Andrew Warde High School Alumni Organize Band Together Concert for Haiti, Saturday, January 30, at Fairfield Theatre Company on Sanford Street

Andrew Warde High School graduates Jerry Vigorito (1976) and Rob Fried (1977), founding members of Band Together, have partnered with the Fairfield Theatre Company and state representative Tony Hwang to produce “Concert for Haiti.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, at the Fairfield Theatre Company located at 70 Sanford Street.

"We have done in 48 hours what usually takes months to plan," said Vigorito, a 1976 Warde product. "From (the) first call (we made to organize the concert) to the night of the show is only two weeks." Vigorito noted that 100 percent of the show's proceeds will be directed to the Connecticut chapter of the American Red Cross for Haiti relief. Vigorito emphasized that there are many Haitian families living in Fairfield County.

Band Together's vision is to create great musical events that raise spirits and are fun to attend. Its goal is to unite a community of talented local musicians with people and organizations interested in raising funds for families in need of a helping hand. Band Together's musical events have raised over $400,000 for local charities and families.

The group has worked with Paul Newman and Meryl Streep to raise over $1 million to protect Connecticut farmland. Awards include citations of honor from the United States Congress, the Connecticut State Assembly, and Governor Rell for a commitment to helping Connecticut families.

The meaningfulness of the group's performances helps to articulate four main goals: to make and enjoy music; to use its talent and influence to help people in need; to develop a network of supporters for concerts and programs; and to get one step closer to heaven.

The band members scheduled to perform at the January 30 concert include Debbie Daveis, Jay Stollman, Scott White, P.J Pacifico, Crispin Cioe, Jeanmarie Rivera, Rick Reyes, Barry Blumenfield, Chris Pike, Chris Toelken, Mike Nappi, Jerry Vigorito, Rod Rodriquez, Rob Fried, and Max and Ira Stone.

Tickets are priced at $20 and may be purchased by visiting the Fairfield Theatre Company's Web site. Doors are scheduled to open at 7 o'clock. Click the group's photo above to visit the Band Together Web site for additional information.

Paul