Walking Papers Benefit With Duff & McCready

Iron Mike

Walking Papers benefit with Duff & McCready by Iron Mike , posted Aug 19 2012 9:44AM
The weather was gorgeous, and a tad hot, for a great benefit at Slim’s Last Chance last night. Performing on the Slims’ outdoor stage were Jeff Angell & Barrett Martin’s Walking Papers, with special guests: Duff McKagan, Mike McCready, Benjamin Anderson and Jeff Rouse followed by To the Glorious Lonely. Who was benefiting from this shin dig? That would be Tim Medvetz’s The Heroes Project. An organization supporting active & retired military and their families. Duff will be joining Tim and Marine veteran Kionte Storey on a climb up Mt. Rainier. The door price of $15 and show posters at $10 directly went to help pay for this climb as well as getting Kionte down to Antarctica to climb Mt. Vinson. Did I also mention that Kionte is a single leg amputee? Talk about inspiration! Walking Papers took the stage just after 6pm to a packed house opening with the first song off of their new CD ‘Already Dead’. Jeff and Barrett were joined by Benjamin Anderson and Duff for the first three or four songs. Then Mike McCready joined them for another 4 songs. Jeff Angell left the stage for the final song and Jeff Rouse made his way on stage to take his place on vocals for Mad Season’s ‘River of Deceit’. A proper ending to an incredible performance. I hadn’t seen Walking Papers before and I’m glad that I’m the one who got to be there. Sorry Mike ;) I did feel for the guys all dressed in full musician attire and in direct sunlight. I know how hot I was, so I can only imagine how hot they were! It’s great to be at a show where the musicians are completely relaxed and totally enjoying what they are doing. I grabbed myself one of their CD’s (only available at these weekend shows until the release date 10/2/12) so I can keep enjoying this new band. Sponsor KISW had a great presence with Jolene (taking a well deserved night off for fun!), Thrill, Mischa and Ryan Castle in attendance. Queensryche members Michael ‘Whip’ Wilton , Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren were also there in support of the show. Slim’s provided everyone with a great venue for this sort of outdoor BBQ with your friends kinda feeling. Add in their freakin’ killer chili and BBQ from sister restaurant Pig Iron next door and you have a one stop food, spirits and entertainment locale. For more photos from the show visit KISW on Facebook! Who are Walking Papers? Jeff Angell - Post Stardom Depression, The Missionary Position Barrett Martin - Screaming Trees, Mad Season, Tuatara Their guests? Duff McKagan - Loaded, Velvet Revolver, Jane’s Addiction, GNR Mike McCready - Pearl Jam, Mad Season, Temple of the Dog Benjamin Anderson - The Missionary Position, Rorschach Test, Pamela Moore Jeff Rouse - Loaded, To The Glorious Lonely, Vendetta Red, Alien Crime Syndicate Blogger: Stephanie Savoia NOTE: Thanks to my other half (Stephanie) in covering this event/blog for me and the KISW ROCKaholics while I was covering the young future of Seattle ROCK in 15yo Jason Kertson and his band The Immortals at their debut CD release show in the south end at Louie G's. What a killer, packed-out, all-ages show!! More on this kid, his band and the upcoming Dreamfest 2012 show he is playing with KISW's own band The New Originals and many others on 9/15 at Louie G's in Fife! That's a whole separate blog though! Iron Mike Tags : Topics : Entertainment_Culture Social : Entertainment_Culture People : Barrett Martin, Benjamin Anderson, Duff McKagan, Jeff Angell, Jeff Rouse, Martin - Screaming Trees, Mike McCready, Mischa Castle, Pamela Moore, Parker Lundgren, Ryan Castle, Then Mike McCready, Tim Medvetz, Wilton Lundgren Back To Blog