CERRITOS, CA – Singer and harmonica master Rod Piazza and his band The Mighty Flyers headline “An Evening of Sweet Blues,” a benefit gala and concert to support the Friends of Arts Education at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (FAE) on Saturday, April 16.
The evening offers two opportunities for enjoyment. The gala package includes a hosted reception and silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner catered by Choura in the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts’ theater and a live auction hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe.
The gala continues with a full performance by award-winning Blues veteran Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers. A concert-only option is also available. Tickets for the gala are $160 per person, while tickets for the concert-only option are $45-$35. The Gala begins at 5:00 p.m. For patrons choosing the concert-only option, the concert begins at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the Gala are on sale now at wwww.friendsofaecc.com or by calling (562) 916-1272. For those wishing to purchase tickets to the concert, call (562) 467-8818, or go online to www.cerritoscenter.com.
Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers delivers colorful and gritty Blues infused with Jazz, R&B, and good old-fashioned Rock. The band, which has won three W.C. Handy Awards for “Blues Band of the Year,” boasts a cadre of catchy songs that includes Snap Crackle Hop, Stranded, and Honey Bee.
The band features elite members of the Blues world, including Piazza’s award-winning pianist wife, Honey; acclaimed drummer Dave Kida; and renowned guitarist Henry Carvajal. The group’s notable albums include Thrillville, Keepin’ It Real, Here and Now, Tough and Tender, and Blues in the Dark. The FAE is an independent, non-profit organization that works in association with the City of Cerritos and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Its mission is to enhance education through the performing arts by offering Professional Development Workshops for teachers, grade-appropriate theater experiences for students, and in-class follow-up activities. FAE programs reach 30,000 – 40,000 students and teachers in the LA/OC area annually. Additionally, FAE grants scholarships to high school seniors who hope to pursue careers in the performing arts.
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