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FoxNews Rising Covers Fundraiser in Charlotte, NC!
April 18, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rockin’ and rollin’ is a great way to start a Monday morning. Wilson was at McGlohon Theater with students from Streetwise Music as they rehearsed for their big show that will be happening on April 22nd at the theater. Season 11 American Idol contestant Kannapolis native Josh Sanders joined Wilson with a little back stage Idol dish.
The Rock Shop’s Help Kids 2 Rock concert will feature four talented bands from Streetwise Music as well as Ballantyne Theater Company, dancers and performances by Josh Sanders. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Rock School Scholarship Fund, providing instruments and tuition to qualifying students to give more kids the opportunity to afford music lessons and perform on stage!
The concert will be held at McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square on Sunday, April 22nd at 4pm.
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PRESS for our Fundraiser w/ James Durbin & Orianthi!!
March 5, 2012
American Idol Alumni: The Latest On James Durbin – AmericanIdol.com
American Idol Alumni Photo Gallery: James Durbin – Rock School – AmericanIdol.com
Redlight King & James Durbin Added to X-Fest 9 (Video) – KFMX – FM
Celeb Spotting: Orianthi & James Durbin Rock Out – Celebrity VIP Lounge
James Durbin and Orianthi Perform Dio Classic at Benefit Show – Loudwire
James Durbin, Orianthi Perform Dio’s “Rainbow In The Dark” at Benefit Concert (Video) – Blabbermouth
James Durbin Performs With Orianthi For Rock School Scholarship Fund – Santa Cruz Patch
American Idol’s James Durbin, Orianthi Rock For Scholarship Fund – The Hollywood Reporter
James Durbin Recounts The Night He Had Dinner With Judas Priest – Noisecreep
James Durbin And Orianthi To Perform For Help Kids Rock Live Benefit Concert – LA Music Examiner
James Durbin Performs For Help Kids Rock Benefit Concert (Video) – LA Music Examiner
James Durbin: It Really Does Get Better – TheInsider.com
James Durbin & More – USA TODAY
James Durbin Performing At Rock School Scholarship Fundraiser in Burbank, CA (Video) – IdolWatchNews
Welcoming Two More Schools!
February 4, 2012
Two more schools have recently been added to our scholarship program: Rock University, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Thunder Road Music Studios in Roswell, Georgia. For more information about their music programs, go to their links on our Participating Schools page!
Center Staging in Burbank Supports the RSSF!
December 20, 2011
Center Staging in Burbank has embraced our mission and is lending a hand! We’re STOKED! Click here for a copy of the announcement.
About Center Staging
LA’s premier rehearsal and backline facility, specializing in production and technical support for television and live performances. CenterStaging works closely with notable production companies who produce some of the most watched and anticipated live events, such as the GRAMMY’s, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, American Idol, Country Music Awards, the Coachella & StageCoach Music Festivals, and so many others. Offering 10 state-of-the-art rehearsal studios, including a brand new dance-specific studio complete with mirror wall, playback, and Harlequin Liberty sprung wood floors. Other CenterStaging services include an extensive range of backline, an instrument repair center, storage lockers, cartage services, and LunchBox onsite cafe & catering facility.
CenterStaging also houses an artist relations complex for some of the top musical manufactures in the world, such as Fender, Roland, PRS, Zildjian, Gen 16, JH Audio, Steinway & Sons, Touring Tech, Bearcom, and Vic Firth, making CenterStaging the ideal one-stop venue for any musical artist. www.CenterStaging.com
New Partner School – The Real School of Music!
December 6, 2011
12/06/11 The RSSF has partnered with another fantastic rock music school – this time in Burlington, MA! The Real School of Music has a 10,000 square foot facility, hundreds of students, and plans to expand nationally. We’re excited to be able to provide scholarships for kids who want to attend! Their first fundraiser will be on December 17th at Johnny D’s Uptown. Click here for a copy of the fundraiser press release! And check them out at www.therealschoolofmusic.com.
Concrete Blonde Performs at RSSF Fundraiser!
December 4, 2011
The show was billed as a performance by Johnette Napolitano — but she brought her band and it became a surprise concert by Concrete Blonde, to the delight and excitement of everyone who attended the fundraiser for the Rock School Scholarship Fund at SoundBite Studios in LA on November 19th. Two of the kid bands performed as well – The Blacktop Saints opened, and The Kingstons followed. Parents at the School of Rock in North Hollywood organized the event, to raise money for scholarship students. Silent auction and raffle items included a guitar donated by Patrick Matera (guitarist for Katy Perry) signed by Jay Leno, Tom Morello, Ben Harper and many others who were guests on the Tonight Show on Friday Nov. 18th. Co-Founder Carl Restivo, who is in Tom Morello’s band, The Nightwatchman, brought the guitar to the Tonight Show on the 18th, to get a couple of signatures. When Jay Leno, the band and guests learned about the fundraiser, they all chipped in and signed!
Here is the link to the article on AOL’s Artist Direct
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December 2, 2011
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