chicago's "rock for kids!"

If you’ve been down w/the Chicago Music scene over the past 20 years, maybe you’ve heard about this great non-profit organization called Rock for Kids (RFK) started by volunteers in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry, who wanted to give back to the community. RFK provides support, hope, inspiration and assistance to underserved children and teens, and since they believe that music can be a positive influence in kids lives, they offer free year-round music education for children in need.  

Even though RFK started out as a holiday shopping program that gave holiday assistance to agencies in need while also supplying Chicago’s homeless children with toys and necessities for the holidays, the volunteers realized they all shared a love for art and music especially, so the organization shifted gears and started bringing free, quality music education into the lives of Chicago’s under-served children.

On 12/4, I will be supporting RFK at their 21st Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction, as I do every year, at the Park West (322 W. Armitage), and you should join me!  At the event, they auction off some pretty cool items, featuring autographed guitars, posters, and experiential packages, mostly related to the music world.  Participants will have the chance to bid on items from famous musicians including Led Zeppelin, Elton John & Billy Joel, Wilco & Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Steely Dan, AC/DC, The Swell Season and many more…but most importantly, the proceeds go to the support of free music education to at risk kids, predominantly in shelters or other similar living environments. Visit http://rockforkids.org/ for more info! 

If you’ve been down w/the Chicago Music scene over the past 20 years, maybe you’ve heard about this great non-profit organization called Rock for Kids (RFK) started by volunteers in Chicago’s music and entertainment industry, who wanted to give back to the community. RFK provides support, hope, inspiration and assistance to underserved children and teens, and since they believe that music can be a positive influence in kids lives, they offer free year-round music education for children in need.  

Even though RFK started out as a holiday shopping program that gave holiday assistance to agencies in need while also supplying Chicago’s homeless children with toys and necessities for the holidays, the volunteers realized they all shared a love for art and music especially, so the organization shifted gears and started bringing free, quality music education into the lives of Chicago’s under-served children.

On 12/4, I will be supporting RFK at their 21st Annual Rock and Roll Charity Auction, as I do every year, at the Park West (322 W. Armitage), and you should join me!  At the event, they auction off some pretty cool items, featuring autographed guitars, posters, and experiential packages, mostly related to the music world.  Participants will have the chance to bid on items from famous musicians including Led Zeppelin, Elton John & Billy Joel, Wilco & Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Green Day, Steely Dan, AC/DC, The Swell Season and many more…but most importantly, the proceeds go to the support of free music education to at risk kids, predominantly in shelters or other similar living environments. Visit http://rockforkids.org for more info!