A massive thank you to our Italian friends for organising another successful benefit gig for us in Milan, and to as a tribute to Joe – here are some photos from the night.
A massive thank you to Rik and everyone involved with La Platta Calling for organising what looks to be an amazing benefit for Strummerville.
Watch live and direct from La Plata, Argentina (schedule: 22nd Dec @ 6pm GMT)
La Plata Calling is taking place on Thursday December 22 outdoor and free admission at the Centro Cultural Provincial Station of the city of La Plata. That day, local bands release two songs by The Clash at the same time will perform their own compositions.
https://www.facebook.com/laplatacalling
http://www.laplatacalling.com.ar
A big shout out and thanks to Andrew and his Philadelphia crew for organising this benefit for Strummerville, looks like it will be a blinder.
A big shout goes out Billy for putting on this Joe Strummer Night as a benefit gig at The Wise Monkey in Glasgow and to all the bands who’re very kindly donating their performance fee to us. Many thanks.
Massive thanks and appreciation to Chris and the gang in Buffalo for organising their 10th Tribute to Joe Strummer and benefit for Strummerville. Great line-up here and looks set to be a great event.
Thanks so much guys.
One love x
A massive shout out to Craig and all of the bands involved in this wonderful event. Your support is invaluable and very much appreciated.
We’d like to give up a big shout to Ian, Adrian and Perry for putting another benefit for us this year – Wedgewood to the World.
Bands playing are The Supernovas, The Good Time Charlies, Archive 45, The Curst Sons and the Bad Roaches plus two DJ sets from Ted at the Controls and the Rock-a-Hula Club. All the trappings for a rocking night. Thank you!
Thanks to our amazing and dedicated friends in Italy for organising another benefit for us and a tribute to Joe. This year’s event will be near Milan and will feature 14 Italian bands.
We can only thank everyone involved for their support and it if you are in Italy then get yourself down there.
One love,
Strummerville
Thanks to John Lee and our great friends in Brighton for another Strummerville benefit, and thanks to all the bands for playing for us. Looks set to be another great night, one love x
Massive thanks to our friends at Revolution Rock in Australia for organising not one but two fundraisers for Strummerville in September.
Revolution Rock: A Joe Strummer Tribute Night 2011
Spanning the last five years, Revolution Rock has been celebrating the life and music of The Clash/ Mescaleros front man Joe Strummer with a series of packed out shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
To pay respect to Joe, Revolution Rock will see musicians and fans alike from around Australia come together at concerts in Sydney and Melbourne to celebrate Joe’s music and spirit.
On September 10th The Vanguard in Sydney will see the return of the fifth in the series of Revolution Rock concerts. The line up will include The Rumjacks, The Smith Street Band, Steppin’ Razor and Isaac Graham.
Making a return to Melbourne for the second year after a packed out show in 2010, Revolution Rock will be taking place at the historic venue The Tote on September 23rd. The line up will include The Rumjacks, Steppin’ Razor, The Bennies, The Smith Street Band and The Operators.
For all the details please visit the Official Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/revolutionrockaustralia
Revolution Rock – Sydney
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=260703343955267
Revolution Rock – Melbourne
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200114596711713
Many thanks to Chad for organising what looks like an amazing benefit for Strummerville.
Much appreciated.
Sponsored by:
Iron Fist Clothing
Dead Boy Footwear
Juxtapoz Magazine
Thrasher magazine
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Sailor Jerry Rum
2nd Floor Huntington Beach
Art show to benefit: Strummerville – http://www.strummerville.com/
Free Admission with suggested donation – proceeds will be donated to Strummerville
Date: August 4th 2011
Time: 6 PM – 11 PM
Location:
2nd Floor
126 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Featured Artists:
Jason Adams
Jason Jesse
Lance Mountain
Duane Peters
Matt Hensley?
More names coming soon…
Other Artists
Lyle Wessles
Chuck Adame
Entertainment:
Joey LaRocca Acoustic
Matt Hensley?
Stagger and Fall Acoustic
Live DJ
Flier:
Jason will work with Lyle next week on flier
Tee Shirt:
Limited Edition Dead Boy Shirt – Proceeds to benefit Strummerville
Another amazing benefit planned by our friends in San Francisco.
As always, thanks again for your support.
Love
Strummerville
more info:
Bottom of the Hill
Thanks to Liz Moody for organizing what looks like a fantastic weekend for Strummerville.
Burnbake Calling June 10th – 12th 2011
Massive thanks to our friends from Apocalypstick who’re putting on another benefit gig for us at The Hawley Arms, Thursday 3rd Feb. Featuring: Sissi, Why Mary, The Pins, The Model Society
Doors open at 7pm
Entry £5 suggested donation
More info: http://apocalypstickmusic.tumblr.com/
Thanks again to Mario and all our friends in Dusseldorf for organising this benefit for us on 22nd Jan 2011.
Thanks to our friends in Leicester and all the bands involved for organising this benefit for us on 18 December 2011.
Featuring:
Radio Clash (top Clash tribute)
http://www.radio-clash.com
London (original 70s punk band)
First Wave (Midlands punk rockers)
Ten Penny Nail (Leicester metallers)
Saturday 18th December
Advance tickets £5 / £6 on door
Available from:
The Sound House
28 Southampton Street
Cultural Quarter
LE1 1SJ
www.soundhouseleicester.co.uk
Thanks to our friends over at Oh Yeah Belfast for organising a benefit for us on 22 December to mark Joe’s passing.
Looks like a great line-up.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/102800
More info: http://www.ohyeahbelfast.com/
The Mighty Stef are travelling up from Dublin to showcase their excellent new album, ‘TMS And The Baptists’.
They will be joined by Belfast combo, the ever-skanking Aggressors BC:
http://www.myspace.com/aggressorsbc
Plus a punky-reggae disco and special guests. Admission is £5.
All profits will be donated to Strummerville, the Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music.
Thank you to everyone who is and has been involved – you are amazing x
Huge thanks to Mauro and all the Italian gang for organising another benefit for us this year on 11th December.
http://www.myspace.com/tributojoestrummeritalia
Many, many thanks to our friends in Germany for organising this Strummerville Benefit night for us on 22 December.
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Thanks ever so much to our friends in Brighton for another benefit in aid of Strummerville.
Featuring:
Rebel Truce
The Sex Pistols Experience
The Boiler
Saturday 8th January 2011
@ Komedia
Gardner Street
Brighton
Doors 7pm
Tickets £12.00
www.komedia.co.uk
Many thanks to Ian, Adrian and Perry in Portsmouth for organising another annual benefit for Strummerville – their fourth event on our behalf.
Thanks so much guys, looks like a great night x
Thanks to Mike Sprague and the Rat Bandits for organising this benefit for us on 20 November.
Punk West: featuring local punk bands from the South West
Rat Bandits
51st State
Po-lice
Dane Howells
Faith of the Gods
Tatworth Memorial Hall
Doors Open @ 7:00
Music 7:30 till 11:00
November 20th 2010
Thanks again to Basil Cook for organising yet another benefit for us down under. Here’s more info about the event:
Bombshellzine.com, Drum Media and Renegades Empire presents:
Revolution Rock – A Joe Strummer Tribute Night 2010 is now an annual event for Sydney and is in its 4th successful year in bringing alive Joe’s music and spirit amongst his fans.
From front man of The Clash to his work with The Mescalero’s, Joe Strummer was, and still is a massive influence to so many bands and people’s lives worldwide.
To pay respects to the great man a night of homage happens annually in Sydney and this year the night is taking place at The Annandale Hotel, Sydney on Saturday 28th August.
Bands paying homage for 2010 are: The Domnicks (WA) featuring Nick Sheppard from The Clash, The Rumjacks, The City Lights, Madonna (VIC) and The Tearaways (VIC)
More info:
myspace.com/revolutionrock_sydney
facebook.com/revolutionrockaustralia
