We're going on tour and we need your help!
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Hey!
My name is Aaron Rizzo, and I'm a musician from Rochester, New York! This July, my band and I are packing up and hitting the road for a couple of weeks. We are super excited, but it's no secret that touring independently is quite a cost, so we're asking for your help! Things like gas money, trailer rental, merchandise and food are significant expenses we tackle while on the road. A little bit of help from you will ensure that we can show up to every city ready to give you the best show possible.
Speaking of which, here are the different cities we'll be playing:
- 7/14 - Buffalo, NY (TBD)
- 7/15 - Syracuse, NY
- 7/16 - Ithaca, NY
- 7/20 - Philadelphia, PA
- 7/21 - Lancaster, PA
- 7/23 - New York City, NY
- 7/27 - Boston, MA
- 7/28 - Albany, NY (TBD)
- 7/29 - Rochester, NY
- 7/30 - Conesus, NY
The TBD dates are not locked in yet, but I'll be posting about them as soon as they are!
Enough logistics, I want to introduce you to the all-star band that I'm lucky to say is coming with me on this three-week run. I'll also include their drink of choice so that you don't need to ask what to get them when you're as star-struck as I am by them.
- Tristen Jarvis, Bass - As many of you know, Tristen and I have been playing together for a while now. Tristen is an assassin on bass guitar and will be one-third of the harmonies you hear at every show. We often are on such a similar wavelength that our musical conversations devolve into a series of mumbles resulting in a hard groove. Tristen's drink of choice? Malibu.
- Nigel Croston, Drums - Anyone who has seen Nigel play knows that I don't need to say much about him. Nigel has played on two of my records and will continue to be locked in my musical dungeon until I die. A force to be reckoned with, and often seen wearing jorts at the back of the stage, Mr. Croston will be a fine addition to this crew. Nigel's drink of choice? Any IPA.
- Maggie Monica, Vocals - Through close to a million bar gigs with her dad growing up, Maggie Monica has probably the best musical intuition I've ever been around. She's the type to sing perfect harmonies to songs she hears for the first time. Tight vocal arrangements are something that I have always wanted to work on, and having Maggie with us will get us to where we need to be. Maggie's drink of choice? Tequila & water.
- Justin Lindsay, guitar - Having another guitar player is something I've always wanted to do but never found the right person to fit the job. Once I met Justin, I knew he was the right lad for the gig. Justin is a monster guitar player, knowing precisely what to play and when. I can't wait for his DeadHead chops to be shown in full color at these shows. Justin's drink of choice? A good ol' Stella Artois.
- Sean Ferguson, Percussion - Known for his "bag of tricks" tote that he keeps just about every strange percussion instrument in, Sean Ferguson will be the glue of this band. Adding percussion always requires an intuitive musician because they have to lock in with the drummer. Sean is an amazing listener on stage and is always ready to lock in a groove. He's a beast on all instruments, and I'm beyond excited that he will be on the road with us this July. Sean's drink of choice? Hennessy.
THANK YOU for any level of donation. Every little bit helps, and we can't wait to see you out on the road this July!
No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.
No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investment are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.
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Aaron Rizzo
Organizer
Syracuse, NY