Creation Band to Perform Benefit Concert at B.B. Kings, NYC Oct. 13

Creation Band to Perform Benefit Concert at B.B. Kings, NYC Oct. 13

Band also performing at Park Dedication for Mattie J.T. Stepanek in Rockville, Maryland Saturday, October 18th

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Creation, the teen band whose mission is "to make a difference in the lives of children who are less fortunate while spreading the message of peace," will be performing on Columbus Day at B.B. King's Club in New York City, Monday Night, October 13. This is the band's second appearance at B.B. King's and they will be featuring new music with a big new sound. All gross proceeds from the concert will be going directly to the Mattie J.T Stepanek Foundation.

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Following B.B. Kings, Creation will be a featured performance at the historic dedication ceremony of "Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park" in Rockville, Maryland. The Park will be honoring the memory and legacy of young peacemaker, Mattie J.T. Stepanek, a 13-year old poet and philosopher whose message of peace has been carried internationally with the help of his mentors including Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Maya Angelou and Larry King. Mattie's inspirational writings include the book 'Just Peace: A Message of Hope', written with President Jimmy Carter.

Creation, featuring tenth graders Raechel Rosen (lead vocals/guitar), Josh Schackett (guitar, vocals), Sam Hellerman(drums/percussion), Derek Orshan (bass/vocals) and Tory Geismar(guitar/vocals), was formed four years ago to rock out their messages of diversity, multiculturalism and peace with a fan base that includes former president Bill Clinton, legendary saxophonist Clarence Clemons and songwriter/producer Nile Rodgers.

Since its inception the band has supported the We Are Family Foundation -- a charity organization dedicated to promoting diversity, understanding, respect and the vision of a global family. Through the WAFF and Building with Books Creation raised enough money in their first year together to fund the building of the Creation School in Kegnerela Village in Mali, Africa. They received the first Special Recognition Award, presented by Steven Van Zandt, at Fourth Annual WAFF Gala, along with honorees Sir Elton John, Quincy Jones, Tommy Hilfiger and Comcast.

Creation made a formal Commitment to the Clinton Global Initiative, to raise funds and awareness for the 2007 Just Peace Summit, held by We Are Family Foundation in New York City. The Just Peace Summit gathered teens from countries around the world who are currently working on projects to make a difference in their own communities. The concept and discussions of the very successful Summit were based on the best selling book 'Just Peace', by Stepanek and former President Jimmy Carter.

Creation has shared their music and message with, among others, performances at the United Nations International Day for Peace, The U.S. Doctors for Africa benefits in D.C. and Manhattan, The Indianapolis Children's Museum Power of Children opening event, The Brookdale College Holocaust Remembrance Day and The Richmond Blue Goo Pediatric Cancer Event.

In 2007, Creation partnered with Gibson, YouTube and Billboard for a "Join The Band contest" to promote teen activism worldwide and recruit a new band member. The contest attracted over 500,000 total views on YouTube. They have been featured in Billboard Magazine, USA Today, Time Magazine for Kids and have appeared on The Montel Williams Show, Weekend Today New York and received the Congressional Certificate of Appreciation.

Creation is currently in the studio working on a new album.

Tickets for the B.B. Kings fundraising concert will be available for purchase online or at the door. For additional information please visit -- www.creationband.org

About Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation

The Mattie J.T. Stepanek Foundation has been established to continue spreading Mattie's message of hope and peace through ongoing peace programs, and educational contests in schools and communities. This non-profit organization was created by Mattie's King Farm neighbors, and is overseen by individuals representing numerous peacekeeping, advocacy and humanitarian organizations and endeavors. All officers and members of Mattie's Foundation volunteer their time and expertise, so that 100 percent of the money donated goes directly towards the materials and programs that grow from the efforts of Mattie's Foundation.

Contact: info@creationband.org, 1-800-795-4612

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Source: Kids Creation Band LLC

CONTACT: Jake, 1-800-795-4612, info@creationband.org, for Kids Creation
Band LLC

Web site: http://www.creationband.org/

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