Archive for September, 2006
September 30th, 2006
The Benefit For Pat Spurgeon
Pat Spurgeon (of Rogue Wave) and his mom
Originally uploaded by maju6406.
On September 30th 2006, San Francisco band Rogue Wave hosted a benefit concert to raise money for their drummer Pat Spurgeon, who is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. The benefit concert featured performances by Rogue Wave, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie,) Nada Surf, Ryan Miller (Guster,) John Vanderslice, and other special guests. Daniel Handler (AKA Lemony Snickett) MC ‘d the event.
Pat was born with one kidney and it failed. He had his first transplant in 1993, which served him well until now. After 13 years, it has started to deteriorate. He has been on dialysis since April and is hoping desperately to find a donor. Some of their friends have gotten tested to see if they are a match, but Pat has yet to hear good news. Provided he finds a donor, there will be an enormous amount of costs that both Pat and his donor will incur.
In a logical world, medical insurance would cover his donor’s and his expenses after the procedure, but it does not; so he and his family must carry the financial burden. The expenses can be huge. We are trying to raise money for costs like: donor’s travel, care, bills, lost work wages, etc., as well as Pat’s expenses, care, bills, etc. while he is in recovery. — adapted from roguewavemusic.com
Please donate to the cause by going to The Rogue Wave Website.
Pictures and Videos from this amazing event after the jump.
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September 28th, 2006
Nellie McKay
Originally uploaded by maju6406.
at Bimbos 365 Club in San Francisco, CA on September 28th, 2006.
I was once again victim to Bimbo’s no camera policy. I snapped this horrible picture with my camera phone, and the same guy who’s busted me 3 times there got on my case again. That guy gets paid to be an ass.
beersy | 5:10 pm | Show at Bimbo's 365 Club | No Comments
September 21st, 2006
Maritime
Originally uploaded by maju6406.
at Cafe Du Nord on September 21st, 2006.
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September 11th, 2006
The Same Shape
Originally uploaded by maju6406.
at Cafe Du Nord on Sept 11th, 2006.
First time I ever knew someone performing at Du Nord. This is my friend Cristian’s band, The Same Shape. It was a big important gig for the boys and I’m, glad I could be there. Unfortunately I only have my cameraphone on me.
http://www.myspace.com/sameshape
beersy | 9:20 pm | Show at Cafe Du Nord/Swedish American Music Hall | No Comments