4th Annual Rawkshow Announced
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RAWKSTARS, INC. PARTNERS WITH ONE CONDOMS TO PRESENT THE 4TH ANNUAL RAWKSHOW
Tickets now on sale: http://rawkshow.eventbrite.com
Shadows Fall, Wargasm, Fates Warning, Steel Assassin, All That Remains, Holy Diver, Triphammer, Tongue N’ Groove, Gozu, Metal:101, HellSpeak, Dark Day Sunday and Auditory Imagery. Besides being some of the biggest, talented and most respected names in heavy metal ever to emerge from the New England area, members of each band will be joining forces to participate in an epic night of music and charity.
On Saturday, July 9th, musicians from these bands will perform as 4 of the most talented tribute bands imaginable.
Vagabond Kings, comprised of the rhythm section from Boston legends Wargasm and the twin guitar harmonies of Steel Assassin, pay tribute to the music of Thin Lizzy.
Kobra Kai, a super-group including 3 virtuoso shredders from Shadows Fall and Fates Warning are joined by the former All That Remains drummer and vocalist Marc Lopes of HellSpeak and Dark Day Sunday, pay tribute to the glory days of metal.
Maiden The USA, featuring South Shore all-stars Tongue N’ Groove, Triphammer and Auditory Imagery, are joined by John Falzone of Steel Assassin on vocals, to pay tribute to the iconic Iron Maiden.
As the clock strikes midnight, the world’s premiere Dio tribute act, Holy Diver, take the stage in celebration of Ronnie James Dio’s 69th birthday, which occurs on this magical night. The band were recently connected with Ronnie’s widow and manager, Wendy Dio, after a generous donation to the *Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund*, created in RJD’s memory. The band also recently returned from an epic performance at Gillmanfest in Venezuela. Holy Diver will showcase material that spans the vocalists entire career; including classic songs by Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio
Everyone who attends will be entered to win an autographed guitar signed by all the bands, Red Sox vs. Yankees tickets plus swag and prizes from our prize vault.
The first 100 guests will also receive a customized tin of *RAWK HARD* heavy metal condoms, courtesy of ONE CONDOMS, who support local music and promote safe sex.
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Rawkstars, Inc., a nonprofit music organization which provides free instruments, lessons and music education programs for kids, will benefit from proceeds generated by the event. Rawkstars has partnered with a growing list of local organizations including The Boys & Girls Club, The Home For Little Wanderers and Dana Farber, and The Passim School of Music to bring opportunity through music to kids who might not otherwise have access.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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For more information, or to contribute to Rawkstars, visit www.rawkstars.org.
Contact: Jonathan Jacobs, Rawkstars, Inc. Executive Director, at 617-750-0775 or jjacobs@rawkstars.org.
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