The Swaggers - Fire Benefit

New Year’s Eve concert to benefit the employees and friends of the Cannery Cafe affected by the recent fire to be held at the Elks Lodge in Astoria.

Please join our community in celebrating New Year’s Eve at the Elks. Proceeds of which will benefit the displaced employees of the Cannery Cafe who were impacted by the devastating fire on December 16th.
North Coast musical legends; THE SWAGGERS will headline the concert and local favorites, FOUR ON THE FLOOR will kick off the festivities at 9:30pm while MA BARLEY’S own, Mike Violletto will be graciously acting as MC for the event. A donation of $5 will be gladly accepted at the door, and a raffle of donated prizes and gift certificates is also being planned through midnight. Ages 21 & over please!

“Despite the shocking loss, we are so grateful that no-one was seriously hurt, we also want to say thank you to the entire community for their love and support through a tough time. Everyone has been so wonderful and generous.” employee Dena Neill stated, fellow employee Brent Peterson added; “The Cannery Cafe was always such a place of joy. We don’t really know what the future will bring for us, or for everyone on the pier, but it only seemed right to have one more evening for everyone that’s made it such an amazing place and for the community that’s made us part of their family, plus what better night to do it than on New Year’s Eve?”

Everyone is welcome for what should be an amazing evening of music, dancing, and celebration on New Year’s Eve at the Elks Lodge and Ballroom on 453 11th street in Downtown Astoria, doors will open at 9pm.

Please feel free to contact the following with questions, support or donations:
Brent Peterson at: brent.peterson15@yahoo.com
Dena Neill : (503)-791-3865
Betsy Lennon: (503)791-9855

Event Information

Date: Friday, December 31, 2010

Time: 9:30pm

  • 503-791-3865 or 503-791-9855
  • 5.00 donation