Jim Shaw Fundraiser

I do not know Jim Shaw but it is always worth spreading the word about getting help to someone who needs it. At the very least you have an opportunity to see some great bands and maybe buy some cool art from local artists.

As many of you have likely heard, Jim Shaw was recently diagnosed with cancer. What at first seemed like a semi-manageable diagnosis has, unfortunately, become considerably more dire. He had part of his colon removed last month and, unbelievably, last week, he was told that the cancer has spread to his liver and lymph nodes. It's not good. That being said, both he and his wife Sandy Kramer Shaw are staying positive and they are going to FIGHT. We should too.

On Saturday, Feb. 7 Jim's brothers will host a fundraiser at the Magic Stick (4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700) There will great bands and an art auction. Please come and support one of the kindest, most generous souls Detroit has ever known.

Event details include:

8:00 p.m. - Film Shown: Rare unseen 16 mm short film of THE MC5 and THE STOOGES.

BANDS start after the film:
THE FONDAS
THE GO
THE PIZAZZ
GARDENS
HUMAN EYE
THE SPACE HEATERS
DRUID PERFUME
SMASHED WINDOWS
GREG CARTWRIGHT (of The Reigning Sound)
THE DIAL TONES
TYVEK
DAN KROHA

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