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On Saturday, July 26, 2008 "Michael Patrick's 2'nd annual JERSEY COUNTRY REVIVAL" will take place at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ.

This annual event featuring 14+ Jersey based country acts will benefit The Cooley's Anemia Foundation, Leading the fight against thalassemia. (http://www.thalassemia.org) Jersey Country Revival is an All-day event running from 1pm until closing and will feature live entertainment from the following nobable local performers:
Michael Patrick & The Suburban Hillbillies,
The Mango's, Boothill, Old No. 7, Bullet Bob & The Colts, E Boro Bandits, Mike Kuhl, Karisa Lynn Nowak, Kevin John Allen, Jet Weston, World Within, Chuck Schaeffer, Bob Polding Band, Ring of Fire Band, and much more with Special Guests.

Sponsors include: Colts Neck Custom Shop (Finest Guitars on the Jersey Shore) and WDVR fm radio (Sergeantsville, NJ) who will also be onsite for a live radio broadcast of the event.

With free admission, the event will rely on voluntary donations along with raffles, donations and 50/50's to raise funds for the foundation. Items slotted for raffle include a custom electric guitar, concert tickets for Roger McGuinn, Todd Rundgren and much more!

More info can be obtained from the following website:
http://www.michael-patrick.net/jcr.html
Or by calling MPS Promotions: 732-834-9781
The Wonder Bar is located at: 1213 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ.

PRINCETON, N.J. (June 23, 2008) - News of the passing of George Carlin hit close to home for those associated with Catch A Rising Star Comedy Clubs.

Carlin, a regular in the early days of the original Catch A Rising Star in New York City, honed his skills by making people laugh at the famous club in Manhattan.

In the ensuing years, Carlin became arguably the biggest name ever in stand-up comedy, with sold out shows in arenas across the country, HBO specials, and comedy clubs big and small.

"He was an icon," said Craig Neier, CEO of Catch A Rising Star Comedy Clubs. "He was a brilliant comedian, an innovator. Up until the end he was able to sell out concert and concert - even on college campuses. He sustained his popularity for his entire career."

"Without a doubt, George was a comedian unto himself," added Suzy Yengo, president of Catch A Rising Star. "His delivery and style was unique. We are truly going to miss George the comedian - and George the person."

Summed up Neier, "George wasn't about glitz and glamour. He was just funny, funny, funny."