FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 27, 2023
RICK ALLEN and LAUREN MONROE
announce RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION event
supporting Veterans, Firefighters, and trauma survivors
WATCH 12 DRUMMERS DRUMMING: FINDING THE RHYTHM TO HEAL
September 21 – 23, 2023, Jackson Hole, WY
Mountain Rhythm Reset
A weekend designed to bring together a select group of legendary musicians, innovative change-makers, leading business & health visionaries, and decorated military veterans to inspire personal healing & community impact.
Drummers and storytellers include Matt Sorum (Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver), Wally Ingram (Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Phil Lesh & Bob Weir), Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic), Dan Nevins (Yoga teacher, cancer survivor, double amputee Veteran), Roko Belic and Laura Morton (Award-winning filmmakers), J.R. Martinez (New York Times Best-Selling Author & Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner), Phil Lipof (ABC News anchor), and many more.
Bid on the chance to attend via CharityBuzz!
Plus…
Lauren Monroe with Rick Allen and special guests LIVE
at Jackson Hole, WY’s legendary Mangy Moose
September 21, 2023, 7 PM
Free show, open to the public!
Founded in 2001 by legendary drummer Rick Allen (Def Leppard) and healing arts practitioner Lauren Monroe, Raven Drum Foundation (RDF) serves, educates, and empowers trauma survivors and communities in crisis, with a focus on Veterans and First Responders.
By integrating advocacy, storytelling, music, and arts programs and events, the organization brings the tools and experiences of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to support and inspire mental health, resiliency, and unity.
For the past several years, RDF has hosted the 12 Drummers Drumming online auction, raising over $100,000 with items and experiences donated by legendary musicians, including Taylor Swift, Stewart Copeland, Ringo Starr, Matt Sorum, Zac Hanson, and Todd Sucherman (of Styx).
Last year, Raven Drum invited a group of drummers, Veterans, first responders, and supporters to the Amazing Grace estate to experience the magic of a drum circle and the healing benefits of music and community. The event was filmed and released as a short film, 12 Drummers Drumming: Finding the Rhythm to Heal. WATCH HERE.
Following that impressive event, Matt Sorum welcomed RDF to his GoodNoise Studio in Palm Springs, CA. Once again, Allen, Monroe and Sorum brought together a community of their drumming peers, supporters, donors, and music lovers for a very special event to honor and support Veterans, First Responders and trauma survivors.
In 2023, Raven Drum Foundation launched a partnership with Chateau Diana Winery, putting out a special line of wines inspired by Monroe’s songs and featuring artwork by the couple. Chateau Diana owner and president, Corey Manning, is a drummer who has learned to use his music to process PTSD and grief since tragically losing his brother to suicide in 1999, and his family home in the Tubbs Fire of 2017. After being introduced to RDF by Sucherman, Manning – and his business partner/sister, Dawn Manning – worked to create a special line of wines featuring artwork by Allen and Monroe, and based on three of Monroe’s heartfelt songs. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to RDF. The wines are currently available on Chateau Diana’s website and at their tasting room in the beautiful Dry Creek Valley of Healdsburg, CA.
Lauren Allen and Monroe will next bring Raven Drum to the beautiful Teton Valley for the Mountain Rhythm Reset from September 21 – 23. With two full days of interactive programming featuring fireside chats & discussions, and meals designed by world-class culinary masters & wellness experts, the weekend is designed to bring together a select group of legendary musicians, innovative change-makers, leading business & health visionaries, and decorated military veterans to inspire personal healing & community impact. Hosted at the private estate of philanthropists Glenn and Mindy Stearns, Allen and Monroe will be joined by guests including Matt Sorum (Guns n’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver), Wally Ingram (Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, Phil Lesh & Bob Weir), Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic), Dan Nevins (Yoga teacher, cancer survivor, double amputee Veteran), Roko Belic and Laura Morton (Award-winning filmmakers), J.R. Martinez (New York Times Best-Selling Author & Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner), Phil Lipof (ABC News anchor), and many more. Interested supporters can currently bid on VIP packages for this immersive event at CHARITYBUZZ..
Lauren Monroe will also perform a free, public show on Thursday, September 21st, at Jackson Hole’s legendary Mangy Moose. Backed by her band, including Allen, she’ll perform selections from last year’s acclaimed album, Messages from Aphrodite, as well as other highlights from her impressive catalog of original songs and covers that she’s made her own.
Lauren Monroe will also perform a free, public show on Thursday, September 21st, at Jackson Hole’s legendary Mangy Moose. Backed by her band, including Allen, she’ll perform selections from last year’s acclaimed album, Messages from Aphrodite, as well as other highlights from her impressive catalog of original songs and covers that she’s made her own.
Music shows us that everything is connected.
It has the power to soothe your soul, revive your troubled spirit, and unite people as one.
Rock legends and Hall of Fame inductees Rick Allen (Def Leppard) and Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Kings of Chaos) brought together a community of their drumming peers, supporters, donors and music lovers for a special event to honor and support Veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors at Sorum’s GoodNoise studio in Palm Springs.
With a strong belief in the power of community and experiencing music together, the Raven Drum Foundation event kicked off with a healing drum circle and concluded with a live performance by Lauren Monroe.
GoodNoise is devoted to backing mission-driven endeavors from scientific research to social and environmental impact.
Special thanks to:
Rick Allen
Lauren Monroe
Matt Sorum
Jason Mendelson
J.R. Martinez
Chad Shlosser
Matt Hanrahan
Tammi Brown
Dylan Rose
Ryan Price
Drummers:
Billy Amendola
Jim Keltner
Alvin Taylor
Denny Seiwell
Duane Trucks
John Lum
Zac Hanson
Fred Armisen
Raven Drum invited a stellar group of world class drummers, Veterans, first responders and supporters to the beautiful Amazing Grace estate to experience the magic of a drum circle, led by founders Rick Allen and Lauren Monroe. The event was a celebration of the healing benefits of music and community.
The program was filmed and highlights were included in Musicians On Call’s Veterans Day virtual concert provided to VA hospitals across the country.
FULL SPECIAL
TRAILER
“I am very happy to thank Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen for their support of veterans and providing such a wonderful and meaningful evening. Of all my VETTIX events I have never felt so directly appreciated by the performers before. The aim of VETTIX is to bring veterans out into the community and help them connect with each other. Lauren and Rick made that happen. I am also very fortunate to learn about their 20+ years of veteran focused work with Raven Drum, that was new to me and I enjoyed your introductory film at the start. Thank you both and to everyone that made this evening possible.
I am always looking for the opportunity to give back. Should you or the organization need a point of contact or volunteer in the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine region, please reach out to me.”
Posted by ~Alan Chace
“Thank you for the tickets to attend the concert with the Lauren Monroe Band and Alex Jordan. Lauren’s music and message was not only beautiful, but also inspirational. In a small and positive way the concert left me a better person.
Getting to listen to Alex and the individual accompanying him was a real bonus. The venue was great and I would attend events there again.
Thanks again!”
United States Navy
Currently Serving
Posted by Andrew
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Band With Alex Jordan
Event Location: Mill Valley, CA
Event Date: Sep 19th 2022
“What a WONDERFUL event! Lauren’s message of healing and kindness helped us let go of trauma. Thank you!”
United States Army
Veteran
1988 – 2012
Posted by Drew
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Band
Event Location: Nashville, TN
Event Date: May 23rd 2022
“First time at venue they did an outstanding Veterans Day performance they are so in tune with Veterans issues as Rick Allen had his very own things to overcome I would personally what to thank Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen as well as City Winery Montgomery NY and Vet tics for such a rewarding and uplifting evening.”
United States Navy
Veteran
1975 – 1979
Posted by Henry
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe With Rick Allen W/cheyenne Elliott
Event Location: Montgomery, NY
Event Date: Nov 11th 2022
“Thank you Raven Drum Foundation!! I was lucky enough to talk with Lauren after the show. I shared my story as a veteran and losing fellow brothers & sisters to suicide when they returned home from the Middle East. She recommended I contact RDF and share my heartache and she explained that they could help my mental emotions. Her band definitely gained a new fan! Thanks RDF and Lauren for a grand night out!!!”
United States Air Force
Veteran
1980 – 2001
Posted by Kathleen “Cookie”
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Band
Event Location: Nashville, TN
Event Date: May 23rd 2022
“Thank you so much Raven drum foundation the show was great”
United States Army Veteran
1997 – 2000Posted by Jason
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe With Rick Allen W/cheyenne Elliott
Event Location: Montgomery, NY
Event Date: Nov 11th 2022
“Thank you Raven Drum Foundation, Lauren Monroe and her Band, ClaytonQ and Nashville City Winery. It was a night of music and healing. We appreciate your advocacy for veterans’ health and suicide prevention. Such a moving night!”
United States Army
Veteran
1994 – 2001
Posted by Jessica B
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Band
Event Location: Nashville, TN
Event Date: May 23rd 2022
“Thank you so much for the opportunity to see the show. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely. The Raven Drum Foundation does so much for our vets we’re blessed to have such organizations. Thanks again and Rock On!!!”
United States Air Force
Veteran
1986 – 2007
Posted by Wayne
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Performing with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Allen World Cafe
Event Location: Philadelphia, PA
Event Date: Mar 22nd 2022
“We want to send a huge thank you to Raven Drum for donating tickets for the show at World Cafe Live Lounge in Philadelphia. The work you’re doing is very important and I’m so glad I got to see Lauren and her band play. The work that Lauren and Rick are doing is very important to us veterans, as well as so many others. Thank you for your generosity, your gifts of music, and your support for veterans.”
United States Navy
Currently Serving
Posted by Michael
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Performing with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Allen World Cafe
Event Location: Philadelphia, PA
Event Date: Mar 22nd 2022
“Thank you sponsors for a tremendous evening. The City Winery is spectacular venue. Lauren Monroe is extraordinary talent as well as her band. Thank you Raven Drum for donating the tickets.”
United States Army
Veteran
1968 – 1971
Posted by Ted
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Performing with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Allen
Event Location: New York, NY
Event Date: Mar 21st 2022
“Thank You soo much for the tickets. My kids and I have enjoyed every show we’ve seen at the Winery.”
United States Army
Veteran
1998 – 2006
Posted by Candas
Event Attended: Lauren Monroe Band
Event Location: Nashville, TN
Event Date: May 23rd 2022
Thank you to all who donated tickets to veterans to attend free shows in 2022. This year we have also included first responders to be a part of our healing experiences. We appreciate the support and look forward to continuing the program with all of our future healing music events.
If you are a veteran or first responder or know one who would love a night out with live music, and a meet and greet with Lauren and Rick, please contact info@ravendrumfoundation.org
Raven Drum Foundation serves, educates, and empowers trauma survivors and communities in crisis, with a focus on Veterans and First Responders. By integrating advocacy, storytelling, music and arts programs and events, we bring the tools and experiences of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to support and inspire mental health, resiliency, and unity.
You can also text Raven Drum to 202.858.1233 to Donate.
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