Mid-Century American Italian Crooning 
Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Listen to Olivia and Anthony Bucciero in their first appearance at Festa Italiana at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 20, in Apex, N.C.

Anthony Bucciero is an Italian-American entertainer who grew up in Sevierville, Tennessee. At 17, just five days after graduating high school, he began his professional journey into music, joining a gospel group in 2009 that recorded and toured the U.S. and internationally. Highlights of that experience include performing at the 2013 presidential inauguration and, in 2011, opening as a solo singer for Cuban-American, Grammy award-winning artist Albita Rodriguez in Miami, Florida, in the Fontainebleau Grand Ballroom (the backup option when Frank Sinatra Jr. called in sick!).

While still in East Tennessee, Anthony explored the world of musical theater, performing at theaters in the Pigeon Forge area, including Dollywood. Perhaps his most successful role was working with and marrying his fellow musical theater performer from the Pigeon Forge stages, Olivia Looney.

Olivia Looney Bucciero is a dynamic vocalist and lifelong performer from Charleston, S.C. Raised in a musical home, Olivia’s love for singing was encouraged before she could even talk. She’s graced stages at world-renowned destinations like Dollywood, Walt Disney World, and professional theaters in Pigeon Forge.

In 2021, Anthony and Olivia moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C., where they opened an entertainment business. Anthony and Olivia can be seen performing around town in Myrtle Beach and along the Grand Strand, everywhere from restaurants to corporate events. The Buccieros’ favorite songs to perform are those from the Great American Songbook.

Read more about Anthony here and about Olivia on her Facebook page here.

Ahead of their Festa performance, take a look at their act here.