How to help: Fundraisers for Officer McKissack, Haiti quake relief

Several notes we would have passed along sooner if not for the site trouble (again, sorry, seems to be fixed now):

*9:30 tonight, it’s Karaoke Joe’s fundraiser for Officer Jason McKissack (backstory here) during karaoke at Yen Wor in the Admiral District. This is one of two karaoke benefits in the works – West Seattle’s Willie Murderface hosts karaoke at Goldie’s in Georgetown and plans to collect donations this Saturday night, 9 pm, for the injured officer’s medical fund. (You can donate directly too – go here for the latest.)

*Another concert benefit for Haiti was announced today. West Seattle-based filmmaker Jamie Chamberlin put together Rock4Relief, January 28 at the Showbox SODO. Here’s the lineup he sent us:

Rock4Relief
HAITIAN benefit SHOW

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)

Dusty 45’s-
THE DUSTY 45’S were originally formed in 1997. For over a decade, singer/songwriter Billy Joe Huels ande The Dusty 45’s have gained critical praise and delivered countless exciting live performances. Wrapping up the excitement with Billy’s infamous flaming trumpet, leaving the audience in awe and complete satisfaction. The Dusty 45’s which include some of Seattle’s top roots/rockabilly musicians, were voted Best of Seattle by Seattle Weekly readers 3 years in a row. Huels contines to branch out, most recently starring at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre as Buddy Holly.
www.dusty45s.com
www.myspace.com/billyjoeandthedusty45s

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

Bend-
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.

Leif Totusek
www.myspace.com/leiftotusek

January 28th 2010
SHOWBOX SODO LOUNGE
$15—21 over
Doors at 7 pm

More West Seattle help for Haiti can be found here.

2 Replies to "How to help: Fundraisers for Officer McKissack, Haiti quake relief"

  • WMF January 21, 2010 (3:45 am)

    Just wanted to add that Goldie’s has now pledged to donate 5% of sales during the event, and are organizing a silent auction/raffle. We are seeking donations for the auction. Anyone interested may contact goldiesairportway@gmail.com for more information.

    And, one of my patrons has already donated $40!

    • WSB January 21, 2010 (7:41 am)

      Thanks. I have another Haiti-help update in the works for the hours to come and will include the auction/raffle-seeking mention there – TR

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