ALIVE AND KICKING!
Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone, and Special Guests the Lost Planet Airmen Join Forces at Benefit Concert for Prader-Willi Homes of California
Great American Music Hall, Sunday, October 6
Prader-Willi Homes of California is thrilled to announce ALIVE AND KICKING, a benefit concert on Sunday, October 6, at the iconic Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. This special evening will bring together a stellar lineup of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass favorites, including Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes, Bill Kirchen, Austin de Lone, the legendary Lost Planet Airmen -- five original members of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. This will be an unforgettable night of wild music and unexpected collaborations.
The ALIVE AND KICKING concert will raise crucial funds for Prader-Willi Homes of California, formerly known as The Richard de Lone Special Housing Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and supporting residential living for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. Tickets are $75 for general admission and are available online at gamh.com. Special VIP seating is available upon email request to [email protected].
The evening will feature performances by:
- Jimmie Dale Gilmore—Bringing his distinctive blend of country, folk, and Americana music.
- Chuck Prophet and Cumbia Shoes—Delivering an electrifying set as they prepare to release their forthcoming album.
- Bill Kirchen—Celebrated as the “Titan of the Telecaster,” he is a founding member of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen.
- Austin de Lone—Keyboardist known for his masterful skills on both the piano and the organ, de Lone is hailed as one of the pioneers of the British pub rock movement in the 1970s.
- Lost Planet Airmen—After more than 50 years of exploring the far reaches of the musical universe, the Lost Planet Airmen are reuniting for this worthy cause. The Lost Planet Airmen recently released their latest album, Back From the Ozone. Bandmembers include Dr. John Tichy, Bill Kirchen, Andy Stein, Buffalo Bruce Barlow, and Bobby Black, along with Pete Siegel and Paul Revelli and Austin de Lone.
The night will kick off with a heartfelt performance by Caroline de Lone, who is returning from Nashville to perform a special song dedicated to her brother Richie, the inspiration behind Prader-Willi Homes of California.
Tickets are on sale now. All proceeds will directly support Prader-Willi Homes of California’s mission to provide specialized care for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. For more information, please visit praderwillihomes.org.
Event Details:
- What: ALIVE AND KICKING! A Benefit Concert for Prader-Willi Homes of California
- When: Sunday, October 6; Doors open at 7 p.m.| Show starts at 8 p.m.
- Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Tickets: $75 for General Admission, available at gamh.com
- More Information, visit gamh.com and/or praderwillihomes.org
About Prader-Willi Homes of California (PWHC)
Prader-Willi Homes of California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating state-of-the-art residential homes in the San Francisco Bay Area for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome. This complex, rare, and random genetic disorder that affects one in 15,000 to 20,000 people and has no known cure. The disorder presents numerous challenges, including hyperphagia (an insatiable appetite), hypotonia (low muscle tone), and a range of cognitive and behavioral issues. PWHC strives to provide the comprehensive support and care that individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome need to thrive.
For additional resources and information, California residents can visit the Prader-Willi California Foundation at pwcf.org, and national resources are available through the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association at pwsausa.org.
