AndrewHeywoodMar252010

=Gracie To Host Benefit Concert=

By: Andrew Heywood heywooda@students.nescom.edu


 * Bangor, ME** - The New England School of Communication and WHSN 89.3 are once again going to be hosting the Acoustic Showcase to Benefit Multiple Sclerosis. The venue will be

at Husson University’s Gracie Theatre on Saturday, April 3 rd. Headlining the show, which is being put on to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, is the band Rustic Overtones from Portland, Maine. Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. According to the website, [|WebMD.com], people that have been diagnosed with MS will see its affects in many ways. Some of those symptoms are problems with limbs, such as trouble with arms and legs, as well as vision problems. These symptoms caused by spells all vary because they can last for minutes to hours, sometimes months. Living with MS can be a very painstaking affliction for people to deal with. There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, however research is still being done to find one. Shows like AS4MS are a good way for money to be raised. If there is any band in the state that could bring in a good deal of money- it is the [|Rustic Overtones]. They have done a good job over the past 15 years bringing in money for themselves. Rustic Overtones has also been a major part of the Portland music scene over those fifteen years. The band was able to find success and according to their website [|WHSN 89.3] signed to Arista Records. In 2002 however, the band went on a “break” for four years. While on hiatus three members of the group went on to form Paranoid Social Club. Like Rustic, PSC found success and are still doing shows. In fact fans may have noticed their song “Wasted” was on the end credits for the movie “Beer Fest.” Rustic Overtones will be joined at the Gracie by two other Maine bands, Headstart and The Sea Captains. Of all the activities going on around the campus of Husson University, this may be the one to attend. Tickets are being sold at the Bull Moose Music store in Bangor. The night will definitely include great bands, as well as help a great cause.