Keep MUSIC Alive is partnering with the Kelly Center for Music & Arts in Havertown to host the 2nd Annual Delco Gives Telethon on Sunday, May 4th from 1 to 9 PM. This 8-hour fundraising telethon will benefit both Keep Music Alive & Kelly Center 501c3 organizations and will be counted towards these organizations participation in Delco Gives Day on May 8th-9th, 2025. Entertainment for this 2nd Annual Delco Gives Telethon will feature dozens of performances from local music students and featured performers. Just like the Jerry Lewis Telethons from days past, the Delco Gives Telethon will also be live-streamed (on Facebook and YouTube) with telephone operators standing by to receive phone donations and chat with supporters.

Afternoon Session 1 to 5 PM
1:00 Introduction
1:10 Vincent James (Piano/Vocal)
1:30 Julia Zane (Guitar/Vocal)
1:50 Ayan Chatterjee (Piano) - Nelly Berman School of Music
2:10 Madeline Nazarian (Viola) - Young student studying with violist from Philadelphia Orchestra
2:30 Leigh Goldstein (Piano/Vocal)
2:50 Sabrina Patel (Violin)
3:10 Barry Harris (Piano/Vocal)
3:40 Archpalatine (Piano/Vocal)
4:10 Lucy & Alice Rellosa (Dynamic Sister Duo) – Meridee Winters School of Music
4:35 Dave Ney of the Outside Showers (Guitar/Vocal)

Evening Session 5 to 8 PM
5:00 Sabrina Patel - Act 2 before she heads back to North Carolina
5:20 Emma Schwartz – Meridee Winters School of Music
5:40 Tucker Weiss - Rockdale Music
6:10 Rock On & Rockapella - School of Rock Delco student bands
7:10 Blue Hour - Richards Guitar Studio student band
7:40 Random Remains, Paid in Pizza & The Compelling - Rockdale Music student bands

PERFORMERS
- Tucker Weiss - 12-year-old singer-songwriter seen on PHL17, CBS Philly & Good Day Philadelphia
- Sabrina Patel - 12-year-old North Carolina violinist, Kids Music Day Spokesperson and has performed National Anthem at major sporting events in 31 states on her way to 50 (32 completed!)
- Leigh Goldstein – Popular Open Mic Host from The Point early years
- Barry Harris – Talented Pianist/Performer journeyed from Delco to LA and back
- Julia Zane – Popular country music performer from Keep Music Alive early days
- Archpalatine – Popular performer heard at numerous college sports games down at Wells Fargo Center
- Madeline Nazarian – Talented young violinist
- Dave Ney – Guitarist/Vocalist for Outside Showers
- Emma Schwartz, Lucy & Alice Rellosa – Meridee Winters School of Music
- Ayan Chatterjee – Nelly Berman School of Music
- Vincent James – Mr. Love Songs and Keep Music Alive co-founder
- PLUS several rock bands from local music schools including: Richards Rock Academy - Blue Hour; School of Rock Delco - Rockapella & Rock On!; Rockdale Music - Random Remains, Paid in Pizza, The Compelling

Advance Discount Tickets: $10. At the Door: $15. Advance Discount sales close 11am day of event. BYOB is welcome with an additional $5 donation per drinker. Must be 21 to consume alcohol. Disposable cups provided.

A portion of all proceeds from this event will count towards Kelly Music for Life’s Delco Gives fundraising totals. Delco Gives (May 8 – 9) is a day of giving hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County to support nonprofit organizations serving Delaware County. Donations received between April 1 and May 9 will be counted towards our Delco Gives total, so your support of this event is helping us reach our Delco Gives fundraising goals!

Doors open at 12:30 pm. Free Parking in Oakmont Municipal lot behind Kelly Center off Darby Road on Sundays. The Delco Gives Telethon will be LIVE STREAMED on YouTube and Facebook.

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