Born of One-Nighters
After Sonny did all the local gigs, he knew he had to hit the road. He logged thousands of gigs in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. His time on the road proved crucial in taking him worldwide. Here Sonny sings That's Life.
Sonny Jr.
Sonny's son Michael became Sonny Jr. and he continues his father's dream. His set list prominently features his father's favorite songs including this one from Dean Martin.
The Book
This is the riveting story of legendary South Philly crooner and nightclub owner Sonny Averona. His life was one of ambition, gambling, and rise to near the top of the entertainment world. Sonny's junkyard became a hub for “those guys” and as one-by-one, they fell, Sonny managed to dodge the Mob hits and live on - even with the cops and Feds hot on his trail. Sonny launched a singing career that began at Palumbo’s iconic South Philly restaurant and before long he was performing in the casinos of Atlantic City and Las Vegas. His pals included Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, and Joe Frazier. Sonny was on the verge of international stardom when he was featured on the front cover of the entertainment section of the New York Times. His wife Roseann liked to say that Sonny was one in a billion. This is his amazing story as told by his son Sonny Averona Jr and Philly writer and family friend Darren Hunter, host of the Big Dar Show https://bigdarshow.com/
For booking, inquiries for Sonny Jr. for singing engagements send an email to MichaelAverona@gmail.com
"The man behind the scenes" Co-writer and producer Darren Hunter and Sonny Averona Jr
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