DPP Launch Party: Live Local Music Benefiting Coatesville VA Veterans

After seven years as an informal, volunteer-run drive, the Drumroll Please Project (DPP) is now an official Pennsylvania nonprofit and registered charity. It will celebrate with the DPP Launch Party on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Chester County History Center, 225 N. High St., West Chester.

The evening features live music from emerging and established local musicians, all donating their time and talent. Proceeds support veterans in the residential rehabilitation program at the Coatesville VA Medical Center with seasonal clothing, health and hygiene items, food, and rideshare cards for appointments, job interviews, and family visits.

DPP began seven years ago when founder Anthony Cracchiolo, a local percussion teacher, one of his students, and a few hundred dollars from friends and family started collecting essentials for veterans at the Coatesville VA. Last year the drive raised more than $10,000. The 2026 goal is $15,000, enough to provide a full year of clothing, health, and hygiene items for veterans in residential treatment.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door at drumrollpleaseproject.org/launch, where supporters who can't attend can also give. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult; valid ID is required for bar access. DPP is run entirely by volunteers.

Contact: drumrollpleaseproject@gmail.com