STURLA

Sturla’s family experienced 1st hand the struggles that occur both emotionally & financially when one of our heroes is wounded. The war in Iraq was brought up close and personal. Because they saw what the wounded and family members go through they knew the wounded Military would need Family & Friends For Freedom. For more information on this organization please visit www.injuredmarinesfund.org Sturla will be donating 100% of the proceeds of 8 days to the fund. - Bob Calvert

Scott Sturla is proud to announce the official video release for his acclaimed song “8 Days”, at a special video screening and concert at Bardi’s on February, 17th, 2012. The emotionally stirring single ” 8 Days” has garnered national attention and is based on the actual events surrounding Scott Sturla’s brother, Stff. Srgnt. James Sturla’s severe injuries in Iraq, his 27 surgeries, his recovery and return to Iraq. “8 Days” has been re-recorded with a full band including Keith Woodward on drums, Doug Worthington on guitar and Tony Talamo on bass. The video was created by Brian Fitzpatrick. For more information on Sturla, please go to: http://www.sturlaband.com

Scott Sturla has donated 100% of proceeds from the “8 Days” single to a Family & Friends For Freedom. Their mission is to raise funds for injured Marines and their families. Family & Friends For Freedom was started by the Sturla family. Their website: http://www.injuredmarinesfund.org

Bardi’s is located at 149 Newark Pompton Turnpike in Pequannock, New Jersey. There will be an opening acoustic performance by Brian Fitzpatrick at 10pm and then a preview of the “8 Days’ video at 10:45 pm. Sturla will perform following the video screening. There will be a $5.00 cover charge.

Singer/Songwriter Scott Sturla is renowned for his powerful vocals and his gift for creating passionate songs. Scott has performed both acoustic and electric shows in the North Jersey area as well as in Washington DC for the GI Film Fest and Thanks USA. The single “8 Days” was selected to be used for the 1st Annual GI Film Fest event in 2007. After stepping away from the music scene for some time, Scott and his band STURLA are back. Scott wrote the song “8 Days” based on actual events that started on the 22nd of September, 2004. Scott’s younger brother, Stff. Srgnt. James Sturla was severely injured in Iraq after he and his fellow Marines came under attack near the Al Anbar Province. After 27 surgeries and 24 months later, Scott’s brother returned to Iraq. The song explores his true emotions and respect for what his brother and all the men and women in the armed forces stand for.

“It’s hard enough to say goodbye once and receive the phone call 8 days later, but to say goodbye twice is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with.” – Singer / Songwriter, Scott Sturla

STURLA is a four piece acoustic fronted band from New Jersey. Their original compositions display the skills of expert musicains who deliver hearfelt lyrics and vocals. STURLA is currently in the studio working on their new album “Ten Years Of Therapy” , due out this summer. www.reverbnation.com/sturla

- Music News Nashville