Event to benefit the United Way of Galveston GALVESTON, TEXAS - In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the show will go on! In an effort to help rebuild Galveston Island and to give back to those so greatly impacted by Hurricane Ike, Moody Gardens and Island Star performances will present a benefit concert on Saturday November 1, 2008, featuring The Beach Boys Live. Experience a night of legendary music under the stars at the Moody Gardens Outdoor Amphitheater and help the Galveston community in its recovery effort following Hurricane Ike. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the United Way of Galveston to benefit the Galveston Chapter of the American Red Cross and Gleanings From the Harvest - Galveston Food Bank. Tickets are $20 for Festival Lawn and $45 for Premium Seating, both sections are general admission. Net proceeds of $5 from every festival lawn ticket sold and $10 from every premium seat ticket sold will go directly to the United Way of Galveston. Concert goers also are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items that can be dropped off at a series of collection receptacles located at the front entrance of the concert grounds. All food donations will go directly to Gleanings From the Harvest to help victims of Hurricane Ike in need. The American Red Cross will also be on hand accepting donations from those wishing to make a contribution. Moody Gardens Hotel General Manager Garvin O’Neil is looking forward to the opportunity to bring such a high caliber night of music to the island, provide some moral relief in the form of entertainment, and to give back to the community that means so much to Moody Gardens and their staff, many of whom were impacted greatly themselves by the devastating wrath of Ike. “We’re very excited to bring The Beach Boys to Galveston and to help our friends and neighbors in the on-going rebuilding effort. In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the music of the Beach Boys will be just the tonic we all need,” said O’Neil. Led by legendary front man Mike Love, The Beach Boys haven’t taken a summer off in 40 years, playing more shows than any other major rock act. The boys of summer continue to rock the world with performances that showcase the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut. Through their music, The Beach Boys truly have found the key to unfading youth, which they share with concert goers across the country. Widely considered one of America’s most important Rock and Roll bands, The Beach Boys have scored a long list of hit singles and sold more than 100 million albums. However, perhaps their greater significance lies in the fact that they changed the musical landscape so profoundly that their musical influence remains prominently evident in the pop/rock acts of today. Opening for the Beach Boys are special guests and local favorites The Coastliners. Hailing from Baytown and known for their tight five part harmonies, The Coastliners have thrilled audiences from coast to coast, sharing the stage with musical legends such as Roy Orbison, The Righteous Brothers, Neil Diamond and The Byrds, just to name a few. CONT. on page 2 Page 2- Moody Gardens to Host Galveston Benefit Concert Gates to the event will open at 5:00 p.m. with The Beach Boys taking the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at concertsonthegulf.com, by phone at 800-298-4200, and via the Concerts on the Gulf Box Office located in the lobby of the Moody Gardens Hotel. The box office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 6:00pm. General questions should be directed to the box office phone 409-683-4186. A portion of proceeds from tickets sold as part of customized Beach Boys packages offered by the Moody Gardens Hotel also will benefit the United Way of Galveston fund. Customized packages, including accommodations for two at the hotel, two concert tickets and more, begin at $149 per night for 2 nights and $179 per night for 1 night. To reserve a package, please call 888-388-8484. Moody Gardens and Island Star Performances would also like to recognize the concert sponsors for their contributions. Sponsors include: Alex Rodriquez Mercedes Benz, AT&T – The Real Yellow Pages, Coca- Cola, Moody National Bank and New Era Ticketing. For more information about the concert and a complete breakout on venue information, please visit www.concertsonthegulf.com. For media inquires, please contact Kristi Moers at kmoers@sbcglobal.net or 832-816-0714. QUICK FACTS WHAT: Moody Gardens Galveston Benefit Concert Event to benefit the United Way of Galveston, the Galveston Chapter of the American Red Cross and Gleanings From the Harvest. The Beach Boys Live in Concert with special guests The Coastliners WHEN: Saturday November 1, 2008. Gates to the event open at 5pm. WHERE: Moody Gardens Outdoor Amphitheater Seven Hope Blvd Galveston, Texas VENUE INFORMATION: For a complete breakout of venue info on the Moody Gardens Outdoor Amphitheater visit www.concertsonthegulf.com . TICKETS: $20 Festival Lawn and $45 Premium Seating. All sections are general admission. Tickets can be purchased online at concertsonthegulf.com, by phone at 800-298-4200, or through the Concerts on the Gulf Box Office located in the lobby of the Moody Gardens Hotel. Box office hours: M-F 9am to 6pm. Box Office phone: 409-683-4186. On Sale NOW! Media Inquires: Please contact Kristi J. Moers at kmoers@sbcglobal.net or 832-816-0714.
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