Niagara and Colonel Galaxy invite friends to pay tribute to the late
Stooges guitarist, Ron Asheton as they host, "Ronnie…Thanks A
Million", Saturday, January 17th at 9PM at the historic Music Hall
Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Detroit.



There is free admission but attendees are encouraged to donate what
they can to help cover the night's expenses and Ron's favorite
charity, The Michigan Humane Society.



Niagara, Asheton's former Destroy All Monsters and Dark Carnival
bandmate and muse will host, along with Colonel Galaxy, a celebration
of Ronnie's life and a chance to express their love along with all of
his friends and fans with a tribute for a guy Rolling Stone called
"One of the greatest guitarists of all time".



Tributes from those who knew him- and some who didn't, but were
influenced by him will speak from the stage where such legends as WC
Fields, Miles Davis and Billy Holiday performed, Ron's music will be
played and a tribute film retrospect by Tim Caldwell will beshown.
Music Hall is Detroit's oldest performing arts venue (1928) and is a
beautifully restored facility, appropriate for this memorable night.


There will be a cash bar in the Hall as well as in Jazz Café for
attendees.



Plus, a Dark Carnival alumni performance led by BootseyX & The
Lovemasters and some VERY special friends will play in honor their
late band mate and friend, in the Jazz Café following the main stage
tributes at 11 PM.

Ron Asheton was more than an innovative guitarist, he was an
easygoing, subtly hilarious guy- who, simply and effectively created a
sound and aesthetic, which will forever reverberate as long as there
are guitar players. Ron maximized his early work into postmodern art
of the highest order. In retrospect, Ron's influence cannot be
overstated, only imitated.



Ronnie used to like to say, "thanks a million" in mock gratitude when
joking with friends. Now here's our last chance to say, "Ronnie…
Thanks A Million.

"

More info for this tribute may be found on

http://www.myspace.com/niagaradetroit