Benefit for Bobby V in Lyons

There will be some great bands joining together to support an old friend - Bobby 'V' Velte - who is battling leukemia.

A Navy Veteran and excellent dance drummer, he is known for keeping the tempo. The Lyons VFW again plans to support music, veterans and the community. The doors will be open to all on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 8.

The Lyons Post is located south of the village on Rt. 14. The VFW Color Guard members will provide the food.

Schedule of bands:

1 p.m., Country Pleasure; 2:15 Natural Image; 3:30 Open Jam; 4:15 Francis, Lee, Chaffee; 5:30 Al White and Double Trouble; 6:30 Open Jam.

Country Pleasure features the well- known Bill Hackett. Al White has given his whole life to country music. Frank Filardo knows how to put a song across, he is joined by band mates Bobby Lee Brewster and guitarist Richard Chaffee and special guest on saxophone Peter Borza. Natural Image, newly-inducted into the NYS Country Music Hall of Fame is hosting this affair.

All proceeds will go to Bobby V. Donations: $3 person, $5 couple. Contact John Stiles for information; 331.1398 or jstiles@rochester.rr.com

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