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Mark Growden Benefit

Benefit for the Being of Mr. Growden

Come EARLY and plan to stay late!

Saturday, March 29 - Doors 7 pm - Show Starts 8 pm

12 Galaxies (Mission St between 21st and 22nd in SF -- look for the Doggie Diner Heads)

$10-25 and up sliding scale (a special prize to the highest door contributor!)

12 Galaxies will be packed to the rafters with an amazing selection of talent representing 10 plus years of the best musicians and entertainers from this area. Many of our performers have solo projects, new group projects, and have been a part of some of the most exciting and notorious bands, duos, performance experiments, and mayhem (often with Mark himself) that have shaped this whole scene for years.

Everyone's playing short sets so make sure you don't miss out by coming late...and yes, Mark will be playing here and there throughout the night. There will also be an all-star, old school, improvised set with members from nearly all of Mark's former bands, including Electric Pinata.

The players, mostly (it's getting bigger by the day):
--In no particular order--
Myles Boisen
Seth Ford-Young w/Rob Reich
Leila-Anne Brusseau
Sean Hayes
Robin Coomer
Enzo Garcia
Lucio Menogen
Joe Rut
Fuzzy Cousin
The Slippery Slope
Knees & Elbows
Sugar Butt Tiger
Scott Stone aka Skate
Steambeat Derby featuring Sansa Asylum
Ragi the Lawyer
Kristina of the Nekyia
Gibson Pearl
all this and more held together by the capable wonder known as Mr. John Hell. That means he's the MC.

Meet your hot door hostess Sister Mable and her team of beauties at the door, and give generously! 90% of the door goes to Mark.

We have a generous donation of some jewelry designed and handmade by John Moriarty/14 Karats of the Jesus Tacos for the highest door contributor.

Drink Heavily :) (we'll help you get a cab!) -- patronizing 12 Galaxies is an investment in your future, and this venue needs the support of our community.

Around the edges of this stage circus you will find the likes of:
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence with kisses, spanks (and maybe handjobs!) for sale
Spygirl & Moses the Klown, hopefully not hurting themselves...
VonStilts, loveliest long-legged ladies heating it up outside
The Gomorran Social Aid and Pleasure Club crashing the sidewalk, along with all the other musicians who can't fit on stage!!!! It is an embarrassment of riches!

...and last but not least, our faithful mascots, the Doggie Diner Heads.

Thanks to everyone for all their kind and honest words, donations of time and creativity, and moral support. We really are a part of an amazing community. This is going to be a really special evening for everyone.

Background: Mark was injured in a bicycle accident about 6 weeks ago, seriously enough that he couldn't walk for a while! He is progressing well, getting stronger, playing a bit more, but still faces some time before he can get back to his landscaping work and full touring schedule.

Hope to see you there!