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Irish Country Dinner Dance Fundraiser for Somers American Legion on Saturday, March 11th at Joanna's in Somers

March 11th Dinner Dance Fundraiser for Somers American Legions Post 101 features Entertainer Dee Reilly performing Irish Country Classics

SOMERS, CT – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support Somers American Legion Post #101. Entertainer Dee Reilly brings her Irish Country Dinner Dance Show to Somers on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Joanna’s Restaurant in Somers.

Join a lively evening of non-stop fun with delicious food and sensational singing to raise funds for American Legion programs.

The evening begins with a complete Chicken Buffet Dinner including salad and dessert plus coffee or tea. Tickets are only $30 for the dinner and show including tax and gratuity. Call (860) 508-6679 to order tickets. Advance reservations are required.

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Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. and show and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Joanna’s Restaurant is conveniently located at 145 Main Street on Route 190 in Somers, Connecticut.

Known for her outstanding vocals and engaging audience connection, Dee just returned from the “Cruise With the Irish Stars” in February. Dee heads to Ireland for the “On The Eighth Day Tour” with Andy Cooney and leads her own tour of Ireland this May, “Singing Your Way Through Ireland.” With hits on the Country and Irish Country charts, Dee Reilly performs across the USA and internationally. Visit www.deereilly.com for details.

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Enjoy Irish favorites including Danny Boy, The Wild Rover, The Town I Loved So Well, Lady of Knock, Take Me Home To Mayo, The Fields of Athenry, Home To Donegal, and more! Hear classic to contemporary Country tunes made famous by artists including Patsy Cline, Dolly Paton, Lorrie Morgan, Darrius Rucker, Lee Greenwood, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and John Denver.

“We are excited about the Irish Country Show with Dee Reilly. She is a wonderful entertainer with a delightful voice and promises a spectacular evening,” exclaimed Commander David McCaffrey of Somers American Legion Post #101.

“Helping raise funds for the Somers American Legion is a genuine pleasure because our veterans deserve our respect and our support,” noted Dee. “The audience last time was absolutely delightful and we all had such a great time. I am really looking forward to our Irish Country Show on March 11th.”

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