Long Islanders were singing and swinging into Amityville Music Hall on Wednesday, October 29th, for “Band Together for Good.”
Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.
According to their website, Family & Children’s Association “is a nonprofit providing help and hope to Long Island’s most vulnerable people through compassionate, community-based programs.”
The new event featured local acts, each bringing a unique sound and energy to their stage presence. Together, they united in support of FCA’s efforts for families across the region.
These bands include Generation Gap, Always Bethany, Losing Color, and The Mutant Kings. Solo act Brian Kearns also performed. This lineup spanned various subgenres within and beyond classic rock and pop, including originals, covers and so forth.
By night’s end, the show had raised more than $4,000 for FCA programs benefiting children, families, seniors, and communities — helping ensure a holiday season with significantly less strife as a result.
“More than ever before, people on Long Island are struggling. We’re going to do all we can to help make this holiday season special for people who need it,” said Jeffrey L. Reynolds, Ph.D., President and CEO of FCA.
“There’s so much political divisiveness these days. To have people come together through music to help our communities and support our families is amazing.”
Farmingdale’s Tom and Susanne LoFaso — also the drummer and lead singer, respectively, for Generation Gap — organized the event.
“Music is the center of everything our family does, and we thought it was the best way we could give back,” said Susanne LoFaso. “We’ve worked with FCA for many years, and it’s special to see the impact they have on our communities.”