Rock and Roll for Grown-Ups: Scarsdale Teen Center Night of Rock

On Saturday May 7th, the Scarsdale Teen Center hosted another successful "Adult Night of Rock" event at the Wicked Wolf Tavern in White Plains. The event drew over 200 people as the community gathered to hear some great music and support a good cause.

Bands were ready to rock and roll that night, with a line up that included both students and parents in the Scarsdale community. The host of the evening, Jimmy Fink, is 107.1 The Peak’s disc jockey, and the father of three SHS alumni. First up was Scarsdale High School’s own Liberal Media, a jazz band comprised of juniors Roger Pellegrini, Scott Silberberg, Ethan Zornow and senior Andrés Zambrano-Bravo.

A former SHS alum band, the Offbeats also contributed their musical expertise to the night. The class of 1967 band featured Jay Shulman, John

Moses, Michael Cefola, Andy Kreeger, Ted Spencer and Thom Pernice.

“It was a Night of Rock to remember,” says Scarsdale Teen Center President, Margarita Meyer. “It was a night full of spirited support topped by a night of rock and roll.”

Other bands included John Zaff and the Bluberries featuring Mark Baldasssare, Ani Azoto, Marty Toub and Andy Berne, and Scarsdale's own Del Bocas, featuring Dave Cannon, Dan Groner, Erika Radin, Erik Wayne and Mike Pearson.

Many of the band members have continued to pursue their love of music with careers in the entertainment industry.

The Night of Rock also featured auctions and raffles with prizes like Yankee tickets and Lady Gaga VIP tickets. Other prizes included tickets to the ballet, an autographed guitar signed by Tom Petty, and a party at Space NK. Local merchants donated their wares to participate in a good cause. Donations included party planning, dog walking, tennis lessons, and a range of other exciting activities and opportunities.

The new venue is a testament to the growth of the Scarsdale Teen Center. The “Night of Rock” originally took place in the basement of the Teen Center and has now become a full scale event.

For people who were not able to attend the event but would like to make a donation to the Teen Center, visit their website: at www.scarsdaleteencenter.com or call 914-722-8358.

Contributed by Alexandra Meyer, a 2010 graduate of Scarsdale High School who currently attends Colgate University.

 

Pictured at top: Erika Radin of the Del Bocas

Photos by Drew Kerr