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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Synthplex Update

Due to international travel restrictions and concerns for the health and safety of attendees, vendors, artists, presenters and Synthplex Staff, Synthplex 2020 has been moved. New dates are October 29th - November 1, 2020. Visit https://synthplex.com for more information.

Monday, March 2, 2020

The 8th Annual Rock Against Ms Benefit Concert & Award Show

HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 1, 2020) – Legendary Guitar Player’s Steve Stevens, Orianthi, Steve Lukather, Wayne Kramer and MORE - will dominate the stage at the 8th Annual Rock Against MS Benefit Concert & Award Show.

Returning for hosting duties is the Queen of sketch comedy and MADtv alumni - impressionist, actress and renaissance rarity Debra Wilson. Wilsonwill be sharing the hosting duties with the rocker of all comedy, Joe Sib who is hot off the Metallica Tour - They will unfold an evening of comedy, music and art in benefit of the Rock Against MS Foundation - #HelpingPeopleNOW. Kicking off the night is the hottest Celebrity Orange Carpet featuring the biggest and brightest actors, TV Stars, Rockstars and Comedians – Including astar studded tribute to some of the artists that we lost in 2019 in a high-energy celebration of their most beloved songs.

This special night is to raise awareness and educate the public about multiple sclerosis, while raising money to build the first of many MS resource centers, aptly name The ROCK HOUSE. The ROCK HOUSE is a crucial component that will allow us to fulfill our mission and with your help we can build this much needed resource center,” explains Nancy B. Sayle, Founder. “The ROCK HOUSE will allow us to provide classes, community programs, basic care and expanded resources free of charge to those whose lives have been affected by MS.”

ADDITIONAL FUN: This evening has famed performance artist Norton Wisdom performing his art live on stage during the music, capturing the inspiration he gets from the music notes.

CONCERT INFO:

CURRENT FEATURED ARTSTS: STEVE STEVENS (Billy Idol), ORIANTHI (Michael Jackson), STEVE LUKATHER (Toto/Ringo Starr), WAYNE KRAMER (MC5), TIFFANY, RAFEAL MOREIRA (Paul Stanly/P!NK), DUG PINNICK (KINGS X), JAMES LOMENZO (John Fogerty/Megadeth/BLS), ANNIE BOSKO (Country Star), JULIA LAGE, TOSHA JONES (Saliva), QUIST (Bryan Ferry/Missy Elliott), HAWK LOPEZ (Steven Van Zandt/John Corbett), MATT STARR (Mr. Big), IRA BLACK (Dark Sky Choir/Lizzy Borden), JERRY MONTANO(Hellyeah/Danzig), MARK ALBERICI (Tiffany), PATRICK STONE(Budderside), ANTHONY “TINY” BIUSO (Bulletboys), JOHNNY MARTIN (LA Guns), DALE EDWARD CHUNG (Confunkshun), SAM “BAM” KOLTUN (Faster Pussycat), NICKI TEDESCO, LISA FOREMAN(Foo Fighters/Todd’s Planet), SHAWN DUNCAN (Odin/DC4), ANDRE COTMAN (Sexy Sax), ERIN HAWKINS (cello), LISA MARGAROLI(Back-up Goddess) – JACK RUSSELL’S GREAT WHITE and Performance Artist LIVE on Stage: NORTON WOSDOM

VENUE:

The Palace Theatre

630 S. Broadway @ 6th Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90014

PRE-SALE TIX:

General - $35

VIP w/M&G Package - $150

Day Of Show Add $10

SHOWTIMES:

Doors for All 6:00/ Celebrity Orange Carpet 6:30/ VIP Tix Holders Early Theatre Access M&G 6:00 / Public Theatre entry 7:00/ Show 8:00

BUY ONLINE NOW:

Purchase – http://rockagainstms2020.eventbrite.com

** Please email to reserve Wheelchair seating at info@rockagainstMS.org

SPONSORS:

Metal Blade Records, 95.5 KLOS, Earthly Body, Dulce Vida Tequila, American Born Whiskey, American Born Moonshine, Schecter Guitars, Evans, Promark, D’addario, SIR Studios, Stella Rosa Wine, Tour Bus Live, The Palace Theatre, Victorio’s Restaurant, Archie’s Vegan Ice Cream