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ROCKING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Rock Stars Come Together for an All-Star Benefit For Needy Families During the Holiday Season
For the 13th year, Rock 4 XMAS will bring together a who's who of the rock-and-roll world and hit the stage to raise money to benefit the less fortunate.
This year's slate of shows is headlined by, the "Boom Boom, Out Go The Lights" man himself, Pat Travers, the tunes of Eddie Money as played by the Counterfeiters, Joey Molland of Badfinger, Kelly Keeling formerly of Blue Murder and Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Terry ILous of XYZ.
Serving as MC for the shows will be Butch Patrick, best known as Eddie from the classic television show "The Munsters."
Monies raised through the Rock 4 XMAS shows will benefit local charities in each host location that help families in need enjoy a happy holiday season.
"These shows are always very intimate," Morrison said. "When the performers are not on stage, they are meeting the people and signing autographs. They really want to meet the people of the community they are helping."
"We know with the way the economy is, it's hard to find the cash to go out to rock shows," he said. "We want to keep it affordable, so that people can still get that good feeling from helping others without hurting themselves financially."
In addition to raising money and collecting other donations for needy families, Morrison is also looking for volunteers to help with the show. In addition, individuals can donate frequent flyer miles to help defray the expense of flying in all the performers. All donations are tax deductible.
ABOUT THE ROCK 4 XMAS FOUNDATION:
Started in 1996, the Rock 4 XMAS Foundation brings food, gifts and the holiday spirit to less fortunate families through donations and benefit events. In addition to collecting donations, the foundation also is directly involved in the distribution. It has been recognized by the federal government with a 509(a)2 tax-exempt status. The web site for the foundation is www.rock4xmas.com.
ABOUT WAYNE MORRISON:
Wayne Morrison is the owner of Morrison Music and Production, a company that represents and works with acts such as Eddie Money, Badfinger, Spence Davis, Pat Travers, Rick Derringer and many more. A survivor of the Station nightclub fire, Morrison also helped organize the original Night of Healing benefit concert.