The MusiCaresFoundation®
3402 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA90405
***TIP SHEET FOR FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2007***
3RDANNUAL MUSICARES® MAP FUNDSM BENEFIT CONCERT
TO HONORCHRIS CORNELL AND JEFF MCCLUSKY
May 11Concert Event —Sponsored In Part By Gibson Foundation And Liquid Experience —At The Music Box @ Fonda In HollywoodTo SupportMusiCares®Addiction Recovery Programs
WHO:Honorees:Two-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Chris Cornelland
legendary independent music promoter Jeff McClusky
Host:Actor, stand-up comedian, musician and singer Tommy Davidson
Presenters:Alice Cooperwill present the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award to honoree Chris Cornell; Jill McCluskywill present the MusiCares® From the Heart Award to her husband,honoreeJeff McClusky
Performers:Army Of Anyone featuring Richard Patrick from Filter,Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots and Ray Luzier;David Gahan of Depeche Mode with Victor Indrizzo (Beck and Macy Gray);Vincent Jones (Sarah McLachlan) and Martyn LeNoble(Porno For Pyros, Jane's Addiction and the Cult);Josh Klinghoffer (Gnarls Barkley)and John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers); Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart and Gods And Monsters); and Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Noah Huntand Double Trouble's Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon. The evening will also feature a special performance by Chris Cornell with Yogi Lonich, Corey McCormick,Jason SutterandPete Thorn.
Dinner Chairs:Jeff Kwatinetz (The Firm), Richard Palmese (Sony BMG), Phil Quartararo and
Jordan Schur (Suretone Records)
WHAT:The 3rd Annual MusiCares MAP FundSM Benefit Concert— A dinner and concert to benefit the
MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. Cornell will be honored as the recipient of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his devotion to helping other addicts with the recovery process. McClusky will be the recipient of the MusiCares From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. The evening will feature a buffet dinner and performances by a range of special musical guests.The benefit is sponsored in part by Gibson Foundation and Liquid Experience. Balcony seating is available for $100 per ticket; please contact Wynnie Wynn at 310.392.3777 or .
WHERE:The Music Box @ Fonda
6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, Calif. 90028
(Self-parking, $8; Sunshine Parking lot, Argyle Ave., between Selma Ave. and Hollywood Blvd.)
WHEN: Friday, May 11, 2007
5:30 p.m.Media Check-in
6:15 p.m.Red Carpet Arrivals
7 p.m.Buffet Dinner
8:30 p.m.Awards Presentation & Concert
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MEDIA R.S.V.P. MANDATORY: or 310.581.8784 (e-mail preferred)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in covering this event, you MUST request credentials no later than Wednesday, May 9, 2007. Credentials will be picked up at media check-in on the day of the event. All crews must be self-contained, ENG crews. All satellite truck/van parking must be coordinated with Christina Cassidy no later than Wednesday, May 9, 2007. ALL MEDIA MUST BE CREDENTIALED for this event.
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy®, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit .
As a result of acquiring MAP in September 2004, MusiCares developed the MusiCares MAP Fund as a pool of resources set aside specifically to address addiction recovery and sober living needs. Named for the Musicians Assistance Program, the MusiCares MAP Fund represents the joint goal of MAP and MusiCares to provide members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.
Gibson Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Gibson Guitar Corp., the world's premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology. The mission of Gibson Foundation is to make the world a better place for children by creating, developing and supporting programs and other nonprofit organizations in their efforts to advance education, music and the arts, the environment and health and welfare causes. For more information, please visit .
The Liquid Experience Group, a division of Beverage Concepts LLC, was founded in 2007 to encourage people to become involved in a movement of charitable living. The partnership between The Liquid Experience andMusiCares is an integral and monumental first step towards realizing the overall vision-quest for The Liquid Experience Group. The two organizations share many common thoughts, including but not limited to music education, the protection of music legacies, andartist assistance and rehabilitation programs. The Liquid Experience has an overall desire to create programs designed to protect artists' rights and earnings from theirformative years throughout retirement. The first line of beverages to embody this vision is the Jimi Hendrix branded line of drinks named The Jimi Hendrix Liquid Experience. The first flavor available, an infusion of mixed berries, aptly named Voodoo Vibe, will be available in May. For additional information on The Liquid Experience please visit the Web site at .
"MusiCares for Music People."
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Media Contacts:Event Contact:
Christina CassidyWynnie Wynn
The MusiCares FoundationMusiCares MAP Fund
310.392.3777310.392.3777
For Liquid Experience:
Shana Starr
RMS PUBLIC RELATIONS
949.481.3984