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Frank Anderson

The Know-It-All Boyfriends

The ninth Joey’s Song benefit concert — held in honor of Joey Gomoll, who passed away in 2010 from a rare form of epilepsy one week shy of his fifth birthday — boasts an all-star lineup as usual. Headlining is The Know-It-All Boyfriends, an only-in-Madison collective featuring Garbage members Butch Vig and Duke Erikson joined by Frank Anderson, Cory Chisel, James “ Pie ” Cowan, Alex Drossart, Freedy Johnston and Jay Moran. Special guests include Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner, along with members of Fountains of Wayne, Portugal. The Man, Belly, The Nielsen Trust, and Letters to Cleo; Charlie Berens (Manitowoc Minute) and Joel Hodgson (Mystery Science Theater 3000) will also join in the fun. Proceeds will go toward CURE Epilepsy and affiliates of the Epilepsy Foundation. Between the benefit concerts and five compilation CDs, Joey’s Song has raised more than $750,000 in the fight against epilepsy. Find ticket info at joeyssong.org, and an online auction here (bidding ends at 9 pm, Jan. 7).

media release: The Joey’s Song benefit concert swings back into action on January 7, 2023, with an amazing lineup that includes the Know-It-All-Boyfriends featuring Madison’s own Butch Vig (Garbage), comedian Charlie Berens, Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum, and newly added members of Portugal. The Man. The show raises money for the fight against epilepsy in memory of Joey Gomoll who passed away at four-years-old a week short of his fifth birthday.

“Joey suffered from a debilitating form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome. While he couldn’t speak, he loved music and could dance and sing in his own way,” says Mike Gomoll, Joey’s Song Founder and Joey’s dad. “We celebrate Joey by sharing his love of music. Grammy winners and Top 40 artists from around the globe volunteer their time and talent to raise money for epilepsy research and programs. The show is a blast.”

The 2022 concert was postponed due to COVID. Anyone who purchased tickets for the January 2022 benefit can use them for the 2023 show. There are less than 350 tickets remaining and the performance sold out the past few years. The non-profit foundation has helped raise more than $750,000 in the fight against epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures. Proceeds from the 2023 benefit will go to Epilepsy Foundation affiliates, CURE Epilepsy and Wisconsin Badger  Camp.

Joey’s brother, Sam Gomoll, is also joining the impressive list of artists this year. “It means a lot to me that we’re doing this together,” says Gomoll. “Sam and I love music, and to share a moment on stage as we honor Joey will be one of the most incredible moments of my life.”

Starring

The Know-It-All Boyfriends featuring Butch Vig, Duke Erikson, Freedy Johnston, Cory Chisel, Jay Moran, Frank Anderson, Alex Drossart, James “Pie” Cowan

Special Guests include Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum), Zachary Carothers, John Gourley, Zoe Manville, Kyle O’Quin & Eric Howk (Portugal. The Man), Chris Collingwood (Fountains of Wayne), Tanya Donelly & Gail Greenwood (Belly), Miles Nielsen, Daxx Nielsen, Kelly Steward & Greg Koch (The Nielsen Trust), Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo), Sam Gomoll...and more to be announced

Special Appearances by Charlie Berens (The Manitowoc Minute) and Joel Hodgson (Mystery Science Theatre 3000).

You can help Joey's Song reach its $1 million fundraising goal by getting your tickets for Saturday night's concert, donating online at www.joeyssong.org and bidding on autographed guitars and memorabilia from superstars including:

Joan Jett

Eddie Vedder

Lenny Kravitz

Brad Paisley

Garbage

Jewel

James Taylor

R.E.M.

Wilco

Jason Isbell

Cheap Trick

Barenaked Ladies

Green Bay Packers

Milwaukee Brewers

Wisconsin Badgers

Chicago Bears

Charlotte Hornets