Monday, April 20, 2020

Joan Jett, James Bay and Lukas Nelson to appear on Rolling Stone’s “In My Room,” presented by Gibson this week

Looking to see how to help in-need musicians during the coronavirus outbreak, or to catch some cool new performances while sheltering in place? Read on...


Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” IGTV Music Series, Presented by Gibson:
Tune-In At 3:00 PM ET This Week On Rolling Stone Instagram (Here)
To Watch Performances From Music Icon:

JOAN JETT (Friday, April 24)
&
LUKAS NELSON (Wednesday, April 22)
JAMES BAY (Monday, April 20)

Joan Jett / Photo courtesy of Gibson

Starting April 20, Bid To Win An Autographed Signature Guitar On CharityBuzz.com

Proceeds Will Benefit MUSICARES® COVID 19 Relief Fund:

JOAN JETT ‘Gibson ES-339 Electric Guitar’ (Limited Edition)

JAMES BAY ‘Epiphone 1966 Century Electric Guitar’

LUKAS NELSON ‘Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar’
(Here)
NASHVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) -- Rolling Stone and Gibson have teamed up to offer a special week-long series of music performances and give music fans the first-ever chance to make a charitable donation to support musicians worldwide and walk away with a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history.

As previously announced, Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” Presented by Gibson will be headlined this week with a rare special performance from rock ‘n’ roll icon JOAN JETT on Friday, April 24. The week will also feature music performances from Gibson artists LUKAS NELSON on Wednesday, April 22 and JAMES BAY on Monday, April 20. Tune-in to watch the “In My Room” music series Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Rolling Stone’s Instagram--Here.

“Gibson Guitars and Rolling Stone have been partners for over fifty years, so it seems natural to take our partnership to a new creative level for our fans during this challenging time,” says James ‘JC’ CurleighPresident and CEO of Gibson. “Along with our iconic artists, we are proud to support MusiCares through our Gibson Gives movement at such a pivotal time for musicians and the music industry.”

"About a month ago, we launched ‘In My Room’ as a way to foster greater connection between Rolling Stone fans and the artists they admire most,” says Gus Wenner, President and COO of Rolling Stone. “We found the perfect partner in Gibson, who similarly believes that music brings people comfort, and provides a welcome distraction and powerful message, particularly during stressful times in our society. We're thrilled to partner with the Gibson team and three extraordinary artists to give back to the music community through MusiCares at a moment when it’s needed most."

To support the music community in these uncertain times, starting Monday, April 20,Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson--and Rolling Stone will provide fans the chance to support the MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund and take home an autographed artist guitar. The MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund offers immediate financial assistance to musicians, production crews, music industry creators, to donate, visit: https://www.grammy.com/musicares.

Arriving first at auction on CharityBuzz.comJOAN JETT teamed with Gibson guitars to donate an autographed, limited-edition ‘Gibson Joan Jett ES 339 Electric Guitar’ in Wine Red--of which only 150 were made worldwide--Here.

Later that day, JAMES BAY’s Epiphone 1966 Century Electric Guitar in Cherry andLUKAS NELSON’s Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst both autographed, will also open for bidding Here.

Bidding for the autographed guitars will open on CharityBuzz.com on Monday, April 20at 11:00 AM ET and close on Friday, May 8 at 3:00 PM ETShipping is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions; shipping ETA Summer 2020. For more information, visit: http://www.charitybuzz.com/RollingStoneGibsonHomeMadeMusic.

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