Benefit for George Tabb March 13, 2008
Hollywood, California 90027
George Tabb is an activist, well know punk musician, and author. He is also severely ill due to World Trade Center Syndrome, and has developed PKD Polycystic Kidney Disease as a result of the toxins he was exposed to. He is one of 69,000 people who are sick. This night is to help him pay for his medical expenses and much needed treatments. 100% of the proceeds raised the night of will be given to George.
The confirmed line-up to-date for March 13, includes:
Punk icon Mike Watt + the Missingmen,
The D*Magg's,
Woolly Bandits
OO Soul,
Arc Welders.
For the list of artists who are contributing works to this benefit, sponsorship and more information, please visit:
www.myspace.com/natgrlgroandco
or e-mail: helping.gt@gmail.com
$15 pre-sale or $20 at door
Doors are at 6:00, first band is at 7:30.
Official Website: http://www.myspace.com/helpgeorgetabb
Added by la-underground on February 19, 2008
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NatureGirl Groves
Greetings! Thank you to LA Underground for posting this. I, along with several other great people and friends are putting the George Tabb Benefit on...updated information is posted below and can also be found at: http://naturegirlgroves.wordpress.com/
Due to SXSW happening on March 13, "Money" Mark Nishita will not be playing, he will however be performing the score he wrote for the upcoming documentary, entitled "Beautiful Losers" at SXSW, so if you are going be sure to check him out!! Tell him Shawni D sent you :)
ABOUT THE GEORGE TABB BENEFIT:
“I want to bring together artists and the people in need and connect all of us to make a better future and hopefully a healthy future. What has befallen George is a catastrophe and even worse there are tens of thousands of people with the same problems.”
Sam Lanni, the “Sam” of Safari Sam’s
BENEFIT FOR GEORGE TABB – THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2008
SAFARI SAM’S
5214 W. Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90027
Doors at 6:00 - First band at 7:30
$15 pre-sale or $20 at door
To purchase tickets, please go to the box office, or:
www.safari-sams.com
For media or sponsorship information, please e-mail: helping.gt@gmail.com
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO GEORGE TABB
George Tabb (www.myspace.com/georgetabb) is an activist, punk musician, and well known author. He is also severely ill due to World Trade Center Syndrome, and PKD Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is one of 69,000 people who are sick. This night is to help him pay for his medical expenses and much needed treatments. Sam Lanni has generously donated his venue and all production costs for the evening.100% of the proceeds raised the night of will be given to George. The confirmed line-up for the evening includes: punk icon Mike Watt + the Missingmen WITH Norton Wisdom on paints, Arc Welders, OO Soul, the D*Magg's, Woolly Bandits, former Frank Zappa guitarist, Mike Keneally and will also feature dj’s Thalia, and Scotty B., Annette Sowell, spoken word artists and a few other surprises. In addition to the incredible line-up of musicians who are donating their sets, there is an art and memorabilia auction being held, featuring several artists, photographers and graphic designers influenced by punk rock and the music scene in general.
ALL proceeds from the sale of these donated works are going directly to George Tabb to help him pay for much needed tests and treatments. To donate, or for more information, please send an
e-mail to:helping.gt@gmail.com
CONFIRMED CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS
•Norton Wisdom www.nowisdom.com • Michael Cano www.myspace.com/paintingsbycano •Scott Aicher www.myspace.com/scottaicher • Kitty Brown www.kittybrownart.com
•Enrique Chiu www.myspace.com/enriquechiu •Glenn Brooks www.crustybluewagon.com
•Nick Wildermuth www.myspace.com/nickwildermuth •Bruce New www.brucenew.com • Bob Scott www.myspace.com/bobscottartwork • Mark Mothersbaugh www.mutatovisual.com• KRK Ryden www.krkland.com • Mickey ME Edtinger - www.myspace.com/ComandanteYeyo • Scott Ferry www.scottferry.com • Lillian Lassen - www.myspace.com/lillianlassen • Tim Bramlette www.timbramlette.com • LA Artist Collective www.myspace.com/laartistcollective • Dawn Laureen –www.dawnlaureen.com • Steven Shea www.sheaphoto.com • Beth Ferrara
• Kelly Thompson • John Hicks • Monet Clark • and many more…
"In support of George and all sick or injured WTC response victims, Safari Sam's will be co-curating an art exhibition featuring many artists influenced by punk rock. The works will be for sale the night of the show and for the following month. All proceeds will be donated directly to George and his cause." Amber Willow – Curator, Safari Sam’s