Thursday, September 02, 2010
Benefit for a Beat-Maker
Friends of Upbeat Local Celebrity Count on the Good Nature of Western New Yorkers
and Fans At-Large to Help Fight ALS
Musicians, outdoor and animal enthusiasts, family members, church, and local media
work together to present a benefit event for Joel Thomas, and his fight against ALS, on Sunday, September 19th, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm at the American Legion Stephen Sikora Post, 950 Payne Avenue in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Musician, sportsman, author, raconteur, and radio/TV celebrity Joel Thomas is well-known throughout the Buffalo and Western New York area. Musicians and fans know him as the bassist for the internationally acclaimed Blues and Roots band Gregg Juke & The Mighty No-Stars, as well as for his former position as “Jumpin’ Joel” with Buffalo icons Big Wheelie & The Hubcaps. Those interested in all things wildlife-oriented (conservation, outdoor sports, and wildlife preservation and rehabilitation), as well as local radio and television audiences, know Joel as “that animal guy,” the SPCA of Erie County’s resident expert on everything from the deer population to bear behavior, from chipmunks to turtles to copperheads, capuchin monkeys, exotic lizards and everything in between. And soon, literary audiences will know him as the author of Creature Comforts, a tome full of information, stories, and inspired-wisdom regarding interactions between people and animals.
What most Western New Yorker’s don’t know is that Joel is currently fighting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Joel Thomas is many things—a great friend to some, a cherished loved one to others, a band mate, hunting partner, a man of faith, and source of endless knowledge about wildlife for others still. There's one thing about Joel that we all share in common: He's always been there for us. Now he could use our help.
The benefit will feature some of Western New York’s premier musical entertainment, including talents such as JJ Moscato & Blue Avenue, Big Wheelie, Guy Nirelli and Patti Parks of the Patti Parks Blues Band, Gregg Juke & The Mighty No-Stars, Paul Weisenburger and Tim Wright (formerly of The Dooleys), and The Meatsticks.
Food, beverages, raffles, auctions, a “kid’s korner,” massage therapy, and other activities and displays will be available throughout the day. Joel will also have copies of his new book available for sale.
Adult tickets are $20.00 pre-sale ($25.00 at the door/day of show). Tickets for children under 12 are only $10.00 ($15.00 at the door). Tickets are available at Mighty No-Stars performances through September 18th (www.MightyNoStars.com), as well as through www.JoelThomasBenefit.com (PayPal and major credit cards accepted), or by contacting Susan Fischer at (716) 444-3398, or JoelThomasBenefit@roadrunner.com. Donations of basket or auction items are greatly appreciated.
For more information, visit JoelThomasBenefit.com, or contact Susan Fischer at (716) 444-3398.
and Fans At-Large to Help Fight ALS
Musicians, outdoor and animal enthusiasts, family members, church, and local media
work together to present a benefit event for Joel Thomas, and his fight against ALS, on Sunday, September 19th, from 1:00pm to 8:00pm at the American Legion Stephen Sikora Post, 950 Payne Avenue in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Musician, sportsman, author, raconteur, and radio/TV celebrity Joel Thomas is well-known throughout the Buffalo and Western New York area. Musicians and fans know him as the bassist for the internationally acclaimed Blues and Roots band Gregg Juke & The Mighty No-Stars, as well as for his former position as “Jumpin’ Joel” with Buffalo icons Big Wheelie & The Hubcaps. Those interested in all things wildlife-oriented (conservation, outdoor sports, and wildlife preservation and rehabilitation), as well as local radio and television audiences, know Joel as “that animal guy,” the SPCA of Erie County’s resident expert on everything from the deer population to bear behavior, from chipmunks to turtles to copperheads, capuchin monkeys, exotic lizards and everything in between. And soon, literary audiences will know him as the author of Creature Comforts, a tome full of information, stories, and inspired-wisdom regarding interactions between people and animals.
What most Western New Yorker’s don’t know is that Joel is currently fighting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease.” Joel Thomas is many things—a great friend to some, a cherished loved one to others, a band mate, hunting partner, a man of faith, and source of endless knowledge about wildlife for others still. There's one thing about Joel that we all share in common: He's always been there for us. Now he could use our help.
The benefit will feature some of Western New York’s premier musical entertainment, including talents such as JJ Moscato & Blue Avenue, Big Wheelie, Guy Nirelli and Patti Parks of the Patti Parks Blues Band, Gregg Juke & The Mighty No-Stars, Paul Weisenburger and Tim Wright (formerly of The Dooleys), and The Meatsticks.
Food, beverages, raffles, auctions, a “kid’s korner,” massage therapy, and other activities and displays will be available throughout the day. Joel will also have copies of his new book available for sale.
Adult tickets are $20.00 pre-sale ($25.00 at the door/day of show). Tickets for children under 12 are only $10.00 ($15.00 at the door). Tickets are available at Mighty No-Stars performances through September 18th (www.MightyNoStars.com), as well as through www.JoelThomasBenefit.com (PayPal and major credit cards accepted), or by contacting Susan Fischer at (716) 444-3398, or JoelThomasBenefit@roadrunner.com. Donations of basket or auction items are greatly appreciated.
For more information, visit JoelThomasBenefit.com, or contact Susan Fischer at (716) 444-3398.
