Dear friends,

I hope you can join me at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 3 at Martyrs for an amazing benefit concert with Robbie Fulks, Kelly Hogan, Nora O'Connor, Nite Watch and more. All proceeds will go to defray expenses for Paul Mooney, a good friend in need of a lung transplant. The suggested donation is $20, but if that doesn't fit your budget, please come and throw in whatever you can.

For anyone who cannot attend but would like to contribute, you can send a check made out to Paul Mooney to my place: Barry Pearce, 4745 N. Hermitage Ave. #2M, Chicago, IL 60640

Who: Robbie Fulks, The Flat Five (Kelly Hogan, Nora O’Connor Scott Ligon & friends), Nite Watch (Larry, Raul & Gilbert - the Lakeview Lounge house band) and more

When: Sunday June 3 at 2 p.m.

Where: Martyr’s, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave, 773-404-9494 - No smoking, All ages welcome

What: Benefit for Paul Mooney, who has cystic fibrosis and is in need of a lung transplant. Music, raffle, silent auction, magician, psychic, general good time.

How much: $20 suggested donation (or $10, or less – please come whatever you can contribute)