Alumni and Friends of the Madison Scouts present Rockin’ For A Cure 2014, a Live Music Benefit for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Sheraton Madison Hotel starting at 6:00 p.m.This year's event features a fantastic music line-up including the Madison Scouts Alumni Performance Group, the Jim Ott Brass Ensemble Third Coast, The Black Star Drum Line, and the powerful rhythm & blues band The Soul Brothers.The $25 admission provides you live music, appetizers, silent auction, and an opportunity to reunite with other Madison Scouts Alumni while supporting the ALS cause started by Scouts Alum, Steve Weekes, who marched in the Scouts in ‘81-‘83 and instructed ‘84-‘88.In ‘99, Weekes was diagnosed with ALS and quickly founded the Live Music Benefit - Rockin’ for A Cure, which debuted in 2000. Sadly, Steve died in 2005, but his spirit and efforts to cure ALS live on through the success of the benefit which last year helped raise over $10,000 for research and patient services in Wisconsin. All proceeds benefit The ALS Association Wisconsin Chapter.Madison Scouts Alumni Performance GroupThe first stop on the march to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Arrive early as you don’t want to miss Madison Alumni taking the stage. The Scouts Alumni will be joined later by the Jim Ott Brass Ensemble Third Coast to deliver an unforgettable live music experience.Jim Ott Brass Ensemble Third Coast Don't miss the inaugural performance of the Jim Ott Brass Ensemble Third Coast, a Wisconsin-based tribute group celebrating the music of famous drum corps brass arranger Jim Ott. Songs will include Georgia on My Mind and Legend of the One Eyed Sailor. Guest Performers include Jim's daughter Bonnie Ott, famed Blue Devils soloist from the 1970s.The Black Star Drum LineCome hear the famous groove & street beats of this precision drum line, formed at the Madison Boys & Girls Club by Scouts Alumnus, Joey Banks. The Madison youth group’s cadre of talent features intricate percussion, singers, and choreography.The Soul BrothersA powerful and soulful rhythm & blues band with an emphasis on driving brass and gritty vocals. Members include Scouts alumni Morgan Larson, Matt Larson, Brian Parker, Chris Martingilio, David Tappa, Jeff Peterson, and Chris Harris.Sheraton Madison Hotel706 John Nolen DriveMadison, WI 53713(608) 251-2300For more information on Rockin’ For A Cure and to buy tickets, go to www.rockinforacure.org or email info@rockinforacure.org