An evening of music, laughter and inspiration was had Thursday, Aug. 31st as “Donate Life Rocks” came to Los Angeles . The concert event was held at the Hard Rock Cafe Los Angeles to benefit Donate Life America , a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all people to save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

 

The concert to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation was co-headlined by Josh Kelley and Alex Band and the emcee for the evening was Theo Von from MTV's "Road Rules" and NBC's "Last Comic Standing".

 

Alex Band co-headlined at "Donate Life Rocks"

 
 
  
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The event featured a variety of talent including: 
 
Theo Von – Theo is a comedian with hilarious bits revolving around his family and experience on MTV’s “Road Rules” and the fourth season of “Last Comic Standing”. Theo has a family member who is a liver recipient.

  
    

Josh Kelley – Josh recently released his third rock album titled “Just Say the Word”. His fiancée’s brother was an organ donor. 
 
     

Alex Band – Geffen recording artist from the rock band The Calling (“Wherever You Will Go” and “Our Lives”). Currently recording his first solo album. Alex has a family member who will need a liver transplant. 
 
 

The Marion Brothers Band – guitarist/vocalist with a recent debut album produced by Switchfoot guitarist Drew Shirley. 

 

 
 

The Weight – acclaimed rock band that has worked with a variety of high-profile artists including Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson and Josh Kelley

 

A number of celebrities and VIP guests were also in attendance, including Katherine Heigl, "Grey's Anatomy" co-star TR Knight, Majandra Delfino ("Roswell"), Devon Gummersall ("My So Called Life") and Don Mancini (writer / director and creator of Chucky).

 

 
For more information, visit www.donatelife.net
 
Donate Life America, is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring all people to save and enhance lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Click here to read about the MediaBlvd campaign to benefit Donate Life, and to learn how you can help.
 
 
Click on the thumbnails below to see the high resolution photos of the bands and celebrities from this event.
 
 
 
Photographs courtesy of Rene Macura. Many thanks to Denise Tripp at Donate Life America