THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND/BOB WEIR & RATDOG Special
Collector’s Edition Artwork
Like so may others
here in the U.S., the artist Ioannis has been touched very personally by the
scourge of cancer and so, a few years ago, he decided that he was going to take
an active role by raising money to support research into finding cures for
cancer. Using his unique talents as an artist, and backed by his friends at WYD
Media, he has produced a number of special edition prints that have been
auctioned/sold to collectors world-wide, with the proceeds then donated to the T.J.
Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research. This year, we at RockPoP
Gallery are proud to be able to work with him to promote his latest print in
this series - a special-edition, autographed print signed by musicians Bob Weir
and all current members of the Allman Brothers Band. As with all his previous
works, 100% of the proceeds from these sales will be donated.
About the print - To
commemorate the 2007 Summer tour of the Allman Brothers Band and Bob Weir &
Ratdog, Ioannis has created an edition of sixty (60) digital fine art prints,
with each image printed using a seven-ink archival process on glossy pearl
paper. Ioannis supervised the printing of each piece individually assuring the
closest reproduction to the actual artwork. Of these prints, only 20 of them
will be framed and sold to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
These prints are professionally matted and framed to archival standards. The
print is under Plexiglas in a black wood frame, measuring approx. 30”w x 40”h
overall (image size is approx. 16”w x 18”h on an 18”w x 24”h finished print).
Each limited edition print is approved and individually
hand-signed and numbered in pen by Ioannis, Bob Weir and Gregg Allman, Butch
Trucks, Derek Trucks, Jaimoe and Warren Haynes of the Allman Brothers Band (see close-up, below).
This special edition will be limited to these sixty pieces
only and not reproduced again. All artwork comes with a certificate of
authenticity from DANGEROUS AGE GRAPHICS and, as 100% of all the proceeds are
going to the TJ Martell Foundation, the buyer will also receive a letter to
that fact from the Foundation for use at tax time. Here’s a wonderful
opportunity to add a fine art print to your collection and, at the same time,
make a charitable contribution to a great cause.
The cost of the framed package is $1500.00 for US and
International customers (not inc. shipping and insurance) Shipping within 2-3
weeks of order.
To find out more about this print and to purchase one of your
own, please visit the following page on Ioannis's Dangerous Age site:
About the Charity -
The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research was founded
in 1975 when music industry executive Tony Martell promised his son, T.J., a
young victim of leukemia, that he would raise $1 million to fight the disease.
Today, the T.J. Martell Foundation is one of the world’s primary funders of
innovative, early stage cancer and AIDS research that leads to practical,
effective treatments in the near term. Since its formation 34 years ago,
the foundation has raised nearly a quarter billion dollars in support of
innovative cancer research at eight extraordinary research laboratories
throughout the country.
About the Artist – Since 1983, Greek-born artist Ioannis has
created record cover artwork - over 170 albums - for some of the most legendary
bands in the music industry. Some of the artist's music-industry clients have
included Universal Music, Sony Music, EMI and Virgin Music and he has worked with
such acts as Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Styx, The Allman Brothers Band, Blue
Oyster Cult, Dream Theater, King Crimson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Biohazard,
Sepultura, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Quiet Riot, Dokken, Johnny Winter, Extreme, UFO, The
Tubes, Eddie Money, Van Zant, Saga, and many more. In 1994, he was one of 80
artists selected to create a mural at Woodstock II, and his works have been
featured in many magazines, books and exhibitions worldwide.
His design
firm that he operates with his brother George, VIVID IMAGES CREATIVE - also
creates film posters, entertainment company ID programs for Radio , TV companies
and shows, websites and viral campaigns for entertainment clients, while his art
company - DANGEROUS AGE GRAPHICS - showcases, sells and promotes his original
artwork, limited edition prints , merchandise, website, exhibitions and
licensing (his original works have been selling recently in the $25 - $50K
range).
About the Framing Company - Ill-Eagle Enterprises (located
in Little Falls, NJ) is the largest licensed manufacturer of Gold and Platinum
Awards for the recording industry. Originally known as a designer and
manufacturer of certified custom music awards, they also offer quality contract
and custom picture framing to a variety of businesses.
About The Allman Brothers Band - The always-morphing line-up
of the Allman Brothers Band today consists of three members of the original
band - Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson -
all who had reunited for their 20th Anniversary tour in 1989 - and has added
players including guitarists Warren Haynes (the new “hardest working man in
show business”) and Derek Trucks, bassist Oteil and drummer/percussionist Marc
Quinones. The Band recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and is currently
on-tour, performing to sold-out crowds across the U.S.
About Bob Weir & Ratdog – beginning in 1995 as a
creative outlet for the Grateful Dead guitarist and vocalist, over time the
band has established itself as a musical powerhouse, incorporating rock, blues,
jazz and many cuts from the GD catalog into its records and live shows. Mr.
Weir has also kept busy as a social and environmental activist, supporting a
number of great causes both actively and through numerous benefit performances.
For more
information about the TJ Martell Foundation, please visit their website at
http://www.tjmartellfoundation.org/National-About.aspx
