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We Care Music Festival 2/24/24 in Hollywood, CA

  • February 9, 2024
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We Care Music Festival 2/24/24 in Hollywood, CA

We care music festival

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HVNTED TO HOST ONE-DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL “WE CARE” IN COLLABORATION WITH AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND BOWLERO CO.’S LUCKY STRIKE HOLLYWOOD

(January 22nd, 2024 – Hollywood, CA) Los Angeles Rock Band HVNTED is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to raise funds for mental health crises through a one-day music festival at Lucky Strike in Hollywood, CA, on February 24th at 12pm. Attendees can immerse themselves in a compelling musical experience while contributing to a vital cause focused on the well-being of the music community.

This unique initiative showcases the musical talent of HVNTED and other acts from three west coast states, who demonstrate the Rock and Roll community’s commitment to mental well- being. This free, all-ages, one-day event is dedicated to raising funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, through a series of auctions, raffles, and donations. Prizes will include signed albums from Grammy and Academy Award winning composer Bill Conti (Rocky Franchise, Karate Kid Franchise, and For Your Eyes Only), an autographed book from Vicki Hamilton (Former manager of Guns N’ Roses, Motley Crue and Poison), merch packages from the performing bands, and more.

“We were never the ‘cool’ kids in high school. We weren’t weird or anything. But, when the bigger kids are having a bad day, for some reason, we were the ones they would take it out on. We always felt ‘hunted,” says HVNTED lead singer and song writer Will Swanson. HVNTED bassist Jack Cotter also shared his experience with depression, “I’ve battled some pretty serious depression. I remember how dark things seemed. I was one of the lucky ones because I had my band. They really helped me get through some bad times. I totally understand how people are overcome by it. Hosting this festival is our way of doing something about it. We want people to know there is always hope.”
HVNTED, an alternative rock band known for their bold lyrics and melodic anthems, continues to strive every day to support other performers.

The band’s upcoming EP was produced by award winning record producer Curt Martain. They have received praise from Grammy award winning music executive Vicki Hamilton (Guns & Roses, Motley Crue, and Poison), and Alt 98.7 radio host Ted Stryker (formerly KROQ Locals

Only host). The band has worked with Keith Nelson of Buckcherry, Stacy Jones of American Hi-fi and multiplatinum producer Bruce Robb of Cherokee Records.

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization committed to providing a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to address suicide, a leading cause of death in the United States. Dedicated to saving lives and instilling hope among those affected, AFSP engages in core strategies such as funding scientific research, public education on mental health and suicide prevention, advocating for mental health policies, and offering support to survivors of suicide loss and those impacted by suicide. The organization strives to create a culture that is knowledgeable and proactive about mental health, fostering a collective effort to combat this critical issue.

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Chris Ryan

Chris Ryan is an accomplished promoter, event planner, producer, activist, counselor, poet and blogger. Within the course of two and a half years Chris Ryan has worked with some of NYC's most established promoters/event planners, been named 2007′s GaySocialite of the year, granted a promoter of the year award from NYC's most famous gay establishment, Splash. He's worked in some of NYC's top venues including; Avalon, Capitale, Cipriani, Cielo, Pacha, Element, Le Poisson Rouge, XL, G Lounge, Plumm, Hilton Hotel, Indigo Hotel, Spirit, Myst/Quo, Splash, The Ritz, Vlada, Roseland Ballroom, Heaven, etc. In 2008, Chris Ryan has begun to unveil some of the most innovative & unique parties New York City has ever seen. The Fusion events "fuse" together all disciplines of art into an event that remains diverse yet cohesive at the same time. ChrisRyanNYC.com won best gay promotions website from NYC Event Patrons in 2008 & he was granted an award from the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, Gov. Patterson & Michelle Clunie (QAF) saluting him for his hard work in nightlife. Chris Ryan has also begun working with many renown companies, including; doctors, lawyers, physicians, modeling agencies & more. Chris Ryan has been responsible for wide-scale promotions for all these companies & generating tremendous business. Chris Ryan has even started to become National with events taking place in LA & Miami this year. In May of 2009 Chris Ryan received the very prestigious honor of being named a "40 Under 40″ Gays in America by the Advocate Magazine. He also created three successful parties that generated over 1,500 patrons each. In January of 2010 Chris Ryan was featured as one of the top promoters to look out for in Noize Magazine Chris Ryan joined forces with legendary promoter/event producer, Lee Chappell and created one of the most talked about events of all 2010, Desire @ Capitale. Chris Ryan and Lee featured one of the most outstanding artists NYC has ever seen, "Oh Land." Her performance coupled with an exquisite and unforgettable set design added to this extravagant event that held over 1,000 patrons in one of NYC's most successful PRIDE events! Chris Ryan then joined forces with legendary Pacha promoter, Rob Fernandez in addition to Jake Resnicow and Tommy Marinelli to bring one of the largest and most successful parties worldwide to NYC, MATINEE. The event on Governor's Island saw over 2,000+ attendees and one of the most ambitious productions ever. In 2011 Chris Ryan started Emerge Music Promotions with business partner Darren Melchiorre. Emerge Music promotions began signing artists with plans to develop and market the artists to the community at large. Emerge Music promotions has big events planned for 2012 and 2013. Chris Ryan debuted the IMAGE events which took place on top of two of NYC's most beautiful rooftop venues, Rare View and Indigo Hotel. The events were blogged everywhere and featured the fashion designs of several clothing designers, artists and photographers. Chris Ryan felt that fashion and art should be displayed at every event and attracted the likes of Malan Breton, Calvin Klein and even Katy Perry. Chris Ryan began an extremely successful event which incorporated the concept of a house party into a nightclub atmosphere. The event Twist'D at G Lounge has been one of the most talked about events in NYC and allows it's audience to play nearly-naked Twister, beer pong, flip cup & more with other attendees. Chris Ryan was granted an excellence in volunteering award from AVP (Anti-Violence Project) for all his efforts in supporting the organization. 2013 has a very promising landscape on the horizon and Chris Ryan is complacent in saying "you haven't seen anything yet!"

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