Adopt the Arts will launch a live benefit concert and live auction for LAUSD elementary schools on Thursday, May 12 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Music artists will gather to perform with and honor 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick for their contributions to American art and culture.
Comedian Hal Sparks will also be a part of the night’s festivities.
Musicians confirmed to perform include Adopt the Arts founder Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Hollywood Vampires) along with Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols), Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Billy Duffy (The Cult), Dean Deleo & Robert Deleo (Stone Temple Pilots), Steve Lukather (Toto), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Franky Perez (Apocalyptica), Stevie Salas (Mick Jagger), PAUL III (Tina Turner, Disreputable Few), Damon Fox (Big Elf and The Cult,) and DJ Morty Coyle.
Intermittent between live performances guests will enjoy a live and silent auction featuring some of the following items from ADOPT THE ARTS supporters:
ADOPT THE ARTS: Two Signed Concert Event Guitars (signed by all musicians above).
SHEPARD FAIREY: Fine Art piece, “Black Sabbath,” Print on metal (retail $3000.00).
WOODY GUTHRIE Signed Canvas Screen Print, 18’ X 24” (numbered, edition of 450) 2010
IGGY POP Signed Raw Power Screen Print, 18’ X 24” (numbered, edition of 650) 2010
BLACK SABBATH Signed Silver Black Crescent Print 18’ X 24” (numbered, edition of 125) 2013 (www.obeygiant.com)
METALLICA: Guitar signed by the band Metallica (pictured above).
SLASH: Guitar signed by Slash (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Guns N’ Roses).
JOE PERRY: Guitar signed by Joe Perry (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires).
BRIAN MAY: Guitar signed by Brian May (QUEEN).
DAVE GROHL: Guitar signed by Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters).
JOURNEY: Signed by Journey, Paul Reed Smith Se14 played by Neal Schon.
MAROON 5: Guitar signed by the band Maroon 5.
ELTON JOHN/DAVEY JOHNSTON: Signed guitar from Davey Johnston, legendary Elton John guitarist.
MATT SORUM: Three, signed Guns N’ Roses s drumheads signed by Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses).
PRINCE: Color print photo of Prince from rock photographer Gene Kirkland (signed). (www.genekirklandphotography.com)
JOAN JETT & CHEAP TRICK: VIP Meet and Greet package at Los Angeles concert, August 23 at The Forum.
CROSBY STILLS NASH AND YOUNG: 1974 box set.
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: deluxe box set.
AFRICAN SAFARI: All-inclusive eco-luxury African safari trip.
LAGUNA MONTAGE: Two-night luxury hotel stay and lunch with drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses).
SAMMY HAGAR: signed cook book, two bottles of Bum Rum and two t-shirts.
JOHN VARVATOS:
-Four 4.2 oz colognes, “Vintage,” “Artisan,” “Dark Rebel,” “Artisan Acqua.”
-One pair of Aviator sunglasses (retail $295.00).
-Signed copy of John Varvatos’ limited edition book, Rock In Fashion (retail $495.00).
-Weekender duffle bag (retail $1595.00)
KLIPTSCH SPEAKER SYSTEM: Kliptsch Designer Speaker System (Retail $1,500).
ZALEMARK: Two jewelry items.
Ticket prices for the ADOPT THE ARTS event are below and all donations are tax deductible:
1) General: $40 (standing room only)
2) General: $75 (seated)
3) VIP Tickets: $275, VIP Table for 10: $2,500
4) Meet and Greet VIP Tickets: $500
5) Meet and Greet VIP Table for 10: $4,500
Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased at http://adoptthearts.org andhttp://www.axs.com/events/308980/glenn-huges-robin-zander-tickets?skin=t….
The Los Angeles-based charity is co-founded by musician Matt Sorum and activist Abby Berman, and actively supported by artists like actress Jane Lynch (founding board member. They work to preserve arts programs in U.S. public schools. To raise awareness, ADOPT THE ARTS honors individuals who’ve had a long-lasting impact on music culture and who inspire young musicians to follow in their footsteps. The ADOPT THE ARTS advisory board includes: Slash, John Stamos, Billy Bob Thorton, Steve Stevens, Juliette Lewis, Danny Masterson, Shepard fairey, Adrian Young and Gina Gershon.
