Friday, March 12, 2010

Donovan To Play Benefit For David Lynch Foundation

Donovan ("Mellow Yellow," "Wear Your Love Like Heaven," "Hurdy Gurdy Man") will headline a benefit concert for the David Lynch Foundation on Friday, March 19 at the El Rey Theater. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 (General Admission) $110 (VIP seating and a meet and greet with Donovan after the show) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

"The Beatles and I brought back from India the lost art of meditation. Now with David Lynch, we pass it on to thousands of students world-wide . Join us to help save the world! Change Begins Within!", Donovan tells us as he prepares for the big night. Donovan will be joined by his daughter Astrella Celeste and backing band Jerry Vivino, Scott Healy & Mike Merritt (from the Conan O'Brien late night band), Danny Saber (on guitar) with special guests Jack Maness (Sublime), The Global Sound Lodge featuring Lanny Cordola & Matt Sorum (of Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver, The Cult), Amrita Sen and more TBA. Mathew St. Patrick, from Six Feet Under, will host the evening performances.

WHO: Donovan And Friends



WHAT: A Benefit Concert for The David Lynch Foundation



WHERE: The El Rey Theater, 5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles.

WHEN: 7:30 pm-- Doors open. 8:30 pm - Bruce Nathan (Every Boy) on vox Billy Masters (Suzanne Vega) on guitar Adam Topol (Jack Johnson) on drums Chris Joyner (Sheryl Crow / Wallflowers) on keys Jeff McElroy on bass 9:00 pm - Blessed the Strange 9:35 pm: Jack Maness (Sublime) 10:00 pm - Donovan & Friends - Donovan will be joined by daughter, Astrella Celeste, Jerry Vivino, Scott Healy & Rick Reed (from the Conan O'Brien Late Night Band). Throughout Donovan's set, he will be also be joined by special guests, Lanny Cordola & Matt Sorum (of Guns n Roses and Velvet Revolver), Peter Noone (Herman's Hermit), POE, Amrita Sen, Danny Saber (Black Grape/Alice Cooper), Poe, and Carla Olson (Textones) 11:30 pm - The Paris Escovedo Project

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