Patrick Allen, Erik Perotti, Dave Perotti and Andy Robbin, left to right, perform in Collinsville on Thursday evening, July 8. Photo: dotCANTON
Some of Canton’s younger students might have had to look twice to believe who was churning out the classic rock Thursday evening, July 8, from the porch of the Canton Historical Museum in Collinsville. Three Canton educators were among the four members of “The Substitutes,” who kicked off the Canton Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series.
Dave Perotti on drums, Erik Perotti on bass, Andy Robbin on keyboard and Patrick Allen on guitar (left to right) pump out some classic rock from the porch of the Canton Historical Museum Thursday night, July 8. Photo: dotCANTON
Patrick Allen, a sixth-grade teacher at Canton Intermediate School, Erik Perotti, a fourth-grade teacher at the same school, and Andy Robbin, the principal at Cherry Brook Primary School, were joined by Perotti’s brother, Dave, for the 90-minute performance.
There’s more rock on tap next Thursday, July 15, when The Bus Drivers continue the summer series, this time in Mills Pond Park.
In addition to performing as members of The Substitutes, Allen and Robbin also entertain regularly as a duo. Robbin says he enjoys the “full sound” of a full band, but he also likes the options available while performing as a twesome.
“A duo can focus more on vocals … on harmony,” he said. “And you can interact more with the audience and be more responsive to their needs.”
Allen and Robbin will appear with The Substitutes at Blue Back Square in West Hartford on Friday, July 23, and at the Swingin’ Parrott Pub in Winsted on Saturday, Oct. 23. They will perform as a duo at the Collinsville Farmer’s Market on Sunday, Sept. 19.
– dotCANTON
