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Felder and Friends rock Cerritos for Katrina relief
By Shirley Wild, Columnist

A BENEFIT CONCERT put on by Don Felder and Friends at the Cerritos Center
for the Performing Arts raised more than $155,872 to assist the American Red
Cross and the Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts.
The concert, produced by original Eagles member Felder and sponsored by the
City of Cerritos and East West Bank, brought out the stars for an evening of
incredible music, laughter, and a message of hope. The lineup included
Dennis Quaid, Alice Cooper, Stephen Stills, Cheech Marin, DL Hughley, David
Foster, Tommy Shaw (STYX), Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Gilby Clarke (Guns N'
Roses), Adrian Young (No Doubt), and Karen Han (internationally renowned
Er-Hu virtuoso). And surprise celebrity guests joined the all-star jam,
including Adam Rodriguez and Rex Linn from the hit show CSI Miami.
The house was filled with 1,400 fans who were treated to an eclectic lineup
of music's finest, who performed together throughout the evening. Surprises
were featured throughout the night — Marin broke out in an impromptu
performance of "Born in East L.A.," accompanied by Shaw and Blades, who were
later joined by Stills and the stars of CSI Miami jumping in to perform in
their version of "California Dreamin."
Quaid and the Sharks brought down the house with "A Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin
On," as did Cooper's "School's Out for Summer," performed by Cooper, Young,
Clarke, Shaw, and Blades. Foster's set featured the vocal talents of the
young and vibrant Renee Olstead, while Felder introduced his daughter Leah,
a dynamic young singer who performed some of the Eagles' greatest hits with
her father.
The show's all-star jam finale, "Sweet Home Louisiana," featured all of the
performers in a celebration representing the spirit of the evening.
In addition to ticket sales,



additional funds were raised through a silent auction of five guitars
autographed by all of the benefit's performers (raising $14,575), individual
donations (more than $2,000), and the sale of concert T-shirts.
In the true meaning of giving, all of the performers donated their time and
talents to participate in this fund-raising effort. Underwriting was
provided by the City of Cerritos and East West Bank.
Following the performance, VIP ticket holders attended a reception hosted by
Cerritos. With the catering of the always-exquisite Patina Group, guests
enjoyed an array of delicacies including duck confit, chicken Farinelles,
cuplets with rosemary grilled beef, asparagus crostini and an assortment of
mouth-watering desserts.
Seen at the reception: Cerritos Mayor John Crawley and his wife, Pam; Mayor
Pro Tem Paul Bowlen; City Council members Laura Lee, Gloria Kappe (with her
husband, former Mayor Sherman, and Jim Edwards, with his wife, Connie; City
Manager Art Gallucci, with his wife, Joanne; Dr. Craig Springer, executive
director of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts; Dominic Ng,
chairman, president, and CEO of East West Bank; and performers Felder and
Young.
News of social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild
by fax at (562) 594-9668. Send photos to Seen at the Scene at 604 Pine Ave.,
Long Beach CA 90844. She may be reached by phone at (562) 594-9468.





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