Raise a Reader: Literacy for Laos Benefit Concert
Saturday, Aug 8 @ 9:45pm - Freebird2 (Hongdae)
Samdong International and Seoul Young Leaders Club in conjunction with Korea FM . net invite you to the hottest bash of the summer, all in the name of books!
The children of the Xienkhouang-Samdong Friendship School in Saylome Village, Laos, are counting on you to help fill their library with both Laos and English books. All proceeds of the ticket sales from this event will go towards providing these young minds with the knowledge, imagination, and world-opening experiences found within the pages of a book. WHAT: A night of some of the best live music Seoul has to offer! 9:45pm: Yes YES Michael Ersing 邁克爾陰道誕)& $ [Official]$$]$] 10:30pm: Magna Fall 11:15pm: Les Sales 12:00pm: Post Panic With DJ's to follow and keep you dancing until the wee hours. In celebration of Books, come dressed as your favorite literary character- from Heathcliff to Harry Potter, and everyone in between. Prizes for the best dressed and most imaginative costumes! - A raffle with fantastic prizes! - Delicious homemade baked sale goodies! - A heart full of joy for having an amazing night AND supporting an amazing cause! TICKETS: 10,000 won advance 15,000 won at the door (For advance sales info email [email protected]) WHERE: Club Freebird2-클럽 프리버드2 in Hongdae. |
Xienkhouang-Samdong Friendship School in Saylome Village, Laos:
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Yes YES Michael Ersing 邁克爾陰道誕)& $ [Official]$
"Yes Yes" is Michael Ersing, a Seoul based artist and acoustic guitar player from NYC. Yes Yes coos & melts surrealist stream-of-conscious lyrics with high intensity spiritual wherewithal & intricate razor sharp finger styling that have earned acclaim in publications through-out the U.S. & abroad. His last (& first) album charted 27 on the national CMJ charts in the U.S. |
Magna Fall
Magna Fall are a 4 piece rock band in Seoul with a hard rocking, driving and progressive sound with powerful vocals and structure reminiscent of classic and grunge-ere rock like Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Nirvana and STP). Check magnafall.com for more info. |
Les Sales
Les Sales is a Korea indie back that got its start in Hongdae in 2012. Their songs are based on garage rock, but recently, they are expanding their sound into different kinds of genre with the addition of a 2nd guitarist. Also, they love shopping. |
Post Panic
Post Panic is a Korean and expat electronic-based rock band with steady dance beats and energetic stage performances. All members come from different musical backgrounds which blend together to create a diverse and unique sound. |
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