San Jose, CA (Top40 Charts/ MAXX12 Official Website) MAXX12 will contribute a heartfelt acoustic set to help with the recent crisis in Japan at San Francisco's Week of Omoiyari (Compassion) on April 14th. The full event is a week-long observation, featuring musical entertainment, prayer and other happenings around the city. Donations go towards food, water and clothing for those suffering in Japan.
Week of Omoiyari will be presented by San Francisco's Rainbow World Fund. This organization helps people who suffer from hunger, poverty, disease, oppression and war by raising funds to support relief efforts around the world.
The recent hit with the world's fifth largest earthquake since 1900, a huge tsunami, fires, hunger, and the continued threat of nuclear meltdown have caused catastrophe in Japan. Current estimates for rebuilding the damage are more than $309.25 billion and five years of work.
Week of Omoiyari organizer Kelly Rivera Hart, an Interfaith minister and long-time human rights activist, says, "It's said that 'Compassion brings us to a stop, and for a moment we rise above ourselves.' Now is one of those times to stop and rise above our own troubles and extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in Japan."
Following is a list of events:
April 9th: Shake It for Japan at Powerhouse, 1347 Folsom, 9pm - midnight (dance contest)
April 10th: Interfaith Prayer/Meditation at Outside Labyrinth, Grace Cathedral, 1100 California - 2:30-3:30pm
April 10th: House of Garza at Cafe Flore, 2298 Market, 5pm - 7pm (concert)
April 13th: Come Out for Japan at Trigger, 2348 Market, 7pm - 10pm (concert)
April 14th: HeartBeat for Japan at Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin, 6pm - 8:30pm (concert)
MAXX12 will play acoustic versions of "Wild Years," "Heaven" and "Mongoose" on the 14th. That day's event - HeartBeat for Japan - will also feature closing ceremonies for the week and other musical acts. Many musicians - including Joshua Klipp, BeBe Sweetbriar, Sabrina Signs and more - will play throughout the week. Those who can't make it to the event can donate online at https://www.rainbowfund.org/donate
ABOUT MAXX12
Based in San Jose, MAXX12 is a new rock group. Composed of T. Michael Riddle (Rooster), Jon Hampton (Mongoose) and Craig Martin (Samurai), MAXX12 brings a new sensibility to this age of chaos. The band's first CD - Raw - will be released in April, with rock legend Ronnie Montrose as executive producer. In the dawn of the age of adaptation, empathy and wisdom await!
