Rock on
Local band perform to aid abused and neglected children
Posted on March 20, 2008
Four local bands are gearing up for the fourth annual Battle of the Bands: Rock for CASA next Wednesday night, March 26, to battle for a $100 prize further education about abused and neglected children in the area.
Professional business fraternity Pi Sigma Epsilon will be hosting the event at the Pub at 8 p.m. as a fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.
CASA is a program that supports and promotes volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so they can grow up in a safe home.
“Some of the children suffered tremendous hardship like abusive parents, or not having a warm place to sleep,” said senior Amanda Maurer, head of the Battle of the Bands committee. “But thanks to CASA volunteers, the children went on to overcome adversity and became productive adults.”
Pi Sigma Epsilon wanted to host the event after hearing about all of the children that CASA had worked with.
“The brothers of Pi Sigma Epsilon were touched by the stories of the children who have been helped by CASA,” Maurer said. “We believe the organization does a great deal of good for the community but often goes unnoticed.”
While the event has been successful during the past three years, raising $400 to $500, “this year we have gone above and beyond and hope to double those numbers,” Maurer said.
The bands will be competing for a top prize of $100. These bands include Blatant Vibe, True Currency, Mike Smith and The Avenue. The winner will be determined by the audience.
“Participating in this Battle of the Bands is an exciting opportunity,” said senior Julian Astri, Blatant Vibe band member. “We get to help a good cause and spread out music all in one motion.”
The event will also give away prize donations from raffles.
“This adds a little more fun to the night other than the amazing performances,” said sophomore Theresa Finley, a brother of Pi Sigma Epsilon.
Sponsors include Bangorang Productions, Cobb Technologies, Mr. J’s Bagels, Boston Beanery and Laughing Dog Productions.
“Battle of the Bands is a fun-filled evening of live music, free raffles and great people,” said sophomore Christabelle Darby, a brother of Pi Sigma Epsilon.
Admission is $10 with a T-shirt or $5 without. All proceeds will go to CASA.
Junior Ricardo Fearing, a member of The Avenue, will be there to join in on the festivities.
“It’s going to be a fun night and it’s going to a great cause.”
