This is the first in a series of Rock 4 A Reason events. The concept - once a month, assemble awesome local musicians to perform a gig at an awesome local venue to raise money for some amazing local charity.
The Kick-Off Concert is Friday, March 3 at The Glass Tap. A Beatles/Classic Rock Inspired Jam Night. The host band is the most awesome High Anxiety, and there will be local musicians joining in all night long.
Former and current members of various bands have indicated participation, from such bands as Green Umbrella, Beatle Buddies, Concrete Shoes, High Anxiety, Little Johnny, Plastik Glass, Kashmir, American English, B4 And After, Time Bandits, Meet The Beatles, The Ralleys, Low Voltage, The Lauds, Last Exit, The Big Boppers, Pepperland Rockestra, Sad Monster Party, Johnny Burnett Band, Sgt. Sauerkraut's Polka Band, Wiresky, Dead Feathers, StarRider, Sniper, and possibly even more. (This list does not guarantee appearance, only indicates musicians who expressed interest in joining into the jam).
MOST IMPORTANTLY - the local charity - AshleyCan Pediatric Cancer Foundation. 100% of the proceeds raised during the event will go directly to this charity. The AshleyCan Foundation raises money which is used to raise awareness of childhood cancer, donated directly to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, donated to other children's hospital, and donated to families impacted with this terrible disease to use towards treatment and care. The end-goal of this charity is to cure those with childhood cancer - and to END childhood cancer completely!!!! More details can be found on their homepage (link provided just above) and on their facebook page at AshleyCan Facebook Page. The charity is based locally in Bourbonnais, IL - however their impact is felt nationwide.
The event webpage is Rock 4 A Reason - AshleyCan Pediatric Cancer Foundation Charity Gig.
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