7/19/10
For Immediate Release

Through The Pain
BENEFIT SHOWS, AUCTION FOR MADINA LAKE’S MATTHEW LEONE

Chicago, IL (JULY 19, 2010) – On July 6th, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone came to the aid of a woman being physically assaulted by her husband on the 1300 block of West Ohio Street. After intervening and calling Chicago police, Leone was beaten by the man and left unconscious in the street. Matthew's brain injuries were so severe that multiple surgeries have been required to remove portions of his skull. Matthew does not have medical insurance and is currently recovering at home.

Through the Pain is a non-profit benefit alliance created by Matthew’s friends in support of his yet untold medical, legal and rehabilitation costs. Partnering with Sweet Relief, a non-profit charity that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw from when in need of medical care or financial assistance, we are holding a series of benefit concerts, auctions and special events.

The first concert features an acoustic set from Nathan and Mateo of Madina Lake and performances by AM Taxi, The Fold, The Lifeline and David Costa takes place at Double Door (21+) on Saturday, August 21st.

The second show will be held at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago (21+) on Sunday, August 22nd. The lineup includes The Lovehammers, Kill Hannah, Scott Lucas of Local H, Makeshift Prodigy and The Frantic. In addition to hosting the concert, Hard Rock Hotel Chicago has created an exclusive room offer whereby the hotel will donate $15 for every room booked during the entire month of August.

Tickets for the Double Door show are on-sale now. Ticket sales for the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago show will be on-sale beginning Monday, July 26th. Ticket sales are available for sale directly at www.throughthepain.org – prices for each show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

A silent auction will be held at both shows, with items and services donated by a wide range of local businesses. A big-ticket, International auction is currently being held through eBay and can be directly accessed via www.throughthepain.org. Notable auction items include: a one-of-a-kind Lego sculpture commissioned by Pete Wentz for his Clandestine Industries clothing line, a prototype Washburn guitar built exclusively for Dan Donegan of Chicago-based band Disturbed - signed and donated by Dan himself and a signed platinum record from the band A Perfect Circle’s debut, platinum record Mer De Noms. Continue Reading


One of a kind washburn disturbed prototype donated, signed by dan donegan for throughthepain auction.



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