TOMATOES TRIED TO KILL ME
BUT BANJOS SAVED MY LIFE

An award-winning, inspirational true story

Saturday, May 18 at 7:30
$15 / under 18, free

A benefit for WE ARE INSTRUMENTAL, supporting music education and providing instruments for North Country children.

KEITH ALESSI

Keith Alessi shares his exceptional true story of leaving the corporate world behind to follow his true passion—playing the banjo! When faced with a cancer battle, his lifelong dream becomes the key to saving his life. Told through authentic storytelling, heartfelt humor and music, this highly awarded, internationally toured show is an uplifting story of challenge, triumph, and the power of positivity. This intimate evening is one sure to leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and ready to dust off your own long forgotten dreams.

Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life isn’t just a show, it’s a cause.  A heartfelt passion project that began as a nudge after Keith Alessi’s life took a major turn, it has been his mission to raise money for causes close to his heart. Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $615,000 as of September 2023 for various cancer, community, music and theatre charities. The show has won awards and accolades during its international tour, including sold-out runs across Canada, Off-Broadway in New York City, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Read more about the show HERE.

Proceeds support We Are Instrumental, whose mission is to improve access to musical education and instruments for children in northern New York.