MARK FARNER IN GRAND FUNK, SAYS HE WAS RAILROAD-ED

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For Benefit Of Jesse Farner~The Big Gun's Of Rock Take The Stage In NYC

Press release reads as follows: 

 

  The Who’s Roger Daltrey Joins Mark Farner for Benefit at B. B. Kings 

(New York, NY) – The entertainment industry at large has long been a leader in helping those in need with benefit concerts and charity events.  On Monday January 17, 2011 at B. B. Kings in New York City, rock legends will join together in support of Jesse Farner as he struggles to recuperate from a severe neck injury after a fall last summer.  The concert will be held in conjunction with the New York Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp festivities and will include rock legends participating in the camp plus the Kryptonite rock of 3 Doors Down.

Jesse Farner is the twenty-one year old son of rock’s legendary frontman Mark Farner and his wife Lesia.  Mark Farner (formerly of Grand Funk Railroad) is best known for fronting the band Grand Funk Railroad, the band that sold out Shea Stadium faster than The Beatles and sold over 50 million records worldwide.

When hearing of Jesse Farner’s plight from Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder, David Fishof, Roger Daltrey of The Who stepped up immediately in support of the family.  “I’m humbled to be able to help Jesse and the Farner’s in any way I can,” began Daltrey.  “We are all very fortunate, in our business, to be able to give back.  And sometimes circumstances demand that we give back to our brothers and sisters in the rock and roll business.  Rock for Jesse calls us to do just that for our friends the Farner family,” he concluded.

Mark Farner commented on Daltrey’s participation stating, “Roger is a man’s man with a good heart and that means more to me than anything either of us has accomplished in music.  On behalf of our son Jesse and family, the Farner’s extend our gratitude to Roger and his family, Cliff Williams of AC/DC, 3 Doors Down, Kip Winger and our friends and fans in rock and roll.”  

TTickets for the event are available through Ticketmaster. Included in ticket price (early VIP seating, meet and greet with Mark Farner and friends).

Tickets are $300    These funds go to Jesse  SHOWTIME:  8 PM EST

DONATIONS:  Donations can be made directly by visiting www.sweetrelief.org 

Or, a special bank fund; Bank of Northern Michigan. Check will need to made out to "Mark Farner FBO Jesse Farner. The address to send them to is The Bank of Northern Michigan, 406 Bay Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

FACE BOOK PRAYER WALL FOR JESSE:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=137095029642126&ref=ts

 

CAMP:  For Information on Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp  www.rockcamp.com

Media Contact: jim@thepressoffice.com   

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Good Will Towards Detroit's Employment Challenges at the Fillmore Detroit~Spirit of Detroit Flying High!

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Mark Farner's Guitar Is Gone- In the Windy City!

Mark Farner's "Tiger" striped Parker-Fly guitar is missing or, Gone with The Windy! Taken from Chicago's House Of Blue's gig for Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp.

The tiger-stripe Parker was Mark's spare guitar and was gone from the dressing room Sunday night after the Camp finale. It's likely that someone has helped themselves to their own version of a Five Fingered discounted Fantasy in obtaining a souvenir stolen from Grand Funk Railroad's lead singer and guitar slinger. "Mark is really bummed" reads the post on the official website.

I'm wondering, How could anyone enjoy holding this guitar, showing it, looking at it and knowing who it belongs to and that you stole it from him? Let's hope it makes a journey back to Mark Farner, the one who wields it well and is it's righteous rock owner.

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For The Vets: I'm Your Captain / Closer to Home (1985)

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Mark Farner And Seger's Saxman~Give Thanks For The Best Kinda Riot in Detroit~a Rockin'/Soul Riot!

May just be THE BIGGEST SAX IN THE CITY!!!


”ALTO REED “ALL-STAR” CONCERT ROCKS THANKSGIVING!
BOB SEGER “SAX-MAN” HEADS TEAM OF STARS TO SUPPORT
METRO DETROIT UNEMPLOYED
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Alto Reed/Mitch Ryder/Mark Farner/Martha Reeves/Jeff Daniels Set To “Rock For Jobs!!”

DETROIT – Farmington Hills, Mich.-based TGIF Entertainment Group today announced details of “Alto Reed’s AllStar Thanksgiving Celebration” concert scheduled for Friday, Nov. 26, 2010 at The Fillmore Detroit (formerly the State Theatre). A portion of the proceeds from the event will support Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit programs that help unemployed Metro Detroiters earn jobs. “Events like this help Goodwill continue leading the way in the fight against Metro Detroit unemployment,” said Mark Lane, director of public relations and special events for Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.
Goodwill Industries is the only organization in Southeast Michigan solely dedicated to helping local individuals overcome employment challenges.
TGIF Entertainment Group worked with legendary SaxMan Alto Reed, founding and current member of “Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band,” to assemble a star-studded roster of Detroit’s top talent for this celebration of the Motor City’s rich music legacy. “This concert is about gathering musicians together rooted in Detroit history to give back and address a major crisis for the region,” said Reed.
Concert line-up features Rock ‘n Roll icon Mitch Ryder, Mr. Grand Funk Mark Farner and Motown great Martha Reeves plus Very Special Guest Jeff Daniels.

Martha Reeves, a lover of live instrumentation, is delighted to participate in a live concert with live music that helps the jobless, one her biggest causes. Ryder believes the concert is a very worthy cause since jobs must to be the #1 priority. He says that Detroiters have to be the ones to raise awareness. Mark Farner immediately came on board and Jeff Daniels grabbed his guitar on got on the "Detroit Train".......

Concert goers will enjoy all the ingredients for a stellar night of Rock ‘n Soul in the “D” with Reed’s “Special Friends” including Muzik Mafia member Cowboy Troy, fresh from Nashville.

Detroit area “A” list musicians “Rockin' for Jobs” include Alto Reed’s Motor City All-Stars featuring:
The Groove Council
The Howling Diablos with Jimmie Bones
The Brothers Groove
The Motor City Horns
Julianne and the Rogues
Victoria Reed, Jill Jack
Barbara Payton
David Shelby
Michael Brock and more
WCSX on-air personality, Doug Podell will be featured as the event emcee.

“Alto Reed’s All-Star Thanksgiving Celebration” is presented by TGIF Entertainment Group, WCSX and Live Nation. Tickets start at $10, available through Live Nation www.livenation.com. Platinum Mezzanine and Gold Main Floor Reserved premium seating available. The Fillmore Detroit is located at 2115 Woodward Avenue, next to The Fox in the heart of the theater district. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Concert is 7:00 PM.
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About Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit provides people who have disabilities and other employment challenges with opportunities to become independent, self-supporting citizens through training, work experience and employment in the community. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is a Michigan Works! affiliate and is funded in part by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth and Detroit Workforce Development Department. Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. For information, visit www.goodwilldetroit.org.

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP RAISES FUNDS FOR RECENTLY PARALYZED SON OF MARK FARNER ON FALL ‘WEEKEND WARRIOR’ TOUR

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP RAISES FUNDS FOR RECENTLY PARALYZED SON OF MARK FARNER ON FALL ‘WEEKEND WARRIOR’ TOUR


We now have a special account set up for financial gifts for Jes at the Bank of Northern Michigan. Check will need to made out to "Mark Farner FBO Jesse Farner. The address to send them to is The Bank of Northern Michigan, 406 Bay Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

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Honky Tonk Woman/Surrender/American Band - Jared Goldstein

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Mark Farner Signing Autographs

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Mark Farner Receives VVA President's Award for Excellence in the Arts

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The Mark Farner Family's Mighty Mission~Faith Filled Farner Fans Please Step Up To The Mic

Please join us with positive thoughts and prayers for full restoration to Mark and Lesia's youngest son Jesse Farner.

Jesse took a serious fall on July 3RD of 2010 and suffered a fracture to the C-5 vertebra in his neck. We are Praising the Lord that his spinal cord was not severed and we are Praying to the Lord for his full restoration. If you would like to post blessings and prayerful thoughts to Jesse there is a Face Book GROUP Page titled: "Pray For Jesse Farner" with pictures and well wishers for Jess. But please, they have asked that no video's, music or other pollution be posted...this is purely about a wonderful, loving young man that needs all the good energies we can supply with our caring, motivational words...it's not about Mark.

Mark said: "Thank You for the prayers my son floats on"

For further information on Jesse's progress, Mark and Lesia have graciously supplied some progress reports on the homepage at: http://www.markfarner.com/jesse.php

From the stage, Mark dedicated I'm Your Captain to Nam Vets and regarding Jesse's condition said: "He ain't feeling nothin' from the neck down but, he tell's me; "Dad we're gonna rock it again someday"

Jesse has decided NOT to be a victim of his current circumstances and so intends to "pull himself up by the bootstraps." This is the mighty mission set before Jesse Farner and the entire Mark Farner family. Please respond in Love, light and good wishes to:

Jesse Farner
PO Box 47
Lynn, North Carolina, 28750

Also, a Jesse Farner fund has been set up on his behalf. There will be remodeling and special needs apparatus needed to have him go home from the rehabilitation center.

Please make checks payable to:

Mark Farner FBO (For Benefit Of) Jesse Farner

Mail to:

The Bank of Northern Michigan

406 Bay St.

Petoskey, MI 49770

Thanks so much fellow Farner Fans!

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THE FARNER AND THE DELL FANTASY CAMP BAND!

As you may know, Mark Farner has been a favorite Camp counselor and mentor at David Fishof's "Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp" for many years. Here's Mark showing us how great he is no matter what band is backing him up!

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