Jason Becker Benefit Gig, 8th OCT 2011 feat. Guitarist of the Year 2011 finalists

[Dood]

Hi all! My good friend, guitarist and 'Guitarist Of The Year' finalist, James Peach is putting on and running this benefit gig for legendary guitarist Jason Becker. For those who don't know who Jason Becker is, his introduction is at the bottom of this post in his own words from his website.

[quote][b]An evening of virtuosic guitar music from Guitarist of the Year 2011, Rick Graham and the remaining four finalists; James Peach; Conrad Harpham; Steve Kelly & Nick Andrew. [/b]

All proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to legendary guitarist, Jason Becker to assist with his medical expenses.

Guitarist Magazine are right behind the event and will be in attendance and will faciltate a raffle &/or auction to help raise funds.

Ticket availability is limited so get yours quickly!

Tickets are £5 each & are available through:
www.peelmuzic.com
0208 255 8104

www.jasonbeckerguitar.com[/quote]

Time
[b]08 October · 20:00 - 23:00[/b] - Doors I expect will be 19.00, but check with the venue.

Location
[b]The Peel, Kingston[/b]
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The event is also on Facebook, here:

[url="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161138117297363"]http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161138117297363[/url]


[quote]Hey homeboys and girls. ... As you probably know, I am a guitarist/musician. You also probably know I have had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease) for over 20 years. In 1989, doctors told me I would probably die in 3 to 5 years. What you probably don't know is why I am still alive, and why in the past four years I haven’t gotten any worse, only better. I have gained at least 30 pounds and three muscles, and this is with a few months here and there of getting off health food and treatments.[/quote]

[Doctor J]

Cool.

[Dood]

It's going to be awesome!!

[Chris2112]

Glad to here Jason is doing well. His strength throughout his illness has been incredible, as was his feat of composing an album of music using just his eyes to control a computer! Hope the gig goes well.