| HISTORY
Michael
always possessed a wonderful voice of his own. Always a fan of the best
music, the top singers and the kinds of songs that became classics,
standards and award-winners, Michael has been influenced by the great
artists who had made their mark on the world of music.
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As
a boy, Michael recalls watching impersonators Rich Little and Fred
Travelina and Danny Gans. "I really get a kick out of
impersonators. I remember being very young and mimicking Groucho Marx,
or Richard Nixon, or Kermit the Frog. Everyone always loved it."
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In
1985, Michael and his family moved to South Florida and worked at the
world famous Palm Aire Resort and Spa for several years. Their loyal
fan base began to grow. They were able to meet with and perform for
many celebrities.
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Michael's most memorable experiences came in 1994. It was that year
that he met and performed for his idol, Frank Sinatra. Michael recall's
one night after he had gone home for the night, he received a phone
call at 3 a.m. from the bartender at Palm Aire. The bartender told
Michael that Sinatra was there and said "where's the kid on piano?" The
following night , Michael was able to meet with Mr. Sinatra. Michael
recalls, "I told him that I had idolized him all my life and that it
was an honor to meet him and play for him. Mr. Sinatra said to me,
"where else can you go and here this kind of music? Harlem? Keep this
music alive kid." Michael then proceeded to sing From Here to Eternity,
after which, Mr. Sinatra gave Michael a standing ovation.
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In
1995, the Masci Family went to Branson Missouri. It was there that they
met and made friends with many of the performers of Branson. "I learned
a lot in Branson. We did a show at 10 a.m. and a show at 2 p.m. The
competition, during those time slots was tough. Bobby Vinton, Andy
Williams, John Davidson, Jim Stafford, Lawrence Welk show, Tony Orlando
and many more. The best part was getting to know all those performers.
But I really learned to entertain there. The people there were awesome.
Down home people with unbelievable hospitality."
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