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On
Saturday, May 17th over 500 lucky guests attended the 2nd annual Legends Ball,
the Fender Museum’s annual fundraising event. But this wasn’t
just any fundraiser. Yes, it did include a silent auction, dinner and plenty
of VIP’s, but the event culminated in one great musical hour -
a live concert performance by the legendary Steve Miller Band.
From the minute they arrived, guests were treated to a musical and visual
experience unlike any other. With the sounds of jazz and blues playing in
the background, guests were able to view two new exhibits in the Museum’s
Visual Arts Gallery, In the Key of Blue by John DeMarco and Curvaceous Canvas:
Art on Guitars by John Page.
As guests entered the TLC Amphitheater they were greeted by ARROW 93 FM radio
personality, Uncle Joe Benson, who served as the event MC. Then, performing
live in their only Southern California performance the Steve Miller Band,
with a line-up that included Steve Miller on vocals and guitar, Gary Mallaber
on Drums, Gerald Johnson on Bass, Norton Buffalo on Harp, Nolan Gasser on
Keyboards and special guest Kenny Lewis, rocked the TLC stage. During the
show, the band invited Kids Rock Free® guitar student, David Fuginami,
out on stage and the lucky guy played a few songs with these rock legends.
All proceeds raised from the event benefit the Fender Museum’s Kids
Rock Free® Program.