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TANYA DONELLY AND FRIENDS
A BENEFIT
FOR THE NICK O’NEILL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
PRESS RELEASE
Tanya Donelly and her friends; The Blizzard of 78 (ex-Delta Clutch), Slim Cessna, Eric Fontana and the StereoBirds (formerly the Mockingbirds) will perform an acoustic evening of music on:
Friday May 30th at:
The Vartan Gregorian School
(455 Wickenden Street, Providence)
Show begins at 7pm Donation is $20
All proceeds will go to the Nick O’Neill Scholarship Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. Nick O’Neill died in the Station Fire on February 20th. Nick, age 18, was a musician, songwriter and actor performing with his band Shryne
and onstage at the All Childrens Theatre (ACT).
Nick met Tanya Donelly at the Carriage House where Tanya’s father, Richard Donelly was performing in The Caretaker. After the Station Fire tragedy, Tanya wanted to do something in honor of Nick. A performance with her Rhode Island musician friends was organized. The stage at the Vartan Gregorian School, where Nick performed as a musician and actor was chosen for the benefit.
Tanya Donelly, the former Throwing Muses/Belly frontwoman, coming out of sabbatical, has just released her first record, beautysleep, in five years..
It goes without saying that Tanya’s career is filled with wonderful, sparkling songs such as "Angel", "Not Too Soon" and "Manna" but beautysleep offers something different - a warm sense of coherence, a richness of texture, a meditative poise. Tanya’s friends have donated their talents to the evening’s benefit.
The Blizzard of 78 (ex-Delta Clutch) has played with greats like Alex Chilton, Ronnie Spector, and the Throwing Muses. Their new CD is expected to be released at the end of August.
Slim Cessna plays with two bands, Rhode Island’s own, The Blackstone Valley Sinners and Slim Cessna’s Auto Club based out of Denver Colorado. His music has been called country, country-western and psychobilly.
Eric Fontana most recently composed and performed the music for Trinity Rep’s production, Nickel and Dimed as well as playing guitar for Thunder Knocking on the Door last year.
The StereoBirds (formerly the Mockingbirds) are a Rhode Island based Rock/Pop/Alternative Band, with a tiny twinge of Country twang. They mix the energy of Rock and the craftsmanship of Pop with social and political commentary.
Admission to the Tanya Donelly and Friends for Nick O’Neill fundraiser is: $20. For reservations and information, call: 401-435-5300.
(Donations may also be sent to the RI Foundation, One Union Station, Providence RI 02903.
Make checks payable to RI Foundation with memo:
Nick O’Neill Scholarship Fund.
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