Sons of the Silent Age to perform Bowie's 'Scary Monsters' at Jan. 12 cancer center benefit
On Saturday, Jan. 12, Sons of the Silent Age will perform David Bowie's "Scary Monsters" and other Bowie hits and deep cuts with special guest actor Michael Shannon as Lou Reed at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. in Chicago.
Proceeds from the concert will provide integrative medicine therapies for NorthShore University HealthSystem Kellogg Cancer Center patients.
Tickets are now on sale at foundation.northshore.org/IMConcert.
General admission is $20 in advance, $22 at the door; VIP tickets are also available. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Sons of the Silent Age is composed of nine Chicago musicians, when Chris Connelly (Revolting Cocks, Ministry) and Matt Walker (Filter, Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey's band) joined forces in 2012 to pay tribute to their hero David Bowie. Opening for Sons of the Silent Age on Jan. 12 are Fun House and Wingtips.
For the second year, the concert is benefiting the NorthShore Integrative Medicine program, as one of the largest and most-well established programs in the country. Each of the parties involved in the benefit concert - from the Sons of the Silent Age bandmates, to the owner of Metro, to the NorthShore Integrative Medicine team - share a common bond of commitment to the cause, and for some, cancer survivorship.
"This event truly reflects the collaboration we find so effective in the integrative medicine program at NorthShore. We treat each patient with a personalized approach, combining conventional western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. and we work as a team to provide the best care," said Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, MD, NorthShore Integrative Medicine Medical Director. "This event is no different - we have a team of individuals from three different groups, working together to improve the lives of those living with cancer."
Integrative medicine programs are designed to relieve pain and neuropathies, reduce fatigue and sleep issues, boost immunity, provide stress relief, improve their appetite and their overall quality of life.
NorthShore cancer patient and stage four cancer survivor, Steve Merola, benefited from the funds raised at last year's benefit concert.
"The integrative medicine services have given me the additional tools and guidance I need to withstand the rigors of chemotherapy and radiation," he explains.
Merola worked with Dr. Mendoza to develop a personalized integrative medicine plan. Through his therapy, Merola noticed the significant impact relaxation had during his fight for recovery. "Thanks to Dr. Mendoza Temple and her team, my stress has been relieved with a program of exercise, meditation, acupuncture, and supplements to help with appetite and stress. With all these services combined I found that I had body, mind, and spirit all aligned to win my fight. It's not over yet, but I am confident I will prevail."
NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program uses safe, evidence-based complementary therapies and communicating fully with patients' traditional western medicine physicians and specialists optimizes each patient's health and a heightened sense of well-being. Learn more about NorthShore's Integrative Medicine Program or support the cause at foundation.northshore.org/imconcert.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem is an integrated health care delivery system consistently named among the nation's best. The NorthShore system, including its four hospitals - Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie - is consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital System in the U.S. and a top 10 in Illinois. NorthShore also includes a 900-physician multispecialty group practice, NorthShore Medical Group, located in 100-plus offices across Chicago and many of the Northern Suburbs. NorthShore is a Magnet-recognized organization, the first in Illinois designated as an entire system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. The system also supports the NorthShore Research Institute; the NorthShore Foundation; and NorthShore Home & Hospice Services. In addition to launching Be Well-Lake County, a community health initiative committed to providing greater access to comprehensive care, NorthShore contributes more than $209 million in charitable care and services to the community it serves. Visit www.northshore.org.
About Metro
One of the nation's most renowned independent music venues, Metro has hosted thriving local talent and international headliners for 35 years and counting. From industrial champions Ministry and Revolting Cocks to alt-rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins and Liz Phair and pop-punk royalty Alkaline Trio and Fall Out Boy - countless Chicago artists have laid their roots in Metro as a business, sanctuary, and springboard. For more information, visit metrochicago.com.