Big band concert planned as fundraiser for Angels for Animals and Rescue Mission

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DRUMMING UP SUPPORT: Involved in planning a charity concert to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and Angels for Animals on Oct. 18 at Stambaugh Auditorium are, standing from left, former Sen. Harry Meshel; Ron Chick, whose 22-piece All Star Alumni Big Band will be featured; and Jim Echement and the Rev. David L. Sherrard of the Rescue Mission; and, seated from left, Diane Less, co-founder of Angels for Animals, and Ruth McMonagle, event sponsor.

YOUNGSTOWN — A charity concert planned for Oct. 18 at Stambaugh Auditorium on Fifth Avenue will benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley and Angels for Animals.

The concert will feature Ron Chick’s Friends All Star Alumni Big Band and include a tribute to Frank Sinatra, vocals by Bobby Remp and a guest appearance by Rachell Joy and Brian Palumbo.

The 22-piece band will play the memorable Idora Park Ballroom music reminiscent of performances by Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Sinatra and Natalie Cole.

The band comprises alumni from the bands of Ferguson, Rich, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa and the Navy Band of Washington.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and after the introductions at 6:45, the concert will be from 7 to 10 p.m. •

Admission is $40 and is a tax deductible charitable contribution. To purchase tickets, call (330) 744-5485, (330) 502-5352 or (330) 788-0494, or e-mail 2ndchance@RescueMissionMV.org, or www.angelsforanimals.org.