Special Events

Don't miss these current eBay auctions benefiting Rocco!

WARNING: Events that are not listed on this page have not
been sanctioned by the Rocco Prestia Medical Fund. Before you
donate to any benefit, make sure it is an approved function. If you
want to host an event, contact Rocco's personal manager,
Jack Forchette, for approval to conduct a benefit for Rocco.

HONOLULU GIG COMES UP BIG. We are pleased to report that the Medical Fund has received proceeds from the December 8, 2002 benefit gig at Kapono's in Honolulu totaling $2,186.00! Thanks to the following individuals and groups: Mike Nacupuy, Bruce Hamada Project, H20, 'Ale'a, Dita and Els, Mr. McFunky, Imua, Ernie Cruz, Jr., Barry Flanagan, Kim, J. Michaels Band, Brother Noland, Keahi Conjugacion, Solanna, Ten Feet, Three Plus, Henry Kapono, Kata's Bridge Boys, Ilona Irvine, John Cruz, Fiji, Five by 5, Simplisity, Tiny Tadani, Mark Resorts, Avis, Miller Lite, Makaha Resorts, Mt. Kalihi Productions, Inc., Oldies 107.9, Hawaiian 105 KINE, Al Waterson, Tony Solis, JBL, Dean Markley, and Mary Calderon. Thank you to Kata and Janet Maduli for putting this program together!! Trustee's Note: I apologize to all concerned for the lengthy delay in posting this item. I was unaware that the local post office was holding this package for my signature. [Posted 01/17/03]

A GREAT CONKLIN EBAY AUCTION. Katherine Kelso Scott is currently auctioning a superb Conklin bass guitar valued at $1,500 on eBay at this address:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=933206536

Opening bid is just $250 with a reserve. All proceeds go to the Rocco Prestia Medical Fund. Please make a generous bid! [Posted 12/29/02]

CHICAGO GIG RAISES A GRAND. We are pleased to report that the Medical Fund has received a check for $1,000 from the Souled Out band, proceeds from the Nov. 17 benefit gig at Joe's Sports Bar in Chicago featuring the Ro ro mato and T-N-T bands. Thanks to Dakota Binanti and all the members of the Souled Out band, and thanks to Dave Cacioppo and all the Jilly's girls for making this event possible! [Posted 12/30/02]

HBO DONATES TO ROCCO. HBO has generously donated some great memorabilia from its hit TV show, The Sopranos, to be auctioned for Rocco's benefit. Included is a baseball cap autographed by every member of the cast, DVDs of all the episodes from the first three seasons, and a Sopranos baseball jersey. Leslie Yngojo Bowes (spouse of former Tower of Power vocalist Tom Bowes) made the arrangements for this donation. These items were auctioned on eBay and raised $405 for the Medical Fund. Thank you, HBO! Thank you, Leslie! [Posted 11/17/02; updated 11/27/02.]

JACO PASTORIUS 7 CD SET ON EBAY. A retail record merchant in Brooklyn, New York (who wishes to remain anonymous) has donated 10 copies of the complete Jaco Pastorius 7 CD set. All proceeds from this auction go to Rocco's medical fund. The first six sets have been successfully auctioned to bidders all over the United States. The CD sets are being auctioned one at a time to enable everyone to have the opportunity to bid on one of these sets. If you would like to obtain the definitive Jaco Pastorius collection, check out these auctions being conducted by Chuck Marchant from New York. The 7th of these 10 sets is up for auction on eBay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=917119629.
[Updated 10/30/02.]

LE BAR BAT HITS A HOMER FOR ROCCO. On September 23, 2002, at Le Bar Bat in New York, NY, some 35 musicians played their hearts out for 4 1/2 hours to benefit the Medical Fund! More than $11,000 was raised for Rocco in one night! Headliners were Lenny Pickett of NBC's Saturday Night Live and Will Lee (see photo at right), bass guitarist in the CBS Orchestra (Late Night with David Letterman). Also present were eleven former members of Rocco's band, Tower of Power. Thanks to Funk Filharmonik and their bandleader, Lee Finkelstein, for putting this great night together! [Posted 09/24/02.]

BUY MERCHANDISE, ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE MEDICAL FUND. Check out this great Web site from Steve “Dude” Barr at TheDudePit.com's Online Store: http://www.cafeshops.com/RoccoPrestiaTru. Choose from 16 different items, including a coffee mug or a T-shirt or a mouse pad or a baseball cap, with all proceeds going to Rocco's medical fund. Thank you, Steve! [Posted 07/26/02.]

CD OFFER FROM 7 BRIDGES RECORDINGS. The first 500 donations of $50 or more will receive a free copy of rad's Higher Plane CD, featuring rad with David Garibaldi, former Tower of Power saxophonist Marc Russo, Mark Van Wageningen and Bobby Vega. Mark and Bobby are substituting for Rocco with Tower of Power while Rocco is on medical leave. You may donate via PayPal or check/money order for this offer. Be sure to include your address, and be sure to mention “Higher Plane CD” in the comments section of the PayPal form or on your check/money order. This offer requires a separate donation from all other offers and is NOT retroactive to donations received before 7/15/02. For more information on the CD, visit: http://www.radmusic.com/rad/albumshigh.html. Thanks to Michael Kirsch, President of 7 Bridges Recordings! [Posted 07/13/02.]

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DONATIONS. If you are donating a musical instrument for eBay auction, please ship it to:

Rocco Prestia
c/o Katherine Kelso Scott
7443 Sale Ave
West Hills CA 91307

Include a detailed description of the instrument and its history so that it can be properly represented in the eBay advertisement. [Posted 07/12/02.]

CD OFFER FROM JAZZBRIDGE MUSIC. JazzBridge Music will donate $1.50 to the medical fund for each CD purchased from their Web site: http://www.jazzbridge.com. For more information, e-mail: info@jazzbridge.com or call 301-365-0911. [Posted 07/12/02.]

SPECIAL OFFER FROM JACK MACK. The band members of Jack Mack and the Heart Attack have elected to donate $2.00 from the sale of each Jack Mack CD that is purchased on the Strokeland Records Web site: http://www.strokeland.com. This is an easy and inexpensive way to support Rocco. This is a great band that includes Tim Scott, who appeared on Rocco's 1999 solo CD, Everybody on the Bus. We encourage you to support this special offer. [Posted 07/11/02.]

TOM STROUD SPECIAL OFFER. Tom Stroud from Portland, Oregon, an avid fan of the late Jaco Pastorius, is offering a special incentive to donate to the Rocco Prestia Medical Fund. For details, visit his Web site at: http://members.aol.com/tomstr/jacodiscog.html.
[Posted 07/08/02.]

FREE JACO PASTORIUS SHOW. John Sanna, an avid fan of the late Jaco Pastorius, is offering a free Jaco Pastorius show to anyone who makes a significant contribution to the Rocco Prestia Medical Fund. Please deal with Mr. Sanna directly via e-mail at: jacop@charter.net, or visit his Web site at: http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Quarter/2712/. [Posted 07/06/02.]

THE DUDE ISSUES A CHALLENGE. Steve “Dude” Barr of the Vintage Bass Trading Co. operates a popular Message Board forum for bass guitarists at: http://www.thedudepit.com. He has issued a challenge to all 1,300 members of his forum to match the $100.00 donation he made on July 5. Be sure to mention this in your comments when you make your PayPal donation! We'll let you know the results of this challenge. [Posted 07/05/02.]

LIGHTYEAR DONATES CDs. Lightyear Entertainment, the music label that distributes Rocco's solo CD, is offering a free copy of the CD to the first 500 individuals who donate over $100 to Rocco's medical fund. Special thanks to Arnie Holland, CEO of Lightyear Entertainment, and employee Dave Koltai for arranging this generous donation.
[Posted 07/01/02.]