The Breeze Band and Reminiscent Serenade for Valentine's Day

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Join the members of the Breeze Band and Reminiscent for a Valentine's event bringing Motown hits, dancing, and good vibes to the Siebenbuerger Club while benefiting the Shriners Children's Hospital.

SATURDAY, FEB. 14

The perfect Valentine's Day concert is right around the corner. Not just in terms of the date, but the venue, food, and music are lending that Flagship City charm. The Breeze Band and Reminiscent are setting the romantic mood with a Valentine's Night Out at the Siebenbuerger Club, featuring DJs from XTC Sound Crew Entertainment providing additional tunes during the dinner.

"We really want people to know that it's open to everybody. Not just couples," band member Maurice Troop explained. "Single people, groups of friends, family, businesses. It's not just a night for couples; it's a fun night for all."

Among the Motown ballads that will be performed are "Ooh, Baby Baby" by Smoky Robinson and the Miracles, "My Girl," and "Just My Imagination," both by the Temptations. Alongside uptempo numbers from Earth, Wind, and Fire, Michael Jackson, and Bruno Mars, Troop describes those three songs as music that brings people close and gets them dancing. "We built up a reputation over the years of being a good dance band. You can see people already dancing as they come into the doorway. The songs that people have been hearing their whole lives – they're catchy, so it's just feel-good music."

Playing at the Siebenbuerger Club has been an honor for Troop as an Erie native, with The Breeze Band and Reminiscent becoming a part of that musical tradition. "Some of the older musicians who were mentors to me would tell me stories of the Siebenbuerger Club. It's one of the places they really look forward to. You realize that some of the greatest musicians that ever come through the town have played here, and some of the greatest events in the city have taken place here. It's so much history that you realize you're now becoming a part of the story."

One of the most important aspects of this event is its impact on families across Erie. Partial proceeds are being donated to Shriners Children's Hospital. As a teacher and principal for nearly 30 years, Troop emphasized the importance of giving back and helping the community. "In my personal life, my family and mother have volunteered in the community through Odessa's Place. They've always been the type to help the community, and that's important to me. We feel like it's our job to give back and help out in the community."

6 to 11 p.m. // Siebenbuerger Club, 2114 French St. // $40 (includes dinner buffet) // For more info: facebook.com/SoulBandErie