Sault Ste. Singer-songwriter Andrew Pucci is organizing PetFest, a music festival scheduled for Nov. 21 at Blaster Power House, to raise funds for the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society. Marie Humane Society. The eight-hour event features eight musical acts and was created in honor of Pucci’s late cat, Luna, sootoday.com reported.
Why is Andrew Pucci organizing PetFest?
Andrew Pucci organized PetFest to support the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society. Marie Humane Society following the death of his 10-year-old Russian Blue cat, Luna, in January. Pucci adopted Luna from The Animal Assistance Group (TAAG) when she was approximately three years old. “I really felt like Luna was like my child. She was my constant companion, my best friend,” Pucci told sootoday.com. The sense of loss led Pucci to start helping out at the Humane Society. Marie Humane Society after he saw a social media post asking for help. Drawing on his background as an entertainer, he decided to produce a multi-band benefit concert. In honor of his late pet, Pucci wrote a song titled “Lunar,” in which he describes her as his daughter and sweet child. “Somebody helped at a shelter, somebody fostered my cat Luna, and Luna ended up with me. My Luna gave me 10 years and this is my way of giving back. I’m coming full circle here,” Pucci told sootoday.com.
What musical acts are performing at PetFest?
Pucci will perform at the festival alongside seven other musical groups. The lineup features Five Dollar Bribe, Homeroom Hero, The Preacher and his Jackleg Band, The Reeves, Stones & Crows, A Dire Setback, and Eden Plague. Pucci will play his acoustic guitar during the event, which spans eight hours of live music. He hopes the event will become an annual tradition in the community, with plans to expand the festival in future years.
How can people buy tickets and attend the event?
PetFest takes place on Saturday, Nov. 21, running from 4 p.m. until midnight at the Blaster Power House, located at 345 Queen St. E. Tickets cost $20 each, with all proceeds donated directly to the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society. Attendees can purchase tickets online through the Blaster Power House website. Individuals can also make arrangements to buy tickets in person by contacting Pucci directly by email.
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