Rumor 35, 2090 Route 35 north, South Amboy, will host a March 17 “Paws for a Cause: Part Deux” concert to benefit four animal-rescue organizations/animal shelters/ pet-adoption centers: Whiskers Rescue Inc., Sayreville; Happy Paws, South Plainfield; the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Eatontown; and Rescue Ridge, Spring Lake. Doors will open at 1 p.m. Proceeds will be divided equally among the four animal organizations.
The event will feature performances by the Andy Toomey Trio, Stone Blue, 9 Below Zero, the Nick Clemons Band, Psycho Daisy, James Dalton and the Chuck Lambert Band, Sonny Kenn, Sandy Mack and Chris Plunkett and the All-Star Band, and Michale Graves of The Misfits. Special guests will be Tattoo Tony (who also will act as emcee) from Under My Skin and reality television, and the Metal Barbie, Christie Kane. DJ Criss Cartuneo will spin the music.
Food will be available for purchase. A Max’s Famous Hot Dogs & Stuff food truck will be outside the event. There will be raffles for gift baskets and gifts including a $500 Ibanez electric guitar and a 50/50.
Ticket donation is $20. Guests, who must be age 18 or older to attend, are asked to bring blankets, sheets, towels, pillows, dog or cat food, kitty litter, garbage bags or paper towels for donation to the animal groups.
Interested individuals who are unable to attend the event may send PayPal donations to [email protected].
Tickets may be purchased by calling event coordinator L. Ken Diaz at 732-713- 6291, emailing [email protected], or at the door on the day of the event.