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Mayor Jennings with Hair Of The Dog at Rock 2 ReBuild
ALBANY, NY (February 11, 2005) – Some of the Capital District's brightest musical stars joined together in concert Friday night at Albany's landmark Palace Theatre for "Rock2Rebuild, the Capital District Benefit for Tsunami Relief.” The event raised over $26,000.00 for children & families devastated by the South Asian tsunami. More than 1,800 tickets were sold. The $26,000+ derived from ticket sales, a prize raffle, donations, & a portion of sales from performer merchandise & Palace theater concessions are being split evenly between the tsunami relief funds of international aid organizations, Habitat for Humanity & Save the Children. Mayor Gerald Jennings joined personalities from local radio and television on stage during the six hour concert, which featured performances by The Burners UK, w/ special guest, Ernie Williams; Hair of The Dog; Doc Scanlon's All-Star Revue w/ Johnny Rabb & Jill Hughes; Sirsy; the Brian Kaplan Band; Hector On Stilts; Delmar's Caffeine Crew; RPI a capella groups, the Rensselyrics & the Rusty Pipes. Works by local artists and members of Albany Underground Artists were on display in the foyer. In a letter of greeting, NY Governor, George Pataki, wrote, “In the spirit of a barn-raising, where many hands make the burden lighter, these excellent musicians and conscientious organizers have banded together with hard-working volunteers to reach around the world. Through international aid organizations, those assembled here tonight contribute in a meaningful way towards rebuilding & sustaining the shattered young lives of the tsunami’s smallest victims.” The Palace Theatre, Rock2Rebuild’s community partner, is still accepting donations for the R2R charities. Just call 518-465-4663 or stop by the Box Office at 19 Clinton Ave., Monday through Friday (10am-6pm) & Saturday (10am-2pm). For more info & pictures from Rock2Rebuild, please visit http://www.rock2rebuild.org/ NYCAP Music was fortunate enough to be involved with this benefit. Be sure to view our photos.
Mayor JenningsDear Friends,
Thank you for attending the Rock2ReBuild Concert. Tonight promises to be an evening filled with spectacular entertainment for a worthy cause.
The people of the Capital Region have always opened their hearts to those in need. And once again, you have shown your generous spirit by attending this event to support the victims of the tsunami.
I thank everyone involved in Rock2ReBuild - entertainers, sponsors, organizers and, of course, the audience.I am proud to be part of this wonderful community filled with kind and compassionate people. With my very best wishes to all of you. Enjoy the concert!
Sincerely
Gerald D. Jennings
Mayor, City of Albany
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