Scott Sturla has donated 100% of proceeds from the "8 Days" single to a Family & Friends For Freedom. Their mission is to raise funds for injured Marines and their families. Family & Friends For Freedom was started by the Sturla family. Their website: http://www.injuredmarinesfund.org
Bardi's is located at 149 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock, New Jersey. There will be an opening acoustic performance by Brian Fitzpatrick at 10pm and then a preview of the "8 Days' video at 10:45 pm. Sturla will perform following the video screening. There will be a $5.00 cover charge.
Singer/Songwriter Scott Sturla is renowned for his powerful vocals and his gift for creating passionate songs. Scott has performed both acoustic and electric shows in the North Jersey area as well as in Washington DC for the GI Film Fest and Thanks USA. The single "8 Days" was selected to be used for the 1st Annual GI Film Fest event in 2007. After stepping away from the music scene for some time, Scott and his band STURLA are back. Scott wrote the song "8 Days" based on actual events that started on the 22nd of September, 2004. Scott's younger brother, Stff. Srgnt. James Sturla was severely injured in Iraq after he and his fellow Marines came under attack near the Al Anbar Province. After 27 surgeries and 24 months later, Scott's brother returned to Iraq. The song explores his true emotions and respect for what his brother and all the men and women in the armed forces stand for.
"It's hard enough to say goodbye once and receive the phone call 8 days later, but to say goodbye twice is probably the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with." - Singer / Songwriter, Scott Sturla
STURLA is a four piece acoustic fronted band from New Jersey. Their original compositions display the skills of expert musicians who deliver hearfelt lyrics and vocals. STURLA is currently in the studio working on their new album "Ten Years Of Therapy" , due out this summer. http://www.reverbnation.com/sturla
Family & Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc.: Their mission is to raise funds for Injured Marines and their families. Our severely wounded Marines continue to fight battles here at home with their struggle to adjust to their injuries. Our mission is to provide financial support to injured Marines while they continue their long road to recovery. As stated in our Bi-laws, Family & Friends For Freedom Fund, Inc is organized exclusively for charitable purposes to provide financial aid to injured marines and their families, as well as post traumatic stress disorder cases from war, and all branches of the U.S Military as the need arises.
