Bluechips Food Drive Celebrates CHHOP
November 15, 2019
Peekskill, NY -- “The Bluechips,” a rock band based in Peekskill, are hosting a Thanksgiving food drive and concert at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater on November 27th to benefit Fred’s Food Pantry and CHHOP (Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill). The band’s guitarist, Paul Beladino, is a third-generation Peekskill native who will be celebrating his 23rd birthday that day.
“The Bluechips” is playing a show to celebrate the release of their debut album, Illegal Machine, that dat at that the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in downtown Peekskill. The event is also a Thanksgiving food drive for Fred’s Food Pantry and a birthday celebration for singer/guitarist, Paul Beladino. All those who donate a can of food at the show will receive a free download of the band’s debut full-length album, Illegal Machine.
The Bluechips are Jake Albi, Tom Davis and Paul Beladino, a three-piece rock band known for their melodic, catchy songs. The band draws inspiration from classic rock groups like The Beatles and Pink Floyd, but presents a modern sound that draws crowds across the tri-state area. Beladino is a Peekskill native and Peekskill High School graduate who is fulfilling a lifelong dream of headlining a show at the Paramount. The quintessential Peekskillian, Beladino works at Division Street Guitars and has roots in Peekskill stretching back 100 years.
“I’ve been going to shows at the Paramount for as long as I can remember,”says Beladino. “Releasing an album there is a dream come true, especially if we can help the community at the same time.”
“Homelessness and hunger affect thousands of peoplein Westchester, and hit the young, the old, veterans and domestic violence survivors especially hard,” said CHHOP CEO Cynthia Knox. “We’re grateful that The Bluechips are collecting donations and offering their music to help our many clients, and we’re happy to have a Peekskill band as supporters!”
“We hope this event will raise awareness and help bring smiles to people’s faces around the holidays,” says drummer Albi.
“We’re a Westchester band and we’re excited to help our local community,” says bassist Davis, “Just in time for Thanksgiving.”
The food drive and concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27th at the ParamountHudson Valley Theater. Tickets available at the ParamountHudson Valley Theater box office (1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566) or online at https://paramounthudsonvalley.com/ Doors open at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. Food donations will be collected in the Paramount lobby on the night of the show.
All those who donate a can of food will receive a free download off The Bluechips’ new album, Illegal Machine. “Deception” Music Video “Deception” by The Bluechips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV3UfeT9C0&feature=youtu.be
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Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP) works to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Peekskill and its surroundings by providing temporary housing, long-term housing, advocacy and clinical and support services to veterans, domestic violence survivors and chronically homeless men and women. CHHOP also provides healthy and nutritious food through Fred’s Pantry. Visit us chhop.org