Y&T - Former Members To Perform At Phil Kennemore Benefit Concert, Benefit Auction Up And Running
December 2, 2010, 13 years ago
Y&T; frontman Dave Meniketti has issued the following update:
"With a new album and a tour schedule chocked full of more dates than ever, 2010 has been an amazing yet bittersweet year for Y&T.; We want to thank every one of you for coming out to Y&T; shows this year, all over the world, and for your love and support for our buddy Phil. We're very grateful to have the best crew--Tom, Chrys, Ken, Rolf, and our wonderful manager Jill. Warmest holiday wishes from the Y&T; family to you and yours.Don't miss this all-star event on December 31, New Year's Eve, at the Avalon in Santa Clara, California. Phil was moved to tears when we told him who all was joining forces to help. Special guests who have volunteered to perform:
Special guests who have volunteered to perform include:
Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE)
Don Dokken (DOKKEN)
Bobby Blotzer (RATT)
Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL)
Sean McNabb (Dokken, MONTROSE)
Loren Gold (ROGER DALTREY)
Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT)
Jimmy DeGrasso (Alice Cooper, ex Y&T;)
Joey Alves (ex-Y&T;)
Leonard Haze (ex Y&T;)
... and more to be announced! Check the website often for update performer list.
Unique auction items available at the event. Breakfast offered at the end of the night. Tickets available at the Avalon and online. See the event page for up-to-date information, including a discounted rate on hotel rooms for concert attendees. Special thanks to the Avalon for donating 100% of the ticket proceeds to Phil.
To benefit Phil, a few special auction items are now available for bidding on the Y&T; auction site, including:
-- Bisceglia Guitars "Facemelter" guitar, handcrafted by George Bisceglia-- Gretsch snare drum, pearlescent white, donated by and autographed by Frankie Banali (QUIET RIOT, WASP)
-- Fender Squier Stratocaster with EMG pickups, red. Donated by EMG. Signed by Y&T;
-- Jeff Scott Soto out-of-print TALISMAN and EYES albums (vinyl), never played, opened only when signed by JSS. Donated by JSS.
-- Dean Markley Strings Band Package. Donated by Dean Markley Strings.
-- D'Addario Strings Band Package. Donated by D'Addario Strings, Evans Drumheads, Planet Waves
-- Evans snare drum heads. Donated by Evans Drumheads.
-- Planet Waves chromatic headstock tuners. Donated by Planet Waves.
...many more cool & unique items coming soon!
Online items are in addition to the various other items that will be auctioned at the benefit concert. Many more items will be added in the next few weeks, so check the auction site often for updates!"
For more info visit Meniketti.com.
