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West Seattle filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin and others are organizing Rock4Relief with a line-up of bands, including West Seattle performers like "Bend" and "Gunn and the Damage Done." Ben Jenkins, band member of "Bend" also happens to own Shadowland Restaurant and Bar on Oregon and California just north of the Alaska Junction.

The event to take place at the Sodo Showbox 1700 1st Avenue South Thursday, Jan. 28. Proceeds to go to the American Red Cross.

UPDATE 11:00 AM Jan 28th

Adam Gerhke from channel 13 morning news has come on board to MC tonight's Rock 4 Rock concert and Raffle. As well, performance artist Jimmy Gersen will be in attendance to produce a wall size painting during the course of the evening and donated to the cause.

I would like to thank the following people and sponsors that rallied behind this important cause to help make the Rock 4 Relief concert possible. The idea for a benefit show for the people of Haiti started two weeks ago through a casual conversation I had with Charlie Beck of The Memphis Radio Kings. In that short period of time this effort has become larger than any of us imagined.

Between 3 events happening tonight, there will be between 16-18 bands playing within a 5 hour window, all donating their proceeds to the American Red Cross. Seattle is without a doubt home to some of the most talent musicians and individuals with the biggest hearts. I'd like to commend all the bands and volunteers donating their time and talents throughout the city this evening.

If you are looking for something to do tonight, go out and catch one of these amazing benefit shows.

Jamie Chamberlin
Rock 4 Relief
Event Producer
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West Seattle Sponsors:
Admiral Tattoo
Admiral Theater
Alki Lumber and Hardware
Allstar Fitness
Cafe Revo
Easy Street Records
The Feedback Lounge
Hotwire Coffee
Jak's
Locol
Luna Park Cafe
The Matador
The Mission
Porterhouse
Shadowland
Stacey Riley Interiors
Sugar High Bakery
Talaricos
The West 5
Zebra Print and Copy

Additional Sponsors:
Bacardi
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Gary Bocz Salon
John Fluevog
Makers Mark
Miller/Coors
Paige Bae Jewelry

Production:
The Showbox
Jason Fitzgerald
Oliver Little
Rich Clark @ Triamp
Layne Freedle Photography
Can Can Castaways

Artists:
Jimmy Gersen
Wes McDowell Design
Devan Register
Laura Boos

Press:
West Seattle Herald
West Seattle Blog
West Seattle Fun Blog
The Stranger

Tickets are on sale now @ www.showboxonline.com and www.ticketmaster.com. 100% of all proceeds from this event will be sent to the American Red Cross.

Through the generous donations of over 15 West Seattle businesses we will be conducting a raffle throughout the course of the evening.

Sample prizes include : A $400 membership to Allstar Gym, $100 Gift Certificate to Admiral Tattoo, Hoodies and T-Shirts from Easy Street, The Feedback Lounge, Luna Park Cafe, dining certificates to Cafe Revo, Porterhouse and Jak's.

The support has been so overwhelming there will be a full list of sponsors posted tomorrow morning.

We anticipate the show will sell out so please buy your tickets early if you plan to attend.

www.showboxonline.com

A raffle is being planned the night of the event to raise additional donations. Laura Boos, a local West Seattle artist, and others will be approaching local businesses for event support.

Any and all contributions will be greatly appreciated.

If you'd like to help, please contact:

info.rock4relief@gmail.com

The Fixers-
Seattle's all star Humble Pie cover band.
http://www.myspace.com/fixers
Andrew McKeag- vox/guitar (Presidents of the United States of America)
Ron Heathman- guitar/vox (Supersuckers)
Kurt Bloch- bass/vox (The Fastbacks)
Scott Giampino- drums (Cash Money)

Thee Sgt. Major III
www.myspace.com/theesgtmajoriii
Featuring
Kurt Bloch from the Fastbacks
Mike Musburger from Love Battery and The Posies

Bend-
http://www.myspace.com/bendisyourfriend

Villains of Yesterday
http://www.villainsofyesterday.com/band.aspx

Gunn and the Damage done-
www.myspace.com/gunnandthedamagedone
The music of GUNN AND THE DAMAGE DONE encompass the true emotions of life. Gritty and honest. Not always smooth and pretty, but always pure.

Dinosaur
( Featuring Guitarist Jeff Feilder and members of The Posies and Dept of Energy)
http://www.myspace.com/jefftfielder

"Guitarist Jeff Fielder is one of this Seattle most unrealized treasures. The man responsible for putting together the stellar ensemble of musicians for last summer's No Depression Festival is a formidable talent when it comes to fuzzed out, heavy, blues-based anthems. " Hannah Levine- LA Weekly

January 28th 2010
SHOWBOX SODO LOUNGE
1700 1st Avenue South
$15---21 over
Doors at 7pm

-All Proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross-