sings her way into your heart, and showcases her trumpet and dancing skills — and adorable antics.

The awesome twosome have shared the stage and recorded with greats such as The Drifters, The Tokens, Larry Chance & The Earls, The Belmonts, Gary US Bonds, The Regents, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Skyliners, The Duprees, The Del Vikings, Dickey Lee, Bryan Hyland, Tommy Roe and Johnny Tillitson, just to name a few.

They’ve toured the country visiting 22 cities from Nashville to Chicago on their 2019 Tour and performed at communities and theaters throughout the United States.

They’ve been featured on Mickey Burns’ “Celebrity Profiles” TV show in NY, “This is Rock and Roll” with Dennis Dion Nardone, Vito Picone’s “Let the Good Times Roll” TV, Ed Salek’s “Island Hop” TV Show and have been asked to be in a Netflix Documentary featuring NJ Musicians, by Fulvio Cecere.

The Arminios are hard at work on a new Variety Show for Television and have just obtained a Roku and Firestick TV Channel called Arminio TV.

JUST FRIENDS

Together since 1986, Bobby Fox, Richard Marzo, Joe Cassidy and Carmine Guglielmino have shared the stage with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Larry Chance and the Earls, Lenny Coco and the Chimes, Jay Black and the Americans, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Ruby and the Romantics, The Impalas, The Duprees, the Dubs, the Mystics and the Classics, just to mention a few.

They’ve also made several guest appearances on WCBS FM’s Don K. Reed’s Doo Wop Shop.

Just Friends have been singing classic hits of the 50′s, 60′s and 70′s as well as original songs written by Marzo.

Whether in a club, restaurant, private party or street fair, Just Friends entertains an eclectic forum of spectators

And they also give back to the community by lending their talents to fundraising efforts of a number of not-for-profit organizations.

Just Friends never use any electronic enhancement to modify or adjust the pitch of any singing voice, so that the harmony is as it was written, arranged and performed .

MARCELLO DIGREGORIO

DiGregorio, the 7 year-old social media star who has appeared on “Good Morning America” and “The Drew Barrymore Show” — and attracting a lot of attention these days — enjoys singing tunes from the Great American Songbook by such greats as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.

No stranger to Staten Island shores, DiGregorio is the grandson of Angelo Venuto, the Italian-American singer/songwriter who’s been performing with his band for audiences throughout the country for decades.

HOW TO RESERVE

Tickets, that are priced at $100 per person, include a full sit down dinner, cash bar and show — all inclusive.

For further information and to reserve, phone Jack at 732 598-1949 or Robert at 917 669-4640.

CELEBRATIONS – SEPT. 1 TO SEPT. 7

SEPT. 1

Sunday is birthday time for Frank Battista, Charles Cross, Michelle Larson, Joe Patavano, Karen Rondinelli who marks her 59th and William Scott Holderer.

Happy wedding anniversary Sunday to Marie and Don Stockman and Marilyn and Tom Wikert.

SEPT. 2

Birthday greetings Monday to Charles Dugan Sr. who shares his birthday with James Hills and Benedict Silano.

SEPT. 3

Happy best on Tuesday to Bill Tosonotti, Dorothy Tuohy, Margie Savignano, Dennis Ryan, Eleanor Revello, Kelly Weglarz, Paige Gepes, Barbara Shields, Jack Ryan Carr, twins Katie and Colleen Geraghty and Joseph and Thomas Fennell.

Happy wedding anniversary Tuesday to Caroline and Joseph Ferreri who are celebrating their 52nd and to Stacey and Peter Montanti who are celebrating their 19th.

SEPT. 4

It’s birthday time on Wednesday to Sam Borowski, Phil Brittain, Paige Nicole DiStefano, Patrick Cocozziello, Concetta Presto and Derek Balsamini.

SEPT. 5

The happiest of birthdays Thursday to Sebastian (Sibbie) Angelico, chairman and founder of the Emergency Children’s Help Organization (E.C.H.O.), to Carol Minutello, Karen Rand, Sharon Jahns, Joseph Bocchiaro and twins Erin and Megan Sullivan.

Giuseppe, a Vietnam veteran and Maria Tafuri will celebrate a wedding anniversary on Thursday.

SEPT. 6

Happy birthday Friday to Phillip Waldhelm, Doris Bossert, Stephen Fish and Barbara Vitale.

Friday is wedding anniversary time for Maryann and Tommy Geissler.

SEPT. 7

Birthday greetings on Saturday to retired State Supreme Court Justice John Fusco to Forbes Irvine, Doreen Murphy who turns 61, Eric Waldhelm, Robert Kilichowski Jr., Robert Wallen who turns 29, Chelsea Smith and Gary A. Nielsen is turning the big 60.

Happy wedding anniversary to Regina and Charles Dugan who celebrate their 61st.