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Mark Tremonti announces “Tremonti Sings Sinatra” album to support NDSS

March 22, 2022

GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN MARK TREMONTI –FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BANDS ALTER BRIDGE/ CREED/TREMONTI – PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (NDSS) FOR NEW CHARITY INITIATIVE INSPIRED BY HIS DAUGHTER STELLA Exciting news to share with you. Mark Tremonti is set to release a new album, Tremonti Sings Sinatra on May 27th. The album will be released through Mark’s new charity organization, Take a Chance for Charity. This is one album we can’t wait for! The album features Mark’s Interpretations of Selections From Frank Sinatra’s Catalog Backed by Members of Sinatra’s Touring Band. We checked out the video for the first track, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and it literally gave us goosebumps. You can check out this incendiary performance here: Mark explains, “For years, I’ve loved singing along to Frank’s songs. “ne night, I found an old video of him performing ‘The Song Is You’ from 1944. It made me want to dive into his vocal approach. I was all in and I wanted to do something with it. When we found [Read More]

The Crew (feat. members of Rancid, Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies) release “One Voice”

May 19, 2021

Today, punk rock collective The Crew release “One Voice”, a rousing punk rock anthem about unity. The Crew features legendary punk rockers, Fletcher Dragge & Byron McMackin of Pennywise, Mike Muir of Suicidal Tendencies, and Tim Armstrong & Matt Freeman of Rancid. “Collaborating with Tim Armstrong, Mike Muir, And Matt Freeman has been an awesome experience, obviously Byron Mcmackin and I go way back. Byron and I had a demo of ‘One Voice’ laying around for couple years, and I thought it would be cool to bring a couple old friends on board to breath some new life into it,”explains Fletcher Dragge. “Watching these guys lay down their own personal trademark styles on this song was nothing short of amazing! I think it’s safe to safe we’re all pretty fucking stoked on the final product, and being able to donate proceeds to Musack feels pretty awesome as well. Find it, crank it up, and enjoy!” The track is available on all streaming platforms via Epitaph Records. Stay Free Recordings will release the track on a 7” vinyl [Read More]

For Giving Tuesday, watch all the amazing artists today on Bedstock presented by My Music Rx

November 29, 2016

For Giving Tuesday, make sure to take some time out and check out all the amazing artists who are performing from bed for Bedstock 2016. Bedstock is presented by My Music Rx and is a one-of-a-kind, life-changing music festival, where artists play from bed for sick kids stuck in theirs. It helps fund and raise awareness for MyMusicRx, an organization that delivers the healing power of music to kids and teens with serious illnesses. Check out the list of performers: HOW CAN YOU HELP? DONATE – Donate now to help deliver the healing power of music to kids fighting cancer and other serious illnesses. Donate here. SHARE – You can raise awareness of MyMusicRx by sharing Bedstock with your friends. #Bedstock WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Your donation helps to deliver the healing power of music to kids and teens with serious illnesses. These “music medicine” programs help relieve stress, anxiety and perception of pain. And every dollar helps bring these transformative moments of joy and healing to sick kids and teens everywhere. So thanks for helping [Read More]

The 2nd Annual BOWL 4 RONNIE Bowling Party Joined by Even More Celebrity Bowlers!

October 26, 2016

Taking Place Friday, November 4, 2016 to Benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Celebrity Bowling Event Hosted by VH-1’s Eddie Trunk at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Charity The 2nd Annual BOWL 4 RONNIE Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), will take place on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Pinz Bowling Center in Studio City, California. The event, hosted by VH-1’s Eddie Trunk, will include a celebrity bowling tournament, a raffle and a special live auction. The event kicks off at 6:30PM with open bowling and a VIP pre-party for lane sponsors, celebrities and their guests. BOWL 4 RONNIE participants can anticipate an evening of fun, food, and, of course, bowling with rockers and celebrities competing for trophies in the name of raising funds and awareness for the Dio Cancer Fund. In addition to emceeing duties, Eddie Trunk, host on Sirius XM’s “Volume” and VH-1’s “That Metal Show,” will captain his [Read More]

Michael Voltaggio auctions off culinary experience on ebay for Charity, to benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry

May 26, 2016

Very exciting opportunity to work with Michael Voltaggio and name your own sandwich. hmmm, let’s see how about Music Junkie Jerk Chicken or Rockin Ryan’s Ragin Roast Beef, or maybe you have your own in mind. Well, check out the following news where you can bid on a culinary experience to name your own sandwich, and at the same time, benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eBay for Charity – one of the largest platforms that helps millions of eBay users raise funds and support the causes they care about – has partnered with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio for a special “Wine & Dine” charity auction with 100% of proceeds going to charity. The charity auction is a part of eBay’s ongoing celebration for its recently launched eBay Wine category. The online destination allows wine-enthusiasts and experts to browse, purchase and ship collectible, rare and everyday wines to 45 states across the United States. Chef Voltaggio’s “Wine & Dine” experience will benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, dedicated to [Read More]

DAVEY MUISE of VANNA JOINS SKATE FOR CHANGE HOT DOGS FOR HOMELESS INITIATIVE

April 20, 2016

We are pleased to share with you the latest news on Davey Muise of Vanna as he joins Skate for Change and their Hot Dogs for Homeless Initiative. Check out the news below: BOSTON, MA – April 20, 2016 – Davey Muise, best known for his unparalleled vocal abilities in the post-hardcore group Vanna, has partnered with Skate For Change (SFC), a non-profit organization that rallies youth to skate through their cities with backpacks full of clothes, food, water, and hygiene items for the homeless. This past month, SFC has partnered with “The World’s Largest Hot Dog Chain,” Wienerschnitzel, to help feed homeless in 13 major cities across the southwestern United States. Muise added, “I’m joining up with an amazing team of friends and organizations that have come together to get people to look at their communities and surroundings a little differently. I will be joining the ‘Hot Dogs for Homeless’ tour in its final week to help raise $100,000 for SFC and feed as many homeless men and women as we possibly can.” Head [Read More]

Live Benefit Concert and Auction for Rhonda’s Kiss set for November 3rd at The El Rey Theater

September 24, 2015

LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT AND AUCTION FOR RHONDA’S KISS –A FOUNDATION THAT RAISES MONEY FOR CANCER PATIENTS THAT CAN’T AFFORD TREATMENT– TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT THE EL REY THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES COMEDIAN BILL BURR (Breaking Bad, Walk of Shame) TO EMCEE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY EVENT THE HELLCAT SAINTS FEATURING MUSIC LUMINARIES DAVE NAVARRO (Jane’s Addiction), JULIETTE LEWIS (Juliette & The Licks), DUFF McKAGAN (Velvet Revolver, Guns N’ Roses), GILBY CLARKE (Guns N’ Roses), DAVE KUSHNER (Velvet Revolver), MARK McGRATH (Sugar Ray), JOSH FREESE (NIN, Devo, A Perfect Circle) WILL PERFORM WITH MORE SURPRISE GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED TICKETS ON SALE NOW(Here) RED CARPET (6:00-7:00 PM) CONCERT BEGINS (8:00 PM) Music luminaries will gather for a benefit concert and live auction for RHONDA’S KISS–a foundation that raises money for cancer patients that can’t afford treatment–onTuesday, November 3 at The El Rey Theatre (5515 Wilshire Blvd) in Los Angeles (red carpet: 6:00-7:00PM, show starts: 8:00PM). Renowned comedian and actor BILL BURR (Breaking Bad, Walk of Shame) will emceethe one-night-only event. THE HELLCAT SAINTS-a band featuring a revolving group [Read More]