Arts & Entertainment
Red Satin Plays The Leatherneck Ball
Red Satin musical director Frank Pappalardo of Old Lyme said the band is "honored" to be able to play for the U.S. Marine Corps. Scholarship Foundation's largest fundraiser in New York.
A lot of people know Frank Pappalardo as the chairman of the Sound View Commission, but when he stands up in front of a crowded room tomorrow night, it won't be to be grilled about parking problems.
On April 19, Pappalardo will take the stage as leader of the band, Red Satin. This Connecticut-based 12-piece show and dance band performs a wide variety of music culled from the past seven decades. It's the best of contemporary and traditional swing, jazz, contemporary, funk, classic rock and big band.
The unique blend of personality and great music has earned the band rave reviews and some pretty big gigs, but the one tomorrow might be one of the biggest yet. Red Satin will provide music to get everyone on the dance floor at the 51st New York Leatherneck Celebratory Ball.
The New York Leatherneck Celebratory Ball is a cornerstone fundraising event for Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The event, which will be held on April 19 at the New York Hilton, is one of four national fundraising events held by the Foundation. It is frequently attended by Marine Corps Leadership, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, America’s political and corporate leaders, celebrities from sports, television, film, and, of course, Marines and their families.
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need. Since 1962, the Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,000 scholarships valued at more than $70 million.
Red Satin will be sharing the stage with the Virginia Military Institute chorus and the nationally recognized FDNY "Emerald Society" Pipes & Drums.
“We are extremely honored to be a part of an initiative that recognizes the commitment and sacrifice of so many U.S. Marine Corps families,” said Pappalardo, Music Director for Red Satin.
“It’s a privilege to be performing at this event and for such a great cause” added Val Rogers, Artistic Director/Vocalist.
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