Bluesman Roux headlines candidate Thorp benefit

Blues guitarist extraordinaire Alan Roux (Courtesy photo)

LEBANON - The campaign to elect Harrison Thorp representative for House District 20 has scheduled a fund-raiser for Thursday, May 1, at the Salmon Falls Café on Route 202 in Lebanon.

The fund-raiser will run from 7-9 p.m. and will include free hors d'oeuvres and special discounted beverage prices.

Renowned blue guitarist Alan Roux will also be on hand.

Roux has played venues all over Maine and New Hampshire, including Irontails in Acton, Gary’s Sports Bar in Rochester and Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel.

The cost for the fund-raiser is $15 per person.

Thorp, who is running against Lebanon Selectmen Chair Karen Gerrish in a June GOP primary, said he’s looking forward to giving his campaign a financial boost and hearing some good music.

Harrison Thorp

“I’ve been listening to Alan Roux for at least a decade and he’s top-notch,” Thorp said.

He said local residents of all political persuasions are welcome to the benefit, which is all about having a good time and hearing some good music.

To reach Thorp regarding his campaign you can call 207.432.2218 or email harrisonforrepseat20@aol.com. For more info about the campaign visit harrisonforrepseat20.com or on Facebook: key word harrisonforrepseat20.

House District 20 comprises Acton, Lebanon and a small portion of western Shapleigh.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Lebanon Voice editor Harrison Thorp.