This year’s Gimme Shelter event will be bigger than ever, as ten bands unite to end homelessness. The concert will be hosted by The Dusty 45s’ own Billy Joe Huels, and will include performances by The Dusty 45s, Zoe Muth, Vince Mira, Kristen Ward, Massy Ferguson, Star Anna and The Laughing Dogs, Rachel Flotard and Rusty Willoughby, Mark Pickerel, Kasey Anderson and The Honkies, and Tom Bennett & The Rolling Blackouts.

DESC’s mission is to shelter and house Seattle’s most vulnerable homeless adults, particularly those with serious mental and addictive illnesses. Through partnerships and an integrated array of comprehensive services, treatment, and housing, DESC serves over 7,000 people annually. DESC is vital organization in the Seattle community. The Huels family and The Dusty 45s are proud to be associated with their valuable work.

Advance tickets for Gimme Shelter are available here or in person at The Showbox, Easy Street Records, and Sonic Boom Records for $15. Tickets at the door are $18. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to DESC.

This event is sponsored by Wells Fargo, Key Bank, and Walsh Construction.

There’s a ton happening with The Dusty 45s, so let’s get you up to speed!

Benefit at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien
The D45s will play a benefit concert at Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub in Burien this Thursday, May 6^th. They’ll take the stage at 9:30 pm. Mick Kelly’s manager, Dermot Owens, lost his son in a tragic accident on April 16. This money raised from this fundraiser will allow him to take time off to be with family and friends.

Please click here to find out more about this event including ways to contribute.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Owens family.

Virginia Mason Dreambuilder’s Ball
This Saturday, May 8^th we will headline the 19^th Annual Dreambuilder’s Ball at the Westin! This is a HUGE event, and we’re stoked to be the entertainment for 2010! The Dreambuilder’s Ball celebrates and raises funds for the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason. The Institute is on the cutting edge of research concerning autoimmune diseases. For more information about this event, go to Dreambuilder’s Ball.

Raw Space/Ellensburg with Star Anna
We can’t wait to travel to the “east side” again! This time it’s for a gig at Raw Space in Ellensburg with hometown girl Star Anna, Thursday, May 13^th, 8 pm. This show is going to be off the hook! Pick up your advance tickets online  here. Check out Raw Space too! $10 general admission/$7 students w/ID. Don’t miss it!

It Doesn’t End There! Next Stop: Oregon
We’re hitting the Oregon trail to celebrate the Fortunate Man CD release! Friday, May 14^th it’s a double-header Portland-style, with an all ages, in-store performance at Music Millennium at 6 pm, followed by a rowdy release at Duff’s Garage at 9 pm.

Next! Saturday, May 15^th, join the band for an evening of fine wine and philanthropy at the (SOLD OUT!) Uncorked Wine Auction. This event benefits Family Building Blocks, and will be held at Zenith Vineyard in Salem.

Oregon to Olympia, WA
We’re blowin’ into Kelly’s hometown to officially release Fortunate Man to Oly fans! End the weekend on a high note at this special early show – 8 pm at the Eastside Club Tavern on Sunday, May 16^th. It’s only $5 to get in, so come on out and Be Fortunate!

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