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and a former borough councilman, Preate is also an accomplished musician who has played in several local bands, among them Head’s Up Duo with Jack Roberts and Groove Duo with Mecca. “I can’t tell you how many shows and bands we’ve played in over the years,” said Mecca, who’s also a member of the local duo 2 for the Road. Despite his treatments, Preate is still managing to get out and perform, according to Mecca. “Overall, he’s doing good,” he said beer and soda (there will also be a cash Given how well regarded Preate is in bar) and plenty of Old Forge-style pizza, sPeciAl To The TRiBoRo BANNeR the community, and the quality of live stromboli and boneless wings. music that will be on display, Mecca has Tickets are $20, free for kids 12 and A plethora of top-notch area musicians high hopes that Jamming for Greg will be are coming together this weekend to help younger, and will be available at the door, rousing success. or by calling 570-650-1061, 570-351out one of their own. “It should be a good time,” Mecca said. 7817 or 570-267-8104. On Saturday, May 20, friends of Greg “He’s a great friend. And the community Several months back, Preate was Preate will hold the “Jamming for Greg” is coming together for him.” diagnosed with carcinoma at the base of benefit at Arcaro & Genell, with all proThose who can’t make it to the benefit, the tongue. Since then, he’s undergone ceeds going to the Old Forge native and but would like to make a donation, can his family to help offset the costs associ- surgery in Philadelphia, and is currently send it to: Jamming for Greg, c/o People’s ated with his ongoing battle with cancer. receiving radiation treatments. Security Bank, 216 S. Main St., Old Given those circumstances, Preate’s wide Taking place from 6 to 11 p.m., the Forge, Pa., 18518, or any other branch of event will feature wall-to-wall live music, circle of close-knit friends thought it would People’s Security Bank. be a great idea to hold a fundraiser to help with performances by Eric Rudy, Sugar Ray, Flatland Ruckus, Jigsaw Johnny, J.P. ease some of the financial burden for Preate IF YOU GO Williams Blues Band, The Control Freaks, and his wife, Melissa Doran Preate, owner What: Jamming for Greg benefit for of Looking Good All Over Salon and Spa in Anti-Depressions and FullCircle. Greg Preate Moosic. The couple has a son, Greg Jr. Meanwhile, there will be numerous Where: Arcaro & Genell, 443 S. Main “He’s a good guy, and an Old Forge basket raffles — prizes include everything St., Old Forge boy,” said longtime Preate friend and felfrom restaurant gift cards to a Coach When: Saturday, May 20, 6-11 p.m. low Old Forge High School Class of 1981 purse to a wheelbarrow of cheer — as Details: Tickets are $20, and free for member Bob Mecca who, despite not well as a bake sale, celebrity bartenders, kids 12 and younger, and will be availbeing able to attend the benefit due to able at the door, or by calling 570-650a family vacation, is still helping to plan 1061, 570-351-7817, or 570-267-8104. Greg Preate, seen here with his son Greg and promote it. For more information, visit the event’s Jr. and his niece Kennedie Doran, is batOwner of Preate Winery in Old Forge Facebook page. tling cancer.
Benefit party for local musician this weekend By Josh McAuliffe
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