I tested it, and if you enlarge the image below (by clicking/pushing it; do the same to make it go away) and scan the QR code with your phone, it takes you to the ticket-buy page for this benefit show for weirdo legend Tim Cronin, known for his work in The Ribeye Brothers, for being the OG singer in Monster Magnet and traveling with that band for decades, for being the unofficial mayor of Red Bank at Jack’s Music, and so on. In March, Cronin’s ALS diagnosis was made public and a GoFundMe was launched that you’ll also find embedded at the bottom of this post. You should donate so they have to make another new goal and push it to $100k.

I’m sure it’ll be a cool show as organized by The Ribeye Brothers‘ Joe Calandra (also ex-Monster Magnet), but if you go into it thinking of it as a party in Cronin‘s honor in addition to being to his getting the proceeds from the tickets sold, it feels like you’re on the right track vibe-wise.

The PR wire had details:

NJ Music Community Rallies for Tim Cronin (Monster Magnet, Ribeye Brothers) – June 22 Benefit Show in Long Branch, NJ

Buy Tickets HERE: https://tim-5.betterworld.org/events/tim-s-benefit-show

Earlier this year, Tim Cronin, original Monster Magnet member, beloved Ribeye Brother, and cherished Jack’s Record Shoppe stalwart, was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Now, he needs our support. Join us on Sunday, June 22, at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ, for a one-of-a-kind art auction and live music event to benefit Tim.

Hosted by standup comedian Dave Hill, the bands — Holmes, Von Mons, and The Long Defeats — start at 3 pm and will be playing short sets of Ribeye covers, alongside some awesome rock’n’roll DJs.

The art auction features pieces donated by various artist friends, including a signed Beastie Boys print from photographer Danny Clinch. Tim also contributed one of his own pieces to the event. Pat Longo graciously created the show poster, and you can view more of his work HERE: https://www.instagram.com/patjameslongo_artwork/

Event organizer and Ribeye Brother, Joe Calandra comments:

“Save the date. This benefit is for one of my oldest and dearest friends, Tim Cronin. Tim and I have been close since the mid-’80s, when we first met at Jack’s Music. We’ve been all over the world together during our Monster Magnet days, but what I’m most proud of is sharing the stage with him in the Ribeye Brothers for the past 14 years. Please come to the show if you can — to support Tim and celebrate his amazing life. I’m so grateful to have had him in my life all these years. Thank you, Tim.”

The venue was generously donated by Marilyn Schlossbach, who owns the White Chapel Projects, as well as the Low Dive (formerly the Yacht Club) and the Langosta Lounge (now operating under a new name) — all places the Ribeye Brothers have played over the years.

This benefit is a true labor of love, with so many friends and associates working hard to make it happen, including Joe’s wife, Samantha, and Todd Abramson of WFMU, who have been handling venue details, lining up DJs, organizing the auction, and keeping everything on track. BetterWorld provides ticketing and online auction services.

Tags: Monster Magnet, New Jersey, Red Bank, Sad shit, The Ribeye Brothers, Tim Cronin

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