Len & Bob Bash returns to House of Blues Jan 14

Cubs broadcasters Len Kasper and Bob Brenly will team up outside the broadcast booth to host the fourth annual Len & Bob Bash on Jan. 14 at the House of Blues in Chicago.

This year's L&B Bash will feature performances by G. Love & Special Sauce, and The Baseball Project.

Created in 1993, the band G. Love & Special Sauce is known for a unique blues sound while mixing in classic R&B music. The band is currently scheduled to start its 2010 tour in February after its performance at the Bash.

The Baseball Project features avid baseball fans Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon and Steve Wynn. Each song is related to the national pastime, including "Jackie's Lament" about Jackie Robinson and "Harvey Haddix", which names 17 of the 18 pitchers in baseball history to throw a perfect game.

"Bob and I are tremendously excited to have G. Love and The Baseball Project at this year's Bash. It shows what a great annual event this has become and how we attract the best in music," Kasper said. "It's such a fun way to kick off Cubs Convention weekend and to raise money for Chicago Cubs Charities."

Kasper and Brenly will continue their tradition of performing a musical set in between the two headline acts.

Tickets for the Bash are on sale at House of Blues and at www.HOB.com. Advanced tickets are $27.50. Day of show tickets are $30. Doors for the 21 and older show open at 7 p.m.

The event is made possible through the support and efforts of sponsors Bud Light, WXRT, WGN Sports and the Chicago Cubs. Proceeds benefit Chicago Cubs Charities.

Since 2006, the Len & Bob Bash has raised more than $107,000 for Cubs Charities.

The 2010 Cubs Convention, which is sold out, will be held Jan. 15-17 at the Hilton Chicago.