Cognac Wellerlane Attends The First Waltz Concert to Benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup Regatta in the Hamptons
Hello darlings, welcome back to Cognac’s Corner.
Cognac Chats with Fred Bredfry the Event’s Coordinator – Video by Mauro Botero
On Saturday, June 15 East Enders and Hamptonities attended the First Annual First Waltz.
The First Waltz is a benefit concert for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup Regatta. The concert consisted of four very entertaining bands bands performing ranging from country to rock, folk and blues. The bands were The Circuit Breakers, a rock and blues band, The Red River Ramblers who perform country music, and two original acts Sandhya and Damaged Goods.
I had a chance to chat with the Event’s Coordinator Singer Songwriter Fred Bredfry. Fred Bredfry spent the better part of the 1990’s performing with the original acoustic duo “Damaged Goods.” Together with singer guitarist Tom Darkside he recorded two albums, “Beyond Repair” and “Roads.” Damaged Goods performed over 500 gigs through out the New York area and played colleges, coffee houses and bars. .It was during this time that Fred developed his unique guitar style and began writing many of the songs that he currently records and performs.
Fred’s songs are strongly lyrical with styles and melodies that draw from many aspects of American music. Sometimes folky, sometimes country, and some times blues and rock and roll, they create musical snapshots of life in 21st century America. Often using a third person voice and strong visual images his songs tell the stories of men and women wrestling with relationships, children trying to understand their place in the world, and people just trying to get by.
Fred had explained to me that he started the First Waltz to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, His mother had passed away from the illness as a result he became a supporter of the organization.
Cognac chats with Tara Spohrer about The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Video by Mauro Botero
I also had a chance to talk to Tara Spohrer who helped coordinate the event with Fred. Tara explained the mission behind the organization.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is committed to finding cures for leukemia and related diseases and improving the lives of those affected by these diseases. This is a challenge and ambitious task to undertake that is why the organization reaches out for the support of all.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invests $61 million annually in support of more than 200 researchers, provides financial assistance to patients, sponsors scientific conferences around the country, produces educational materials and videos, and runs over 50 support groups nationwide. The organization receives no federal funding, so they depend entirely for continued support of these needed programs.
to find more info about The First Walt and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society please visit http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Until my next Hamptons Charity Event darlings,
Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane