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LIC Bar gives thanks to ‘The Who’, to hold fundraiser

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend

Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend

Feb. 8, 2013 By Christian Murray

A Long Island City bar is paying homage to the British rock legends The Who by raising funds on behalf of that band’s favorite charity.

The Who stepped in and helped LIC Bar, located at 45-58 Vernon Blvd., a few weeks after Hurricane Sandy struck, by replacing its sound system. The bar’s basement—where the piano, organ and amplifiers were located– was flooded with 7 feet of water. The pub was closed for 20 days.

LIC Bar will be holding a concert on Saturday, February 23, from 8pm through 11pm. The main act will be The Who tribute band “Who’s Next.” Tickets cost $20 and attendees will be in the draw to win a Gibson Guitar autographed by Pete Townshend.  All proceeds will go to charity.

Brian Porter, the owner of the bar, said he aims to raise about $7,000. He said that he will make sure the event finishes at 11 pm and will be mindful of the volume.

Originally, LIC Bar was going to hold a fundraiser to generate funds to restock its equipment. However, when The Who made its donation, the bar decided to raise funds for a charity—The Teenage Cancer Trust.LICBar

The Who is a big sponsor of the trust. Teenage cancer suffers often find themselves falling between the cracks– since they are placed in the pediatric section before hitting 18, and then find themselves with adults.

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Gustavo Rodriguez

It will be on Saturday and it will be a smash.
Yes the 7 train is down but the E and the G are nearby and running.
There is shuttle service from Queensborough Plaza that will drop you by Vernon Jackson.
If you’re coming from Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, etc
if three or four people split a taxi or car service it’s very
inexpensive.

In short if you really want to come and support you will get to
LIC Bar.

If you are remotely interested I suggest purchasing tickets sooner
than later. You can buy them at http://www.licbar.com

Don’t be a naysayer–be positive and come join the fun for this
very worthy cause!

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