Fairfield Band The Lionfish to Perform at Cancer Benefit

Local residents are invited to the American Cancer Society's Happy Hour for Hope to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, which will be held at Milano Wine Bar & Pizzeria in Downtown Bridgeport on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017, from 5:30 PM to 8 PM. Live entertainment will be provided by The Lionfish, a Fairfield-based blues & funk band formed in 2012. A donation of $20 per person includes a selection of delicious Italian appetizers from Milano chef/owner Freddy Tomaj and other samplings.

The Lionfish band members Robby Schwartz (keyboards, trombone, vocals), Chris Finelli (guitar, trumpet, vocals), Dan Horstmann (drums, vocals), Seamus Barrett (bass, guitar, vocals), and John Domenico (guitar, vocals) met while studying at Fairfield University. Coming from various backgrounds and influences each member brings a unique style to playing. At its core, The Lionfish digs deep into the roots of american blues and rock 'n' roll. The band embodies soul, talent, and a creative energy.

Milano Chef/Owner Freddy Tomaj said, "The Lionfish are a group of friends so they are a great group to perform at Milano. Milano is a family restaurant and we know how cancer affects families so we are so pleased to be hosting this special benefit and to help raise funds that will benefit families impacted by breast cancer. We look forward to welcoming our regular patrons and to meeting new friends."

Milano Wine Bar & Pizzeria is located in Downtown Bridgeport at 281 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604. For reservations for the Happy Hour for Hope at Milano on October 11, 2017, to John Brannelly at the American Cancer Society by phoning 203-563-1519 or via email at John.Brannelly@cancer.org.

Since 1993, over 12 million people have raised over $750 million by participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. The money, that is raised, has helped the American Cancer Society to ensure that no one faces breast cancer alone, by funding innovative breast cancer research; promoting education and risk reduction strategies; and providing patient support. For additional information, on ACS, please phone 800-227-2345.

Photo - left to right – Mike Dominick, Daniel Horstmann and Christopher Finelli.