BENEFIT CONCERT, May 24th, Memorial Weekend Sunday.


I worked with Eric Lira for several years at PTMW. He passed on at 45 from natural causes recently, his wife and family have been left with bills that the insurance won't cover. Please come help us remember Eric and give the family a hand. You will make a lot of new friends, and come away feeling you knew Eric, even if you didn't before.

Thanks for caring,
Les (Mutant)

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This is an all ages event, free will donation. Alcohol permitted, BYOB. It will be an outdoor event, weather permitting, or indoors if need be. Bring tailgate equipment if you wish, although there will probably be food available. Camping overnight is also an option if you want to stay off the roads afterwards.

Several bands have already accepted the challange, details to follow soon. We have the option of extending the hours if anyone else would like to perform, but have to know SOON!

Main Stage Bands performing so far:

The Bus Company - Americana / Bluegrass / Blues - Lawrence
Another Day Gone - Rock / Alternative / Metal - Holton
The Black Tuxedos - Modern Rock / Alternative - Emporia
Hellbent - Classic Rock / Rock / Metal - Topeka
12 Years Coming - Rock / Classic Rock / Glam - Salina


The Benefit has stirred enough interest that we may extending it to earlier in the day, festivities could possibly start by 2:00pm. Extending the hours would open a couple more slots, so if your band is interested, we need to know NOW!

Counting on that the weather will be clear, we are looking at having a jam session type thing going on at the separate inside facility throughout the day and during main stage break in the evening.

Given that, we are looking for a "host band" for the jam session. Please contact me asap if you are interested.

All musicians are encouraged to bring their tools and be ready to sharpen them. Please respond if you are interested



The event will be at the World Famous Lessman Farm/Truckhenge complex, Ron and Linda have been gracious enough to make it available to us.

Spread the word and keep an eye out for more details!
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http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=79890313889

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http://event.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=501181.19172

On TMS
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TopekaMusicScene/cal///group/TopekaMusicScene?v=4&t=1243184400&i=3706&pv=61