Rock out for a good cause
Email|Link Posted by Emily Sweeney February 12, 2008 07:42 AM
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Twisted Sister and Tesla are among the many, many acts performing at Phoenix Rising, a benefit concert for the victims of The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island.
It’s happening Monday, Feb. 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.
Talk about a diverse lineup. The bill includes country stars John Rich (of Big & Rich), Randy Owen (of Alabama), Gretchen Wilson (singer and author of the bestselling book, “Redneck Woman: Stories From My Life”), American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, Tom Scholz (founder of the band Boston), and Stryper. Dee Snider and John Rich will co-host the show.
The concert marks the fifth anniversary of The Station nightclub tragedy, which left 100 people dead and 200 others seriously injured. According to event organizers, only a handful -- (15!) -- of the survivors qualified for Social Security benefits, and many are still struggling to get by.
The concert is going to be big; it's already been mentioned in Rolling Stone and on Country Music Television. The proceeds will be donated to The Station Family Fund.
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Rock out for a good cause - Go To It - Boston.com