I’ve been singing since I was a teenager, having started in a NY doo-wop group at age 16. Thereafter, upon joining the U.S. Navy, I also performed in an oldies group. After leaving the service, I continued performing while studying at the Berklee College of Music and training with vocal coach/ recording artist CJ Giordano, before transitioning to a solo artist career which included songs of the Great American Songbook. Over the past two decades, I’ve entertained at hundreds of festive family occasions, including 70th, 80th, and 90th birthday parties, as well as 50th and 60th anniversary celebrations. I’ve been honored to be part of hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime family celebrations—Weddings-Engagements-Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirements, Reunions and Corporate events—Making these occasions memorable and fun is deeply rewarding, and I truly love what I do. My performances go beyond singing; I'm an interactive entertainer who seeks to connect with the audience to ensure that everyone has a great time. I believe you can’t just be a singer—you have to be an entertainer to keep the energy alive. Before each event, I do my homework with the party planner to build an itinerary and personalize my musical tribute to the honoree. On the event day, I arrive early to meet-greet and interact with guests, share jokes, and find voluunteers ready to join in the show. My Attire is formal tux. I bring 100% effort to every performance, in an attempt to make each and every celebration unforgetable fun. I can sing at your Cocktail or Dinner hour, or Entertain at a full party - to include full Emcee & Dj services.
I've also been presented with the" Rising Star Award" at “The Bash” where more songs video and performance reviews can be seen. However Booking Directly on my own site OldiesSinger.com can save you agency commission fees..
No One performs at more Nassau or Suffolk landmark seniors parties like 80th birthday parties than Johnny Cannella The Long Island Oldies Singer.
Johnny Sings Sinatra's -New York New York, Doowop Classic- “In the Still Of The Night” , Bobby Darin's- “Dream Lover”, Hear Johnny perform Frankie Valli's- “My Eyes Adored You” and “Can't Take My Eyes Off You”, He also sings Paul Anka's - “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” as well as Elvis'- “ I Can't Help Falling In Love With You” Johnny Sings Songs of Engelbert Like- “After The Loving”. He also performs hits of the Rat Pack great Dean Martin like- "Ain't That A Kick In the Head" . Johnny Cannella is Long Island's Tony Bennett Tribute Singer who will sing songs like Tony's legendary I Left My Heart In SanFrancisco at your party. Johnny performs a diversified oldies show including songs of the legendary Beatles like “I saw her Standing There”
Johnny's a US NAVY Veteran and offers complimentary performances for disabled Veterans cause fundraisers.. In 2015 he was honored at Disney World , where I was selected to lead the Main Square parade along with his family and was awarded an American Flag..(See pictures below.).