School Of Rock House Band Returns To Weston's Fair

WESTON, Conn. -- The Fairfield School of Rock House Band will return to Weston's Memorial Day Fair this year.

Students pictured from left to right: Jeremy Staffa of Westport, Michael Gurge of
Fairfield, Michael Chapin of Westport, Sara Keden of Easton, Anabelle Porio of
Westport and Daniel Daneen of Fairfield. — Students pictured from left to right: Jeremy Staffa of Westport, Michael Gurge of Fairfield, Michael Chapin of Westport, Sara Keden of Easton, Anabelle Porio of Westport and Daniel Daneen of Fairfield.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy Steve Valenti/goDOGphotography.com*

by Nathan Bruttell

05/21/2014 4:30 a.m.

The critically acclaimed band will return as the closing performers on Saturday, May 24. The performance will be part of the “Blanket and Chairs” concert. School of Rock students must audition for a spot in the House Band that is known throughout the tri-state area for its wide repertoire of rock classics.

The concert is free to the public and held on the field behind Hurlbutt Elementary School at 9 School Road in Weston. The concert features youth bands from around Fairfield County who audition to play a 30-minute set. Audience members are invited to bring chairs and blankets.

Food trucks and carnival fare are available onsite, cash only, for the duration of the concert.

The full Saturday Night Blanket and Chairs lineup is:

3:45 to 4:15 p.m.: Acoustic Cubed
4:30 to 5:00 p.m.: Dysfunctional 4
5:15 to 5:45 p.m.: Wired
6:00 to 6:30 p.m.: Amusing
6:45 to 8:15 p.m.: School of Rock House Band

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