3rd Annual Chad Barth - Concert for Epilepsy with Crossin Dixon, Wil Gravatt and Rebelicious! March 20, 2009

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Crossin' Out Epilepsy
The 3rd Annual Chad Barth
Concert for Epilepsy Fundraiser
An event to benefit the

ABOUT THE EVENT :
The 3rd Annual Chad Barth - Concert for Epilepsy Fundraiser,will be helddocksideonEntertainment Cruises' Odyssey III (http://odysseycruises.com/dc/index.cfm) onFriday, March 20th. Doors open at 7:00pm, and thecharity concert event starts at 8:30pm.
This annual event, now in its third year, willfeature Broken Bow recording artist Crossin Dixon (www.crossindixon.com), as well as local bands the Wil Gravatt Band and Rebelicious.
Tickets to the charity event are $25 per person. Individuals also canbe sponsors of the Walking Amongst Friends Host Committee for $125. All donations are tax-deductible through the Epilepsy Foundation of America. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Chad Barth at 202-309-2440 or [email protected].
This annual fundraiser is held to raise money for the National Walk for Epilepsy, sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of America (www.efa.org), which will be held on Saturday, March 28th in Washington, DC.
The Annual Chad Barth Concert for Epilepsy fundraiser is dedicated to and in honor of his sister Christina Ann Sauer and his cousin Ryan Blaess, both of whom suffer from severe versions of intractable seizure disorders.
Christina Ann Sauer is 21 years old and has suffered with seizures since she was six months old. Christina initially developed Infantile Spasms, which later developed into Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that has multiple forms of intractable seizure types with a severe mental delay as a result. Christinahas undergone three neurosurgeries over her life in an effort to correct or control her epileptic condition as well as many regiments of medication and diet treatments. Her seizures are still prevalent and have not subsided thus far andhave keptheratthe learning/cognitive level of an 18-month old.
Ryan Blaess is 5 years old and has beendiagnosed with Dravet Syndrome, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy (SMEI). This, too, is a severe intractable seizure disorder that results in a progressive childhood neurodevelopment disorder.
Thethird annual fundraiser will featurethree bands performing aboard the Odyssey III cruise ship (http://odysseycruises.com/dc/index.cfm). Headlining the event forthe second year in a row is Broken Bow Record artist Crossin Dixon (www.crossindixon.com) fromJackson, MS.
Mississippi-based Crossin Dixon formed in 2004, andhave been playing over 100 shows a year across the country. In late 2008 they released their first self-titled album, including hit singles Guitar Slinger', Make You Mine, and Old Bird Dog.
Crossin Dixon iscomprised of Jason Miller on lead vocals, Brandon Hyde on guitar and vocals, Charlie Grantham on guitar and vocals, and Michael Bole on drums. All four members of Crossin Dixon hail from Mississippi.
Joining Crossin Dixon for theevent will be The Wil Gravatt Band (www.wilgravatt.com). The band was formed from the ashes of The In Theory; Wil was the drummer and lead singer. Wil moved to guitar and frontman, and in 1998 the WGB was born. With a lineup of excellent DC-area musicians, he geared the new band toward a more honky tonk sound.
Opening the show again this year willbe Rebelicious (www.rebeliciousmusic.com). By successfully mixing classic-rock with modern country music, Rebelicious has created a fresh presence in the country music scene. Their first single, Be Strong, is gaining momentum on internet radio and is a fan favorite at their live performances. Be forwarned, they are not the typical cry in your beer country band.
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Sponsorship Details:

PAC/Association/Business & Individual Sponsorships: For any of these groups/individuals wishing to sponsor/host the event we will set up three main levels of sponsorship that will include ticket(s) to the event and haveopen-bar privileges as listed below:
The Three Mile Club: The Three Mile Club, for each mile in the walk, will be made up of those groups donating/sponsoring the event at a $1000+ donation level. Their benefits will include:
5-10 tickets to the event
Signage, if requested
Event Announcements/Thank you from stage
3 VIP Tickets (open-bar & reception)
Band Meet & Greet

Lets Meet Half-Way: The Lets Meet Half-Way club will comprise of those groups sponsoring the event at a level of $500. Their benefits will include:
Up to 5 tickets to the event
Signage, if requested
Event Announcement/Thank you from stage
2 VIP tickets (open-bar & reception)

Walking Amongst Friends Club: This group is for individual sponsors of the event. This level would be for $125 Their benefits will include:

1 VIP concert ticket (open-bar & reception)
Announcement/Thank you from stage



Double Platinum Sponsors ($2000 +)

Platinum Sponsors ($1000 +)

Meet Me Half Way Committee($500 +)
Sue Forrester ($750)
Dan Hazelwood

Walk With Me - Individual Hosts($125)
ALO
Rich & Isabelle Beeson
Meghan Cox
Alicia Davis
Adrial Domenech
Steve Ellis
Kirk Henderson
Ashley Marshall
Dan McNeill
Michael Meyers
Nick Meads
Kevin Niehaus & Tory Maguire
Valerie Phillips & Martin McConahay
Jon & Tina Seaton
Jennifer Sheehan
Heather Sidwell
Bill & Carmen Spence
Kristin Warren

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Ticket Info:  

• General Admission, $25.99
• VIP Host Committee Member, $128.12
• The "6 Pack" Team Captain, $205.00
• The "12 Pack" Team Captain, $333.12

Official Website: http://concertforepilepsy-upcoming.eventbrite.com