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Led by major sponsor, Fulton Savings Bank, a host of local businesses and individuals stepped up this year to bring a wonderful lineup of performers to this year’s Fulton Jazz Festival, (FJF), said Joe Cortini, FJF president.
“Tony Monaco, the Hammond B3 Organ ‘Monster,’ returns to headline the festival, August 10, 11, and 12, and thanks to our sponsors, we’re able to present this world renowned talent and start the fun a day earlier this year,” Cortini said. “The event is on the shore of Lake Neatahwanta, behind the Fulton War Memorial on Route 3 and admission is free.
“In addition, Tony will be hosting a free music clinic for local musicians from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12 at the Fulton War Memorial, 609 W. Broadway. All are welcome! Students, professionals and those interested in learning about jazz will hear it from a master, and then enjoy an informal jam session at the end. Sign up information is at http://Www.fultonjazzfest.com/jazz-workshop.
“We received a generous grant from The CNY Council on the Arts to facilitate this educational component featuring Tony and his band: Derek DiCenzo (guitar) and Louis Tsamous (drums), in a classroom setting. “
FJF’s major sponsor is Fulton Savings Bank, at $5,000. Platinum Sponsors, ($2,500), include: CNY Community Foundation, CNY Council on the Arts, and Steve Chirello Advertising.
Gold Sponsors, ($1,000), include: Oswego County Federal Credit Union, Community Bank, PathFinder Bank, Oswego Health, Sunoco LLC, Fulton Music Association, Uniforms, Etc.; and Eagle Beverage.
Silver Sponsors, ($550), include: Mimi’s Drive-In, Chester Michael Pommier, C&S Companies, Key Bank, National Grid, Johnston’s LP Gas, Foster Funeral Home, Longley Brothers, Wal-Mart, Price Chopper, Burritt Motors, Huhtamaki, and McCue Dental.
Bronze Sponsors ($250), include: Universal Metal Works, Davis Standard, LLC; Legislator James and Patricia Karasek, David Mirabito, Fulton Community Development Agency, Critical-Vac Filtration, Detor Automotive, Riccelli Enterprises, and Dennis Hawthorne, Jr. Law Firm.
Drum Sponsors, ($100), include: Patterson Warehousing, Inc.; Redd and Susan Swindells, Mark Hipolito, Canalview Travel, D-K Manufacturing, Fulton Teachers Association, Pinnacle Dental, Ellen Ladd Tax & Financial Services, Eastern Shore Associates Insurance, Raponi Plumbing & Heating, Oswego County Ambulance, Hargraves Pharmacy, Par-K Enterprises, KBM Management, Gina Camardello and Dan Dievendorf, Tops Market, Burke’s Home Center, Realty USA, Hudson’s Dairy, Assemblyman Will Barclay, Fulton School Administrators, Compass Federal Credit Union, Fulton Firefighters, Local 3063; and the Fulton PBA.
Additional sponsors and supporters include: Doug and Mary Kathryn Messina, Fulton Medicine Place, Dennis Merlino, Sam and Kathy Vono, Oswego County Tourism, City of Fulton DPW and Recreation, Oswego Harborfest (fencing), Tobacco Free Network of CNY, Tops-Fulton (water), Furdi’s (stage stairs), Steve and Deb Schnurr, The Great Outdoors, and Mitchell’s Speedway Press (printing).
The festival kicks-off at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, at Bullhead Point with the Easy Money Big Band. Then, Friday and Saturday feature six more groups with everything from straight ahead jazz, funk to swinging big bands, Cortini said.
The lineup is as follows:
Thursday, August 10 – Bullhead Point
7:00 p.m. Easy Money Big Band
Friday, August 11 – Behind Fulton War Memorial
5:00 p.m. Peter Mack & The Macktet
7:00 Brownskin Band
9:00 Brass Inc.
Saturday, August 12 – Behind Fulton War Memorial
4:00 p.m. FreeFall Jazz Orchestra
6:00 Tony Monaco Trio
8:00 Classified
Food vendors at the event include Blue Moon Grill’s Cajun New Orleans menu, Upper Landings American cuisine, and Kathy’s Cakes and Specialties.
For more information about the festival, or sponsorship opportunities, call or text Fulton Jazz Fest at (315) 760-5299, or fultonjazzfest@gmail.com. The event is online at www.fultonjazzfest.com, and on Facebook under “Fulton Jazz Festival.”
