Ticked Off Music Fest Los Angeles

Event Description

The Ticked Off Music Fest is a U.S. concert series dedicated to the prevention, awareness and cure of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses that have become the fastest-growing infectious diseases in the country.

The next event to launch is Ticked Off Music Fest Los Angeles, scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the House of Blues at 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA. Doors open at 5 p.m.

The music line-up features platinum-selling recording artists Cracker. The band is best known for their 1991 release "Cracker," featuring "Happy Birthday to Me" and "Teen Angst," followed by their 1993 release "Kerosene Hat," featuring "Low" and "Euro-Trash Girl." The band is currently promoting their latest release "Berkeley to Bakersfield."

Special guest is Les Stroud from the "Survivorman" TV series. Les and his full band will play songs from his recent solo releases and also field audience questions about his TV show.

LA native and former X and Lone Justice guitarist Tony Gilkyson will play his brand of alternative country.

Nashville-native Alisa Turner will play her breakout hit "Breathing" about her own struggles with Lyme disease.

Also appearing is Lyme activist, author and lead singer Natalie London and her band Hey, King!

Sixteen year-old Lyme survivor and singing sensation Keta will play her original tunes. She will be coming off of a West Coast tour where she opened for platinum-selling artist Sam Smith.

Gregg Kirk and The Zen Engines will play songs from the band's recent CD releases, all inspired by his healing journeys through Lyme disease.

The fest will also feature several well-known speakers from the Lyme community, including "Out of the Woods" author Katina Makris, Lorraine Johnson from LymeDisease.org, and Inanna House founder Mara Williams.

The evening starts when the doors open at 5 p.m. The music starts at 6 p.m. and goes to midnight... 6 straight hours of live music and Lyme education, including a soul food buffet, prepared by the House of Blues and catering to meat eaters, vegans, vegetarians and those on a gluten free diet.

The Ticked Off Music Fest Los Angeles event is sponsored by the Tick Borne Disease Alliance (TBDA). Proceeds from the event will benefit LymeLight Foundation, LymeDisease.org and Inanna House.