The Story of The Italian Country Singer& Actor
Carlo Martini was born in SanRemo Italy, located on the Italian Riviera In 1954 at the age of two, with his Family on his
His Father was born in Apricale, a small village in the hills. farmer & Mason by Trade. Carlo Ancestors was 'Giovanni Martini (John Martin)
the last messenger of Ct. Custer. His mother was born in Calabria she was a Seamstress and Housewife.
At the age of 8 Carlo started singing and participated on the national Italian talent show for children called the "Zechino Doro "Winning 2nd prize. Carlo became active in his church chorus choir. He always Attend the local cinema to see his favorite films like: / westerns ,(Hercules , Bond films.Disney Films... He began to dream of been a Star continued his dreams to sing and appeared on several talent shows. At the age of 10 he Traveled to Cinecitta' located in the city of Rome. In the early 60s had the opportunity to participated as Extras in Film of "Hercules".
Carlo and his family moved in the States in 1966 settled in N.J. and attended middle school in English-town - James-burg Elementary,.
During His High School days in 71 at South River High School He appeared on the Albert talent showcase in Philadelphia ,
N.J. the Garden State Expo talent search and the Ted Mack amateur hour. In 1971 he became a member and fan of magic of
ring 200 Brotherhood of magicians and was known as the singing magician, "David Copperfield " was also member of ring 200 .
Carlo appeared in 1972 on CBS on the John B. Tucker show as a " Singing magician" .Carlo Graduated High School in 1973 at South River High. in 73 moved to the East coast of Florida where he continued his Education at College and kept singing throughout Florida and the east coast making appearances on Television, Radio, and opening for concerts. devoted much of his time for Children Charities. In Nashville recorded his first 45 single in 74 written by Don King in the was aired played on several radio Station in the States.
open for several celebrity such as : Mel Tillie, Sammy Davis Jr, Ernest Tub, Johnny Cash, and Jimmy Dickens. Marty Stuart , Roy Clark, and many others. Traveled with the Classic IV band In the early 80s appeared on the "Nashville Now' " Ralph Emery Show" Wrap Around Nashville" Future Story as Nashville first "Italian Country Singer " seen on TN Nashville Country Television. .
Carlo AS written Songs, Appear on the Ernest Tub Theater 'Midnigh Jamboree"live Country Radio show with Marty Stuart. he will be Invited to return soon in Nashville at the Show.
Performed on stage with " Phillis Dill er Show " in La's Vegas "in the early 80s. .Written script for Episode TV show "Chico and the Man' "In the late 70s in California.
Carlo Country Cd's is coming out in August original songs can be purchase on line...
. THIS year His book will be out on his Life & Carer Celebrity Friends. also Italian country cooking book !! .. Recipes of the villages of ITALY Country style.