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Golden Monkey intern Michael Ray gets reimbursed with tattoos from the Dixon Street business.
Intern Michael Ray hopes eventually to have his entire arm covered with tattoos from the recently opened Golden Monkey.
Tomorrow's Ours, a group who met while at Massaponax, hopes to secure a Warped Tour spot in the future.
Golden Monkey's artists give it a relaxed feel. |
BY STEPHANIE BOSCOVITCH
On Saturday, Nov. 21, area rock band Tomorrow's Ours will be performing as part of a benefit show at Golden Monkey Tattoo and Body Piercing to raise money for the nonprofit organization Invisible Children.
Invisible Children was founded in 2003 by California-based filmmakers Jason Russell, Bobby Bailey and Laren Poole. Its mission is to bring awareness and funds from various countries to help the children of war-torn Uganda and other parts of Africa.
By educating the Western world through their films, the group has inspired more people to become involved.
At the Golden Monkey show, half the time will be spent enjoying the masterful music from Tomorrow's Ours and other bands, while the other half will be spent watching a screening of an Invisible Children film.
Invisible Children "roadies" will be in town to talk about their mission and provide information to anyone who has questions.
"This benefit show is a way to reach out to kids who have problems far more extensive than our own," said Tomorrow's Ours vocalist Kathleen Allison.
"It's a very small step, but vital. I'm very proud to be a part of it."
So, how was a local band in Fredericksburg able to become part of such an important cause?
Well, when the band in question is Tomorrow's Ours it seems as though any desire, goal or dream can be accomplished.
"I got this benefit show set up by sending a request in on the Invisible Children Web site for the roadies to come to Fredericksburg to show a documentary and to talk about the Invisible Children," said guitarist Derrick Calamos.
After many e-mails and conversations with a representative from Invisible Children, the benefit show was given the green light, and Tomorrow's Ours began making plans.
The whole band is very excited about its upcoming performance at Golden Monkey Tattoo and Body Piercing.
"Invisible Children is one of my favorite support groups, and to be able to work and raise money for them is truly a gift," said bassist David Hall. "I'm honored to help their cause."
The band is also looking forward to raising awareness of another, more local cause: helping Golden Monkey become an established music venue.
"The Golden Monkey is our hometown spot," Hall said. "When we play there we know it's always going to be filled with familiar faces that we love seeing so much!"
No matter what you have planned Nov. 21, make it out to Golden Monkey, enjoy the show and support Invisible Children.
Stephanie Boscovitch is a senior
| Tomorrow's Ours is a band of unbeatable young musicians: Kathleen Allison on vocals, David Hall on bass, Derrick Calamos and Robbie Parker on guitar, and George Werbacher on drums.
Allison and Parker started as an acoustic band. While they were working on an acoustic EP, Hall and Werbacher were playing in bands, as well. Growing up together (all attended Massaponax High School at one point), they finally decided to collaborate and write music together They have played in places such as Chesapeake, Md., Springfield and the 9:30 Club in Washington. Their music is powerful and entertaining, and is definitely not something to miss out on. The band has a rock sound, with strong influences from almost every genre, from pop-punk to metal. They are hoping to earn a spot on the "East Coast Indie Stage" at Vans Warped Tour, and tour as much as they possibly can in the future. With such ambition and drive, there's no doubt this group of gifted musicians will achieve success. --Stephanie Boscovitch |
