Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County Presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert

Aug. 23, 2011 - PRLog -- CAMARILLO, CALIF.--Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will perform Friday, September 30, 2011 in the Fred Kavli theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County. Featuring classics from its latest album, How Big Can You Get? A Tribute to Cab Calloway, “America’s favorite little big band” is sure to get the audience dancing. The event also features local favorites Amanda Ply and Teardrop Garage.  

   “It will be a wonderfully entertaining and fun evening of great music. The band has evolved into one of the top leaders among jazz and swing bands in the world,” says Jeff Rudin, Big Brothers Big Sisters board member and concert chairperson. "I also hope the evening increases awareness that many children throughout Ventura County are in urgent need of mentoring."

   Sponsors of the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy concert are Wells Fargo Bank, Summit Business Management, Gold Coast Broadcasting, Ventura County Star, Playlist 92.7 FM, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Nate 'n Al, Line 6, SIGNARAMA and Jane Ebensteiner.

   A silent auction will take place during the evening. "We have collected some spectacular auction items, true treasures that our guests will certainly enjoy,” says Rudin.  
   All proceeds from the concert and auction will support existing child-mentor matches and will enable the development of new matches for children waiting for their perfect "Big." Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County is committed to helping children facing adversity to reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one adult mentoring relationships.
   To become an event sponsor or to purchase tickets, contact Terri Felix, Big Brothers Big Sisters director of development, at 805-484-2282, ext. 23, or visit www.bbsvc.org . Tickets prices are $154, $79, $64 and $44.VIP tickets ($154) include a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception with members of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBSVC) has been helping youth in Ventura County and neighboring communities realize their potential for over 40 years. Facilitating more than 1,000 one-to-one mentoring relationships annually between adult or school-based volunteers and youth ages 6-21, BBSVC is committed to bringing their life-changing program to every child who needs and wants it. BBSVC is an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that depends on private donors for 75% of its funding. To donate, become a mentor, or learn more about BBSVC please call (805) 484-2282 or go to www.bbsvc.org.