For Immediate Release – July 19, 2010
THROUGH THE PAIN: BENEFIT SHOWS AND AUCTIONS
FOR MADINA LAKE’S MATTHEW LEONE
(CHICAGO, IL) – On July 6, 2010, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone came to the aid of a woman being physically assaulted by her husband on the 1300 block of West Ohio Street. After intervening and calling Chicago police, Leone was beaten by the man and left unconscious in the street. Matthew's brain injuries were so severe that multiple surgeries have been required to remove portions of his skull. Matthew does not have medical insurance and is currently recovering at home.
Through the Pain is a non-profit benefit alliance created by Matthew’s friends in support of his yet untold medical, legal and rehabilitation costs. Partnering with Sweet Relief, a non-profit charity that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw from when in need of medical care or financial assistance, we are holding a series of benefit concerts, auctions and special events.
The first concert features an acoustic set from Nathan and Mateo of Madina Lake and performances by AM Taxi, The Fold, The Lifeline and David Costa takes place at Double Door (21+) on Saturday, August 21, 2010.
The second show will be held at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago (21+) on Sunday, August 22, 2010. The lineup includes The Lovehammers, Kill Hannah, Scott Lucas of Local H, Makeshift Prodigy and The Frantic. In addition to hosting the concert, Hard Rock Hotel Chicago has created an exclusive room offer whereby the hotel will donate $15 for every room booked during the entire month of August.
Tickets for the Double Door show are on-sale now. Ticket sales for the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago show will be on-sale beginning Monday, July 26th. Ticket sales are available for sale directly at www.throughthepain.org – prices for each show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
A silent auction will be held at both shows, with items and services donated by a wide range of local businesses. A big-ticket, International auction is currently being held through eBay and can be directly accessed via www.throughthepain.org. Notable auction items include: a one-of-a-kind Lego sculpture commissioned by Pete Wentz for his Clandestine Industries clothing line, a prototype Washburn guitar built exclusively for Dan Donegan of Chicago-based band Disturbed - signed and donated by Dan himself and a signed platinum record from the band A Perfect Circle’s debut, platinum record Mer De Noms.
Direct cash donations can also be made to Matthew Leone’s Sweet Relief fund through www.throughthepain.org.
About Madina Lake
Madina Lake is a Chicago-based alternative rock band formed in 2005 by twin brothers Nathan and Matthew Leone, Mateo Camargo and Dan “Jeezi” Torelli. The band released their debut album “From Them, Through Us, To You” on Roadrunner Records in March, 2007 to worldwide critical acclaim, punctuated by winning Best International Newcomer at the 2007 Kerrang! Awards. Nathan and Matthew Leone gained further media recognition when they won $50,000 on a special edition of Fear Factor: Twins. Madina Lake used the prize money to self-fund the recording of their 2006 EP, “The Disappearance of Adalia.” The band continues to tour the globe and will play alongside Mötley Crüe, Alice in Chains, Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper as part of the UK’s Sonisphere Festival in the Summer of 2010. Following their Summer touring commitments, Madina Lake will complete work on their forthcoming EP, “The Dresden Codex,” slated for an early 2011 release. For tour dates, band blogs, discography, videos, music and more, visit www.madinalake.com.
About Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Founded in 1993, Sweet Relief is a non-profit charity headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA that provides financial aid to professional musicians in need of medical care or financial assistance. What began as a one-off CD release benefit for Victoria Williams, the charity has evolved into a donations-based general fund format, relying on contributions from artists and the public. Sweet Relief’s fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling with their finances while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. For a list of events, supporters, partners and to donate, visit www.sweetrelief.org.
About Double Door Liquors
First opened on June 12, 1994, Double Door is a 473-person capacity concert hall and nightclub located at 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue, in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Notable international artists who have played Double Door include The Rolling Stones, Smashing Pumpkins, Kid Rock, The Cranberries, Tenacious D, Henry Rollins, Afghan Whigs, Macy Gray, John Legend and Fountains of Wayne. Thru the years, Double Door has been featured as a setting of several movies and television shows, special events for MOB fest, ASCAP, Maverick Records, MTV, VH-1 and Rolling Stone Magazine, as well as local benefits and fundraisers for area musical, cultural, political, educational and charitable organizations. For upcoming concerts, events and to purchase tickets, visit www.doubledoor.com
About Hard Rock International
With a total of 156 venues in 52 countries, including 127 cafes and 11 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Tulsa, Pattaya, Bali and Macau. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Penang, scheduled to open in 2009; Singapore in 2010; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2011; Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2012. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
For more information or visit www.throughthepain.org
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