March 28, 2024

Rehoboth Resident reunites with former bandmates including a local Police Officer to record song for charity.

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Recorded across thousands of miles and three states, the 5 original members of Final Approach Come Together for the first time in 12 years to benefit the ASPCA.

The band Final Approach, which performed across Massachusetts and Rhode Island from 2000-2013, reunited with their original lineup to record the song “Come Together” for a charity album to benefit the ASPCA. The band reunited via remote recording studios and the internet and recorded each portion of the song in 3 different states. The final tracks were then mixed and mastered in Rehoboth Massachusetts for release.

Final Approach, Mark Parisi - guitar, Kevin Belanger-bass, Rehoboth resident John Poole-drums, Bill Stinnett-Guitars/Vocals, and Rehoboth, MA Police Sergeant Richard Shailor - lead vocalist, disbanded in 2013 but were favorites in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island among a loyal following of friends, family, and local police and fire department professionals. “There have been many fans and friends asking to see the band and hoping to hear Final Approach again but with the members living so far apart, it did not seem like it would be possible” said Shailor. “The ability to bring the band together to record for a cause like the ASPCA was just the catalyst to bring everyone together again, even if only in the studio”.

The song is available for purchase NOW but is part of a Beatles Tribute album called “All You Need Is Love” planned for release in early 2017. The album is produced by former band member and drummer John Poole from Rehoboth, MA. This is the 3rd charity release in the last 19 months under the name “Green Planet Project” from Poole and a collection of musicians from around the world with other albums – Ready To Play – a 70s jazz-rock cover album for National Multiple Sclerosis and Whole Lot Of Love – a Led Zeppelin tribute album for the OurClubHouse organization in Pittsburgh, PA already available online via iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.

For more information on this release or other Green Planet Project charity recordings, please visit www.facebook.com/baystatedrummer.

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