"A Night of Music" to Benefit St. Vincent’s Medical Center’s Swim Across the Sound

FAIRFIELD, CT – Hazzard County & The Heavy Hitters are set to perform at a special benefit concert, "A Night of Music," on Saturday, November 15th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company. All proceeds from the event will support St. Vincent’s Medical Center's Swim Across the Sound, a crucial initiative that provides financial assistance to local cancer patients.

The Swim Across the Sound offers vital aid for expenses not covered by insurance, including rent, utility bills, groceries, and transportation to treatment. The program also helps patients with the purchase of wigs, prosthetics, and mastectomy bras, and so much more..

"A Night of Music" was founded over a decade ago by sisters Charlene Lebo and Suzanne Sabia. The event honors the memory of their husbands, Keith Lebo and Jim DeSantie, who both passed away from pancreatic cancer within a year of each other. Last year's event raised more than $72,000, with the support of the St. Vincent’s Medical Center philanthropy team.

The evening will be hosted by radio personality Brian Smith, known for his work on WPLR's "Smith and Barber the Morning Show." There will also be a special performance of our National Anthem by Denise Daniel Biagi. The event will also feature a silent auction.

TICKETS:

· General Admission: $50 per person

· VIP: $150 per person includes Open Bar, Buffet and exclusive access to the balcony throughout the show. Tickets are limited.

· VIP Doors open at 5:30pm. General Admission 6:30pm. · Purchase tickets online: https://fairfieldtheatre.org/events/the-warehouse/a-night-of-music_e432

The headlining acts are Hazzard County & The Heavy Hitters.

The Heavy Hitters is comprised of seasoned musicians from the Connecticut music scene lead by powerhouse vocalist Heather Joseph. They are a high-energy mix of rock, R&B and pop with over 150 years of collective experience. The band is known for their ability to deliver a dynamic, unrehearsed performance, drawing from hundreds of songs across various genres.

Hazzard County is a 6-piece high energy modern county party band known for their dynamic performances. Blending today’s country hits with a rock edge and their own unique twist, they deliver a show that keeps crowds dancing and venues packed. Made up of seasoned musicians and charismatic performers the members of Hazzard County have built a reputation as one of New England’s must-see live acts.

Event Details:

· What: "A Night of Music" featuring Hazzard County & The Heavy Hitters

· When: Saturday, November 15th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

· Where: The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, CT

· Purpose: To benefit cancer patients through St. Vincent’s Medical Center’s Swim Across the Sound

About Swim Across the Sound: The Swim Across the Sound is a program of St. Vincent’s Medical Center that provides financial and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. The program's mission is to help those fighting cancer by alleviating some of the financial burdens associated with treatment.

About Our Inspirations: Keith Lebo and Jim DeSantie

Keith Lebo, a lifelong area musician, started playing clubs at the age of 14. He played in several area bands during his musical career. Keith passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2009. One year later his brother-in-law, Jim DeSantie, passed from the same cancer. Jim was a proud Marine and proud of his country. He lived his life with a high moral standard that never wavered. This benefit concert has been organized by their wives, Charlene Lebo and Suzanne DeSantie, in memory of their husbands, and is now presented in partnership with the philanthropy team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. For more information contact: Amy Knorr 475-319-0358 Amy.knorr@hhchealth.org

Swim Across the Sound would like to thank and recognize our Title Sponsor: Town Fair Tire Foundation:

Town Fair Tire Foundation is a private, not for profit philanthropic organization. Their mission is to financially support entities and institutions that help people in need of social, health, welfare, education and other human services throughout New England.