Kid Ramos Benefit Concert May 11, 2013

More than 30 musicians will come together on Saturday, May 11 to help one of “their own” at the Orange County Market Place, the weekend swap meet at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, for a concert to raise funds for one of southern California’s finest guitarists, David “Kid” Ramos. The Fullerton born legendary blues rock guitarist, who's played with groups such as the Fabulous Thunderbirds, the James Harman Band and Los Fabulocos was diagnosed in 2012 with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, and is receiving extensive treatment.

While admission to the Market Place is $2 or free for children 12 and under, donations will be collected at the entrance to the concert area with a suggested donation of $20 per person. All proceeds will go towards aiding Ramos with his medical bills.

Many of the musicians, all performing for free, are part of Ramos’ music career as well as longtime friends including roots –rockabilly multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, actor James Intveld, the show’s headliner. Born in 1959, the same year as Ramos, the two have been friends since their early 20’s. Intveld, on stage from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., has an extensive entertainment history, appearing in a number of films, writing songs and performing with other music greats such as Dwight Yoakum and John Fogerty and playing lead guitar with the Blasters.

Other performers include:
Whiteboy James and the Blues Express:Noon to 12:40 p.m.
The Memphis Kings with guest artists James Harman, Lynwood Slim and Michael Arguello.: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Jamie James from the Kingbees: 2:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
The Rockin' Rebels: 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All Star Jam: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More bands to be announced.

Ronnie Mack, a rockabilly artist who made a career out of showcasing big name and up and coming talent, will be the host emcee for this concert lineup. Mack is best known for establishing the Barn Dance in 1988, a weekly platform for top musicians as well as newer artists living and working around Los Angeles.

Official Website: http://www.ocmarketplace.com