Miami Rocks Our Troops Benefit Concert
September 29th
The Bankunited Center
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
www.miamirocksourtroops.com
Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or at the BankUnited Box Office
A benefit concert/celebration raising awareness and funds for HonorVet.org, and honoring Miami’s greater community of noble Veterans.
This benefit concert and celebration will benefit HonorVet.org, an organization dedicated to the helping veterans and their families in their lives after service.
Hosted by Miami’s own multi-Grammy winner Jon Secada, MIAMI ROCKS OUR TROOPS is pleased to announce its preliminary line-up: top guitarist and rock and roll hall of famer Billy Gibbons; multi-Grammy award winner Jose Feliciano, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, American dance/club music sensation Erika Jayne, Miami Native American Idol contestant Sammy Arriaga, award winning country music artist Danielle Peck, Latin sensation Ana Isabelle, European heartthrob Morgan Li and the most popular R&B group in You Tube Ahmir, to name a few.
Produced in partnership by HonorVet.org, Unity For Foundation, Paraiso Pictures, 982 Media/CC Hang, YME Entertainment and Sunset Pictures, the concert will be honoring and supporting America’s veterans by directly financing crucial resources and services instantly available through HonorVet.org. This national 501 (C) (3) organization was founded by two US Marines, Jesse Canella and Jim McCain, who served together in the Al Anbar Province in Iraq. The charitable purpose of HonorVet.org is to assist American veterans returning from years of wars by helping them to reestablish themselves in civilian life.
“As we move forward with our mission, we are thrilled to come to Miami,†said Jesse Canella, CEO and Co-Founder of HonorVet.org. “Home to a lot of our Latino veterans, Miami is the perfect place to create an event as diverse as its culture and vibe. We are sure we will have a concert worthy of those who have served this nation of all.â€
Headliners will be supported by both Jon Secada’s and the “Billy Gibbon’s All Star Bandâ€, as well as industry pros, including Anton Fig (David Letterman’s band), Ellis Hall (Tower of Power), Keith Hibacher, Phil Lopestri, Mike Addiego, Chad Hollister, Chris Peterman and featuring music director Martin Guigui.