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Metallica Unplugged Gig - Top Story From This Week


09/08/07
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(antiMusic) Metallica are gearing up for an acoustic benefit. they issued the following statement: Does two acoustic gigs in our hometown mean that we're sick of the studio again? Nah . . . not really . . . but we are honored that we have been invited to appear at the annual Bridge School Benefit concerts. Held on October 27 and 28, 2007 at Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View, CA, this will be our second time participating in the all acoustic shows, and the 21st year that the benefit has been held in the Bay Area.

As usual, the line-up is stellar and we're looking forward to seeing TOM WAITS, Eddie Vedder (with Flea & Jack Irons), JOHN MAYER, of course NEIL YOUNG, and others perform those days. Tickets are on sale this Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 10:00 AM and for more details, please see the official press release below. Met Club members should check www.metclub.com for Clubber pre-sale information.

Started by Neil and Peggy Young, the Bridge School is a non-profit organization assisting individuals with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities and is an internationally recognized leader in the education of children who use augmentative and alternative communication. The annual benefit concerts provide the majority of the funding for the school's operation. For more information, check out www.bridgeschool.org.

Tickets for the 21st Annual Bridge School Benefit are on sale this Sunday, September 9th at 10am at Livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets including Ritmo Latino, select FYE stores and Tix Bay Area in Union Square. Tickets are available with no service charge at the Shoreline Amphitheatre Box Office for the onsale date and on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Call (415) 421-TIXS, (510) 625-TIXS, (408) 998-TIXS, (925) 685-TIXS, (707) 528-TIXS, (916) 649-TIXS or (209) 551-TIXS to charge by phone. Advance tickets are $150.00 and $75.00 for reserved seating and $39.50 for general admission plus applicable service charges. There is a two ticket limit for reserved seats and eight ticket total purchase limit for these shows.

There are a limited number of lower level reserved seats available via auction at Ticketmaster.com beginning September 9th at 10am. Proceeds from these auction tickets will benefit the Bridge School.


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