A One-Of-A-Kind Musical Evening
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - The Fillmore, San Francisco

Run for the Roses
A Benefit for the Rex Foundation
Celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter and
The Jerry Garcia Band

Featuring:
Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono of The Mother Hips plus Nicki Bluhm

John Kadlecik (Furthur), Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Greg Anton (Zero), Robin Sylvester (RatDog) and Sunshine [Garcia] Becker (Furthur)

The Everyone Orchestra: An interactive improvisational experience featuring all the musicians above, plus Tim Carbone, Railroad Earth Violinist, Conducted by Matt Butler

The three sets of music each bring their own resonance and tribute to Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter and the Jerry Garcia Band.  The Mother Hips, celebrating their 20th anniversary as a soulful California rock and roll band, and well known for their extraordinary vocal harmonies, look forward to sharing their renditions of the music, including Tim's inspirations from his recent tour with the Rhythm Devils.  John, Melvin, Greg, Robin and Sunshine are orchestrating a very special Jerry Garcia Band tribute set.  And, Matt Butler will spice up the finale, adding his Merry Prankster spirit in with The Everyone Orchestra's famed interactive improvisational experience to take the music to new dimensions and back.

Set up in festive cabaret style with reserved seating on the floor, The Fillmore, with its beauty and iconic connection to Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, sets the stage for this special occasion.  At the 6:00 - 7:30 pre-concert reception, guests enjoy hearty finger foods and beverages and the opportunity to reconnect with friends and family. The reception/concert tickets of $200, $500, or $1,000, of which all but $75 is a charitable contribution, will fund Rex Foundation grant making.   As a special way to celebrate Jerry Garcia's on-going community legacy, all of the American Beauty $1,000 tickets proceeds will be used to fund the Rex Foundation's annual Jerry Garcia Award designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage creativity in young people.  All $1,000 contributors will be acknowledged on our website as Award Funders, beginning with the 2011 Jerry Garcia Award.

Reception/Concert Tickets available through the Rex Foundation at 415-561-3135 and website event page  and GDTS TOO at www.gdtstoo.com.

Doors open at 7:30 for the concert, and the music begins at 8:00 p.m.  Concert only tickets are $50 and available only through Ticketmaster.

About the Rex Foundation:

Furthering what Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead started 27 years ago, the Rex Foundation endeavors to fund grassroots programs that are often under the radar of larger funding entities, yet work in bold, innovative ways to carry out essential work toward a healthy environment, promotion of the arts, protection of indigenous cultures, assisting others less fortunate, building strong communities, and educating children and adults.  The Rex Foundation has distributed $8.7 million in grants to over 1,000 programs across the U.S. and internationally, while also carrying out fundraising initiatives that foster creativity and positive community connections.  Visit www.rexfoundation.org for a complete list of grantees and information about current initiatives.