Clear Channel Music Group Creates Benefit Concerts and Local Relief Drives at Amphitheaters Nationwide for Hurricane Katrina Victims

Clear Channel Music Group Creates Benefit Concerts and Local Relief Drives at Amphitheaters Nationwide for Hurricane Katrina Victims

Local CCMG Promoters Launch Concert Ticket Auctions, Cash Fundraisers, Food and Supply Drives and More

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Clear Channel Music Group's relief efforts for victims effected by Hurricane Katrina, the Company's local promoter business units have created special benefit concerts and relief drives at its amphitheaters and live concert venues nationwide.

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"Clear Channel Music Group is participating in local relief efforts by creating a variety of benefit concerts and local relief drives across each of our concert venues and live shows to help Hurricane Katrina victims," said Michael Rapino, chief executive officer of Clear Channel Entertainment. "Our local promoters have been extremely active. They've teamed with artists, local communities and relief organizations to donate proceeds from concerts, ticket auctions and on-site donation booths to raise money and supplies."

Hurricane Katrina relief initiatives underway at local CCMG's amphitheaters and venues include:

Avalon Attractions: Hyundai Pavilion, Los Angeles: KROQ's Miller Lite Inland Invasion (September 17) * Auctioning of 100 tickets at $1,000.00.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Los Angeles: Power 106's Comedy Fiesta featuring Carlos Mencia, D.L. Hughley, Tracy Morgan, Charlie Murphy, Pablo Francisco, Gabriel Iglesias, Willie Barcena, Russell Peters, Lisa Lampanelli, Steve Trevino, Brad Williams (September 25) * $1.00 from every ticket sold will go to the American Red Cross. KZLA Country Bash '05 featuring Brooks & Dunn, Big & Rich, The Warren Brothers, Bobby Pinson, Hanna/McEuen, Deana Carter (October 22) * $1.00 from every ticket sold will go to the American Red Cross.

The Wiltern LG, Los Angeles: Concert for Katrina Relief featuring Fiona Apple, David Cross, Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Jesse Hughes, Sarah Silverman, Tenacious D (September 22) * All net proceeds to benefit American Red Cross

Belkin Productions: Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland: Bigelow Chevrolet Taste of Cleveland (September 3) * Auctioned 2 sets front row seats for Michael McDonald and meet-and- greets on WDOK and WMVX.

Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland: Bigelow Chevrolet Taste of Cleveland (September 5) * $1.00 from each admission ticket sold for the Monday Sept. 5 event date was donated to American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. American Red Cross tables also set up at the event for personal donations and a pair of front row tickets for Rick Springfield was auctioned.

Germain Amphitheater, Columbus: Alan Jackson (September 8) * All proceeds from the show donated to the American Red Cross. The venue also collected canned goods, non-perishable items and cash donations.

Toledo Sports Arena, Toledo: 3 Doors Down (October 26) * $1 for every ticket sold will go to 3 Doors Down "The Better Life Foundation" charity.

Youngstown Convention Center, Youngstown: 3 Doors Down (October 29) * $1 for every ticket sold will go to 3 Doors Down "The Better Life Foundation" charity.

Bill Graham Presents: Bill Graham Presents (BGP) is donating various concert tickets to local radio stations in all BGP markets for fundraisers. American Red Cross booths will be set up at all shows to collect donations at the Shoreline Amphitheatre and the Chronicle Pavilion.

Clark County Amphitheater, Portland: Gigantour featuring Megadeth, Anthrax, Dream Theater, Fear Factory, Nevermore, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Life Of Agony, Symphony, Dry Kill Logic, Bobaflex (September 11) * $5 will be donated for every ticket sold. Shoe and clothing drive will be conducted at the show.

Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View: Wild 94.9 Comedy Jam featuring Carlos Mencia, D.L. Hughley, Tracy Morgan, Charlie Murphy, Pablo Francisco, Gabriel Iglesias, Willie Barcena, Lisa Lampanelli, Steve Trevino, Brad Williams (September 24) * $1 for every ticket sold will be donated.

Punchline Comedy Club Relief Benefit, San Francisco (September 25)

Cellar Door Concerts North: Civic Center Coliseum, Roanoke: 3 Doors Down (August 31) * Food and water collected that went directly to Biloxi, MS.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Virginia Beach: 3 Doors Down (September 1) and Motley Crue (September 6) * Food and water collected for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Verizon Wireless American Music Festival, Virginia Beach: LeAnn Rimes' Saturday night concert was broadcast in part on Larry King Live's three hour CNN special (Labor Day Weekend) * Raised donations for the American Red Cross.

Cellar Door Concerts South: Alltel Pavilion, Raleigh: 3 Doors Down (September 9), Coldplay (September 10), House Party featuring Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Nicole C. Mullen, Chris Rice, Building 429, Matt Kearney, Steve & Johnny, Day of Fire and more (September 11) * Cash donations collected for the American Red Cross and food items collected for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte: Motley Crue (September 7), Coldplay (September 9), House Party featuring Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Nicole C. Mullen, Chris Rice, Building 429, Matt Kearney, Steve & Johnny, Day of Fire and more (September 10), 3 Doors Down (September 11) * Cash donations collected for the American Red Cross and food items collected for the Metrolina Food Bank.

North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston: 3 Doors Down (September 7) * Cash donations collected for the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Canned food collected for the Low Country food bank.

Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa: 311 (September 3), Coldplay (September 14), Journey (September 17), Brooks & Dunn (October 29), Alan Jackson (November 4) * Cash donations collected for the American Red Cross.

Sound Advice Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach: 311 (September 2), Ozzfest (September 4), Coldplay (September 13), Brooks & Dunn (October 30), Alan Jackson (November 5) * Cash donations collected for the American Red Cross.

American Airlines Arena, Miami: Juntos Para Ayudar - Chayanne, Alejandro Fernandez and Marc Anthony (September 17-19) * Proceeds from all front row $500 seats will be donated.

Chuck Morris Presents: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Denver: Dave Matthews Band (September 9-12) * A Concert for Hurricane Relief with Dave Matthews Band (September 12): Fourth concert added, 100% of profits donated to various charities. * The Conscious Alliance will be collecting food all four nights to benefit the Houston Food Bank.

Electric Factory Concerts: Camden New Jersey Tweeter Center at the Waterfront: Alan Jackson (September 10) * $1 from WXTU, CCE and Alan Jackson (total of $3) per ticket sold + raffles will be donated.

Evening Star: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas: John Mellencamp and John Fogerty (September 3) * Donated 100 tickets to KSNE and KTNV to use as incentive for people to donate a minimum of $250.

America West Arena, Phoenix: Nine Inch Nails (September 19) * Donated 20 tickets to KZON to use as incentive for listeners to donate items.

Cricket Pavilion: John Mellencamp and John Fogerty (September 2) * Cash donations collected.

Journal Pavilion, Albuquerque: Dave Matthews Band (August 31), John Mellencamp and John Fogerty (September 7) * Cash donations collected.

Jim Koplik Presents: The Koplik Presents office is collecting food, water, and supplies as well as pet supplies for the victims.

Chevrolet Theater, Connecticut: Hairspray (September 13 - September 17) * Renaming of week to "CareSpray": In conjunction with Clear Channel Radio, collecting cash donations at all shows. * In conjunction with Americares, radio spots will air to collect food, water, and supplies (including pet supplies) for the victims.

Midwest Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Kansas City: Dave Matthews Band (September 7) * Teamed with KZPL to offer anyone who gave money to the American Red Cross and sent a copy of the receipt to the station were entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets. John Mellencamp and John Fogerty (September 12) * Teamed up with KYYS to auction a pair of seats and meet-and-greet with the artist.

Pace Concerts: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: Dave Matthews Band (September 5) * Patron donations raised at the show, DMB donation and PACE Concerts donation benefited Houston Food Bank. Arrowfest featuring Styx with Foreigner, Eddie Money, Little River Band, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Foghat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Kansas (October 29) * $5.00 from every ticket sold through the first weekend of the on sale will be donated. Tickets go on sale September 17.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, San Antonio: Dave Matthews Band (September 2) * Served as a drop off location for donation items from September 3 to September 9. Teamed up with Ozarka and Nestle to collect items. Journey (September 21) * Re-priced all remaining lawn tickets to $10.00 and proceeds from sales will be divided equally between American Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Verizon Wireless Music Center, Birmingham: Motley Crue (September 9), * 100 tickets were given away to Hurricane evacuees to attend the Motley Crue concert. 311 (September 12) * Teamed with WRAX and Marines to collect bottled water to send to Gulf Coast area.

Verizon Wireless Theater, Houston: 95.7 Wave Relief Concert starring Kirk Whalum performing for free (September 26) * All proceeds from ticket sales go to American Red Cross.

Starwood Amphitheatre, Nashville: Motley Crue (September 10) and Coldplay (September 18) * Collecting cash donations for American Red Cross

Ron Delsener Presents: Irving Plaza, New York: Donations are being collected for all shows.

Irving Plaza, New York: MOJO AID Hurricane Relief Benefit featuring Ryan Adams and The Cardinals, Jesse Malin, Marah Butch Walker, Debbie Harry and more (September 18)

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Buffalo: Mötley Crüe (September 2) * Auctioned an artist meet-and-greet and concert tickets on WGRF's Morning Show.

Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach, New York: Marc Anthony (September 3) * Cash donations raised.

North Folk Theater at Westbury: Julio Iglesias (September 4), Richard Jeni (September 10), Jay Black and The Americans (September 17) * Cash donations raised.

Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs: Brooks & Dunn (September 4) * Cash donations raised.

PNC Bank Arts Center, New Jersey: Jack Johnson (September 14) * Cash donations will be collected.

Sunshine Concerts: Verizon Wireless Music Center, Indianapolis: Jimmy Buffett (August 31), Rib America Festival (September 2) * Cash donations raised at both events. * Cash donations will be collected at all future events at Verizon Wireless Music Center and Murat Theatre.

To offer support to the victims of Katrina, Clear Channel Music Group encourages you to call the American Red Cross at 202-303-5551 or visit www.redcross.org.

About Clear Channel Music Group

Clear Channel Music Group, a division of Clear Channel Entertainment, focuses on global, national and local promoting, venue and festival management and artist touring services. The Music Group promotes live music concerts by a majority of the world's most popular performers, as well as many new up-and- coming artists. Clear Channel Music Group comprises 13 business units; Bill Graham Presents, Avalon Attractions, Evening Star Productions, PACE Concerts, Cellar Door North, Cellar Door South, Belkin Productions, Elevated Concerts, Electric Factory, Jim Koplik Presents, Ron Delsener Presents, Tea Party Concerts and Chuck Morris Presents. It currently owns, operates, or books approximately 80 live entertainment venues in the U.S., including 45 amphitheaters, 25 theaters and clubs, plus 8 venues in Europe. Clear Channel Entertainment is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU), a global leader in the out-of-home advertising industry. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com

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