THE RODS and Veronica Freeman to perform at 2015 DIO Day in Cortland, New York.

American 80’s heavy metal power trio THE RODS featuring special guest vocalist Veronica Freeman “The V” (BENEDICTUM) have announced their performance at the 2015 DIO Day to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex in Cortland, New York.

The Rods band members and The V have released the following statements on the joining of forces for this special show:

(Guitarist David “Rock” Feinstein) – After Ronnie’s untimely passing in 2010, the city of Cortland, in honor of Ronnie, decided to make July 10th, officially DIO DAY. Every year around that time, we celebrate and honor the man that gave us so much good music and inspiration. His talent as a singer, musician, song writer and producer were unparalleled. The Ronnie James Dio Music Scholarship Fund was started in 2010 and every year a $1,000.00 scholarship is given to a student that is pursuing a career in music. This year our fund raising concert will be held on June 20th, at the J.M. McDonald Sports Complex in Cortland, N.Y. Any donations to this worthy cause are accepted by check or money order, and can be mailed to: The Ronnie James Dio Music Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 533, Cortland, N.Y. 13045 “Keep the Music Alive”..

(Drummer / Producer – Carl Canedy) – The Rods European shows, which included Veronica Freeman performing a Dio Tribute set, were a huge success. The US fans have been asking if she’d be performing with us in the US. The answer until just now has been “no”. Fortunately for us, and the fans, she’s shooting a video for her new CD, “Now Or Never”, the following day in NYC which will allow her to perform. The Rods with Veronica performing a Tribute to Ronnie James Dio, at this Dio Day Concert, is truly special for each of us. We’re all proud to be a part of this Memorial Fund event in Ronnie’s name.

(Bassist Garry Bordonaro) – I’m really happy that Veronica is going to be able to perform at our Dio Day show. She is a perfect fit for this celebration, and I think the fans are going to love her!

(Vocalist Veronica Freeman “The V” – BENEDICTUM) – Sure had a blast in Europe with these crazy guys and it was a wish in the back of my head to be able to do Dio Day. Now, it is a reality…. ! Lets roll!!

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