Good Music and a Greater Cause March 4 at Dingbatz in Clifton

Support good music and a greater cause: Come out to Dingbatz in Clifton on Friday, March 4, for a cancer benefit for Irene, a music lover, Dingbatz regular and, more importantly, all around good person. The club is banding together with some awesome groups for the evening – Steve Bello, Rahway and No Standards, with DJ Bob Dooley spinning your favorite tunes before, in between and after the bands.

As Dingbatz says on its Facebook page: “Our dear friend Irene is currently kicking cancer's ass. We are doing this fundraiser to help her during this time.”

Doors open at 7 pm and minimum donation is $20. This is a 21 and older show. Dingbatz is at 620 Van Houten Avenue in Clifton:

https://www.facebook.com/DingbatzNJ or (973) 471-1145

“I’ve been friends with Irene for a couple of years,” Bello said. “She’s really cool, loves going to shows and being supportive of bands. I jumped at the opportunity to help her. People are responding in droves. The most important thing for the night is that Irene has a great time.”

Bello, a seven-string guitarist who has released eight all-instrumental albums, is supporting his current effort, “Mood Swings,” which was released last summer. He is being backed onstage by members of legendary Jersey metal outfit Attacker.

The disc is Bello’s fast selling ever and he's gained comparisons to instrumental guitar masters Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Highlights include driving album opener “Never Be the Sane,” “Timeless Man,” which is written in the form of a Rush song in tribute to the band’s late drummer, Neil Peart, and “Stranded on Pluto,” which Bello describes as having a Black Sabbath/King’s X slow, grinding groove.

“Music is a powerful tool that can help people,” Bello said. “We need music more than ever in these trying times. We need each other more than ever.

“Even if you don’t know Irene think of her as a friend and come out to the show. It’s going to be a great night.”