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102.9 LOCAL BUZZ ROCK AWARDS RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
Nashville, TN - March 25, 2009 - 102.9 The Buzz, Gopher Entertainment Group, Toxic Entertainment and Diamond Sound Studios proudly presents the 2009 Local Buzz Rock Awards on Friday April 10, 2009. The concert benefits The National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee and will raise awareness of organ donation and funds for the Transplant Games. The concert will feature performances by Local Buzz (“Buzzy”) Award nominees: The Compromise, Michael James, Error 51, Voodoo Prophet, The Worsties, Kings In Pieces, Broken Frame, Beautifully Crude and a special surprise appearance.
The award show is made possible by organizer and host Aljon, host of 102.9 The Local Buzz. Aljon mentions, “I started the show to recognize the thriving rock bands in Music City. There is more than just country music and rhinestones here. There is huge undiscovered talent in all genres: punk, metal, underground and hard rock it’s all here waiting to be discovered!” The award show, hosted by Aljon Go and Tony Stone features nominee performances and guest presenters. “Donate Life” wristbands will be available for a $2.00 donation. There will also be information on The National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Kidney Disease and its prevention as well as organ donor cards to fill out.
“The bands represent the best of the local rock submissions of last year and are all worth recognition” says Aljon. “All the bands have volunteered their time to perform at this special show to raise awareness of the local rock scene, kidney disease and the importance of organ donation. I will always remember that.” Aljon’s wife and sister-in-law suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (Infantile Polycystic Kidney Disease) and have undergone kidney transplants over the past 3 years. “People should expect to see some of the BEST rock acts in Middle Tennessee, have fun and raise funds for a great worthwhile cause” states Aljon.
The 2009 Local Buzz Rock Awards will be held at The Rutledge, 410 4th Ave. S., Nashville on Friday April 10th. Doors open at 8 p.m. It is an 18+ event. Admission is $10 at the door. The restaurant and bar will be open as well. The event is presented by Gopher Entertainment Group, Toxic Entertainment and Diamond Sound Studios. For more information on this event please contact Kristen Hoetzel, Toxic Entertainment - (615) 513-2856 or kristen@toxic-entertainment.com.
The National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee, a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affect by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Currently there are more than 107,000 people on the waiting list for an organ. Of those 78,000 are waiting for a kidney. To learn more about The National Kidney Foundation of Middle Tennessee and its programs, visit their Web site at www.nkfmdtn.org.
Aljon Go is a 15 year radio veteran, local musician and host of 102.9 The Local Buzz on WBUZ-fm Sunday evenings from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring local rock music. He also works for Gibson Musical Instruments and organizes various concerts with Gopher Entertainment Group such as the “MySpace.com Mixer” series, “Rock the Vote” concert series and the “Save the Predators” benefit concert.
Toxic Entertainment is Nashville’s newest record label. It specializes in the rock genre. For more information visit their Web site at www.toxic-entertainment.com.
Diamond Sound Studios/Rehearsal Complex contains practice spaces, art studios, event space, video production and recording studio. It was founded by Josh & Jodi Diamond and is located in Nashville. They have monthly, daily and hourly rates. Josh and Jodi can be contacted at (615) 244-BAND (2263). For more information visit their Web site at www.myspace.com/rehearsenashville.
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