A SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare) Benefit Show celebrating the music of Mother Love Bone featuring members legendary Seattle and Grunge era bands has been announced. Mother Love Bone is famous for helping launch the careers of Pearl Jam members Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament. Lead singer Andrew Wood tragically died in March 1990 prior to the release of Apple. The show will feature members of:
MOTHER LOVE BONE
SWEETWATER
HAMMERBOX
BRAD
THE POSIES
DUFF MCKAGEN’s LOADED
ALCOHOL FUNNYCAR
NORTH TWIN
FLIGHT TO MARS
STEREO EMBERS
+ Special Guests.
The concert will take place on May 5, 2018 in Seattle at the Tractor. Tickets are $20. The terms and conditions of the tickets states: “This event is 21 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
This ticket is for admission to a live music venue. It provides the holder to observe a musical performance and nothing else. Other goods and services may be purchased once inside the venue. Please note, seating is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.”
It’s unclear what surviving members of Mother Love Bone will perform, but Pearl Jam will not be on tour in May.
