OCTOBER 2026
10/17/26 Saturday 8:00 - 11:00 East Lyme Community Center 41 Society Road Niantic, CT (just next to Old Lyme). Free dance lessons start at 7:00 PM.
10/25/26 Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 pm The Last Resort 325 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI - Please join us along with Brass Attack, Ken Vario and Friends, and "Sam & Dave," for this very worthy cause in helping to raise awareness and funds in conjunction with The Blood Cancer United Fundraising Organization that has been and continues to be so helpful to a former Brass Attack band member who is looking to "give back" to this wonderful organization that has helped him immensely in seeking ground-breaking and effective treatment in his own battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer, a devastating and extremely dangerous form of blood cancer.
There will be raffles and silent auctions at this event. Please click here for ticket information.
The Last Resort is easily accessed from I-295, Rte 116, and Rte 44. They have a very large parking lot, a spacious dance floor, an excellent staff, and a full-service bar and kitchen from which you will be able to order food and beverages from their menue for your party.
Here is some information about the bands that will be performing on the bill:
Ken Vario and Friends - 2:00 - 3:00 pm - This jazz quintet features some members of Brass Attack playing alongside some of our closest friends.
The group features:
Ken Vario (trumpet and vocals),
Bob Sagnella (85 years young and still playing great alto sax and vocals!)
John Knasas (tenor sax)
Paul Bouley (piano and vocals)
Tom Casale (upright bass)
Tom Petteruti (drums)
The Dave Howard Band - 3:00 - 4:00 pm - This great old-school R&B quartet features some members of Brass Attack as well local blues legends Dave Howard and Tom Ferraro playing alongside our good buddy Paul "The Baron Bouley!
The group features:
Dave Howard (vocals and blues harp)
Tom Ferraro - (guitar)
Paul Bouley (piano and vocals)
Don Payne (electric bass)
Tom Petteruti (drums)
"Sam and Dave" - 4:00 - 5:00 pm - This rock & soul quintet features yet more members of our very own Brass Attack playing alongside some more of our closest friends Sam and Paul!
The group features:
Sam Gentile (vocals and guitar)
Dave Tanury (guitar and vocals)
Paul Bouley (piano and vocals)
Don Payne (electric bass)
Tom Petteruti (drums)
Brass Attack - 5:00 - 6:00 pm Brass Attack will close the afternoon with its trademark brand of horn band classics and dance music!
The band features:
Kate Winslow - (vocals)
Dave Tanury (guitar and vocals)
Steve Vallante (keys and vocals)
Don Payne (electric bass)
Tom Petteruti (drums and vocals)
Bill Smith (trumpet)
Fritz Benz (trumpet)
John Knasas (saxophone)
Steve L'Heureux (trombone)
Special thanks to Ryan Salter (sound and lights)
Please Check Back Here for Further Updates and Appearances!