Guest Ideawizard Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Hi, I am brand new. So forgive me if i do this wrong. This is a Benefit for our sister, Karen Lovell, If you know anyone in Michigan, , please feel free to pass this on and help us spread the word to friends and/or any Michigan media contacts. There are photos and a special secure website set up for those who are unable to attend but would still like to donate. Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenandkatiebenefit Respectfully, James --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Immediate Release: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bands Battle Karen?s Cancer: Local musicians stage a tribute for one of Michigan?s best-loved female guitarists --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you were part of the rock music scene in Detroit in the last 20 years, you may already know the name Karen Lovell?or you would if you heard her play her guitar. She thrilled fans as one of the few females playing bass guitar in the ?80s and ?90s with Detroit rock groups as diverse as Split Decision and The Crush. Karen was recently diagnosed with cancer and is unable to work or play guitar. Her fellow musicians and friends are honoring her with a musical tribute to benefit Karen. Her 11-year-old daughter Katie will also appear with The Keaton Project playing bass guitar - inspired from watching her mother perform and play. Four local bands will be featured: The Score, (featuring John Ciaravino), Aces High, and Blues Child, (featuring Matt Kerstein and ?Wild Wayne? Wilkins). Also performing will be The Keaton Project, featuring Rick Keaton, Oscar Robinson, Patrick Odle, Marti Laprise - and special guest Karen?s 11-year-old daughter Katie Keaton playing a special tribute to her mom on bass guitar. Cover is only $5 for all four bands, and the cover will all go to Karen?s Benefit fund. It all takes place at Corradi?s, 1090 Rochester Road (between 14 and 15 Mile Road) in Troy, MI, on Saturday, May 24th from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Phone: 1-248-588-3471. Come and listen to some great local bands for a good cause in a musical tribute to one of Detroit?s best-loved female guitarists. There are photos and a special secure website set up for those who are unable to attend but would still like to donate. Visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenandkatiebenefit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISUAL EVENT: · Interviews and testimonials with Karen?s Detroit band members · Musicians from four great bands playing/paying tribute · 11- year old Katie playing a special tribute to her mom on guitar at 8p.m. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Press Contact: For more information or on this event or to schedule an interview contact John Ciaravino at 248-561-8721 or email: codylantz@yahoo.com Photos are available on the website at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karenandkatiebenefit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 To Whom it May Concern, What kind of Cancer does Karen Have? I'm not comfortable having this type of stuff posted on our board. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ideawizard Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 lung cancer. sorry I am new at this.. feel free to take it off then... I just thought those that want to go might want to know about it... Take what you like and leave the rest... Ideawizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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