Jail Guitar Doors Announces Historic Concert "ROCK OUT!" at the Ford Theatres on Friday, September 6, 2013
ROCK OUT! Featuring an All-Star Line-Up With Wayne Kramer, Billy Bragg, Jill Sobule, Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls and Surprise Musical Guests
(firmenpresse) - LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/30/13 -- announced an all-star, guitar-slashing, roof-burning, rock and rolling live concert that will be performed at the Ford Theatres on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 8:30pm. All profits from the night will be donated to support , rightfully dubbed "the loudest charity on planet earth." Musician-founded and musician-operated, JGD-USA finds people who work in prisons who are willing to use music for rehabilitation and provides them with instruments for inmate programs. JGD-USA also works in support of national justice reform.
Legendary UK troubadour will headline the show with MC5 guitarist and co-founder Wayne Kramer as Musical Director. Featured are , , JGD-USA graduate and special surprise musical guests. "Wayne has been a huge supporter of Jail Guitar Doors in Britain, both from the stage and accompanying me into the prison system itself," says Billy, "and I'm honored to be able to show my support to the great work he is doing with JGD-USA by joining him at the Ford."
"This show will support the organization I co-founded with Billy on a 2009 trip to the infamous Sing Sing Prison. It's not only a fine excuse to get together again to play great music in a way we've never done before," notes Kramer, "But also to let people hear about the important work we continue to carry out in prisons all across America."
To date, JGD-USA has donated instruments to over 35 prisons and has distributed hundreds of electric and acoustic guitars, drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards, and various backline, but Kramer is quick to point out, "The guitars are not gifts. These instruments are a straightforward challenge issued to prisoners. The people who donated the money for these guitars are telling them that they believe in them, that they haven't given up on them, and that change for the better is within reach. Now step up!"
Jail Guitar Doors invites music lovers and activists to come together for a great night of music, stylish limited edition memorabilia, and meaningful social change.
Tickets are $35.00 - $50.00. There are also a limited number of VIP packages available for $150.00 that include meet & greet with performers, reception food, and a cool swag bag. Purchase tickets by August 30, 2013 and save $5.00! Tickets are available at or (323) 461-3673. To learn about discounts for groups of 8 or more, please call (323) 769-2147.
JAIL GUITAR DOORS is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners. In 1977, punk rock pioneers The Clash recorded "Jail Guitar Doors," a song detailing the imprisonment of their hero and fellow musician, the MC5's Wayne Kramer. In 2009, musician/activists Wayne Kramer and Billy Bragg joined forces to create Jail Guitar Doors USA. JGD-USA organizes prison outreach programs; advances new solutions to diminish prison violence; partners with social service groups to help people in prison reconnect with the outside world and works for justice and prison reform in the United States.
The Ford Theatres are located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068, just off the101 Hollywood Freeway across from the Hollywood Bowl and south of Universal Studios. The grounds open two hours before showtime for picnicking. The Ford offers a number of dining options: a variety of food and beverages is available on site and box dinners for evening events may be ordered in advance. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drink. The Ford is disabled accessible. Portable wireless listening devices available upon request.
On-site, stacked parking costs $5 per vehicle. FREE non-stacked parking serviced by a FREE shuttle to the Ford, for evening amphitheatre performances, is available at the Universal City Metro Station lot at Lankershim Blvd. and Campo de Cahuenga. The shuttle, which cycles every 15-20 minutes, stops in the "kiss and ride" area.
This event is part of the Ford Theatres 2013 Summer Amphitheatre Season, a multi-disciplinary arts series produced by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission in cooperation with Los Angeles County-based arts organizations. For a complete season schedule, directions to the theater and parking information, log on to .
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