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Rock Concerts Throughout October Have NJ Artists Banding Together for BlowUpRadio.com's 10th Annual Spondylitis Benefit

10th Annual Banding Together Benefit for the Spondylitis Association Of American to feature 5 Concerts On 4 Saturdays in October

BlowUpRadio.com, where NJ rock lives, once again brings together some of the best local indie musicians for the tenth annual Banding Together: Benefit For The Spondylitis Association of America.

This year Banding Together will feature 5 concerts happening on 4 Saturdays in October, with all money raised going directly to the Spondylitis Association Of America to fund research and provide the programs and services the spondylitis community has come to rely on. Spondylitis is a genetic rheumatoid arthritic condition that causes inflammation and fusion in the vertebrae of the spine. To date BlowUpRadio.com has raised thousands of dollars for the cause, and raised awareness of the genetic disease which the Centers For Disease Control says affects more than 2.7 million adults in the US.

"This is a very personal benefit for me as my wife, Naomi, suffers from ankylosing spondylitis (AS).", says Lazlo, the founder of BlowUpRadio.com and the organizer of Banding Together, "I have seen the debilitating effects of this disease and the chronic pain and discomfort it causes. This benefit is the least I can do to help my wife, and over two million others who suffer from AS and its associated diseases."

Concerts will take place at the following venues:

The Clash Bar (Clifton) - Saturday October 1st - featuring: The Subterraneans, Miss Ohio, John The Gun, The Brixton Riot, The Anderson Council

Middletown Public Library (Middletown) - Saturday October 8th (afternoon show) - featuring: Shotgun Bill, Bruce Tunkel, The Clydes (acoustic), Newfoundman, Joe Pugsley (from The 65's), Pete Jager (from The Extras, Inc.)

Dragonfly Music & Coffee Cafe (Somerville) - Saturday October 8th (evening show) - featuring: Catherine Wacha, Melissa Anthony, Peter Prasa, Frank & Bill

Espresso Joe's (Keyport) - Saturday October 15th - featuring: Diego Allessandro, Happy Joe Canzano, Christian Beach, Tony Tedesco & Gorgo, Sean Faust, Joshua Van Ness, Jonathan Andrew, Josh Bicknell, Son Of Dov, Thomas Johnston, Keith Monacchio, Hal, Laree Cisco, Levy & The Oaks (acoustic), Tri-State (acoustic), Joe Schroeck, Jersey Drive (acoustic)

Buddie's Tavern (Parlin/Sayreville) - Saturday October 22nd - Tea & Whiskey (reunion!), Friction 57, erase:rewind, Rose Boulevard, Jeff Schroeck, and more TBA

(artists performing are subject to change)

In addition to the live concerts there will be a new digital compilation an exclusive collection of songs from many of the bands performing, with all money made from the sale of it also going to the Spondylitis Association Of America.

Compilation Track Listing:

1. Shotgun Bill - "My Girl"
2. A Halo Called Fred - "Not My Circus Not My Monkey"
3. Josh Bicknell - "Walking On"
4. Catherine Wacha - "Strait-Jacket"
5. September's Ghost - "Drifter"
6. Possum In My Room - "Untitled (For A Friend)"
7. Jonathan Andrew - "Benefit of the Doubt (Demo)"
8. Colie Brice - "Like Fire Burns Wood"
9. Third Seed - "A Leap Of Faith"
10. Levy & The Oaks - "Remember Where The Wind Blows"
11. Keith Monacchio - "Stars"
12. EdTang & The Chops - "Magic Tricks & Rolling Stone (original unreleased version)"
13. Newfoundman - "Deity's Song"
14. Goodbye Berlin - "Dare (live)"
15. Sean Faust - "New Love Song (Live)"
16. Son Of Dov - "first step"
17. Joshua Van Ness - "Summer Skies"
18. The Wag - "Your Eyes (Acoustic Version)"
19. The Hudson Dusters (feat. Ryder Cooley) - "Why The Long Faces"
20. Christian Beach - "Tidal Wave"
21. Lifeguard Nights - "Only Human"
22. Frank Patrouch - "Greying Peter Pan"
23. Happy Joe - "Not One Word"
24. The Subterraneans - "Piece of Mind"
25. Bruce Tunkel - "Tidal Wave"
26. J.T. Makoviecki - "Burn and Shine"
27. Jersey Drive - "Autumn Again"
28. The Black Cat Fridays - "Cat Confuser"
29. erase:rewind - "Deciding: A Map or The Treasure"
30. Laree Cisco - "Be Gone (Stay Gone)"
31. Suspecting Victim - "Untitled (Acoustic Version)"
32. Matt Colligan & Jerzy Jung - "We Were Here"

You can purchase previous compilations to help the Spondylitis Association Of America here: https://spondy.bandcamp.com

"With Live365's demise earlier this year, BlowUpRadio.com lost its internet radio station component. But I wouldn't let that stop me from finding ways to promote good music coming out of the Garden State, as well as support the Spondylitis Association Of America.",says Lazlo, "We may not be doing our traditional webathon this year, but I am very excited that, with help from some amazing people, I am able to continue to do our annual benefit for this wonderful cause."

The Spondylitis Association Of America (SAA) is a non-profit organization that was the first and remains the largest resource for people affected by spondylitis. Through their efforts, they help advance education, research and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and related diseases. For more than 30 years' SAA has dedicated all of its resources to help improve the lives of people coping with spondylitis.

BlowUpRadio.com is WhereNJRockLives. For almost 16 years they have been supporting New Jersey's local original music scene, by playing predominantly unsigned New Jersey bands.

For more information on Banding Together & BlowUpRadio.com go to http://www.BlowupRadio.com

For More information on the Spondylitis Association Of America go to http://www.spondylitis.org