2008.08.26
Local bands to play benefit for one of their own
The Kings' lead singer, Brent Clinevell, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. As is the case with many musicians, he does not have health insurance. Several bands are playing a show to help him out.
From a myspace.com bulletin:
> Brent Clinevell, a legendary singer on the Roanoke music scene, was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. Brent has been apart of all of the great Roanoke bands, Razzmatazz, Diamonds, The Kings and others over the years. But now he needs our help to battle this horrible illness.
Show details: 2 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 7. Greystone Tavern, 1106 Kessler Mill Road, Salem. Suggested donation TBA.
The lineup:
The Original Royal Kings
The Kings
Cimmaron
The Worx
Crobar Cane
The Pop Rivets
Gasoline Alley
Keith Guthrie and Friends
Breeze Brothers
Loud Clangin and Bangin
Leggz
Drivn will not be performing at this benefit concert. We were approached but regretfully had to decline. We are off the rest of 2008 for other band related business and unfortunately will not be able to attend.
We do wish the very best to Brent and feel this is a wonderful event in recognition of a great musician from our region.
From all of us in the DRIVN camp, god bless and we hope Brent has a full speedy recovery!
Shane Hager - Drivn
Comment by Shane Hager — August 26, 2008 @ 7:57 pm
I will be there to show my support and donate. Sorry to hear about such a thing.
Comment by James Pace — August 26, 2008 @ 10:53 pm
Sorry to hear about BRent. Your musician readers might want to know about a great FREE program called HINT (Health Insurance Navigation Tool), which provides informed, musician-friendly support and advice to musicians who need information about health insurance. You can read more about it at: http://www.futureofmusic.org/hint/
There's no "sell" -- artists simply go to the website and schedule an appointment to a health insurance expert who is also a musician and go over their situation and look at the possibilities for coverage.
HINT DOES NOT SELL INSURANCE. What it does do is help musicians navigate the tricky jargon around health insurance so they can learn about their best options. It doesn't cost a thing -- the HINT program manager (who is volunteering his time) calls you on his dime.
There’s hardly a day that goes by without a story about a benefit show for a musician who’s struggling to pay their medical bills. If more musicians took a few minutes to see if they can find coverage, we might not have to read (and write) as many benefit items. And that'd be a good thing.
Comment by casey — August 27, 2008 @ 10:03 am
I've been enjoying Brent's singing since I was 17 and sneaking into the Kings Inn. We'll be at the show and keep Brent in our thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
Comment by Jennifer — September 3, 2008 @ 12:36 pm