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Live-stream concert to help Old Town shops BY KRISTINE CANNON Progress Staff Writer
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cottsdale Arts may have temporarily closed its doors to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, but the show must go on — virtually. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will host a free, intimate concert on Facebook and YouTube called “Rockin’ for Old Town” on Saturday, June 13, at 6 p.m. As the name suggests, the virtual concert will raise money for Old Town merchants. “When our community approached us with this idea, we immediately wanted to be part of something fun and creative, that unites great Scottsdale musicians and entrepreneurs in support of local business,” said Gerd Wuestemann, president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts. While the concert is free to stream, viewers are encouraged to purchase a ticket that will not only bene�it local businesses but will also enter attendees into a guitar raf�le. On the lineup are rock group Jeff Senour & Called to Serve; the Michael Bruce Group, headlined by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former guitarist of the Alice Cooper group; and Pearl Ridge, a high-energy cover band that will perform an acoustic set. “People are yearning for live music during this troublesome time and not everyone feels comfortable going out to a restaurant or sports grill to see their favorites perform,” said Kirsten Plambeck, Pearl Ridge lead singer and Scottsdale resident. Pearl Ridge is no stranger to performing virtual shows. The band started doing livestreams
“Since all of the bands and production professionals are donating their services and Scottsdale Arts absorbs all venue, marketing, and staff cost, 100 percent of the revenues from sales, donations, and the raf�le will go back to our Old Town merchants,” Wuestemann said. “Rockin’ for Old Town” is part of Scottsdale Art’s new mini music series called Summer Streams, which will feature local artists. “From Jeff Senour and Called To Serve, we are honored and Jeff Senour & Called To Serve are one of three bands performing in Scottsdale Arts’ virtual concert thrilled to bring you our music and hope we and fundraiser, “Rockin’ for Old Town.” (Courtesy of Called To Serve) are able to raise a lot of money for the local every other week to stay connect with Among those he hopes to help are businesses of Scottsdale,” Senour said. their fans. struggling businesses. “Scottsdale is a magical place where “I’ve personally seen a ton of musiLocal businesses were hit hard twice: cians doing the live-streaming. There as a result of the pandemic and follow- people from all over the world come are some musicians that that’s their ing the protests and looting that took to visit and enjoy their lives,” he cononly source of income,” Plambeck said. place in the Old Town area last week- tinued. “This is our part in helping it to survive and recover from an unprec“It’s been a lot of fun to see everyone’s end. comments on the live feed and people “People are wondering how they are edented time.” Scottsdale Arts recommends casting have been generous to tip us.” going to survive and this concert is our Called To Serve’s singer-songwriter contribution to help bring everyone to- the concert to your TV for the ultimate Jeff Senour said the band is excited to gether to rise again and be successful,” viewing experience. participate in “Rockin’ for Old Town.” Senour said. Senour views it as their way to help Wuestemann told the Progress that bring people together and, he said, help Scottsdale Arts will plan a lottery the world heal. among the more-than 100 merchants in “Rockin’ for Old Town” “Kindness right now is the most im- Old Town. When: June 13 at 6 p.m. portant cure for healing we can do right At the end of the event, they will draw Tickets: $10 optional ticket purchase now, whether it’s eliminating the virus 20 winning businesses to whom an for a guitar raffle or reducing division and hatred that to equal portion of the proceeds will be Website: scottsdaleperformingarts.org exist around us these days,” Senour said. distributed.
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