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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">JACK’S MANNEQUIN TO PLAY FINAL SHOW FOR
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT SHOW ON NOVEMBER 11<sup>th</sup>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Acclaimed California rock band
<b>Jack’s Mannequin</b> will be playing their final show on <b>November 11<sup>th</sup></b> at the
<b>El Rey Theatre</b>. The show, which will feature special guests, will benefit
<b>Jack’s Mannequin singer/pianist Andrew McMahon’s charity – THE DEAR JACK FOUNDATION</b>. A pre-sale for tickets will begin
<b>today</b> at <b>12 pm PST</b> for this show; press <a href="http://tixx1.artistarena.com/dearjackbenefit/">
HERE</a> to buy tickets via the pre-sale. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on
<b>September 15<sup>th</sup> </b>at <b>10 am PST.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">In the spring of 2005,
<b>Andrew McMahon</b> and his band <b>Jack’s Mannequin</b> embarked on their first U.S. headlining tour. However, before completing the tour, Andrew paid a visit to his voice doctor because he became concerned about his health. The following morning, Andrew
was admitted to the hospital because the results of his blood work were alarming. Ultimately, everyone’s worst fears were confirmed: Andrew had Acute Lymphatic Leukemia (ALL).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">Throughout the summer of 2005, Andrew underwent two rounds of chemotherapy, radiation treatment, and, with a stroke of good luck, a successful stem cell transplant from his sister. During his battle
with ALL, it became clear to Andrew that in a generation where cancer has become the second largest cause of death in the U.S. and the biggest public action item relevant to health, there were still major shortfalls in treatment, support, and research on behalf
of the young adult demographic. In an effort to initiate change and provide a voice for the generations of young adults, ages 15-39, who have been diagnosed with cancer, Andrew founded
<b>THE</b> <b>DEAR JACK FOUNDATION</b> in July of 2006. <b>THE</b> <b>DEAR JACK FOUNDATION’S
</b>mission is to be a leader in raising awareness and supporting organizations with the highest impact on young adult cancer patients.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">As such, McMahon merged his love of music with his cause, producing two benefit shows prior to the show this November. Featuring bands such as
<b>Fun.</b> and <b>Matt Nathanson</b> in the past, this third show is the final performance for
<b>Jack’s Mannequin</b>, and will be full of guest appearances from throughout the band’s storied history. 100% of the proceeds will benefit
<b>THE</b> <b>DEAR JACK FOUNDATION</b> and their support of young adult cancer research, hospitals, and life initiative programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">WATCH</span></b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">: Videos for songs such as
<b>“Dark Blue,” “Swim,” “Release Me,”</b> and more from Jack’s Mannequin’s brilliant catalogue
<a href="http://andrewmcmahon.com/cinema/">HERE</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"">For more information about this special show or Andrew McMahon and the Dear Jack Foundation, please contact:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif""><br>
Jen Appel // Joey Primero – 212-246-2640<br>
<a href="mailto:jen@pressherepublicity.com">jen@pressherepublicity.com</a> // <a href="mailto:joey@pressherepublicity.com">
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