Biography of Mr. Lawrence Branchetti

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Lawrence Branchetti was born of Italian decent in the quaint town of Aliquippa, just outside of Pittsburgh. Noted for it's great sports figures and musicians, Aliquippa has produced legends such as Mike Ditka, Tony Dorsett, Henry Mancini and ... Branchetti.

As a young boy, Branchetti was greatly influenced musically by his loving parents, who always listened to great performers such as Sinatra, Bennett, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, and others. This early influence began to shape Branchetti’s musical career.

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Although Branchetti’s passion for music started at the very young age of 8, it grew stronger with time as - his voice did. He dedicated 27 years of his youth performing at nightclubs, bars, lounges - wherever he had the opportunity to sing. He used these opportunities to refine his talents as a magnetic singer that graces our stage today -performing the works of the greatest composers, as Henry Mancini, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, and others.

 

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Branchetti's courage, intensity and involvement with his music, and singing has become his trade mark. He performs songs that fit his emotional states, and because of his concern with communicating he brings and gives new stature to lyrics, rhyme and phrasing, with an expressive interplay of words and notes than any performer of present day. Branchetti's multi-octave voice leaves audiences in wow!!!! the Miami Herald stated recently "Branchetti has the same snap,crackle and pizzazz as our ol'e beloved Blue Eyes."

 

 

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Branchetti was recently awarded and endorsed by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America to carry on the musical memory of Mr. Frank Sinatra. He was also supported by the Sons of Italy, 'The Supreme Lodge" out of Washington last year in their Italian-American magazine commenting on his upcoming career as an Italian-American entertainer; and by the Transport Workers Union of America. AFL-CIO Local 568 has just recently endorsed his efforts to pursue his entertainment career.

Branchetti has continuously given his personal time to support fund-raising events - he has proven himself not only has entertainer but as a truly humane individual who has what it takes to set an example for Italian-American who want to carry on their proud tradition.

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 Performing Credits

January 20, 2008 at the Paladium Theater in Hollywood, Florida - Branchetti will be performing a benefit concert to assist and aid a severly wounded hero of the Iraq war.

November 2006: Larry Branchetti appears on Entertainment Spotlight interview, on the Comcast Cable Station, with Mr. Richard Leone. "Man with a great voice - that's Branchetti!", stated Richard Leone.

September 2005: Performed center stage at the Festa Italiana in Syracuse

 Mr. Branchetti was featured as a celebrity guest on the Joe Mazza syndicated show out of Boston, Ma. that featured his music and entertainment career.

Mr. Branchetti was featured on Denny Farrell Big Band Show from Chicago as a Celebrity guest for one week performing Branchetti's style of music and voice

Branchetti is featured under the Official Web Site of the Supreme Lodge of the Son' of Italy out of Washington, as an Italian/American Celebrity Singer/Entertainer.

Mr. Branchetti was a featured artist on John Richetta's radio show "TempoItaliano" out of Easton, Pennsylvania.

He has also been featured on the PBS television program Tellitalia on WLRN-17 in South Florida; and on WJNA Ft. Lauderdale radio AM 1040.

Mr. Branchetti has also opened for the famous Danny C, of the Sha Na Na and the Platters and Drifters musical singing groups.

He has performed at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel for the MIKE DITKA AWARDS SHOW which honored Mr. Ditka for his contributions to coaching and his Hall of Fame status in the NFL.

Mr. Branchetti performed as the opening act in the Miami Arena for the Professional Ice Hockey League. 

He also opened two shows for the world famous Louis Prima Band, now starring  Mr. Sam Butera and the Wildest Orchestra. 

He has appeared on the nationally syndicated radio show 'Dick Robinson's American Standards by the Sea'. Mr. Branchetti was also featured on the show as a selected special singer/entertainer which aired nationally from coast to coast as well as internationally through the technology of live streaming audio. This same show included performances by Sinatra, Bennett, Steve  Lawrence, Mel Torme, Billy Eckstine, Matt Monro, Lena Horne, Jo Stanford, and Sammy Davis Jr.

Branchetti currently performs with the Sonny Mange 17 piece award winning orchestra that in the past performed with such musical icons as Sinatra, Sammy Davis, and many other greats. The new era of the swinging bands has a new sound that begins with Branchetti’s expressive style and powerful voice.

Branchetti was featured on the Denny Farrell Big Band Show out of Chicago for 1 week as an up-coming Entertainer.

Branchetti was once again on Syndicated Radio "American Standards by the Sea" with Host Mr. Dick Robinson that hosted such stars as Kelly Smith, Vic Damon, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, jimmy Roselli, Louis Prima, and many other greats. 

Las Vegas Awards Show
for Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercier performed.

Performed with American Red Cross
to help donate blood for the 911 cause.

Performed with Sonny Mange Orchestra for 911 fundraiser 
- Fire Station #13 in New York which lost 12 firefighters.

Performed in Pittsburgh for the San Rocco Italian Festival 2 shows.

Performed with the Sonny Mange Orchestra for fundraiser
- "America supports Israel"

Performed in Pittsburgh/Aliquippa San Rocco Festival with a 17 piece jazz orchestra.

Once again featured as a new talent along side all the great performers on the Dick Robinson syndicated Radio Show "American Standards by the Sea"

Featured as New Talent/Singer on Radio talk show
with Chuck Zink WJNA  AM 640

Performed for the family of Vic Damone twice private party/ family wedding Sheraton Bal Harbour Hotel

European Radio Italia featured Singer for one day program

Rio de Janeiro: performed with the Ligia Drummond quartet/along with the tambi trio at Biblos Famous Nightclub in Impanema.

Argentina Sheraton Hotel: performed for a private party function.

WNAV RADIO (Annapolis, MD.) The Bo Lewis Big Band Dance Party
Lawrence Branchetti is a featured singer every Sunday night on the Bo Lewis Show. Visit the web site @ www.bolewis.org/favorites.html

 

Quotes from Famous Artists and NewsPapers:


 Mr. Dick Cami, heavy weight in the Entertainment world states that:
"Branchetti has got what it takes in personality, talent, and voice to make a success in the Music Business."

Joe Mazza states from Boston Ma. syndicated show:
 "Branchetti has a great voice and style to go with it"

Denny Farrell Big Band radio hall of fame inductee out of Chicago states:
"Branchetti has the voice and swing to be on my show, and I only play the great entertainers, and Branchetti has that greatness."

Sam Butera:
"Man, you've got a great voice, just keep it kicking"

Vincent Falcone Pianist/Conductor for Frank Sinatra: 
"Larry, you've got a great voice. Frank would love you to keep his music alive, Great Job!"
 

Miami Herald News Quotes:
"Branchetti's voice has the same pause, the same snap and the same pizzazz as Sinatra's."
 

Miami Herald News Quotes:
"Branchetti has blue eyes, a style and a voice almost identical to the one and only Chairman of the Board, 'Frank Sinatra'."
 

Danny C "Sha Na Na":
"Man I have nerver heard Sinatra's music performed like that before, your great"
 

Eleanolr Hannan (writes for South Florida Sun-Times) Lifestyles:
"When I hear you sing at a performance, I close my eyes and I would swear it was Frank Sinatra singing. You have a beautiful voice!"
 

Eric Dulle (French Pop Saxophonist), who has performed with such greats as Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Elton John, and Rod Stewart, and many other great artists.
"Lawrence, great job, and great voice be great to work together in the future"
 

Diana Darrin Actress that has worked as a leading lady in over 40 films with many of the great stars of the past and present.
"Larry your voice is just wonderful ,you bring back the romance in a song"
 

Dick Cami (Former owner of the original Peppermint Clubs, first rock and roll clubs in the United States, Danny De Vito, and Robert De Niro. are currently making a movie featuring Dick Cami's life story.
"Larry your voice has that something special keep up the good work.
Dick Cami, President of the Movie and Film Industry Unions in Canada most recently commented that after viewing Branchetti
in a performance stated:
 " You are a heavyweight champ in the entertainment/ singing field all the others are just boxers."

State Senator John A. DeFrancisco of Syracuse N.Y. States:

Mr. Branchetti I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your performance at our Festa Italiana in Syracuse.  Your selections and vocal range were outstanding and I know the audience thoroughly enjoyed your engaging style of showmanship, there were so many good comments about your performance, deservingly so.  Hope to see you back in Syracuse at next years Festa.

Jimmy Cavallo (HALL OF FAME)  Sax Legend States: 

Branchetti you gave them a great performance and show.
 

 

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