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Rock ‘n Blues for the Vets in Riverhead: Photos

Joe Hampton & the Kingpins.

The Riverhead Elks hosted Rock ‘n Blues for the Vets, a tribute to Riverhead Veterans Saturday night at the lodge on E. Main Street.

Dozens of people turned out to enjoy live music, dancing and hors d’oeuvres.

The event featured three bands: The Pamela Betti Band, Joe Hampton & the Kingpins and Mike Ryan & Friends.

Top photo: Joe Hampton and the Kingpins. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder photos)

The Riverhead American Legion Color Guard opens the event with the presentation of the colors
The Riverhead American Legion Color Guard opens the event with the presentation of the colors
Mike Ryan & Friends' Paulie Ortegosa on saxophone and Mike Ryan on guitar.
Mike Ryan & Friends’ Paulie Ortegosa on saxophone and Mike Ryan on guitar.
Mike Ryan of Mike Ryan & Friends.
Mike Ryan of Mike Ryan & Friends.
Laura Wanat and Diane Loper brought their own appetizers to enjoy.
Laura Wanat and Diane Loper brought their own appetizers to enjoy.
Janice Conover of Jamesport with friend Carol Burqhardt.
Janice Conover of Jamesport with friend Carol Burqhardt.
Debby Makis-Hubbard and George Gudmundsen of Riverhead.
Debby Makis-Hubbard and George Gudmundsen of Riverhead.
Dancing to the songs of Mike Ryan & Friends.
Dancing to the songs of Mike Ryan & Friends.
Enjoying the evening.
Enjoying the evening.
Jennifer, Christine, and Tom Henry of Mattituck.
Jennifer, Christine, and Tom Henry of Mattituck.