Nov 26, 2010
For Immediate Release – November 19, 2010
An all-star line-up of musicians and performers will hit the stage at the second annual Rock & Soul Holiday
Concert at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Sunday December 19, 2010 at 8 pm to raise funds for two
non-profits: OurSpace, which provides creative support and space for teens with cancer; and Music Drives Us
Foundation, which supplies grants for music education programs to individuals and organizations. The festive
event will bring together a wide variety of New England’s finest singers and instrumentalists to sing songs, play
tunes, jam, and revel with fans and fellow musicians at an exclusive concert and sing-along.
This year’s concert brings back soul belter Barrence Whitfield supported by the “Rock & Soul Holiday All Stars”:
Professor Doug Bell, Jeff “Jungle Boy” Thompson, John “Paperback” Ryder, Phil Deville and Jimmy “Two Suits”
Capone, supported by last year’s horn section Paul Ahlstrand and Mario Perrett.
Other featured performers include Danny Klein’s Full House, Bellevue Cadillac, Casey Desmond, The Fools,
Robin Lane, Sal Baglio, Johnny Barnes & The NightCrawlers, Cindy Daley & Satch Romano, Classic
Ruins, The Liz Borden Band, and Tomo Fujita.
The intimate Regent Theatre is honored to host this annual charity event that allows the music community of New
England to raise much needed funds for worthy non-profits at a unique gathering full of warm camaraderie, festive
Holiday cheer, and terrific music, in a diversity of styles. Venerable classic artists share the stage with talented
newcomers in a musical union worthy of the holiday spirit.
The Rock & Soul Holiday Concert will take place at the historic Regent Theatre, on Sunday, December 19,
2010 at 8:00 pm. (Doors open at 7:30.) The Regent is located at 7 Medford Street (off Mass. Ave.) in Arlington,
Massachusetts, and is MBTA and handicap accessible, with free parking across the street. Tickets are $25.00 for
Reserved Seating, with a very limited amount of Preferred Seats available for only $30.00 ($3 facility fee included
in each ticket price). For tickets and venue information, call 781-646-4849 or visit regenttheatre.com.
Net proceeds from the 2nd Annual Rock & Soul Holiday Concert will benefit Music Drives Us
(http://www.musicdrivesus.org) and OurSpace (www.ourspacerocks.org). Attendees are also asked to bring a New
Unwrapped Toy or child’s holiday gift for Toys For Tots. (www.toysfortots.org)
The Music Drives Us Foundation, is a New England non-profit supplying grants for music programs to effect
positive changes for people in need. The Foundation seeks out organizations and individuals that are interested in
using music as a tool for all segments of society and for all age groups. For more information visit
www.musicdrivesus.org.
The mission of Our Space is to embrace children and teens who have faced or are confronting cancer. Our
Space will inspire peace, spirit, and healing within a supportive community, through play, learning, and creative
exploration. The co-founders of Our Space—both breast cancer survivors who have experienced the healing
powers of art and connections to others—bring a strong desire to create a place where children and teens can
continue to experience their roles as child, friend, student, and family member, despite the many challenges that a
life threatening illness can bring. Learn more by visiting www.ourspacerocks.org.
For more event details / information contact: Producer Gary Sohmers .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 508-788-5474
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2nd Annual Rock & Soul Holiday Benefit Concert (continued)
THE PERFOMERS:
The Rock & Soul Holiday All Star Band features Professor Doug Bell, Jeff “Jungle Boy” Thompson, John
“Paperback” Ryder, Phil Deville, Jimmy “Two Suits” Capone, Paul Ahlstrand and Mario Perrett.
Barrence Whitfield Barrence Whitfield Rockabilly | Roots | Jump Blues | Soul
Danny Klein’s Full House Danny Klein’s Full House
Bellevue Cadillac Bellevue Cadillac
The Fools The Fools !
Casey Desmond Casey Desmond
Tomo Fujita Tomo Fujita
Liz Borden Band Liz Borden Band
Johnny Barnes & The NightCrawlers Johnny Barnes & The NightCrawlers
Cindy Daley & Satch Romano Cindy Daley
Classic Ruins Classic Ruins
Robin Lane Robin Lane
Sal Baglio Sal Baglio
THE CHARITIES:
Music Drives Us
Music Education Grants | Grants for Music | New England
OurSpace Center
Cancer support for teens and children | art | Our Space
Toys for Tots
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Produced by Gary Sohmers
Tickets for sale at:
www.RegentTheatre.com
Sponsored By: The Boston Phoenix, WFNX, Narragansett Beer, StudioMetronome, Boston
Event Lighting, Blue Ribbon BBQ
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