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Culinary Rocker/Celebrity Chef JOHNNY CIAO did not get his start in the food industry like many of his fellow chef friends. After spending close to two decades in entertainment management and production where he always loved to cook for his celebrity clients, Johnny found a unique fusion between music and food. He began his culinary career as a result of his Italian upbringing, a strong passion for food. And after he successfully produced and marketed a book/video package titled 'Cooking with Country Music Stars, which featured 36 top country music stars' recipes, photos and bios. The book went on to sell over 750,000 copies.
Ciao acquired a solid reputation as an articulate culinary artist having cooked with and for such celebrities as Michael Jackson, the Grateful Dead, Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, the late Marlon Brando and Gregory Peck, Whitney Houston, Hank Aaron, Mayor Ed Koch, and many other music, sports and political figures.
After the release of his second book, 'Koncert Kitchen', Johnny began appearing on top television and radio programs throughout the world. Some of Johnny's appearances include, Today Show, Regis, Wayne Brady, Donnie and Marie, Dick Clark Specials, Entertainment Tonight, VH-1, MTV, Marilu Henner Show, George and Alana, BBC, RAI and countless network shows in markets throughout the US and the world. To this day he continues to make appearances promoting his appearances, product line, books and charitable ties.
Ciao has been traveling throughout the world over the past year filming for his upcoming television program titled, 'Culinary Encounters' where he re-creates dishes indigenous to regions around the globe in his Euro-California style fashion.
Johnny also contributes much of his time doing benefits, golf tournaments and other appearances for ALS, March of Dimes, Chi Chi's Kids, Various Cancer Awareness organizations and schools in need.
Johnny Ciao performs on harmonica while he prepares food at his Blues Buffet Parties which have sold out at several House of Blues locations, as well as other top venues across the U.S., Well-Known Musicians from major groups join Johnny as he presents and prepares a feast of food and music for hundreds of guests.
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