Thursday, December 02, 2010

13 Days of Hexmas





This holiday season we have put together a series of events with our friends over at S.L.A.M. Scene in order to raise awareness and fund for Music Saves Lives. Below is a flier for each of the events and you can click on the flier to find out more details. We hope to see you at one, if not all, of the events! Have a great holiday season!












Lamb of God Gets a Grammy Nomination And Supports MSL in Australia

Today the Grammy nominations came out and one of our super band supporters landed a nomination for Best Metal Performance in the solo, duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals category. Singles or Tracks only.


El Dorado Iron Maiden,  Let The Guilt Go Korn,  In Your Words Lamb Of GodSudden Death Megadeth,World Painted Blood Slayer.  

Lead singer, Randy Blythe has been wearing MSL gear all through their last tour. He learned about MSL and our efforts at registering marrow donors through a KROQ broadcast of Epicenter and the Tom DeLonge wristband.

Lamb of God recently went through a tough time when their friend, masseuse and merch person found out she had leukemia. She past away very quickly after diagnosis and surprised her family, friends and the bands she had worked with for years.  It was a devastating experience for all. Randy graciously reached out to us and asked how he could help. The pictures tell the story. Thanks to photographer Masteryodes catching these out on tour.





Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Gibson Guitars Signed by Tom DeLonge, Rise Against, Neon Trees, and Thrice


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010

Music Saves Lives One-Of-A-Kind Gibson Guitar Auctions
Signed by Tom DeLonge, Rise Against, Neon Trees, and Thrice
                                                                                                                                                                                     
The Music Saves Lives Gibson Guitar Auction is set to feature 4 one of a kind 2009 Gibson Guitars.  Three of the Gibson Guitars have custom graphic.  Tom DeLonge from Blink 182 signed the “So So Happy” designed Gibson Guitar recently at the only US Blink 182 show in 2011.  The band Rise Against signed a one of a kind Chantal De Felice designed Gibson Guitar and the band Thrice signed a unique carved whale designed Gibson from the artist Mike Oncley.  The band Neon Trees signed this Gibson Guitar donated by Guitar Center at a very special Music Saves Lives Las Vegas benefit.   Each band supports Music Saves Lives to raise funds for life saving causes that help increase the nation’s safe Blood Supply and Marrow Registry.   Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Country Throwdown and Mayhem Festival, started the foundation ‘Unite the United’, where proceeds from eBay auctions benefit selected nonprofits.  Music Saves Lives has been selected for this unique eBay fundraising.  
The summer of 2010 is the fifth summer Music Saves Lives has been supported by the Vans Warped Tour to educate and encourage blood donation.  This program has generated over 100,000 blood donations this summer and over 1 million in the past 5 years and it is the largest youth blood donation program in US history.  These caring bands have all been active in giving back every chance they have and this Unite the United special Holiday eBay Auction will raise the needed funds to carry on the vital work that Music Saves Lives does every day.
To learn more about the eBay Giving Works auction visit: http://donations.ebay.com/charity/charity.jsp?NP_ID=24983
To learn about Gibson Guitar: www.gibson.com
To learn more about Tom DeLonge and Blink 182: http://www.blink182.com
To learn more about “So So Happy”visit: http://sosohappyonline.com/
To learn about Rise Against: http://riseagainst.com
To learn about Thrice: http://thrice.net
To learn about the Neon Trees: http://fameisdead.com
To meet Chantal DeFelice: http://chantaldefelice.com/  or Mike Oncley: http://heyelefante.com
Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Fearless Friends Tour Vlog #4


Hope everyone is having fun out on this GREAT Tour.
Make sure and sign up for the Music Saves Lives iCare Updates and get
great info on all the tours going on this spring and summer. Happy Holidays!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

DKMS and Music Saves Lives Create a Worldwide Partnership to Save Lives

For Immediate Release


DKMS and Music Saves Lives are reaching out worldwide to help in registering youth for the marrow program.


The DKMS mission is to save lives by recruiting bone marrow donors for leukemia patients. More than 22,000 DKMS donors have helped save lives by donating their bone marrow. DKMS is the largest bone marrow donor center in the world with nearly 2.5 million registered donors. However, there are still thousands of patients who cannot find their donor match. DKMS will continue to recruit bone marrow donors until every patient gets a second chance at life.


Music Saves Lives has been a huge source for reaching youth and educating about the importance of registering for the marrow program.   Many musicians have found that MSL is a great resource to help educate fans about this life saving message.  


With the resent leukemia diagnosis of Nargel from the band Behemoth and the resent loss of a close friend of the band Lamb of God the metal music world has been hit hard.   


In the next few weeks Music Saves Lives will launch a full program to educate about the importance of being on the national marrow registry.  You can register now at 


www.dkmsamericas.org/drives/music-saves-lives-teams-dkms 

Monday, October 04, 2010

The Nation’s Number One Alternative Band, Neon Trees, Heads to Las Vegas to Support a Blood Thirsty Cause



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 5, 2010,
The Nation’s Number One Alternative Band, Neon Trees, Heads to Las Vegas to Support a Blood Thirsty Cause


The Neon Trees are currently climbing all the charts with their hit single "Animal" and sweeping all video channels with an unforgettable music video.  Many people are unaware that the rising band has passion to help.  Over the last 2 years, they have supported Music Saves Lives and their efforts in the national marrow registration and blood donations. Their support has helped generate hundreds of marrow registrations and encouraged youth to get out and donate blood to save lives.  After touring with the Killers, and 30 Seconds to Mars, Neon Trees are gearing up to release another single that is anticipated to do even better than the first. 
Wednesday, October 27th Music Saves Lives will benefit from a very special exclusive concert.  Beatles Revolution Lounge will be the intimate venue located inside the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas.  Picture Healing, a company that supports many non-profits through a photo-posting website, presents the Neon Trees and other special guests all to benefit Music Saves Lives.
Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes. Music Saves Lives brings a simple concept; connect the music and entertainment, we all love, to a life saving community action.  MSL has focused efforts on blood donation and the bone marrow registry, reaching out by sharing facts, educating, and empowering. As a recognized 501(c)3 organization we have grown from our home base in Southern California to having a worldwide presence.   The MSL motto, Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™, echoes our life saving mission. Music Saves Lives has encouraged over 1 million young people to donate blood during the last 5 years. Music Saves Lives has been honored, five years in a row, by the American Red Cross for organizing the nations best youth donor program each year.

To learn more about the October 27th Las Vegas Event or to purchase tickets please go to: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e31t09p00b49d965&llr=o88df8bab

To learn more about Picture Healing visit: www.picturehealing.com 
Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org

Monday, September 20, 2010

KISS, Eminem, Rise Against, Bush, Blink 182, Papa Roach or 30 Seconds


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                       
September 20, 2010
Music Saves Lives part of Epicenter Twenty Ten as Nonprofit Saving Lives through Music

Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes has partnered with one of the nations biggest concert event this year.  Monster Energy, a supporter of Music Saves Lives for the past 6 years, has invited us out to encourage life saving opportunities, and offer up a VIP experience to supports that monetarily get behind our efforts.  Russel Hornbeek, director of MSL “This is our second year to be part of Epicenter.  Its great to see the bands and other sponsors support what we do.  Monster Energy has been part of saving thousands of lives over the last few years and their impact on the community stretches much deeper than an energy product on the shelf at your local market.” 
If you’re a huge fan of KISS, Eminem, Rise Against, Bush, Blink 182, Papa Roach or 30 Seconds to Mars Music Saves Lives is offering a chance to go beyond VIP and receive an experience to remember, including a special gift bag of surprises.  Unite the United, a foundation started by Kevin Lyman of the Vans Warped Tour, is offering several VIP EBay auctions for the Music Saves Lives / Epicenter VIP experience.  All donations will help in our “Bring Life On-Line” campaign to register youth for the national marrow program.   
These VIP auctions can be found on EBay HERE.  All donations are to benefit Music Saves Lives a 501(c)3 nonprofit and are tax deductable.  Check with your tax advisor. 
Music Saves Lives has encouraged over 1 million young people to donate blood during the last 4 years. Music Saves Lives has been honored by The American Red Cross for organizing the best youth donor program five years running.
To learn more about Epicenter Twenty Ten go to: http://www.epicenterfestival.com
To find out about Monster Energy go to: www.monsterenergy.com
Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org

Monday, September 13, 2010

Help and Get Heard. Attention Independent and Unsigned Bands!






Many of you email and ask MSL, “How can my band get involved with Music Saves Lives?”  Here is a simple way that can help support MSL and get your band heard by many top music industry representatives. 
Music Saves Lives has approved this service and found it to be a great time savings for bands. 

We want to thank Band Boot Camp for donating and wanting to save lives through this service to bands.  We also want you and your band to achieve your dreams.  If your band blows up from your efforts with Band Boot Camp then we blow up with you.     

Band Boot Camp has graciously offered their Band Industry Recognition Service to those that contact Music Saves Lives directly and will donate half the cost of this service to Music Saves Lives.  This is a Win / Win for both MSL and your Band.
This is why MSL wants you to know about this service for bands.


Help and Get Heard!
This is Not a contest where you submit your music for a mere "chance" to be heard. We do Not intend to sell your music, or retain ANY rights to your song(s). If you want an effective way to gain more exposure to recording companies, Film and Music supervisors, Music Publishers, Booking agents, Music Blogs, podcasts and managers, that's exactly what we will do for you.  You will receive 5 written critiques of your music by 5 different Music Executives. Guaranteed. Where else can you get your songs “Heard”, professionally evaluated and “Save Lives” at the same time!

WHAT’S INCLUDED: The Step by Step List of Services and Benefits!

1.       Professional Song Evaluations: a full professional written evaluation of your song from five (5) industry professionals.  They will personally listen and critique your song.  This will allow your band to know the direction that the industry views your music. It will evaluate every aspect of the song and give you ideas to build on.  
2.       We will include your song on a Monthly Music Hit List.   This is an on-line hit page for industry sampling.  This private industry link is sent with notes about the bands and the music featured on the hit list for that month.
3.       Next we add your information on a Band And Artist Description Sheet which will include bio, picture, contact info etc...
4.       You benefit from great exposure along with potential, reviews, and other opportunities when we send out your song: We send to our established Contacts within the Music Industry, including record companies,and film & T.V. production companies looking for new music.
5.       Build new connections with the Music Industry contacts, plus the other participating Bands and Artists.
 Reach even more listeners from valuable cross-promotion Every time another Band or Artist and even Music Saves Lives promotes at MusicSavesLives.com!
6.       We blast the page to over 100 search engines and directories online. We also promote your music through our own company exposure online (ex: Google, Yahoo!, Myspace, etc.) and the Music Saves Lives Newsletter sent to thousands of email subscribers.  Each month Music Saves Lives will promote the bands that have signed up by a special featured section called “What’s New to Listen To.”

COST: The cost is $200.00 and $100.00 will be donated
to Music Saves Lives.




YOUR SPACE IS RESERVED; 100%GUARANTEED WHEN YOU REGISTER:  
We guarantee your space for our next project or your money back. The Band Boot Camp / Music Saves Lives promotion presents higher quality music to the Music Industry. We reserve the right to refuse service to those who we feel will not benefit from our best efforts. Therefore, we will not hesitate to send back your registration fee if we feel your music is not appropriate. 
In addition, 


Wednesday, September 08, 2010

UPROAR to Support and Register to Save Lives!


September 17th, 2010 at the UPROAR tour date in Irvine, Ca you will have a chance to save Nergal, and others, with life threatening issues by committing to the National Marrow Program.

Music Saves Lives is partnering with BE THE MATCH, a national marrow program registration organization, and they will be registering people inside the venue. Because of this you must have a ticket to the show in order to register at UPROAR. If you will not be attending the show and would still like to register, please go to www.bethematch.organd enter the promo code "uproar2010" when prompted.

Your first duty is to learn, and understand, what it is to be part of the marrow registry.  Go to www.bethematch.org to learn more about what you are committing to.   

The actual cost to register for the marrow program is $100.00 per type matching.  We are NOT requiring you pay the full amount, but we encourage that you please, give what you can. Your gift to Be The Match helps cover the cost of adding each new member to the Be The Match Registry. Be The Match replies on your generous contributions so more people can join the registry, giving more patients hope for a cure. Thank You.

You can support Music Saves Lives life efforts to educate people about life saving actions by donating to Music Saves Lives here.

So we can make sure to accommodate you, and  to confirm your commitment to registering, we would like you to email us your contact info at UPROAR@musicsaveslives.com. You can also email us at UPROAR@musicsaveslives.com if you have any questions regarding marrow donation, the UPROAR Festival, Be The Match or Music Saves Lives please email UPROAR@musicsaveslives.com




Thursday, August 26, 2010

Music Saves Lives Exclusive Gibson Guitar Auction



Guns N’ Roses Guitarist, DJ Ashba, Designs and Autographs One of a Kind Gibson Les Paul for Music Saves Lives Auction
                                                                                                                                                                                     
The Music Saves Lives /Gibson Guitar Auction is set to feature a one of a kind 2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio with custom graphics and signature by Guns N’ Roses guitarist DJ Ashba.  Monster Energy and Ashba donated the guitar to Music Saves Lives to raise funds for life saving causes that help increase the nation’s safe Blood Supply and Marrow Registry.   Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Country Throwdown and Mayhem Festival, started the foundation ‘Unite the United’, where proceeds from eBay auctions benefit selected nonprofits.  Music Saves Lives has been selected for this unique eBay fundraising.  
Darren Jay Ashba (born November 10, 1972 in Monticello, Indiana) is an American guitarist and songwriter. He is currently a guitarist in Sixx:A.M. and Guns N' Roses, and is also known for his work with hard rock bands BulletBoys, and Beautiful Creatures.  Ashba has worked with various artists including Mötley Crüe, Drowning Pool, Marion Raven, Aimee Allen and Neil Diamond.

The summer of 2010 is the fifth summer Music Saves Lives has been supported by the Vans Warped Tour to educate and encourage blood donation.  This program has generated over 100,000 blood donations this summer and over 1 million in the past 5 years and it is the largest youth blood donation program in US history.
Music Saves Lives brings a simple concept: Connect the music and entertainment we all love to a life saving community action.  Music Saves Lives has focused efforts on blood donation and the bone marrow registry and reaching out by sharing facts, educating and empowering youth. As a recognized 501(c)3 organization, Music Saves Lives has grown from its home base in Southern California to having a worldwide presence.   The Music Saves Lives motto, “Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™”, echoes its life saving mission.
To learn more about the auction visit: http://tinyurl.com/3yubbgu

To learn more about the DJ Ashba: www.djashba.com
To learn more about Monster Energy visit: www.monsterenergy.com
Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org

BEHEMOTH’s Nergal Brings Awareness to the Need for Marrow Donors


FAQ's Below to Answer many questions.
BEHEMOTH leader Nergal has just found out he needs a marrow transplant to fight the sickness he has recently been diagnosed with (leukemia). In light of this he wants to remind everyone about the need to be on the marrow registry.  "It's so important that you are added to the national marrow registration.  Not only will I have a better chance of finding a match but the thousands that are waiting will also have that chance." 
BEHEMOTH and Metal Blade would like to thank everyone for their support and well wishes during this difficult time. The best thing we can all do right now is learn about the marrow donation process, not only help save one of metal’s leaders, but to also help save countless others out there struggling with the same disease.
To learn more about how you can register to donate  marrow check out:

Fans wanting to help out, register for the marrow program or have questions on running a marrow drive may contact the organization Music Saves Lives by email atiCare@musicsaveslives.com   
or visit Music Saves Lives at   http://www.musicsaveslives.org/  

Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes. We bring a simple concept; connect the music and entertainment, we all love, to a life saving community action. MSL has focused efforts on blood donation and the  marrow registry, reaching out by sharing facts, educating and empowering. We educate about the importance of simple life saving actions they can participate in. These simple actions, like donating blood, running a blood drive, and registering for the marrow program to save those with leukemia, all connect back to the community.

Marrow FAQ.

1 . I want to donate Bone Marrow/Stem Cells to Adam “Nargel” Darski, how do I do
that?

First off, thats awesome that you want to help. It is important to know that donating
bone marrow isn’t the same as donating blood. Donor compatibility is one in millions
for bone marrow, being part of the registry doesn’t mean that you will be donating in
your lifetime, but you must be committed and ready if called.  It is very important to expand the registry by adding as many people to it as possible. At any given time there are thousands of people around the world waiting for a bone marrow match, growing the registry gives these people a greater chance of
finding a match.

2 . I live in a different country than Nargel, does that matter? 

No the Bone Marrow Registry is international, meaning if you sign up in different parts of the world, you may be matched with someone in another part of the world.

3 . I want to be part of the registry, how do I join?

If you live in the United States and would like to be a part of the Marrow Registry check out
http://marrow.org for more information about how you can join and materials will be
sent to you.
If you live in Europe, check out http://dkms.de
If you live somewhere else, you can search “Marrow Registry” for your country and get more information there.

4 . I want to run a Marrow Drive and expand the registry.

Very soon Music Saves Lives may need your help in the city you live in. We are setting up drives and registration locations.  This will take us a few weeks to confirm location and your help in your city will be very appreciated.
If you live in the United States, and want to start right now visit http://marrow.org and contact
them to run a drive and to find out more information about setting up drives.
If you live in Europe you can contact DKMS at http://dkms.ed to run a drive near you.
If you live outside that area, google search for Marrow Registry in your area and contact a
representative there about running a drive.

5 . I’m not eligible to join the Registry and it would be hard to run a drive, but I want to help, what can I do right now?


Music Saves Lives has a goal to register as many people as we can reach. We want to expand worldwide and your donation can help us achieve that goal.  MSL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible.  You will want to consult your tax professional about your personal deductions.

Please visit DONATE HERE to help Music Saves
Lives

Still have questions? Contact icare@musicsaveslives.com and we can answer them for
you.

Monday, August 02, 2010

MUSIC SAVES LIVES, VANS and the 2010 Maloof Money Cup TEAM to SAVE LIVES


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 3, 2010,



MUSIC SAVES LIVES, VANS and the 2010 Maloof Money Cup TEAM to SAVE LIVES



Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes.  With only two weeks left participating on the Vans Warped Tour and generating over 100,000 blood donations this summer nationwide, Music Saves Lives is now venturing into the extreme sports world with the Maloof Money Cup. Music Saves Lives has partnered with the Maloof Money Cup to bring a unique and progressive way to encourage college and high school age students to donate blood and be involved in their communities. Music Saves Lives will be giving away skate decks, meet and greets with bands and much more through the Music Saves Lives booth on-site at the Orange County Fairgrounds August 4-8, 2010. 
Music Saves Lives brings a simple concept: connect the music and entertainment, we all love, to a life saving community action.  Music Saves Lives has focused efforts on blood donation and the bone marrow registry and reaching out by sharing facts, educating and empowering youth. As a recognized 501(c)3 organization, Music Saves Lives has grown from its home base in Southern California to having a worldwide presence.   The Music Saves Lives motto, Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™, echoes its life saving mission.
Music Saves Lives has encouraged over one million young people to donate blood during the last four years. The American Red Cross has honored Music Saves Lives, four years in a row, for organizing the most efficient donor program targeted at youth.
To learn more about the Maloof Money Cup: http://maloofmoneycup.com
To learn more about VANS visit: www.vans.com
Information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org
Information for the Orange County Fair visit: http://www.ocfair.com/2010/

Thursday, July 01, 2010

A simple Text iMSL to 85944 gives hope to thousands





You can pick up your phone and text iMSL to 85944 and a small donation of $5 will be added to your phone bill.   Each day of the Vans Warped Tour we are giving away a $100.00 gift card to a supporter of Music Saves Lives.

Taylor Momsen & The Pretty Reckless Interview: Vans Warped Tour 2010


Taylor Momsen and the Pretty Reckless came by the MSL Booth at this years Vans Warped Tour

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Can You Find Us On Warped Tour?

We have started a cool project to help with new tents for this year out on Warped Tour.  Your help is needed now.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Night of Heroes with Cal State Fullerton

I would like to personally invite you to this Night of Heroes. The venue is spectacular and conveniently located in Downtown Fullerton. All of our friends at Cal State Fullerton have been working very hard to make this an exciting event. One of my absolute favorite bands, Midnight Hour, will be preforming along with many other great artists. There may even bee a couple of surprises.

See you there!
Russel Hornbeek 

Friday, March 19, 2010

MUSIC SAVES LIVES JOINS FORCES WITH VANS, AP TOUR 2010 & TOUR HEADLINER THE CAB TO SAVE LIVES


***MEDIA ALERT** 
March 19, 2010
MUSIC SAVES LIVES JOINS FORCES WITH
VANS, AP TOUR 2010
& TOUR HEADLINER THE CAB TO SAVE LIVES
 
 
Music Saves Lives® - the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes, Alternative Press Magazine’s AP Tour 2010 which kicks off today and tour headlining band, The CAB, have teamed up with a unique and progressive way to encourage college and high school age tour goers to donate blood.  The promotion is called “Take My Hand”.  Thousands of AP Tour 2010 attendees will be able to register at all tour stops for a chance to “Take the Hand” of the members of The Cab as they donate blood.  The winner will also receive a VANS online shopping spree.
Decaydance / Fueled By Ramen band The Cab’s Lady Luck EP & Whisper War CD are out now.  Check out the PSA the band made for Music Saves Lives at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT205bpywzU
Music Saves Lives brings a simple concept; connect the music and entertainment, we all love, to a life saving community action.  MSL has focused efforts on blood donation and the bone marrow registry, reaching out by sharing facts, educating, and empowering. As a recognized 501(c)3 organization we have grown from our home base in Southern California to having a worldwide presence.   The MSL motto, Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™, echoes our life saving mission.
Music Saves Lives has encouraged over 1 million young people to donate blood during the last 4 years and has been honored four years in a row, by the American Red Cross for organizing the best youth donor program each year.
For AP TOUR 2010 information go to:  http://theaptour.ning.com/
Check out The CAB at: www,myspace.com/thecab
To see what’s going on with VANS visit: www.vans.com
For information about Music Saves Lives and its life saving efforts visit: www.musicsaveslives.org
The details and rules of the promotion can be found at: www.musicsaveslives.org/ap-rules.php


Contact: Dana Gordon
Independent Music Media
www.independentmusicmedia.com
http://independentmusicmedia.blogspot.com/
#213.864.2690
Entertainment Consultant Gibson USA

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

"Take My Hand" The MSL / AP TOUR Promotion

The AP TOUR starts in just a few days and this year MSL and VANS give you a chance to hold The CAB's hand while they donate blood, along with a gift card worth $300.00 to shop on-line or at any VANS shoe store.


Sign up HERE    


Catch The CAB talking about it on YouTube  

Details and Rules HERE

Saturday, February 20, 2010

MUSIC SAVES LIVES SELECTED AS THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT FOR THE 2010 GUITAR CENTER DRUM OFF GRAND FINALS


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2010,

MUSIC SAVES LIVES SELECTED AS THE OFFICIAL NONPROFIT
FOR THE 2010 GUITAR CENTER DRUM OFF GRAND FINALS;


Music Saves Lives® is the bridge between music, entertainment and important life-saving causes and this year Guitar Center has selected Music Saves Lives to be part of the Drum Off Grand Finals, January 8th 2010 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California.   By being part of the Guitar Center Drum Off, Music Saves Lives will continue to spead its life saving message and reach out to other local dummers to support. 
Guitar Center announced that Max Weinberg will join a star-studded list of drummers including his son, Jay Weinberg to perform in “Bezerk” – an exclusive project commissioned by Guitar Center and presented by Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe) and the Street Drum Corps’ Frank Zummo – as part of the upcoming Drum-Off Grand Finals, taking place January 8, 2010 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.  Artists performing in “Bezerk” include Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), José Pasillas (Incubus), Abe Cunningham (Deftones), DJ Aero, Sully Erna (Godsmack), Jay Weinberg and BANG!. Hosted by Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), this historic evening will also include a very special tribute to the legendary John Bonham by Jason Bonham, along with an exclusive collaborative performance by Danny Carey (Tool) and Brann Dailor (Mastodon®).

These all-star drummers will unite onstage to celebrate the night’s main event:
a final performance by the top five undiscovered drummers in the nation, who will compete for the title of “Guitar Center Drum-Off Champion 2009”, winning a prize package worth more than $40,000 and becoming the nation’s top undiscovered drummer of the year.

Music Saves Lives bring a simple concept; connect the music and entertainment, we all love, to a life saving community action.  MSL has focused efforts on blood donation and the bone marrow registry, reaching out by sharing facts, educating and empowering. As a recognized 501(c)3 organization we has grown from our home base in Southern California to having a worldwide presents.   The MSL motto, Saving Lives Has Never Sounded So Good™, echos our life saving mission.
Music Saves Lives has encouraged over 1 million young people to donate blood during the last 4 years. MSL has been honored, four years in a row, by the American Red Cross for donor promotion of the year.