LAW ROCKS! Announces Return to Los Angeles and Expansion to San Francisco

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Last March, concert goers at the sold out Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles witnessed 5 bands made up of legal professionals battle it out on stage in the name of charity.  In the end, Exposition Deposition, consisting of members from Venable LLP and Sheppard Mullin LLP were announced as winners and over $24,000 was donated to their charity of choice, the Painted Turtle.  The other bands went home winners as well as they were all able to raise money for their designated charity.

Due to the success of that show, Law Rocks! has announced that not only is it returning to the Whisky a Go-Go but is also expanding to San Francisco.

The San Francisco event will be held at the Independent on February 21, 2013.

The show at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles will be held on March 1, 2013

Let the competition begin.  Law Rocks! is seeking bands to join the Battle of the Bands competition. With the exception of one band member (the 'ringer'), musicians must be employed within the legal industry, its suppliers or supporting industries.  Performance slots are limited.  Band applications can be found online at www.lawrocks.com and can be submitted via email to [email protected].

A combination of judges, audience voting and total fundraising will determine the winner.  

"We are excited to bring this great event back to Los Angeles," says Law Rocks! Co-President Ted Scott.  "For the musicians to be able to perform at the Whisky a Go-Go where such rock legends as The Doors, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Van Halen made their mark is amazing."

"We are honored to be able to hold our first concert in San Francisco at the Independent," adds Brandt Mori.  "The whole idea behind Law Rocks! is to let the legal profession have some fun and rock out. Almost everybody dreamt of being a rock star at some point in their lives.  The Independent is making that dream a reality for some if only for a short while, and all for a good cause."

For more information on bands, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.lawrocks.com or call +1 213.293.6640.

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About Law Rocks!
Law Rocks! is a series of live "battle of the bands" style rock concerts in which professionals from the legal industry battle it out on stage for charity.  The first ever event was held in London 4 years ago.  Since the first show, Law Rocks! has held over 30 concerts across two continents, with many of the world's biggest law firms participating and raised over $100,000 for charity.

Law Rocks, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and their goal is to raise over $100,000 for this event, the net proceeds of which will be donated to the 1st and 2nd place bands' respective designated local charities. 

About the Whisky a Go-Go
As long as there has been a Los Angeles rock scene, there has been the Whisky A Go-Go. An anchor on the Sunset Strip since it's opening in 1964, the Whisky A Go-Go has played host to rock 'n' roll's most important bands, from the Doors, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin to today's up and coming new artists.

About the Independent
The Independent has been showcasing live music in San Francisco for over 30 years. The Half Note, Vis Club, Kennel Club and Justice League have all shared the same address. The Independent is the latest incarnation of one of the city's most diverse live rooms. Since its inception in February 2004, many of today's best known and emerging artists have graced The Independent's stage.

SOURCE Law Rocks!