{"id":345409,"date":"2026-09-13T04:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T04:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/345409\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T04:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T04:08:40","slug":"the-bronx-wanderers-live-at-pnc-bank-arts-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/345409\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Spotlight Central, Photos by Love Imagery <\/a>
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originally published: 09\/12\/2026<\/p>\n

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Thousands of music lovers make their way inside Holmdel, NJ\u2019s PNC Bank Arts Center amphitheater this summery Tuesday, September 1, 2026 afternoon for a concert starring The Bronx Wanderers. The family band known for its high-energy renditions of classic pop songs from the \u201850s, \u201860s, and beyond is led by New Jersey dad, Vinny Adinolfi, Sr., along with his sons, Vinny, Jr. and Nick Adinolfi.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s musical event is the first in a series of free Fall, 2026 performances presented by the Garden State Arts Foundation under the direction of VP Ron Gravino and assisted by Cookie Santiago, Karin Souren, and Andy DiPalma.<\/p>\n

Gravino welcomes the audience and thanks the various sponsors of today\u2019s concert including LiveNation Entertainment and PNC Bank prior to introducing singer Jackie DiMaggio who performs \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner.\u201d DiMaggio asks the audience to sing along with her on her rendition of Connie Francis\u2019 \u201cWhere the Boys Are,\u201d and follows up by singing Connie Francis\u2019 \u201cAl Di La\u201d in Italian which elicits cheers from the crowd.<\/p>\n

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Emcee Dennis Dion Nardone takes the stage to introduce singer Anthony Duke Claus. Opening with \u201cSway,\u201d Claus dances as he sings, \u201cWhen marimba rhythms start to play\/Dance with me, make me sway,\u201d on this Latin-inspired Dean Martin tune.<\/p>\n

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The crowd hoots and hollers and Claus exclaims, \u201cWelcome to the PNC!\u201d before lighting into \u201c16 Candles\u201d where he directs audience members to sing along with him on this classic by Johnny Maestro and the Crests.<\/p>\n

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Explaining that his next song was written by his cousin, Eddie Brigati, Claus sings with emotion on The Rascals\u2019 blue-eyed soul tune, \u201cHow Can I Be Sure.\u201d He follows up by dedicating the Frankie Laine ballad, \u201cI Believe,\u201d to all of the veterans in the audience.<\/p>\n

Concluding with one of his favorite Barry Manilow numbers, Claus impresses by holding out a long note on the coda of \u201cEven Now\u201d to cheers and a standing ovation.<\/p>\n

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Nardone acknowledges concert producer Al Simone sitting in the front row with Duprees singer Tommy Petillo before he introduces The Bronx Wanderers. Musicians Fernando Tort on bass, Keith Brenamann on saxophone, Rafailia Kapsokavadi on violin, Katie Chambers on cello, Pasha Karchevsky on trumpet, and Ben Barnett on trombone take the stage along with drummer Nick Adinolfi.<\/p>\n

The strings begin to play the theme from\u00a0Beethoven\u2019s\u00a0Symphony \u21165,\u00a0after which the rhythm section and horns motor into The Ides of March\u2019s \u201cVehicle\u201d where Vinny Adinolfi, Jr. enters singing in his strong, resonant voice, \u201cI\u2019m your vehicle, baby\/I\u2019ll take you anywhere you want to go,\u201d before rocking out on guitar.<\/p>\n

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Vinny, Jr. moves over to the keyboard as his dad, Vinny Adinolfi, Sr., takes the stage for a dynamic medley of Frankie Valli hits including \u201cDecember, 1963 (Oh, What A Night),\u201d \u201cGrease,\u201d and \u201cWho Loves You,\u201d after which Vinny, Sr. exclaims, \u201cIt\u2019s great to be home!\u201d and jokes, \u201cFor those of you who haven\u2019t seen us before, we are the Italian Osmond family!\u201d<\/p>\n

Drummer Nick\u2019s falsetto voice is featured on The Beach Boys\u2019 \u201cDon\u2019t Worry Baby\u201d before Vinny, Sr. explains that he grew up in the Bronx where he was discovered by his idol, Dion. Here, he and the band present a swinging rendition of Dion and The Belmonts\u2019 \u201cI Wonder Why\u201d and follow up with a buoyant performance of Neil Diamond\u2019s \u201cSweet Caroline\u201d where music lovers join in singing the song\u2019s \u201cGood times never seemed so good (so good, so good)\u201d refrain.<\/p>\n

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Vinny, Sr. takes a moment to thank The Duprees\u2019 Tommy Petillo for giving the group its start years ago as an opening act before Vinny, Jr. stands center stage and gives his interpretation of Mel Carter\u2019s \u201cHold Me, Thrill Me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vinny, Sr. delivers an energetic version of Tommy James and the Shondells\u2019 \u201cMony Mony.\u201d Then, audience members clap along to the beat as Vinny, Sr. and the ensemble deftly segue into Rick Springfield\u2019s \u201cJesse\u2019s Girl\u201d and Brian Adams\u2019 \u201cSummer of \u201869.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The crowd happily sings along with Vinny, Sr. on a rollicking rendition of Tom Jones\u2019 \u201cDelilah\u201d before he entrances the crowd on a smooth arrangement of Tom Jones\u2019 \u201cIt\u2019s Not Unusual.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vinny, Sr. moves over to the keyboard, leaving Vinny, Jr. to handle the lead on a soulful version of The Foundations\u2019 R&B hit, \u201cBuild Me Up Buttercup.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vinny, Sr. recognizes the horn players prior to featuring the strings on The Charlie Daniels Band\u2019s \u201cThe Devil Went Down to Georgia\u201d where Rafailia Kapsokavadi impresses with a fiery fiddle solo.<\/p>\n

After Vinny, Sr.\u2019s rendition of Jay and the Americans\u2019 \u201cCara Mia\u201d inspires a standing ovation, The Wanderers wrap up Act I by playing a medley of surf tunes including The Ventures\u2019 \u201cWalk Don\u2019t Run,\u201d The Surfaris\u2019 \u201cWipe Out,\u201d and The Ventures\u2019 \u201cTheme from\u00a0Hawaii Five-0,\u201d where the musicians rock out to the infectious beat.<\/p>\n

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Following a short intermission, Vinny Jr. is backed by the horn section as he leads the audience in singing an upbeat rendition of The Turtles\u2019 \u201cHappy Together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Vinny, Sr. starts off crooning Billy Joel\u2019s \u201cTell Her About It,\u201d before the arrangement transforms into a mash-up with The Supremes\u2019 \u201cYou Can\u2019t Hurry Love\u201d which son, Vinny, Jr., and father, Vinny, Sr., sing together.<\/p>\n

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The group gives one of its most impressive performances of the afternoon \u2014 a stunning live version of Queen\u2019s \u201cBohemian Rhapsody\u201d \u2014 where Vinny, Jr.\u2019s instrumental and vocal talent brings audience members to their feet.<\/p>\n

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Vinnie, Jr. and the band follow up with a raucous version of the Mark Ronson\/Bruno Mars hit \u201cUptown Funk\u201d which spotlights Fernando Tort\u2019s funky bass playing.<\/p>\n

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For a grand finale, The Wanderers perform a unique version of The Beatles\u2019 \u201cSgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band\u201d which segues into electrifying performances of Led Zeppelin\u2019s \u201cKashmir\u201d and Queen\u2019s \u201cWe Will Rock You.\u201d After Queen\u2019s \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d and Chuck Berry\u2019s \u201cJohnny B. Goode,\u201d the group concludes this afternoon\u2019s show with a high-energy rendition of The Beatles\u2019 \u201cThe End.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As concertgoers stand and cheer, Vinny Sr. exclaims, \u201cLet\u2019s have a rock and roll party!\u201d and the audience sings, claps, and dances along to Dion and the Belmonts\u2019 \u201cRunaround Sue,\u201d after which he exclaims, \u201cGod bless you, all!\u201d and he and the group take a final bow prior to exiting the stage.<\/p>\n

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For more information on The Bronx Wanderers, please go to\u00a0thebronxwanderers.com<\/a>. To learn more about Anthony Duke Claus, please navigate to\u00a0anthonydukeclaus.com<\/a>. For info on Jackie DiMaggio, please click on\u00a0jackie-dimaggio.com<\/a>. To find out about free upcoming GSAF performances at PNC Bank Arts Center \u2014 including Malt Shop Memories starring The Duprees, Clyde McPhatters\u2019 Drifters featuring Ronn David McPhatter, Ron Dante, Eddie Holman, Brian Hyland, The Dixie Cups, Bobby Wilson, Vito Picone and The Elegants, The Chiclettes, Vinnie Medugno, Rainere Martin, Sounds of the Street, and Jackie DiMaggio along with The Coda Band on September 16 \u2014 please click on\u00a0gsafoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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