RD has graciously donated two VIPs for the Red Rocks show and a meet and greet with the band post show.
The package is part of Jam 4 Life, a fund raiser for the kids who were shot after the SCI/ Zilla shows in Denver.
Jam 4 Life is a two-night run at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom April 21-22.
press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2007
Denver Music Community Comes Together to Jam 4 Life
Two-Day Benefit Concert Will Help Recent Shooting Survivors
DENVER, CO - In response to the recent robbery and triple shooting near the Light Rail Station at 25th Avenue and Welton Street in Denver, the Denver music community is holding a two-day concert, Jam 4 Life, on April 21 and 22 to benefit the shooting victims. The three victims, Ian Dumpert, 23, of Lawrence, KS; Joseph Kuebel, 23, of DuPage, IL; and John Watt, 22 of Wamego, KS, survived, but are facing mounting medical bills.
The weekend event will take place at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom at 2637 Welton Street. in Denver, CO and will feature performances by several local and regional bands as well as nationally known musicians. Harmonious Junk, Home, AAA, Octopus Nebula, DJ Heavyhead, Schmocter, and Lunar Fire will perform on Saturday. Sunday will kick-off with a bluegrass jam with many local Colorado bluegrass musicians, along with performances by LadyFish and The Millbridge Brothers followed by performances by Head for the Hills, The Denver West African Percussion Group, and Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident with his band, Zilla.
A silent auction will offer concert-goers a chance to purchase donated memorabilia from several nationally known bands as well as items from a variety of local Colorado artists, musicians, restaurants, spas, and music stores.
Cost is $ (not determined yet) . All proceeds will go to the Jam 4 Life Benefit Fund and will be used to help the three incredibly lucky survivors get back on their feet.
The three victims were waiting at the Light Rail Station with four other friends early in the morning of March 25 when two armed men wearing ski masks approached them and demanded money. They immediately complied, handing over their wallets, but were shot anyway. Dumpert was shot in the face. Watt was hit twice in the neck. Kuebel was shot in the leg and back
The three were hospitalized in stable condition at Denver Health and Medical Center. Kuebel and Watt have recovered sufficiently from their wounds, but Dumpert sustained more extensive injuries and is facing additional surgeries and treatment.
At the time of the accident, Dumpert had medical insurance through his parents; however, his coverage expired on April 6, his 23rd birthday, due to age restrictions. New policy restrictions on pre-existing conditions will make it difficult, if not impossible, for Dumpert to acquire new insurance coverage to pay for his future treatment. The money will help pay for multiple reconstructive surgeries on his jaw, physical therapy and months of medication, in addition to helping all three make up for lost wages.
Dumpert, Kuebel and Watt were visiting Denver with four additional friends, a few of whom were planning to relocate to Denver. Dumpert still plans to move to Denver and has signed a lease on an apartment and secured employment.
Melissa Smith of Golden, CO and Jay Bianchi, owner of Cervantes, are organizing the event. The genesis of the grass-roots event is true to the organic spirit of live music.
“Hopefully we can raise enough money to help with some of these guys medical expenses, and in the process of that, gather together and rally enough positive energy towards the healing and restoration of their bodies and souls!” Smith said.
Monetary donations are currently being accepted. Those wishing to donate should log on to
www.jam4life.net
Or
www.push-point.com/Jam4Life...ado.html.
The package is part of Jam 4 Life, a fund raiser for the kids who were shot after the SCI/ Zilla shows in Denver.
Jam 4 Life is a two-night run at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom April 21-22.
press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2007
Denver Music Community Comes Together to Jam 4 Life
Two-Day Benefit Concert Will Help Recent Shooting Survivors
DENVER, CO - In response to the recent robbery and triple shooting near the Light Rail Station at 25th Avenue and Welton Street in Denver, the Denver music community is holding a two-day concert, Jam 4 Life, on April 21 and 22 to benefit the shooting victims. The three victims, Ian Dumpert, 23, of Lawrence, KS; Joseph Kuebel, 23, of DuPage, IL; and John Watt, 22 of Wamego, KS, survived, but are facing mounting medical bills.
The weekend event will take place at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom at 2637 Welton Street. in Denver, CO and will feature performances by several local and regional bands as well as nationally known musicians. Harmonious Junk, Home, AAA, Octopus Nebula, DJ Heavyhead, Schmocter, and Lunar Fire will perform on Saturday. Sunday will kick-off with a bluegrass jam with many local Colorado bluegrass musicians, along with performances by LadyFish and The Millbridge Brothers followed by performances by Head for the Hills, The Denver West African Percussion Group, and Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident with his band, Zilla.
A silent auction will offer concert-goers a chance to purchase donated memorabilia from several nationally known bands as well as items from a variety of local Colorado artists, musicians, restaurants, spas, and music stores.
Cost is $ (not determined yet) . All proceeds will go to the Jam 4 Life Benefit Fund and will be used to help the three incredibly lucky survivors get back on their feet.
The three victims were waiting at the Light Rail Station with four other friends early in the morning of March 25 when two armed men wearing ski masks approached them and demanded money. They immediately complied, handing over their wallets, but were shot anyway. Dumpert was shot in the face. Watt was hit twice in the neck. Kuebel was shot in the leg and back
The three were hospitalized in stable condition at Denver Health and Medical Center. Kuebel and Watt have recovered sufficiently from their wounds, but Dumpert sustained more extensive injuries and is facing additional surgeries and treatment.
At the time of the accident, Dumpert had medical insurance through his parents; however, his coverage expired on April 6, his 23rd birthday, due to age restrictions. New policy restrictions on pre-existing conditions will make it difficult, if not impossible, for Dumpert to acquire new insurance coverage to pay for his future treatment. The money will help pay for multiple reconstructive surgeries on his jaw, physical therapy and months of medication, in addition to helping all three make up for lost wages.
Dumpert, Kuebel and Watt were visiting Denver with four additional friends, a few of whom were planning to relocate to Denver. Dumpert still plans to move to Denver and has signed a lease on an apartment and secured employment.
Melissa Smith of Golden, CO and Jay Bianchi, owner of Cervantes, are organizing the event. The genesis of the grass-roots event is true to the organic spirit of live music.
“Hopefully we can raise enough money to help with some of these guys medical expenses, and in the process of that, gather together and rally enough positive energy towards the healing and restoration of their bodies and souls!” Smith said.
Monetary donations are currently being accepted. Those wishing to donate should log on to
www.jam4life.net
Or
www.push-point.com/Jam4Life...ado.html.
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