Big news about the American Cancer Society benefit at the Power & Light District on Saturday, August 30 from 3 - 5 pm.

We are so pleased to share with you all that our headlining entertainment is fresh from the same Oklahoma music scene as David, Andy & Neal/DR . . .

Nick Gibson

Nick and his band, The Can't Hardly Playboys, have their own sound – a unique blend of country music mixed with a rock and a little blues that has made them one of the most popular local artists in the Midwest, hitting the local scene in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Missouri and Arkansas hard. (Sound familiar to anyone else?)

This past May, Nick Gibson & the guys won Kenny Chesney's Next Big Star contest and opened for Kenny Chesney & LeAnn Rimes at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City!

Remember how David has said that his dream was to play at the Sprint Center? Well, Nick's was to play the stage at the Ford Center. Kinda sweet that these two friends' musical dreams are both coming true this summer.

Nick's debut album, "No Other Way," featuring the title track and their latest single "Whiskey Holler" was released earlier this year and is available on iTunes!

Please check it out and let's show Nick some love! Stop by his MySpace page, let him know we sent you, and please thank him for his support of our fight against cancer! We're very grateful to Nick & the guys for coming to town specifically to support this event.

Lots more 'inside scoop' coming your way . . . including where you've already heard Nick's work (hint: if you're listening to some of the Axium and MWK stuff, guess what!)

This really exciting news. Can't wait.

Did we forget to mention that you already know Nick’s work if you’re listening to David’s pre-Idol work?
Ooops, we almost forgot to tell you that you’re already familiar with some of Nick’s work, if you’re listening to Axium and Midwest Kings! To connect the dots for you. . .

• Nick was the guitar tech for MWK for 3+ years.
• When DR broke his hand (ages ago), Nick actually took to the stage to play for Neal, which to this day, Nick considers a huge honor. (He lists Neal/DR as one of his top musical influences.)
• Nick began playing shows on his own and set forth on his own musical journey not long after MWK gave him a chance to play a solo gig. (YAY for double-booking!)
• If you’re listening to MWK, you’ve heard Nick on Midwest Kings’ latest EP, Luna Despierta. (That’s Nick on the harmonies on “Stuck Under Wheels”.)

And there is one more unbelievable, full-circle story that will connect the final dot for you. When Nick told me the story on the phone this past weekend, I was stunned. Speechless.

Wanna hear it?

Oh yes, please do tell!

Hmmmm . . . nope, not enough yet. This is a HUGE moment. I mean, it will BLOW YOUR MIND when you hear the back-story here.

So, taking a page from Mr. Cook's book, this is me with my hand to my ear: Who wants the back-story behind this unbelievable-breathtaking moment that's gonna happen now that Nick is playing at our event?!

But I'll give you something else instead:
Why would a band come all the way to Kansas City for an American Cancer Society benefit?
When we told him how much you've done to support the cause that is so close to David's heart, he was more than a little surprised that you all have raised $17K+ in just over 50 days. (He asked if Dave knew about all you have been able to accomplish and was so complimentary of your efforts, how much it would mean to David.) Nick knows that the Kansas City event is a huge opportunity to raise some essential dollars to help in the fight against cancer, and he wants to do his part.

And here's what he said to me personally after I told him I was a cancer survivor . . .


Yup, like attracts like.

Checked out his Myspace and he's got a great sound. His schedule lists an American Cancer Society Benefit for August 30. Is that the same event? It's cool that American Cancer Society is getting publicity for this event.

Yes, that is the same event. He had it listed before we announced it to all of you!

Kansas City media is also being SUPER to us. Hope to see lots of coverage (and lots of teams signing up to raise money since they have a chance to win 2 tickets and 2 passes to the after-show party personally donated by David himself).

Hmmm . . . guess no one wants to hear THE MOST AMAZING FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT STORY afterall. And this goes WAY back to our David back in the studio with Axium. Serious inside story here. . . Anyone?


I know! SERIOUSLY, right? Can you even imagine David, Neal and Nick in the same space together, playing guitar?! whoa.

Oh, btw, Nick did win Electric Guitarist of the Year in the Payne County Line Oklahoma Music Awards.

K, I'll keep the story about being in the studio, recording one of Axium's discs to myself then . . . hee hee hee hee. If you wanna hear it, you gotta show Nick some love and props. C'mon now..... (I am absolutely serious when I tell you that this story stopped me dead in my tracks. I couldn't believe the coincidence of the backstory here, with David & Nick in the studio, and Nick agreeing to play at this American Cancer Society benefit for us.)

You are such a TEASE!!!! Please tell us more. I will be there and can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just went to his MYSpace---he is awesome. The show is going to be great. Back-story, PLEASE!!!

"KANSAS CITY HERE WE COME"

This news makes my decision to fly in for this event SO WORTH IT!!! Well, it was worth if before but this is seriously the icing on an already perfect cake! I CAN'T WAIT!!! Having Nick supporting our event is seriously a huge deal and we hope to see SO MANY of you there!!!



JUMPING UP AND DOWN WITH JESS!

Okay y'all, if I can log in and celebrate this news during my New Orleans vacation so can you. Let's hear it!

Hmmmm................ I don't know. It's a pretty HUGE story. I mean bigger than big. stop-you-dead-in-your-tracks-when-you-hear it moment.

Are you REALLY ready for it?

I know I'M ready!

We're Ready! We're Ready! You're even bringing people out of lurkdom to beg. Please!

WE ARE MORE THAN READY!!!! FLYING IN FROM TAMPA, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, now I'm feelin' pressure . . .

OK, so Nick is performing at our American Cancer Society benefit, right? Guess which Axium song David asked him to perform on . . . (and we hear Nick's music every time we listen to it!)

*chills*

Any guesses?

My guess is AC or BALANCE

DITTO!

Yes. Nick plays on AC.

They were in the studio, and Nick happened to be there. And David asked Nick to come in and play something. Something that would be very clean, very uncomplicated. So, Nick laid it down, and that's what we hear in the song today -- with Jeff's amazing harmonies over top.

And with that, you now know the full-circle moment.

And I am . . . continually amazed by this group of friends. Just such big hearts. (And oh yeah, amazingly talented artists, too!)

(I do have one more story to tell you . . . but maybe I'll save that. )

I just listened to Nick - I am in love - this took me back to my southern rock days....Commander Cody and all - I want to come to KC..

FULL-CIRCLE for sure! Wow. I cannot wait for this event!!!

S'ok. I did. (after I got off the phone with Nick on Saturday night, of course!)

'cuz y'all KNOW how attached I am to that guitar, that song, that bond, that . . . everything.

holy s**t! I'm gonna MEET the man who plays on THAT song?! Ack! DEANA!

I have not heard AC yet but BALANCE is abolutely magnificant. "AC" is from Axium?

No worries, I'll be there to hold you up in case you need it. Wow. I love that I could just post that I'LL BE THERE!

WOW, What a story!! Cannot wait for the KC trip!!!!!!!!! Thanks for telling us.

Annette, yes, it is. It's off their last disc, "The Story Thus Far," which I think might still be available for download (legally). I got mine at Walmart's MP3 download center.

The lyrics are. . . .just . . . . raw, and the music is so pure that it adds to David's obvious emotion he was working through in the song. Just . . . yeah.

So, who else wants to come to Kansas City now?!

*cries*

I just want to hug them all!

So very glad I'm going to be able to be there

This is amazing news, Lisa! I'm so excited! I can't wait to raise more money!!!!

Grrr... This makes me wish that I could go to KC even more! *kicks school*

Although that is such amazing news and the connection gives me goosebumps! That group of guys is just filled with pure awesome!

And I am so very glad that you will be there too!




Heck yeah!!



Aww...too bad you can't be there, Andrea! We need to meet in person.

Thank you, Thank you....I just dowloaded it from the Walmart's MP3 site.

Hey, guys. I've had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Nick as we've put all this together. I can't say enough what a great guy he is, how passionate he is about his musical career, and how deeply committed he is to this cause (like all of us).

PLEASE SUPPORT NICK!

• Go check out Nick's MySpace page. Make him a friend and keep current on everything that the band’s got going on. Let’s show Nick some of the same support we’ve given Andy these past few months. These guys all come out of the same music scene, and our support can make the difference in their musical dreams coming true!
• Nick Gibson’s album is available on iTunes. Check it out! Please support Nick and buy his album (legally)!
• Additional Kansas City-area shows by Nick Gibson:
  

• August 28, 2008: PBR’s Big Sky (Pat Green After-Party) @ 10:30 p
• August 29, 2008: McGraw’s (Hutchinson, Kansas) @ 10:30 p
• For a full schedule of shows, please visit Nick's MySpace page.

Consider it done! He has already been friended on MySpace and going to iTunes now.

Thank you Lisa. I just sent Nick friend request and let him know that you introduced me to his music.

*scurries over to myspace*

Nick's music really brings back some serious memories....

lol. methinks Annette is two keystrokes away from joining us in KC!

LOL. Clearly I caved...

It's only a matter of time...

Gotta love peer pressure. C'mon Annette! You know you wanna!

Man, I just can't get over how awesome this group of guys is.

Maybe we should clone them all!

*confused*

Is the event from 11-2 or 3-5? Or is there more than one?

The event is definitely 3-5 pm now. Where does it still say 11-2? I've gotten PMs today with the same confuzzled reaction.

We need to track that down and get in touch with mods or original poster to update it. Thanks!

Thanks Lisa

Perhaps I will wake up to some more fabulous stories about Nick and David? *hint hint*

Stacey is our very own personal fundraising machine. Fair warning, Stacey! KC media got the story Monday -- radio and TV. You officially have some competition now. (Just teasing you!)

Your dedication and enthusiasm are inspiring. Thank you for energizing the group! And we are so grateful to have you on the team! (Apparently as part of the 'charity chicks' - lol.)

I agree with Stacey about being excited about raising more money.

Lisa - I love your new banner

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Oh man you guys .... I wanna go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, compliments of our friend, Deana.


C'mon, Suze. We'd love to have you join us. The more, the merrier.

Everyone's doin' it. Right, Jess?!

Let's see, we have six coming into town that I know. Maybe 7. And lots more, I'm sure.

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I'm there for the concert on Friday, but I'll stick around Sat for all of this. woo-hoo!

Uh oh! I'm gonna have to step up my game!!! But that makes me very happy! Why do I have a feeling we're going to end up meeting our goal before the album drops?! Gogogo!!!

Thank you, Lisa! Everything about you is inspiring to me! I feel very honored to be a part of the "charity chicks!"

They're bad, Suze. I only managed to hold out for a couple days





YAY!

You know that I would love to come; but I just PM'd you guys - due to family obligations I better sit this one out. I will be supporting you guys virtually - I know that the fundraising event and concerts will be absolutely magnificant and you will all have a lot of fun.