Benefit Concert Rocks to Help Deaf Child Hear

ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Help Me Hear Foundation, a
non-profit dedicated to giving hearing restoration devices to impoverished
deaf children, is putting on a benefit concert to raise funds to purchase a
cochlear implant for a deaf child. "Help Me Hear the Music!" will take place
on Friday, August 22 at The Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, MN.

The goal of the benefit concert is to raise money to purchase a cochlear
implant for Erickson, a deaf Honduran boy. Tickets to the benefit concert are
just $15.

All proceeds will go directly toward Erickson's cochlear implant, implant
surgery, and follow up therapy.

Erickson was born profoundly deaf, and has lived his life without hearing a
single sound. Even the most advanced hearing aids will not help Erickson hear
sounds -- he is completely deaf. A cochlear implant will electrically
stimulate Erickson's inner ear and allow him the opportunity to hear sounds.
Due to the fact that his family lives in poverty, his parents cannot afford
the cost of a cochlear implant on their own.

Seven bands have joined "Help Me Hear the Music!" to ensure the benefit
concert is a success. All seven bands will be playing the concert on a no fee
basis to show their support for Erickson and the thousands of other
impoverished deaf children in need of a cochlear implant.

The Abdomen, a Minneapolis-based sibling pop-rock band, will headline the show
with a youthful and sophisticated performance that has brought them increasing
popularity and recognition. Linden brings contagious energy to the six member
band's already catchy lyrics. Breanne Duren, who recently released her
self-titled debut album, has an indie-pop sound that is supported by her
strong piano. Dane Schmidt of Jamestown Story brings an alternative acoustic
sound sure to please fans of all genres of music. The Voice of Sleep, an
up-and-coming duo from Bemidji, Minnesota, has recently been compared to the
likes of Sigur Ros and Copeland. Alicia Wiley, the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards
Best Female Vocalist, is an extremely talented jazz pianist with a refreshing
voice. Danielle Thrush has a big, yet sultry, voice that leads a talented band
through soulful melodies.

The doors of The Fine Line Music Cafe will open at 8:00 pm and the music will
start at 9:00 pm. This is an 18+ show, but there will be a full bar for those
21 and older. The Fine Line Music Cafe is located at 318 First Avenue North,
Minneapolis, MN. Please visit their website at www.finelinemusic.com for more
information.

Tickets can be purchased in advanced either by contacting Help Me Hear
Foundation at (651) 361-8073 or calling the Fine Line Music Cafe ticket office
at (612) 338-8100. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Help Me Hear Foundation
www.helpmehearfoundation.info

Contact:
Brent Lucas
651-361-8073
blucas@helpmehearfoundation.org

SOURCE Help Me Hear Foundation

Brent Lucas of Help Me Hear Foundation, +1-651-361-8073,
blucas@helpmehearfoundation.org