This episode of Galesburg's Morning News features Pippi Ardennia, Daniel Leahy, Carol Maloney, Becky Fleisher, Lora Wright, Bobby Dillard, and Scott Grulke from The Experience Allstar Band previewing their free Valentine's Day benefit concert—"Harmonies of Help"—on Saturday, February 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lindstrom’s TV & Appliance in downtown Galesburg. It's a perfect date-night setup with appliances cleared for 100–150 chairs, single-level accessibility, and a sweet atmosphere—all to raise donations for PD C.A.R.E.S., the community fund providing emergency support to neighbors in need through United Way and local partners.
The band shares how six weeks of rehearsal created a fresh show with rich vocal harmonies and a setlist spanning Carole King's "Chains" (led by Becky Fleisher), Linda Ronstadt and "Someone to Watch Over Me" (Carol Maloney), Donna Summer (Pippi Ardennia), Lou Rawls, Queen, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, James Taylor, and more. Daniel calls music the "quickest way to get inward into yourself" for real change and heart-level reflection, drawing from artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder to foster hope and unity.
They highlight the big shift: Ascent Church now serves as fiscal agent for PD C.A.R.E.S. (with Dorothy Lamb leading), easing admin so Pippi and Daniel focus on the mission.
Tune in for the conversation with the full group, then join the free event—donations encouraged (checks to PD C.A.R.E.S. for tracking). Full details and ways to support at pippianddanielmusic.com or the PD Cares Facebook group.