Rockin' Encore Fundraiser Will Support Shrewsbury Arts

SHREWSBURY, MA – The fourth annual Rockin' Encore, presented by the Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association (SSMA), will be held Saturday, April 7 from 7-11 p.m. The concert, featuring the band TENSION, will raise funds for the performing arts in the Shrewsbury Public Schools.

TENSION covers classics from Tom Petty, Aerosmith, the Beatles, CCR, Doobie Brothers, Sammy Hagar, Foreigner, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Blink-182 and more. Band members include Steve Grip (drummer), Tim Proch (lead guitar), Joe Arcabascio (bass) and John O’Brien (lead vocalist).

"We’re parents of 12 graduates who have gone through the Shrewsbury public school system and have participated in a variety of music, theater and arts programs that have helped define the wonderful adults they have become," John O’Brien, vocalist for TENSION, said in a press release.

Event sponsors include Soprano Sponsors Aurora Exterior Painting, Becky Dalke/Keller Williams Realty and Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union and Alto Sponsors Foley Motorsports, State Representative Hannah Kane, Westboro Dental Associates, Flaherty Physical Therapy and Monti’s Pizza Plus.

"Make it a date night or grab 20 of your closest friends," said David Lowy, an SSMA Board member and chair of the event. "Head to Rockin’ Encore for an awesome night out with music, fun, friends and food! Dance to the music of the popular Shrewsbury band TENSION, win door prizes and raffle prizes and bid on amazing silent auction items! While having a blast you will be supporting music and theater programs in our schools! Hope to see you there!"

Raffle and auction Items include artwork by local artists, theater and concert tickets, jewelry, sporting event tickets, car detailing, academic tutoring, wine, gift baskets and more.

The event will be held at S.A.C. Park, 438 Lake St. Tickets are $20 if purchased online by April 2 (at mySSMA.com) or $25 at the door; raffle tickets also are available online and at the event. For more information, visit mySSMA.com, or contact SSMA at ssma@townisp.com.

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