The Concert Band has been a tradition at the Italian Festival almost from the beginning. Originally directed by Lucian Tiberi, then by Gene D’Angelo the band is now under the direction of Rick Brunetto. Featuring some of Columbus’s finest musicians, this instrumental ensemble celebrates our rich cultural Italian heritage with Italian marches, Neapolitan favorites and […]

The Trans Fat Orchestra is a group of local musicians primarily from the Grandview area. The band has been in existence around 15 years. They have an eclectic song list including Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Joan Jett, Tom Jones, Beatles, Louie Prima, Steely Dan, and Bruce Springsteen along with other more contemporary artists.

Cory Pesaturo (“C Pez”) is revolutionizing the Accordion.  The only person to ever win the trio of World Championships on Acoustic, Digital & Jazz Accordion, and the only Accordion graduate of the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.  In 2017, Pesaturo became a Guinness World Record Holder, as RedBull® flew him to Austria […]

The Gas Pump Jockeys are very excited to feature Mike Losekamp formerly of the band Cyrkle and Dean Kastran from The Ohio Express. You will hear Mike and Dean sing their gold record hits. Also this year they are joined by special guests Dean Kastran & Dale Powers, founding members of The Ohio Express. ("Yummy Yummy […]