SEATTLE, Washington, January 20, 2010 (WSFB) – Let’s face it. When the chips are down, the American people pull together and support their fellow Earthlings.
Due to the overwhelming support of local musicians, it was determined that a second venue for the Haiti benefit was in order. Jamie Chamberlin took point and coordinated an event at the Showbox Sodo for the same night to accommodate the overflow of bands who expressed an interest in performing but for which there was not enough room on the bill at The Moore.
“We have local bands that want to participate and help, and Showbox Sodo is providing that opportunity” says Chamberlin. “This really equates to a doubling of effort in terms of support for the people of Haiti.”
The West Seattle Funblog is pleased to announce ROCK4RELIEF on Thursday, January 28th at the Showbox Sodo Lounge.
The fine people of the Showbox have donated their facility, sound and light equipment, and security for the show and all bands have donated their time for the cause.
In addition, a raffle is being planned the night of the event to raise additional donations. Laura Boos, a local West Seattle artist, and others will be approaching local businesses for event support.
The good people at Triamp have donated the backline gear for the night through the gracious inquiry of Jasun Fitzgerald from The Workshop Events Seattle.
Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated.
If you’d like to help, please contact: info.rock4relief@gmail.com
21 and over. Doors at 7:00 PM.
Tickets available online NOW!
100% of all proceeds from this event will be sent to the American Red Cross
The Bands:
The Fixers
Seattle’s all star Humble Pie cover band.
Andrew McKeag – vox/guitar (Presidents of the United States of America)
Ron Heathman – guitar/vox (Supersuckers)
Kurt Bloch – bass/vox (The Fastbacks)
Scott Giampino – drums (Cash Money)
Dinosaurs
Featuring Guitarist Jeff Fielder and members of The Posies and Dept of Energy
http://www.myspace.com/jefftfielder
“Guitarist Jeff Fielder is one of this Seattle most unrealized treasures. The man responsible for putting together the stellar ensemble of musicians for last summer’s No Depression Festival is a formidable talent when it comes to fuzzed out, heavy, blues-based anthems. ” – Hannah Levine- LA Weekly
Thee Sgt Major III
www.myspace.com/theesgtmajoriii
Featuring Kurt Bloch from the Fastbacks and Mike Musberger from Love Battery and The Posies
Bend
http://www.myspace.com/bendisyourfriend
Jason Cates- Vocals
Ben Jenkins- Guitars, Vocals
Patrick Smail- Batterie
Floyd Bender – Bass
Villains of Yesterday
http://www.villainsofyesterday.com/band.aspx
TH, vocals
CK, guitars and backing vocals
SG, bass and backing vocals
SZ, drums and backing vocals
Gunn and the Damage Done
www.myspace.com/gunnandthedamagedone
The music of GUNN AND THE DAMAGE DONE encompasses the true emotions of life, gritty and honest. Not always smooth and pretty, but always pure.
Check out this Funblog video filmed live at the Skylark 01/09/2010!
Keep an eye on The West Seattle Funblog for updates as this important event develops!
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[...] The second event, dubbed “Rock4Relief,” is the same night at Showbox SoDo. Doors open at 7 p.m. The lineup features The Fixers, Dinosaurs, Thee Sgt. Major III, Bend, Villains of Yesterday and Gunn and the Damage Done. Read more about the event in the West Seattle Funblog. [...]