BUSH Headlines VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2014 Noteworthy Concert At William Hill Estate Winery

BUSH Headlines VH1 Save The Music Foundation 2014 Noteworthy Concert At William Hill Estate Winery

Live musical event to hit Napa with all proceeds benefitting music education

NAPA, Calif., Sept, 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 18(th) multi-platinum rock band BUSH will give a special acoustic performance at VH1 Save The Music Foundation's Noteworthy benefit concert at William Hill Estate Winery. The evening will feature an intimate performance in the vineyard to raise money and awareness for music education programs.

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"The work of VH1 Save The Music Foundation is invaluable," says BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale. "Music has always been an important part of my life, and now that I have children of my own I'm even more aware of the significance of music education in schools. I'm honored to be supporting VH1 Save The Music's Noteworthy event."

VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with America's public schools to bring the power of music back into the classroom, giving every child the same opportunity to be successful in school and in life. The Noteworthy event takes place at William Hill Estate Winery, a proud supporter of music and the arts and the official wine sponsor of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Additional sponsors for the evening include Avnet, RAYMOND WEIL and Alex and Ani, who together have raised nearly 1.2 million dollars in support of the Foundation's work to ensure that music is a core and critical component to a complete education. Gift bags will once again be generously provided by Copper River Bag Company.

"We are thrilled to have BUSH perform as part of the Noteworthy series," said Paul Cothran, Vice President and Executive Director of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. "They are incredibly talented musicians with a long-standing and revered history in the industry and we could not be more grateful for their support in furthering the important mission of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. I look forward to enjoying the performance while taking in the breathtaking views at the vineyard."

Throughout their career BUSH has sold close to 20 million records in the U.S. and Canada alone. The band has produced 17 consecutive Top 40 hit singles on the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts, six of which shot to number one. On October 21(st )BUSH will release their highly anticipated 6(th) studio album, Man On The Run, via lead single "The Only Way Out," which hits radio, iTunes, Amazon and all major retailers on September 9th.

For more information or to join the conversation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.org, www.facebook.com/vh1savethemusic, www.facebook.com/WilliamHillEstate or @vh1savethemusic #PassTheNote #WilliamHillWine.

ABOUT VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is the leader in ensuring that music is a core and critical component to a complete education. Since 1997, we have partnered with more than 1900 public schools in 231 school districts to bring the power of music back into the classroom, giving every child the same opportunity to be successful in school and in life. #PassTheNote and get involved at vh1savethemusic.org join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @vh1savethemusic.

ABOUT WILLIAM HILL ESTATE WINERY
With roots deeply anchored in the Napa Valley, William Hill Estate crafts luxury Chardonnay and Bordeaux varietal wines from the undiscovered vineyards of California's most celebrated regions. Beginning with William Hill Estate's 140-acre benchland vineyard near the Silverado Trail, Winemaker Mark Williams turns to the hidden corners of southern Napa, the North Coast and the Central Coast to create a unique collection of rich, expressive wines. A proud supporter of music and the arts, William Hill Estate is the official wine sponsor of the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and has raised more than $750,000 in recent years to help restore music education in America's schools. The winery also supports the San Francisco Symphony, Opera and Ballet, and New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more at www.williamhillestate.com.

ABOUT AVNET ?
Avnet, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated revenue of $27.5 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.

ABOUT RAYMOND WEIL
Founded in Geneva in 1976, RAYMOND WEIL is one of the last remaining Swiss independent family-owned watchmaking companies. Based in Geneva, home of Switzerland's most prestigious watchmakers and of the industry's topmost expertise in component and material supply, the Brand enjoys a unique position in the exclusive world of luxury with a collection of refined timepieces that embody an elegant and contemporary blend of elements inspiring emotions with both customers and partners. Music has always been at the center of the RAYMOND WEIL universe. This is born out by the names of the Brand's collections -- taken from famous operas such as nabucco and parsifal, or with musical connotations, such as maestro or jasmine -- and the various musical partnerships RAYMOND WEIL has signed with iconic musical venues, exclusive musical awards ceremonies, live music platforms and music related charities. Emotions, precision, performance: these are the values common to music and watchmaking that RAYMOND WEIL wishes to share with its clients.

ABOUT ALEX AND ANI
Alex and Ani, LLC offers positive energy products created by Designer Carolyn Rafaelian, Founder, Creative Director and CEO. Alex and Ani is synonymous with Made in America. Its World Headquarters are located in the Greater Providence, Rhode Island area, where its products are designed, manufactured, and assembled using recycled local materials. Carolyn believes that every individual has a positive message to share with the world, and by incorporating powerful symbolism and design into each positive energy piece, Alex and Ani provides a vehicle for wearers to express their individuality. An Inc. 500 Company, Alex and Ani has retail stores in addition to retail partners both domestically and internationally. Please visit www.AlexandAni.com for more information.

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