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By Dangerous Grooves Records
Dated: Aug 01, 2007
Magic For Marissa will help family left high and dry by insurance company.
Santa Clara, CA. – Marissa Montufar is a 13-year-old girl with a passion for theater and music. She was also recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. And, as happens with many people today, the family’s insurance company is refusing to cover a large portion of her treatment costs. To help raise money to pay
the overwhelming bills, a group of Bay Area music and comedy artists are presenting Magic For Marissa, a benefit event, on Saturday September 8th at Mission City Coffee, at 2221 The Alameda in Santa Clara at 8pm.
“I get so angry when we all pay so much for health insurance and they can’t even cover this girl’s cancer medication,” says Phil Johnson, leader of the event’s headlining band Roadside Attraction. “The whole Montufar family have supported me and my art for a long time, so it’s my turn to help them. I can’t make a
grand statement like Michael Moore’s ‘Sicko’ movie, but I can sure get some of my artist friends and fans together to raise some money.”
The event includes top-notch entertainment from Roadside Attraction (rock/funk/comedy), Jonah and Timeless (star of the reality series Waiting 2B Discovered – R&B/Hip-Hop), and comedy from Justin McClure (San Jose Improv), Beth Schumann (Rooster T. Feathers), and Yayne Abeba (Cobb’s). There will also be a silent auction and raffle including autographed items from Criss Angel, Bret Michaels, Strata,
Constantine Maroulis, and more. Plus original paintings, comedy tickets, and private house concerts.
Tickets are just $15 with 100% of the money going to help Marissa Montufar pay for her cancer treatments. - PRLOG.Org
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Born and raised in rural Georgia, Justin McClure is more energy than a lightning bolt hitting a nuclear power plant and more likable than an ABBA disco CD at a gay pride parade.
His affable presence and caustic rapid-fire wit make him an immediate fan favorite wherever he goes. Displaying unique energy and an infectious personality, Justin is as original as he is hilarious.
With material ranging from obscure observations, energetic ramblings, and cerebral premises to personal life experiences and relatable subjects, Justin is able to satisfy audiences wherever he goes.
A tireless performer, Justin performs and writes every day. His ethos is not only to make everyone laugh, but to have a good time, and along the way evolve ideas through humor, recognize the absurdity of day to day life...and laugh about it. With a strict writing discipline, Justin is very committed to being interesting and engaging as he is funny, hilarious, and entertaining.
Justin has featured and toured with the top talent in the industry including Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr, Jim Gaffigan, Carlos Mencia, Dana Carvey, Bill Bellamy, Kevin Nealon, and Robin Williams.
In addition to being featured in all the top festivals, he's been a semi finalist on Last Comic Standing and headlined for our troops overseas (USO tours: Japan, Iraq, etc). Justin is ready to bring his brand new material and hilarious antics to YOUR campus!
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