WINGER Added To PHOENIX RISING Benefit Concert

February 20, 2008

WINGER has joined the list of performers who will raise funds for the families and survivors of the Station nightclub tragedy in Rhode Island.

The charity event will take place on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island and will feature additional performances by John Rich (BIG & RICH),ALABAMA's Randy Owen, Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler, Gretchen Wilson, Aaron Lewis (STAIND),TESLA, TWISTED SISTER, Kevin Max and STRYPER featuring Tom Scholz, and Gary Pihl of BOSTON.

The concert marks the fifth anniversary of the Station nightclub tragedy in Rhode Island, the fourth largest nightclub fire in U.S. history. 100 lives were lost, 200 others were seriously injured and 65 children lost one or both parents. Five years later, funds available for the survivors are woefully inadequate. Only 15 survivors of the fire qualified for Social Security benefits, and many are still unable to meet their monthly needs.

Dee Snider stated, "This event is about music fans desperately in need, so it's important that Phoenix Rising - Musicians United to Benefit the Station Nightclub Fire Victims be supported by musicians of all genres. We are so happy to welcome John Rich and his rowdy friends aboard for this very important mission.'

All proceeds from ticket sales and charity auctions benefit the Station Family Fund, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization founded by survivors of the Station nightclub fire. The Station Family Fund is committed to providing survivor relief, including costs of ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.

The Station Family Fund, founded by survivors, family members and community members affected by the fire and the Wake Up To Love Foundation, founded by TESLA drummer Troy Luccketta, his wife, Phyllis Luccketta are event organizers. While $100,000.00 was raised in 2005 from a benefit concert featuring TESLA, SHINEDOWN, Pat Travers and Carmine Appice, those funds are in desperate need of replenishing.

Tickets are available at the Dunkin' Donuts Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 401-331-2211, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Prices range from $41.00 to $61.00.

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