Matthew & Gunnar Nelson to Perform at School Post-Fire Benefit in Collinsville
Concerts Make Dreams Come True for Critically Ill Children

COLLINSVILLE, IL – OCTOBER 22, 2007   Matthew & Gunnar Nelson scheduled to headline the “Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour” October 26 & 27 at the Collinsville High School Auditorium will perform for the community Post-Fire Benefit including some very special guests of fifty (50) critically ill children, all recipients of tickets gifted to the St. Louis Dream Factory, non-profit organization committed to making dreams come true for chronically ill children.

Matthew Nelson and Gunnar Nelson are the twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Legend Ricky Nelson, of rock group NELSON whose pop/rock hits include “Love and Affection”, “After the Rain”, and “More Than Ever” will perform two shows on Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 at the Collinsville High School Auditorium located at 2201 So. Morrison in Collinsville, IL (near St. Louis). The shows are a post-fire benefit for the Collinsville Christian Academy following the     5-alarm blaze which destroyed part of the school in July.

“Ricky Nelson Remembered” is a unique tribute to their late father’s popular music including all his chart topping famous hits such as Ricky Nelson’s “Travelin’ Man”, “Hello Mary Lou”, “Poor Little Fool”, and “I’m Walking”. 

“We feel privileged to bring the community together through our Pop’s music,” says 
Matthew Nelson, “And help with a good cause for kids.”  

The “Ricky Nelson Remembered Tour” starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson is scheduled for Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 at the Collinsville High School Auditorium with doors opening both nights at 7pm and shows nightly at 8pm featuring songs of Ricky Nelson.  Tickets are available for $30 through MetroTix St. Louis by phone 314-533-0400 or via internet www.metrotix.com.
 

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