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Ligion Performs to Benefit CJ’s Bus at Woody’s

            Summer is coming to an end and Evansville has some great opportunities in August to send it out with a bang while supporting two worthy causes. If you like to rock out and dance the night away here are two events you don’t want to miss.

            R&W Productions is bringing three bands to Woody’s for a concert benefiting CJ’s Bus. Ligion, an indie/rock/alternative band will be headlining the event with special guests the Sexstones, from Dawson Springs, KY, and Calling Corners, an Evansville band.

Photography | LigionBand.com

            CJ’s bus is a mobile unit designed to be a place of safety and security for children in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Scott Walls of R&W Entertainment had been looking for a charity to support and was pleased to be able to work with CJ’s Bus.

            “I was in contact with Woody’s about a benefit concert and they suggested working with CJ’s Bus. I gave them a call and pitched the idea and it was a go.

            “Ligion is a band out of Nashville, and they have a great sound. They are signed with Maple Jam Records and are a big name band. The Sexstones are a rock band; you really have to hear them. The lead singer puts a lot of himself into the show and the bands energy is great. Their live music is pretty incredible.

            “Calling Corners is a band from Evansville. They have a very unique sound and I really wanted to a highlight a homegrown group.”

            The show is August 21 beginning at 9 p.m. at Woody’s and tickets are $10 at the door.

Website information:

www.ligionband.com

www.sexstonerocks.com

www.myspace.com/callingcorners

www.myspace.com/rwentertainment2007
 

LoCash Cowboys  Perform to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club at the Casino Aztar Events Plaza

"In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.  
    Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.  
    Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids."  -The Boys and Girls Club

    Even in a place like Evansville, IN, latchkey kids need a place to turn to after the school day is over. My grandmother always used to say, "idle hands are the Devil's tools," and that can be especially true with young, impressionable minds and fingers in a world of drugs, sex and violence. Luckily, like many communities, Evansville has been home to a Boys and Girls Club since 1957.

    Because of the shear amount of children in the area that currently and are also expected to utilize the B&GC, a new facility, the American General Financial Services Boys and Girls Club of America, is in order. The Boys and Girls Club just had the groundbreaking for the new building, which American General Financial Services contributed $500,000. There are two buildings the Club uses, serving 2,000 children. The new center is located in an area that has 4,300 children within walking distance, so the numbers of users is expected to double immediately.

    Though American General Financial Services has donated $500,000 to the project, other fundraising campaigns will be taking place to help offset some of the costs of the buildings, and what better way to raise money than with a night of music, dancing and fun.

    For one night only, the LoCash Cowboys, will be performing at the Casino Aztar Events Plaza with proceeds going to the Campaign for Kids.

Photography | Boys & Girls Club, Evansville, IN

            Katie Proctor, an employee of Boys and Girls Club of Evansville, feels that LoCash Cowboys will be a great way to get the word out about the excellent programs offered the Boys and Girls Club as well as raising funds for the new facility.

            “In the past, when the LoCash Cowboys would come to Casino Aztar’s Hoosier Lounge, we would go down and see them play. I thought this would be fun fundraiser,” says Proctor. “They are wonderful with their fans and they have been great to work with on this event. Plus, they put on a great show. Preston (Brust) grew up in Kokomo, and he and Chris (Lucas) have been really active in giving back to the community. Last year, they even came to the Boys and Girls Club and taught line dancing to the kids.”

            The LoCash Cowboys have a huge repertoire of music. “LoCash Cowboys do have their own music, including the hit "Boom Boom," but they also play everything from Fifties all the way to Eighties music like AC/DC – they play something for everybody. That is one thing LoCash prides themselves on; a different sound,” Proctor says.

            LoCash Cowboys are not new to this area or benefit concerts. Giving back to the community is a big part of who they are. LoCash has worked with Tanya Tucker, appeared on national television, and performed at the 2007 Country Music Awards after-party, and have toured every state in the continental U.S. Yet contributing back to the community remains important.

            “Our community involvement is crucial to who we are as people. We were both raised in caring, loving and religious families who taught us the value of giving back. As entertainers, we have the opportunity to make people laugh and smile. Nobody should be laughing and smiling more than kids.” For more of the LoCash bio go to www.locashcowboys.com.

            The concert is August 22 at Casino Aztar Events Plaza and you must be 21 to enter. The gates will open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8.