So who is Eddy Metal and what is Rock for Kosair? Tell us a bit about yourself and your charity.
I'm just a guy who plays music himself, guitar & singing, for a long time in this music scene. And I like booking shows featuring talented upcoming bands. It's a lot of fun & it makes the bands happy. And the crowds certainly seem happy enough as well. I've had the longest running and most popular original music concert series in Louisville history! I'm rather proud of that fact.
Was there anything in particular that initially inspired the idea for Rock for Kosair?
Well, I was working doing construction in the summer of 05 at Frazier Rehab downtown right next to Kosair childrens Hospital. I saw all the sick kids coming in and out everyday, and I thought about the ones who weren't doing too well. It made me want to help, maybe cheer a few kids up, or maybe bring a little happiness to some kids who are going through a rough time. So I invented the concert for toys/rock for kosair idea. And decided to do it right before xmas to help the Kosair people out when they most needed it.The show was a hit and everyone had a blast. It's been "the" original show of the year every year since then. And we do our famous guitar giveaways every year too. So come early to get a free numbered ticket with paid admission, while they last! We have 4 guitars to give away this year...
How many years have you put on the charity event?
This will be the 5th year! And I hope the best one yet!!!
What kind of musical line up have you arranged this year?
I have arranged a super-phat lineup of top bands to entertain you - including a reunion of Louisville rock legends SPANKY LEE, PLAN OF MAN, CHAMBERFLOW, NOVA RED, BURN TO SHINE, BONEJINN, SOME KIND OF SAINT, 16 BONES, 13TH LEVEL ( my band ), DELIVER US FROM EVIL , MAGNETIC FLUX, PROJECT SOVEREIGN, THOMAS MEDICINE,
ADAPTIZE, HICKS ROAD & TWO PUMP CHUMP.
Are you anticipating a large turn out?
I'm expecting a good turnout, everyones been talking about this party and the great cause it is for. It's a can't lose situation. The Phoenix Hill is behind it 100% and has graciously given us the door for the event, and 93.1 the Fox has been an excellent sponsor as well. Whatever the final tally is - it is better than nothing. At least we as a rock scene can say we gave a crap and showed the city that us rockers have hearts, too.
If someone is unable to attend the event, how might they still be able to donate to the charity?
If you can't make it to the show, please donate to Kosair Charities. They are very good people. So there it is folks. Please attend the Rock For Kosair Benefit Concert at Phoenix Hill Tavern on Friday November 20 at 8pm! Free drawing tickets while they last! It's $7 to get in.
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