By Daily Press staff
It will be a rockin’ day at the pier next weekend, with nine hours of live music to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.
The Santa Monica Pier Lessee’s Association, in association with the Pier Restoration Association, will host a concert fundraiser to benefit Gulf Coast hurricane victims on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Santa Monica Pier. Admission is a $5 suggested donation. All proceeds from the event are going to Habitat for Humanity.
The event will feature a full lineup of entertainment, including eight bands performing throughout the afternoon and evening. A raffle, food carts, beer garden, booths representing the businesses of the Santa Monica Pier and other family activities will be featured as well.
Businesses throughout the community are donating goods and services, and all performers are participating free of charge. Those scheduled to play include: Timothy Blevins Tom Nolan Homemade Jam Band Westside Crew Jah Quest Soundmind Samurai Homeboys Gila Monsters Rumble Bees with special guest Joe Bonamassa Key-note speaker: Durra does jazz
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 28, 2005. Read the original PDF.