PRS Guitar Auction

<p><a href="http://www.music4more.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mixposure.com/images/m4md-banner.png" alt="" width="600" height="128" /></a></p><p>Hey everyone! I wanted to post this since it is a great cause. If you can't attend the event in person, you can contact them for an absentee bid registration form.</p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Todd</p><p style="text-align: center;">* * * * * *&nbsp;</p><p>Music 4 Maryland Announces Art Guitars Auction and Concert at Ram&rsquo;s Head Live! Nov. 13</p> <p>Pat McGee, The Paul Reed Smith Band to headline performance; auction of custom decorated PRS Guitars to take place at concert.</p> <p>Baltimore, MD (August 31, 2010) &ndash; Music 4 Maryland announced the 2010 Art Guitars Auction and Concert will take place Saturday, November 13, 2010 at Rams Head Live! in downtown Baltimore. The Pat McGee Band, The Paul Reed Smith Band, The Jon Bailey Band and The School of Rock are performing.</p> <p>This unique event will also feature a silent auction of 18 &ldquo;art guitars&rdquo; that were designed by local celebrities and artists, who have hand-decorated PRS guitars from Kent Island&rsquo;s internationally-renowned luthier Paul Reed Smith. The guitars will be auctioned to benefit Music 4 Maryland, a project of Music 4 More, a 501(c)3 charity. Music 4 More&rsquo;s mission is to provide financial and in-kind resources to sustain and foster under-funded music programs in schools and communities across the United States.</p> <p>Tickets are $20 for General Admission; VIP tickets are $40, and include a meet &amp; greet with Pat McGee and access to the balcony level. Tickets are on sale at <span>www.ramsheadlive.com</span>.</p> <p>Music 4 More will use the proceeds to purchase instruments, repairs and supplies for music programs in Maryland schools.</p> <p><span>Music 4 More founder Deidra Stevens explains, </span>&ldquo;We are very excited about our campaign and the opportunity to help music programs in Maryland. Music education can create a passion and focus in children resulting in more successful, well- rounded adults. For some, it inspires a lifelong hobby or even a career path that would otherwise go untapped. For these, and many other reasons, we&rsquo;re proud to help maintain the future of Maryland&rsquo;s music programs.&rdquo;</p> <p>About the Musicians: The Pat McGee Band is one of the most successful touring bands nationwide, bringing original melodic rock, trademark rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, strong musicianship and energy to shows that are flat-out fun. Over the last fourteen years, the band has built a strong, nationwide fan base, and has been billed with major artists such as Allman Brothers Band, The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, Counting Crows, Blues Traveler, and James Taylor.</p> <p>The Paul Reed Smith Band is guitar maven Paul Reed Smith&rsquo;s international touring band. The band performs and records music showcasing the dynamic talents of its seasoned, high-caliber musicians.</p> <p>Gary Grangers's seamless approach to virtually any style of music makes him one of the most sought after bass players in the world. He has performed and done countless recordings and TV appearances with such notable artists as John Scofield, Dennis Chambers, Nancy Wilson, Roger Daltrey, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Nelson Rangel, George Duke and Eric Marienthal.</p> <p>Vocalist Derek St. Holmes is best known for songs like &ldquo;Hey Baby&rdquo; and &ldquo;Stranglehold. This former Ted Nugent vocalist/guitarist&rsquo;s raw energy, flawless vocals and showmanship combine to rock the house everywhere the band plays.</p><p><a href="http://www.music4maryland.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mixposure.com/images/Artist%20Jimi%20from%20Jimmies%20Chicken%20Shack.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="448" /></a><a href="http://www.music4maryland.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.mixposure.com/images/Tom%20Stiltz.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>