Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Monrovia to stage benefit concert in Magna

Magna Band Battles Cancer with Music

The Utah band Monrovia, led by Magna's Scott Hongell, and Wes Furgason, with Park City native Jeff Lawrence, is a band on a mission. Together they are working to raise awareness and fight cancer. Each of the band members has been personally affected by cancer, and they hope their music can make a difference for others. The truly enjoy playing the music but also strive to support a good cause along the way. That is why they have decided to hold a benefit concert at the Filling Station this weekend. Here are the details:

2nd Annual Cancer Benefit

Saturday, March 15th

8:00 PM

The Filling Station
8975 West 2700 West, Magna

Concert attendees will be eligible for many prizes like a custom bike restoration from Big Salty Customs. Raffle tickets will be available from the band in advance for $1. The band raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society, last year and hopes to raise $1,500 this year. If you can't make it to the show you can still make a donation. Monrovia asks supporters to send in a pledge amount by email to Wes Furgason at wes@monroviamusic.net or call 801-201-1095.

Monrovia (http://monroviamusic.net/)


Tribune article on Monrovia: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_8516546


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