Patchogue, NY - February 20, 2017 - Three popular Long Island cover bands will come together in a benefit concert on Sunday, April 30 to support Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank and to remember Scott Martella, former aide to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Governor Andrew Cuomo. The concert billed as Music that Matters will take place at The Emporium in Patchogue from at 1:00 PM and features performances by: the Dear Prudence Band, playing music by The Beatles like you never heard before; Street Fighter, the best Rolling Stones tribute band; and Amber Ferrari of Joplin's Pearl recreating the music of Janis Joplin.

All of the net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Long Island Cares and The Scott Martella Scholarship Fund, named for the 29-year-old aide to Bellone who served on the Board of Long Island Cares and passed away in August 2016 in a tragic automobile accident on the Long Island Expressway.

Tickets for this event are $50 per person in advance and $65 per person day at the door and includes a buffet and two complimentary drinks for guests over 21 years of age. To purchase tickets in advance go here or call 631-582-3663 X 104. The Emporium is located at 9 Railroad Avenue in Patchogue.