Rachel Carns, the energetic and effervesant drummer for The Need, the always impeccably dressed with dark yet somehow not completely sinister eye makeup, has been bravely battling breast cancer. And, like most musicians, even Beth Ditto before she became a household name, medical bills from having little or no insurance are piling up.
Living with cancer is stressful enough so the plea for donations on the Need’s website, ““Rachel is surviving cancer. You can help her have a nice rest-of-her-life by donating a little cash-ola to pay back some mega medical bills. Thanks!” is easy to understand. But, though Paypal may be satisfying and easy, a more fun way to show your support will be tonight at a very exciting early benefit show at Liberty Hall (311 N Ivy), 6pm.
The much missed dyke princes of punk, The Haggard are reuniting in support of their friend and will be joined by Northern Swords, The Lovers, Silver Interior (Jenny Hoyston), and Judy. This extensive lineup is a great mix of thrashing guitars and growls, sweet melodic flutes and voices indie rock of all flavors. And to round out the evening there will also be intermittant karaoke, a full bar, and, oh yeah, that warm and fuzzy feeling…
And just in case you forgot just how awesome Rachel Carns is, here’s a Need live performance from Yo-Yo-a-Go-Go 1999.
