8th Annual FAME Music Café

Mark Your Calendars and get your tickets...FAME (Friends Advancing Music Education) 8th Annual FAME Music Café to benefit WPS Music Education at the Parish Center for the Arts on Friday, October 21, 7 - 11 pm

Enjoy a “Hot” Fall Night at the FAME Music Café (Westford MA) – For the eighth year FAME (Friends Advancing Music Education) will be bringing a fun and diversified night of music as a fundraiser for the Westford Public School’s Music Education programs. The Music Café, which sold out the last three years, is being held on Friday, October 21, 7-11 pm at the Parish Center for the Arts, located at the Westford town common. Two groups, well known in the area, will fill the night with music and fun.

The Jazz Punishers’ will take to the stage first performing a mix of nouveau & classic jazz plus R&B. This band (which is affiliated with The Real School of Music) is a staple at local venues, The Back Page in Lowell, and performs extensively throughout New England.
Jason Macres (Sax), Jim Zaroulis (Keyboards/Piano), Ed Spargo (Bass),
Brendan Byrnes (Drums), and Guest Vocalist, Marcia Macres.

Next in the lineup, the night bursts open with the hot sounds of The Usual Suspects Band, an eight member group featuring three-part harmonies from six vocalists. Guitar licks, keyboard, harmonica and a four-piece horn section which don’t just back the vocalists, but shine with their own creativity and style. This powerful group will keep the heat on all night and rock the crowd until the end.
Mike Dore (Bass, Vocals), Kate Grater (Vocals, Percussion), Jeff Klein (Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals), Norman McBride (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals, Percussion), Tim Miranda (Trombone), Dave Penn (Drums), Mike Piecuch (Trumpet, Keyboards), Adam Schertzer (Tenor Sax, Harmonicas)

TICKETS are $25 through October 10 and include delicious seasonal appetizers and desserts. There will also be a beer and wine cash bar. As of October 11 tickets will be $30. Tickets can be purchased at www.westford.com/fame or by calling Kathleen at 978-392- 9081.Because the event has sold out in the past, it is advisable to buy tickets in advance.

FAME, a 501 C (3) volunteer organization, has been supporting music education at all grade levels of Westford Public Schools since 1983. FAME ensures opportunities for both music teachers and students to enrich their educational environment through a variety of music endeavors. For more: www.westford.com/fame