Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Benefit for Jimmy Rogers


Vega Productions will be supporting our good friend (and long time Vega supporter), bass player extraordinaire Jimmy Rogers, as he battles against Parsonage Turner Syndrome (neuralgic amyotropy). The condition has left him unable to play bass, one of his true passions.

More treatments are needed and more medical bills are adding up. Please come and enjoy a great double night of music and help out a good friend Jimmy at the same time.

You can make donations at any time by check to:

James Rogers Benefit Concert
c/o John Rogers
4430 SW 91st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32608

Vega will be giving away Rock the Boat tickets each night - just make a donation in any amount to help pay for Jimmy's treatments to be entered to win.

GOD JOHNSON SUMMER SMACKDOWN
"A Benefit for our friend Jimmy Rogers"

FRI: Yoni and Friends, Hobo Nephews, John Rogers and more...
SAT: John Rogers, God Johnson, Bits and Pieces, Javier Trejo and Nicholas Mrozinski

John Rogers=Jimmy's Dad

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Friday, July 9, 2010

Bastille Day Block Party Instrument Drive


Vega Productions has partnered with Barbette on an instrument drive in conjunction with the 2010 Bastille Day Block Party. Bring your pre-loved instruments to the party and receive a gift bag of Vega goodies for your generous donation. Vega Productions will also be giving away a pair of Rock the Boat 3 tickets during the block party. See you there!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

2010 MN Nonprofit Awards


Vega Productions is an Innovation category finalist in the 2010 MN Nonprofit Awards! MCN members may vote via the link below. Thank you everyone for your continued support of our mission!

You can view the finalists and vote here: http://www.minnesotanonprofitawards.org/Vote/Innovation.htm

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Monday, June 21, 2010

Rock Boat 3 Special Guest...


Vega Productions is excited to welcome, one of the world's most renowed DJs, all the way from the Bronx - DJ LOGIC! DJ Logic has performed or recorded with some of the world's most innovative artists including: The Roots, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Widespread Panic, John Popper, Vernon Reid, Melvin Gibbs, John Mayer and more. He will be performing a full headlining set along with the Mark Joseph Project on Rock Boat 3.

Tickets are going FAST!

The overall number of tickets have been reduced to 550 from last year in an effort to create a more comfortable atmosphere for everyone. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now, lest you be left land-locked for the biggest floating party of the year!.

Buy Tickets
Facebook Event Page

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Anthony Middle School Receives A Grand!





Thank you so much to John Hustad, who donated his beautiful 6'7" 1975 Kimball grand piano to Vega Productions in April. We put out a notice to Minneapolis Public Schools of our baby grand in waiting and they matched it up to Anthony Middle School in South Minneapolis. With the help of Schmitt Music, the piano made it's way to Anthony Middle School and was played at the school's Spring concert held last month. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen including John Hustad, Schmitt Music, Pat Teske at MPS and Anthony Middle School Music Director Brian Vander Heul - one of the most dedicated and passionate music instructors that we have encountered so far!

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010


Want to go to Rock the Garden? Don't have tickets? Vega Productions wants your pre-loved band instruments(must be in playing condition) in trade for a RTG ticket. Head to Schmitt Music in Brooklyn Center to make the donation! 20 available on a first come, first serve basis!
*Thanks to 89.3 The Current and Walker Art Center for their support.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

ROCK BOAT 3




Vega Productions & KFAI Present

ROCK THE BOAT 3

Proceeds Benefit Music & Art Programs In Saint Paul Public Schools

08.20.2010

21+

$30

Mark Joseph Project feat. Heatbox
Dance Band
Roster McCabe
White Iron Band
The Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins
The Summit feat. Nicholas Mrozinski

*Celebrity Skipper TBA

Cruise Details:

Come cruise the beautiful Mississippi aboard 2 historic Padelford River Boats, The Betsey and The Anson Northrup, that will be connected to make 1 super-vessel. Each boat has 2 decks which will create 2 separate concert areas along with 2 lounge areas and 4 bars. The boats are covered and the event is rain-or-shine. The boats load at 9PM sharp and cruises the Mississippi until 1:30AM. Shuttles and taxi cabs will be available after the cruise returns. 100% of the net proceeds will be used to launch FIVE after school guitar programs in Saint Paul Public Schools.

Boarding Passes:

Only 650 passes(tickets) are available. Passes can be purchased through the Vega Productions website: www.vegaproductions.org or at Electric Fetus. Your passes will arrive by mail at least one week before the event. Rock Boat I & II both SOLD OUT - please get your tickets early if you wish to ride!

Pre-Cruise BBQ:

6PM - 9PM
Harriet Island

Get here early to enjoy mouth watering BBQ, entertainment, silent auction and prize giveaways before the cruise!

PURCHASE TICKETS:

http://www.vegaproductions.tickets.musictoday.com/VegaProductions/calendar.aspx

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