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Jammin’ for a Cure benefits early detection pancreatic cancer
researchChicago IL- Chicago Acoustic Underground (CAU) and the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation team together to hold the second annual benefit concert, “Jammin’ for a Cure” on Sunday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Copernicus Center, 5612 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago.A talented line-up of local musical artists who have appeared on the CAU Podcast will perform. Funds raised will support the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation’s mission to support early detection pancreatic cancer research.Michael Teach, host of the CAU Podcast, lost his mother to pancreatic cancer and wanted to produce an event that both honors his mother and showcases local musical talent. “When my mom was diagnosed in the late stages of pancreatic cancer she was given three months but passed in a very painful way in one month. If there were a way to detect this disease in the early stages, the survival rate and quality of life would be so much greater.”
CAU was founded to nurture and support the Chicago singer/songwriter community through Podcast interviews/performances and live benefit concerts supporting Chicago based charities and foundations. CAU also educates the public and live venues on the
cultural importance of supporting original music in Chicago.
The Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, founded in 1999, serves as a catalyst for the early diagnosis and ultimate cure of pancreatic cancer by funding advanced medical research, public awareness initiatives, and educational programs. The Foundation also seeks to increase the quality and quantity of emotional and psychological support services for pancreatic cancer patients, and their families through partnerships and organizations that specialize in this type of care.Opening the evening's Concert is The Bill Porter Orchestra (www.billporterorchestra.com) Leader Bill Porter, twelve year veteran of The Frank Sinatra Orchestra, has assembled a band that represents all that is great about Big Band Music.
Next comes one of Chicago's strongest 70s-80s bands “Heartsfield”that still performs 200-300 concerts a year brings what some have called the first "Americana" band" to the stage. Their trademark Harmonies will amaze you.
Third on the bill is "GOODBYEHOME" (www.goodbyehomemusic.com), One of the hotest
new Americana bands emerging on the Chicago scene. This musically strong group features three part harmonies wrapped around Guitars, Violin, Accordion, Harmonicas, bass, and drums. They will make you cry and cheer at the same time.Up next is National touring Nashville's own Donna Frost with her full band supporting her latest CD release "Girls Like Us" Donna brings her Country background with her unique songwriting capabilities demonstrated by her wonderful story song about "I Saw Elvis in a Tollbooth on I-90" Special guest, the actual “Elvis” that she met that fateful night will be in attendance.Finishing up this night of Chicago's Music is the powerhouse 9 piece band “The Right Now” (www.therightnow.com) fronted by the blazing vocals of Stephanie Berecz, an incredible horn section, super tight guitars, bass, drums and wonderful backup singers. I defy you to to stay seated and not dance!!!OK, that's 5 great acts in 5 Hours for $20. and it goes to a great cause.
Click to order tickets now. or purchase at the door at the Copernicus Center 5612 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 on Sunday May 24th.
12:39 PM
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