Who: The Above Musical Acts
What: Putting on a show to raise money
Where: Lamplighters Tavern & Grill in Palatine
60 north Bothwell Street
Paltine, IL
847-991-2420
Why: Because Matt's Hospital Bills Are Insane
When: Sept. 18th, 6pm until Whenever
MATT'S TRAGIC STORY
On July 6th, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone came to the aid of a woman being physically assaulted by her husband on the 1300 block of West Ohio Street. After intervening and calling Chicago police, Leone was beaten by the man and left unconscious in the street. Matthews brain injuries were so severe that multiple surgeries have been required to remove portions of his skull. Matthew does not have medical insurance and is currently recovering at home.
Through the Pain is a non-profit benefit alliance created by Matthews friends in support of his yet untold medical, legal and rehabilitation costs. Partnering with Sweet Relief, a non-profit charity that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw from when in need of medical care or financial assistance, we are holding a series of benefit concerts, auctions and special events.
The first concert features an acoustic set from Nathan and Mateo of Madina Lake and performances by AM Taxi, The Fold, The Lifeline and David Costa takes place at Double Door (21+) on Saturday, August 21st.
The second show will be held at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago (21+) on Sunday, August 22nd. The lineup includes The Lovehammers, Kill Hannah, Scott Lucas of Local H, Makeshift Prodigy and The Frantic. In addition to hosting the concert, Hard Rock Hotel Chicago has created an exclusive room offer whereby the hotel will donate $15 for every room booked during the entire month of August.
Tickets for the Double Door show are on-sale now. Ticket sales for the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago show will be on-sale beginning Monday, July 26th. Ticket sales are available for sale directly at www.throughthepain.org prices for each show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
A silent auction will be held at both shows, with items and services donated by a wide range of local businesses. A big-ticket, International auction is currently being held through eBay and can be directly accessed via www.throughthepain.org. Notable auction items include: a one-of-a-kind Lego sculpture commissioned by Pete Wentz for his Clandestine Industries clothing line, a prototype Washburn guitar built exclusively for Dan Donegan of Chicago-based band Disturbed signed and donated by Dan himself and a signed platinum record from the band A Perfect Circles debut, platinum record Mer De Noms.
"ALL TOGETHER FOR A FRIEND" is a show organized by Matt's friend Dayna Lane. She has put together a group of local acts willing to volunteer their time and talents in an effort to help Matt with this rough ride. Acts include: Dayna lane, Ph1ll and The Great Energy Transfer, Kevin Mileski, Karle Lapetina, Dave Young, Greg Firak, and Jaclyn James. Most of the acts attended high-school with Matt. The show happens Sept. 18th, starting at 6pm at Lamplighters Tavern in Palatine (60 N. Bothwell). Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Direct cash donations can also be made to Matthew Leones Sweet Relief fund through www.throughthepain.org.
