Event in Petaluma June 25th

As I have mentioned we have a solid line up for the event in Petaluma. The Velvet Teen, Siren, Cropduster, aim low kid/stoner dad, and the 50/50's, throw in a little Jeff Bretz, a silent auction and raffle including items from Metallica, Skateboards from our friends at deluxe, some gift certificates from Everlasting Tattoo and much more. We are in for a fun night.

My good friend Jayson Taylor and 2nd Wind Printing in Santa Rosa has taken on the responsibility of posters and screen printed shirts, etc. He sent me the image. Nicole loves elephants.

We are also lucky enough to have the event at The Phoenix, thanks to Tom Gaffey! You can always show your love for them with a donation to support their community programs. Tom has stayed the course and kept the Phoenix the only all ages venue in the North Bay since the 1980's. This is truly a homecoming for me, as a musician, member of the audience and of course as a husband and father. I am so grateful to our fantastic community for making this happen. Oh and a special thanks to Matthew Izen & Lila Cugini for encouraging me to do this.

A visit with Josh Staples and Sara Sanger

So, something amazing thing happened on the way to the benefit. The Velvet Teen agreed to play at the show in Sonoma County on June 25th. I ran into Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen & The New Trust) and Sara Sanger (Photographer & Guitar player in The New Trust) tonight at the Great America Music hall. I had a great time talking with them, and being reassured that every thing is going to be ok. They also told me that their band The New Trust will be playing a week of shows with the Smoking Popes in March, check out tour dates at the link above. Totally amazing people, as well as amazing and creative artists and musicians. I could not help but share the joy!

Events

As I mentioned before, there are two events planned to help offset the cost of some of the treatments that are not covered, co-pays, etc. The first one is at Satori Yoga Studio in San Francisco, March 13th, 1-3pm. See previous post for details. The second is going to be at the Arlene Francis Center for Spirit, Art & Politics In Santa Rosa on June 25th. The Event in SR is shaping up to be monumental! Confirmed So Far, The Velvet Teen, Jeff Ott, The 50/50's. Ton's of great auction and raffle items, a community yoga class taught by the woman of the hour herself, Nicole Trust me there will be some surprises at this one. Very Exciting Stuff!!!

Benefits

We are holding two benefits, one at Satori Yoga Studio where Nicole will be teaching a donation-based class. This should be a fun day, click the photo for detials. The second is in Santa Rosa on June 25th, and will feature The Velvet Teen, and some very special guests, at the Arlene Francis Center.