Band also performing at Park Dedication for Mattie J.T. Stepanek in Rockville, Maryland Saturday, October 18th NEW YORK, Oct. 9
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Creation, the teen band whose
mission is "to make a difference in the lives of children who are less
fortunate while spreading the message of peace," will be performing on
Columbus Day at B.B. King's Club in New York City, Monday Night, October 13.
This is the band's second appearance at B.B. King's and they will be featuring
new music with a big new sound. All gross proceeds from the concert will be
going directly to the Mattie J.T Stepanek Foundation.
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Following B.B. Kings, Creation will be a featured performance at the
historic dedication ceremony of "Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park" in Rockville,
Maryland. The Park will be honoring the memory and legacy of young peacemaker,
Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a 13-year old poet and philosopher whose message of
peace has been carried internationally with the help of his mentors including
Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Maya Angelou and Larry King. Mattie's inspirational
writings include the book 'Just Peace: A Message of Hope', written with
President Jimmy Carter.
Creation, featuring tenth graders Raechel Rosen (lead vocals/guitar), Josh
Schackett (guitar, vocals), Sam Hellerman(drums/percussion), Derek Orshan
(bass/vocals) and Tory Geismar(guitar/vocals), was formed four years ago to
rock out their messages of diversity, multiculturalism and peace with a fan
base that includes former president Bill Clinton, legendary saxophonist
Clarence Clemons and songwriter/producer Nile Rodgers.
Since its inception the band has supported the We Are Family Foundation --
a charity organization dedicated to promoting diversity, understanding,
respect and the vision of a global family. Through the WAFF and Building with
Books Creation raised enough money in their first year together to fund the
building of the Creation School in Kegnerela Village in Mali, Africa. They
received the first Special Recognition Award, presented by Steven Van Zandt,
at Fourth Annual WAFF Gala, along with honorees Sir Elton John, Quincy Jones,
Tommy Hilfiger and Comcast.
Creation made a formal Commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative, to
raise funds and awareness for the 2007 Just Peace Summit, held by We Are
Family Foundation in New York City. The Just Peace Summit gathered teens from
countries around the world who are currently working on projects to make a
difference in their own communities. The concept and discussions of the very
successful Summit were based on the best selling book 'Just Peace', by
Stepanek and former President Jimmy Carter.
Creation has shared their music and message with, among others,
performances at the United Nations International Day for Peace, The U.S.
Doctors for Africa benefits in D.C. and Manhattan, The Indianapolis Children's
Museum Power of Children opening event, The Brookdale College Holocaust
Remembrance Day and The Richmond Blue Goo Pediatric Cancer Event.
In 2007, Creation partnered with Gibson, YouTube and Billboard for a "Join
The Band contest" to promote teen activism worldwide and recruit a new band
member. The contest attracted over 500,000 total views on YouTube. They have
been featured in Billboard Magazine, USA Today, Time Magazine for Kids and
have appeared on The Montel Williams Show, Weekend Today New York and received
the Congressional Certificate of Appreciation.
Creation is currently in the studio working on a new album.
Tickets for the B.B. Kings fundraising concert will be available for
purchase online or at the door. For additional information please visit --
www.creationband.org
About Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation
The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation has been established to continue
spreading Mattie's message of hope and peace through ongoing peace programs,
and educational contests in schools and communities. This non-profit
organization was created by Mattie's King Farm neighbors, and is overseen by
individuals representing numerous peacekeeping, advocacy and humanitarian
organizations and endeavors. All officers and members of Mattie's Foundation
volunteer their time and expertise, so that 100 percent of the money donated
goes directly towards the materials and programs that grow from the efforts of
Mattie's Foundation.
Contact: info@creationband.org, 1-800-795-4612
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