Gavin DeGraw in Eric & Kathy's free charity concert
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw will perform selections of his hit songs live during "Eric & Kathy's Concert for the Kids" at Rosemont's MB Financial Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Hosted by 101.9 FM THE MIX morning hosts Eric Ferguson and Kathy Hart, the free concert will raise funds for "Eric & Kathy's Kids" benefiting Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
Local teen band Pulsebeat will serve as the opening act and a special fireworks display will cap off the evening.
"Eric & Kathy's Concerts for the Kids" serve as the initial fundraising events for Eric & Kathy's Kids for Lurie Children's Hospital, slated to air the week of Sept. 12, on The Mix, sponsored by MB Financial Bank. Admission to the Aug. 24 concert is free to the public. MB Financial Bank representatives will be on-site at MB Financial Park collecting donations for Lurie Children's Hospital. Parking is available in the MB Financial Park parking lot and is free with validation. Guests can enjoy food and beverage tents on the park's great lawn with 10 percent of tent sales donated to the Eric & Kathy's Kids for Lurie Children's Hospital.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw rose to fame in 2003 with the single "I Don't Want to Be" from his debut album "Chariot." The song was nominated for a Billboard Music Award, Radio Music Award and Teen Choice Award in addition to being selected as the theme song for the television drama series "One Tree Hill." Since his debut, DeGraw has launched five albums with other hit songs including "In Love With a Girl," "Not Over You" and "Sweeter." His sixth album, "Something Worth Saving," is scheduled to be released in September.
The Aug. 24 concert will be the second "Eric & Kathy's Concert for the Kids" of the year. The first concert was held Wednesday, July 20 and featured singer-songwriter Ben Rector and multiplatinum songstress Colbie Caillat.
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