Hopefully you have all heard by now  about the Spencer Bell Legacy Concert in Dallas on April 24th and that Jackson Rathbone’s 100 Monkeys are a big part of the effort.  We talked to the band about it in our interview in Tucson when they were on tour here.  (If you didn’t see this crazy interview, you have to watch it!)

Well, do you also recall there was going to be an auction for some really cool things?

Here are the three items/experiences up for auction, all of which include getting to meet Jackson!

• Interview with the bands – Prior to the afternoon concert, the winner of this auction will be able to enter the venue and privately interview members of all of the attending bands. The interviews will be broadcast on live-streaming internet. This once in a life time opportunity will take place in front of the stage so the winner will be able to watch sound check and be the first person in the venue for the afternoon concert! Winner will be able to bring one friend.
• Dinner with the bands – The winner of this auction will be able to enter the venue early, or remain in the venue if attending both concerts, between the afternoon and evening concerts. Dinner will be catered to the bands and the winner by Cafe Brazil. The winner will be able to sit and eat and mingle with all the bands attending, as well as watch the soundcheck and set up for the evening concert. The winner will then be able to remain inside as the first attendee for the evening concert, if he or she is attending the show! Winner will be able to bring one friend with them.
• Meet & Greet with the bands – This auction is limited to 18+ as it will take place during the evening SBL concert. During the concerts, the bands will have access to a private VIP area where they can watch the concert and mingle privately. The winner of this auction will be granted access to the VIP area for a period of time during the concert in order to watch the show from the special balcony and speak with his or her favorite band members! Winner may bring one friend.

The auction started Monday, Feb 22, @ 10am EST and ends March 5th @ 10pm.

Here is the link:

www.sblauctions.com

In addition to the auctions, there are raffles and several contests to enter.

You can learn more about Spencer and his legacy at the Spencer Bell Memorial site.  The money raised at the event will go to The Spencer Bell Memorial Fund @ the University of Michigan’s Adrenal Cancer Clinic. Spencer Bell was a friend to several of the band members, including Jackson, who died of adrenal cancer in 2006 at the age of 20.

This is a great charity and Jackson and the band are a great people, so lets give them a lot  support in making this a success.

Related posts:

1. Additional Info on the Spencer Bell Legacy Concert in Dallas
2. Spencer Bell Memorial Concert in Dallas April 24, 2010
3. Ask Jackson Rathbone and the 100 Monkeys a Question!
4. Jackson Rathbone Directs A Music Video
5. Be a Part of the Spencer Bell Legacy Concert with 100 Monkeys

Thank you for posting this.
Remember that you can bring a friend if you win the auction. So you and your friend can pool your resources and have a higher bid…just a thought.

In additon to the auctions, there are items being raffled and you do NOT need to be present to win. One of the items makes me really wish that I am not one of the organizers of this event…..someone will walk away with a signed 100Monkeys band portrait (note that all the bands will have a portrait including The Stevedores!) If you have heard of or been to a Bowling for Soup show, they donated a signed guitar. Simple Plan has donated autographed photos. How about this gem…a Kelly Rathbone one time only designed shirt signed by band. And be sure to check out the designs done for 100Monkeys by Punk You Chucks, because you can have your own unique Spencer Bell Legacy sneakers designed by them. punkyourchucks.com

I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the auctions. It was a success and raised so much for a good cause. You can now vote on the entries for the Mad Hatter contest, go to http://www.asccnow.com/madhatter.html