Comments on: Which musicians and bands care about ALS?

Question: Which musicians and bands care about ALS?

Sfving — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:02:47 -0800

I'm producing a benefit concert, to fight ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Do you know any bands or labels that might be interested in the cause? Maybe with a loved one with ALS? We're assembling a 1600-people show in Omaha, Nebraska.

By: saladin

saladin — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:36:36 -0800

You may or may not be aware of this, but Saddle Creek Records is based in Omaha. They represent several reasonably well-known (and super hip) performers, including Bright Eyes and Cursive. Might be worth giving them a call.

By: 4ster

4ster — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:36:53 -0800

Check out Sonic Joyride.

Their singer died of ALS, but they apparently are still together.

By: 4ster

4ster — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:37:56 -0800

A little more here:

By: phrontist

phrontist — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:13:26 -0800

The Apples in Stereo are cool people (I don't know any current members personally, but I know people who do at my college radio station). They're based in Denver (about a day's drive, right?). I bet if you asked them, they'd consider it. What's the venue?

I heartily second the Saddle Creek suggestion.

By: Sfving

Sfving — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:11:18 -0800

Certain Saddle Creek acts are definitely on the shortlist. In fact, Tilly and the Wall (actually on sister label Team Love) headlined our last show. The Sonic Joyride suggestion is fantastic! Keep 'em coming ...

By: wg

wg — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:36:54 -0800

Look into Lowen and Navarro. Eric Lowen was diagnosed with ALS a few years ago and still performs on stage. The two have written a number of hits over the years as a song writing duo (notably, "We Belong" Pat Benatar). They currently tour as a singer/songwriter-folk act and have a good size crow of loyal fans. Their combination of well known songs with their current work is a great show and would be well received by just about any crowd.

Good luck with your fund raiser.

By: wg

wg — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:38:30 -0800

grr... crowd of loyal fans, that is.

By: blueshammer

blueshammer — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:57:03 -0800

I know that this family has put on an ALS benefit concert.

By: kenneth

kenneth — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:50:13 -0800

Not exactly an answer, but the local Congressman, Rep. Lee Terry, is the lead Republican co-sponsor of the ALS Registry Act.

By: 4ster

4ster — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:25:50 -0800

A little more here:

(Not musicians, but other performers who have done ALS benefits).

Also,

Jason Becker is a musician with ALS.

Good luck.