The Penguin poll’s fourth contestants do it up in italiano.
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Names: Donato Soranno (vocalist), of Bethesda, and Michael Rubin (accordionist), of Rockville.
Performing: A traditional Italian song, and “Arrivederci, Roma.”
The Penguin poll opens Monday, July 9, 2007.
Video photography by Jennifer Deseo for The Silver Spring Penguin.
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Bravo bravo! The best so far-o.
BRAVO to Michael Rubins group!!! THE BEST OF ALL
This act will endure the test of time; bravo Soranno & Rubin!
Perfecto for the Metro! Must have that Rubin accordion with Arrivederci, Roma.
Brilliant performance by Soranno and Rubin. It felt like I was back in Piazza Novana in Rome!
Magnifico!
Fantastic performance by Mike Rubin, accordianist and Mr. Soranno. I closed my eyes and experienced being in Venice on a beautiful Spring evening. Brave!
Marion
Donato and Michael are splendido … meraviglioso … eccezionale … ottimo … eccellente … fantastico … bravo.
Accordion music was terrific. Need to see more of the accordion in modern music shows – it sings like a bird. Michael was at his best with Donato.
What a refreshing site, finally I can hear some
culture, nice accordion and singing wunderbar!
I vote for Donato and Michael Rubin. Talent is evident.
As a member of the Washington Metropolitan Accordion Society (WMAS, I can appreciate and throughly enjoy the fine talent of Michael Rubin.
My vote is for Donato and Michael Rubin. Outstanding, Best of Luck!
Bravo for Michael and Donato!
I live in Boston, but they have my vote to play anywhere.
[...] when supporters of Soranno and Rubin shifted into high gear. In the poll’s remaining four days, they added 44 votes to the [...]
Ehh! Que Bella!
Best I’ve seen!
They’re it!
Chiao! JRB
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