This 20 years of Dischord Box Set is being auctioned off to raise funds for John Stabb’s cancer treatment.
WHO: Boycott Cancer organization
WHAT: Collective of DC hardcore musicians and fans throwing a benefit concert for John Stabb
WHEN: Sunday, May 8, 8pm to midnight.
WHERE: Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
WHY: Legendary frontman John Stabb of DC hardcore band Government Issue is suffering from malignant stomach cancer. Boycott Cancer is an organization formed to help raise funds for he and his wife’s living expenses and his cancer treatment. This concert is one fundraiser in addition to other projects being worked on to benefit John.
Subject: Boycott Cancer – A Benefit for John Stabb
On Wednesday, January 20th, after feeling nauseous the night before/contemplating cancelling his History Repeated show, John Stabb went to the ER having severe pain in his stomach. He was released from the hospital two days later. After a week at home, John went back to the ER on Friday January 29th for an emergency operation.
After a week of recovery in the hospital, on Saturday February 6th, John was diagnosed with malignant stomach cancer in addition to having two intestinal tumors removed through his surgery the week before.
John’s soul mate, Mina, has been by his side day and night (with short trips home to take care of their pets and to wash clothes).
Mina’s boss has been incredibly supportive to allow Mina the time off from work in order to take care of John during this critical time and to help him through the stages of cancer treatment. However, there is a financial toll that John and Mina face of unpaid leave of absence from their jobs under the FMLA.
In order to assist John and Mina during this journey, this concert has been set up to assist in life expenses while John heals and goes through his cancer treatment.
Auctions, music compilations, and other fundraising items may be viewed at http://www.johnstabb.com
Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1157781?utm_medium=bks
Cost : $15
Contact: Phil Venable – venable.phil (a t) gmail (d o t) com
Tom Berard – tom (a t) tomberard (d o t) com
Derrick Baranowsky – pedalboard (a t) hotmail (d o t) com
Press Contact: Phil Venable – 703-447-3522
Performers include:
Thurston Moore (of Sonic Youth) – http://www.thurstonmoore.com
J Robbins Band (new band J Robbins of Jawbox)
GIVE – DC new up and coming hardcore – https://givemusical.bandcamp.com/
As promised another copy is up for bidding right HERE!!
George Hurchalla, the talented author of Going Underground: American Punk 1979 – 1989, has donated 10 signed copies of the 2nd Edition to the cause. I’ll be putting a copy up each day! And don’t forget, you’ll have chances at other copies!!
Folks, I’m here to tell you the outpouring of good will for John is incredible. Bob Mould, in addition to donating his hard earned cash, has generously donated two tickets to his Washington, DC show on 4/27 with hometown fave Ted Leo!
Bid HERE!
This item was donated by former GI bass player, Brian Gay. It is one of the few test pressings of Government Issue’s Legless Bull EP. It’s a large hole 45 rpm 7 inch. It is in VG condition.
People, I am learning so much about the ologies past trilogy!
As promised another copy is up for bidding right HERE!!
George Hurchalla, the talented author of Going Underground: American Punk 1979 – 1989, has donated 10 signed copies of the 2nd Edition to the cause. I’ll be putting a copy up each day! And don’t forget, you’ll have chances at other copies!!
We are pleased to announce the Boycott Cancer show at the Black Cat DC featuring Thurston Moore, J Robbins and GIVE! Come on out Sunday night May 8th!! This is a benefit show to raise money to help John and Mina with their overwhelming medical bills and living expenses through John’s cancer treatment. PLEASE HELP BY INVITING EVERYONE YOU CAN. Tickets are $15 available at Black Cat or online here as well as at the door the day of show until it sells out.
People, I have learned that “pentalogy” is the correct word. As oppposed to, “50logy.”
As promised another copy is up for bidding right HERE!!
George Hurchalla, the talented author of Going Underground: American Punk 1979 – 1989, has donated 10 signed copies of the 2nd Edition to the cause. I’ll be putting a copy up each day! And don’t forget, you’ll have chances at other copies!!
Folks, Henry Rollins graciously donated an auction item to help his friend, John Stabb, out. It’s a signed copy of Black Coffee Blues. It’s in MINT condition and a great collectible and read.
Bid HERE
As promised another copy is up for bidding right HERE!!
George Hurchalla, the talented author of Going Underground: American Punk 1979 – 1989, has donated 10 signed copies of the 2nd Edition to the cause. I’ll be putting a copy up each day! And don’t forget, you’ll have chances at other copies!!
John "Stabb" Schroeder 