Rock out for a good cause

Twisted Sister and Tesla are among the many, many acts performing at Phoenix Rising, a benefit concert for the victims of The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island.

It’s happening Monday, Feb. 25 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.

Talk about a diverse lineup. The bill includes country stars John Rich (of Big & Rich), Randy Owen (of Alabama), Gretchen Wilson (singer and author of the bestselling book, “Redneck Woman: Stories From My Life”), American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, Tom Scholz (founder of the band Boston),* and Stryper. Dee Snider and John Rich will co-host the show.

The concert marks the fifth anniversary of The Station nightclub tragedy, which left 100 people dead and 200 others seriously injured. According to event organizers, only a handful -- (15!) -- of the survivors qualified for Social Security benefits, and many are still struggling to get by.

The concert is going to be big; it's already been mentioned in Rolling Stone and on Country Music Television. The proceeds will be donated to The Station Family Fund. You can order tickets here.

UPDATE
* Gail Parenteau, the the publicist for Tom Scholz and BOSTON, contacted me after I posted this and wanted me to clarify what I had written. She said: "Tom Scholz and Gary Pihl, the longtime (24 years) guitarist of the band BOSTON are performing on one song with the band STRYPER. They will be performing the Scholz penned hit "Peace of Mind" onstage with the band STRYPER who covered this song."