Jersey Rock Bands Event Will Benefit Hurricane Sandy Aid Efforts

A day-long event featuring food, drink and popular New Jersey rock bands on Sunday will raise funds for Red Cross efforts to meet the needs of those victimized by Hurricane Sandy. 

The "Unite 2 Revive" will be held at Jersey’s Sports Bar, located at 116 Third Ave. in Neptune, from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraising event is being presented by Stars that Shine Entertainment, LLC, TOURPAX, and Synergy Event Planners.

The restaurant will be serving food and drink specials during the event and sponsors include Patch sites throughout New Jersey.

Guests are welcome to attend throughout the day to enjoy music from local bands including: The Eddie Testa Band, Guy Smiley, Rome, Undercover, Kindred, Marc Ribler & friends and Nobs Overdrive.

Special guests will also be on hand, including Vincent Pastore of "Sopranos" fame and daytime Emmy winner and film actor, Tom Pelphrey. 

There is a minimum $20 per person donation at the door. All of the proceeds raised will be donated directly to the Jersey Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross for the immediate needs of the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Tickets may be purchased online at unite2revive.eventbrite.com.

Businesses and organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities are being invited to contact Sandra Marafioti at Service@tourpax.com or (732) 859-9987.

Additional information can be obtained by emailing John Bruzzese at @synergyeventplanners.cominfo@synergyeventplanners.com or Deirdre Lopian at Deirdre.Lopian@gmail.com.