As a result of Hepatitis C Infection original bassist and founding member of the Bush Tetras, Laura Kennedy, needs an immediate liver transplant. There will be a benefit show for Laura at Cake Shop in New York on October 26th.
Funk/punk stars of the 80s New York club scene, the Bush Tetras were one of the most popular and exciting groups of the era. More importantly, they are a major force in todays 80s post-punk/new wave revival which includes The Slits, Sonic Youth, Pere Ubu, Mekons, Gang Of Four & James Chance, just to name a few.
All proceeds on Bush Tetras CDs, LPs and shirts purchased through the ROIR website go directly to the Laura Kennedy Liver Fund.
Sunday October 26th: Laura Kennedy Benefit Show
8pm at Cake Shop 52 Ludlow Street LES NYC
In order of appearance: Bell Hollow, Sediment Club, Mikey IQ, Band of Outsiders, Certain General, Command V feat: PAT IRWIN (RAYBEATS, 8-EYED SPY, B-52'S), Radio i-ching, Julian Stockdale
Bush Tetras w/special guests James Chance & Nona Hendryx
All star jam feat. Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group), Ivan Julian (Richard Hell & The Voidoids), Rob Norris (Bongos), Deborah Frost (Brain Surgeons) & more
DJ dirtytrickpony
Admission $15 minimum donation
For more information contact All About Jazz.
