Musicians To Hold Station Fire Concert

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Musicians To Hold Station Fire Concert

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 - 10:21 AM


By Associated Press

PROVIDENCE -- Metal acts like Twisted Sister and Stryper are joining country singers Gretchen Wilson and John Rich, American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler and others for a benefit concert to mark the fifth anniversary of The Station nightclub fire that killed 100 people.

The blaze at the West Warwick nightclub also injured more than 200 people. Many survived with severe burns and other injuries that still require medical care.

Proceeds will benefit the Station Family Fund, a nonprofit group that helps survivors with the costs of treatment and rehabilitation.

The concert at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence is scheduled for Feb. 25, five days after the fifth anniversary of the blaze.

Tickets cost between $41 and $61.

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Musicians To Hold Station Fire Concert - News - Turnto10

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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