Blues and soul in Uniondale Park
The Killer Joe Band, and rock-n-roll, blues and soul band, rocked Uniondale Park with their free concert on July 22.
Guests brought chairs and blankets to sit outside and listen to the band, complete with the lead singer, guitar, drums, and a horn section.
Joe Ferraro, “Killer Joe,” started the band over 20 years ago. Ferraro grew up in Uniondale, and his enthusiasm for music started when he was young.
“I discovered the blues at a very early age because I played harmonica, and I just picked it up at Uniondale High School,” he said. “I understood it, and I followed that path and that led me to play with anyone who would have me at the time.”
He went on to play with different groups over the years until he formed the Killer Joe Band.
The band plays original songs, as well as famous songs across genres, from Motown to R&B to blues and soul.
Ferraro was excited to come back and perform in his hometown.
“Music is the only thing, especially live shows, that brings people together,” Ferraro said.
The show was part of the Town of Hempstead’s free outdoor neighborhood concerts throughout the summer. Learn more about other shows at HempsteadNY.gov.
