John Dady has been singing his way into our hearts since the 1970’s when he and his brother Joe produced their first album as “The Dady Brothers”. More albums followed, along with thousands of concerts and songs throughout the eastern United States and across to Ireland. John and Joe brought their brotherly harmonies and adept command of a variety instruments to appreciative audiences young and old. In 2020, The Dady Brothers were chosen to be inducted in the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.

 

Since Joe’s untimely death in 2019, John has continued the tradition performing solo or with a number of accomplished musician friends.

 

On Wednesday, June 18th, John will join several of these friends for a benefit concert for Notre Dame Retreat Center in Canandaigua from 6-8pm.

Maria Gillard is a natural and talented singer, songwriter, and educator from the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, she is best known as a folk musician. Maria’s songs offer wise, humorous, and sometimes painful observations on life and relationships. Her compelling voice draws you into her lyrics which, when combined with memorable melodies, head straight for the heart. She has a warm, inviting, natural flair, which leaves audiences wanting more and coming back!

 

Perry Cleaveland is highly sought after by musicians in the Rochester and Finger Lakes areas for his tasty, sweet aptitude on the mandolin. He has shared a stage many times with both John and Maria.

 

Doug Henrie is also well known to Rochester and the Finger Lakes area, where he grew up a member of the famous Henrie Family Band and the Henrie Brothers specializing in ‘Old-Time’ Appalachian string music. Doug is a master of the Upright Bass.

 

This concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Please, consider a generous gift toward the revitalization of this valuable retreat resource with its majestic views of Canandaigua Lake.