Father Joe to Hold Jam Session at Downtown Restaurant
Evening Will Provide Plenty of Food, Fun and Song

   SAN DIEGO — President of St. Vincent de Paul Village Fr. Joe Carroll will join 20 internationally renown musicians on Friday, September 20, at 5 p.m. at Buca Di Beppo restaurant’s downtown location, 705 6th Avenue, for a welcoming dinner and jam session, a precursor to Saturday’s second annual San Diego Unity Gospel Fest, where the artists will perform. The proceeds from the weekend concert will benefit St. Vincent’s.

   Artists Greg Magirescu, Aaron Thompson, Edna T. Robinson and others will share their talents with restaurant patrons and Fr. Joe as they enjoy food and drink.

   "I’m looking forward to an evening of good food and entertainment," says Fr. Joe. "(Buca Di Beppo) will provide an intimate and lively setting for these musicians to display their talents."

   Buca Di Beppo host Holly Bennett says the large gathering and live music will add to an already electric atmosphere.

  "We’re known as a place where people can come, enjoy great food and have a great time," she says. "We love for people to party and we look forward to Fr. Joe – a regular at our restaurant – and his group to continue that tradition."

   The San Diego Unity Gospel Fest will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, at Brown Chapel, on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive. For more information on the gospel fest or to purchase tickets, please call (619) 687-1066. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the event at the door.

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