1st Annual Charity Benefit features Local Bands Eastwood Peak and Mumblefish

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 30, 2009 -
HOLLIS, NH – Local bands Eastwood Peak and Mumblefish are joining forces to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Middlesex Regional High School (http://www.relayforlife.org/nmrhsma) at the 1st Annual Merry Rockmas Benefit Bash to be held at the Alpine Grove in Hollis, NH on December 19th at 8:00 pm.  A portion of every ticket sold will help the Relay For Life in their fight against cancer, and a number of sponsors will be offering prizes at the event.

The Merry Rockmas Benefit Bash will feature live music from local legends Eastwood Peak and Mumblefish, and there will be a prize drawing at the event to support the Relay For Life from event sponsors:

* Pepperell Music Center - a Fender guitar signed by legendary rocker, J. Geils
* Getchen Archambault - signed copies of her book, “Hats, Gloves, Hot Cocoa with Love”
* Life Is Local - a complete website design (or redesign) and six months of hosting

If you are interested in sponsoring the event to help the cause, please contact Chuck Smith at mailto:chuck@lifeislocal.com.

“During the holiday season, we’ve decided to give something back to help out a cause that is near and dear to our own hearts,” said Mumblefish lead singer, Tom Powers.  “Cancer is a serious issue, and the Relay For Life does a great job of getting the community and the students of North Middlesex Regional High School involved in the fight.  We can’t think of a better organization to benefit during the season of giving, and we hope to see a lot of fans and friends at the Bash.”

The 1st Annual Merry Rockmas Bash will take place on Saturday, December 19th from 8:00 pm to midnight at the Alpine Grove located at 19 South Depot Road (Route 111A) in Hollis, NH. Tickets are $10 and are available online at http://www.mumblefishband.com/rockmas or at the door (if available).  The event is open to all ages, but minors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.  Be a part of one of the year's most rocking benefit bash, while helping in the fight against cancer!

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, the Society has 13 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities involving millions of volunteers across the United States. For more information anytime call toll free 1-800-227-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org.

More information about Mumblefish can be found online at http://www.mumblefishband.com, and more information about Eastwood Peak can be found at http://www.eastwoodpeak.com. Information about the Pepperell Music Center can be found at http://www.pepperellmusiccenter.com. To find out more about Gretchen Archambault, visit http://www.angelchildrenbooks.com.  Life Is Local offers website design and marketing for local businesses at http://www.lifeislocal.com.

Contact: Chuck Smith, mailto:chuck@lifeislocal.com, 978-717-2848