Tickets for the DOCS who ROCK concert will go on sale in May.
From the DOCS who ROCK program last year at The Majestic Theater in West Springfield for the United Way. Here are Dr. Michael Picchioni, on lead guitar, and Dr. Stephen Leiberman bass.
WEST SPRINGFIELD - The United Way of Pioneer Valley will host its annual DOCS who ROCK physician talent show June 21 at 7 p.m. at The Majestic Theater here.
The inaugural event last year raised more than $10,000 for the United Way of Pioneer Valley.
In anticipation of interest from the region’s many talented musicians and singers, musical acts are asked to submit an application and support materials by April 12 to United Way of Pioneer Valley, DOCS who ROCK, 1441 Main St., Suite 147, Springfield, Mass .01103.
A committee of musical experts, will select participating artists based on the information and materials available to them, so the applications should contain as much of the following as possible: current CD, audio and/or video tapes; press reviews/articles; posters/fliers; and a one-paragraph description of the group or artist. Applications are available online at www.uwpv.org or by calling Deb Foley, marketing and communications manager at 413-693-0239.
Musical acts must have at least one member who is a doctor and lives and practices in the agency’s service area – Hampden County, South Hadley and Granby. Solo acts are also welcome, and all musical styles are encouraged to apply.
Tickets for the DOCS who ROCK concert will go on sale in May. For more information and available sponsorship opportunities, please call Sarah Tanner, SVP of Resource Development at 413-693-0227.
United Way of Pioneer Valley, Senior Vice President, Sarah Tanner said, “Last year’s inaugural concert was so well received, we are anticipating a sell out crowd again this year.”