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:

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

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.

http://www.behemoth.pl

http://www.myspace.com/behemoth

http://www.facebook.com/behemoth

http://www.youtube.com/user/Behemothofficial

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.

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/

The Summer Set Interview - Vans Warped Tour 2010

You Me At Six Interview: MSL Vans Warped Tour 2010

Hey Monday Interview - Music Saves LivesVans Warped Tour 2010

Vote for Music Saves Lives at Facebook Chase Giving

Check here to Vote! Now!

Mike Posner Interview: MSL / Vans Warped Tour 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

Do You Want To Go To Warped Tour and Have Lunch With A Band?

This contest will test you and it will not be easy.  Are you game?

Go To Warped Tour VIP Style! Ask Andrew WK

Kayte in our office thanks the backers for our tents

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO OUR TENT PROJECT

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.

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 

2010 Vans Warped Tour Pre-Sale. I would get them NOW!

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

"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

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 8^th 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.

Music Saves Lives Confirms AP Tour and The Vans Warped Tour Twenty Ten

2010 we will be part of the AP Tour and the Vans Warped Tour with a goal of plugging tour-goers into saving lives. Thousands of blood drives will be run from March until the end of the year and we need you to run drives. Please let us know if you are committed to saving lives. You will need ample space to run a blood drive (2000 square feet) and 50 sign ups from friends and family. Are you up to the challenge?  Contact us HERE