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If you have MS and need help at home here is a link that may help you.

www.chcpf.state.co.us There is quite a bit of information on that link. One program that we particularly like is CDAS. Click on Medical Assistance Programs and the Consumer Directed Attendant Support

Many musicians have lost their ability to play their instruments because of the devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis. We plan to help put an end to that! We invite musicians throughout the United States and the world to come play their hearts out to raise funds for the National MS Society. They not only help fund the research that is needed to find a cure but they also help those that have it now. CASE for MS is the nonprofit that organizes and promotes concerts for the National MS Society and cutting-edge research for MS, advocates for individuals affected by MS, supports musicians that have MS and Educates the public through media and special events about MS.

PAST EVENTS

3rd MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR

MARK GILLIGAN and the SCREAMING MACSWEENEYS

from IRELAND and AMSTERDAM join LINDA & JESSICA

JULY 8/09 ROCK N' SOUL CAFÉ Boulder 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

JULY 9/09 SCRUFFY MURPHY'S Denver,7 p.m.-12 a.m. CO

JULY 10/09 THE TRINITY IRISH PUB 9 p.m.-12 a.m.near Evergreen

2nd MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR

LINDA & JESSICA STOREY BAND join MARK GILLIGAN and the JOHN OH GOD'S

March 21/09 BUSSLOO Pitch and Putt Fundraiser Nederlands

March 20/09 WEESOPA THEATER Weesp, Holland with the John of Gods

MARCH 19/09 THE PARIDISO IN AMSTERDAM with the JOHN OF GOD'S

NOV. 1 SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND Denver, Featuring SIARD DE JONG, MELISSA IVEY BAND and LINDA & JESSICA STOREY BAND

OCT. 23 DETAILS BOUTIQUE Littleton, Co. Featuring LINDA & JESSICA STOREY and MELISSA IVEY

FIRST MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR

MAY 25 ROCKNSOUL CAFE 7 PM LINDA & JESSICA and the JOHN O' GODS in BOULDER 5290 Araphoe Ave.

MAY 24 AVOGADROS NUMBER 8 PM LINDA & JESSICA and the JOHN O' GODS in FORT COLLINS

MAY 23 CELTIC CROSSING pub and restaurant 8 PM LINDA & JESSICA with the JOHN O' GODS in CASTLE ROCK

May 23/08 FADOS, Denver Featuring the JOHN O' GODS, the INDULGERS, LINDA & JESSICA STOREY BAND special guests STEVE MILLEN from KQMT, The Mountain.

November 16, 2007 at the SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND, Denver. Featuring FIREFALL ACOUSTIC, LINDA & JESSICA, PERPETUAL MOTION and special guest MC ARCHER from KQMT FM the Mountain.

March 24, 2007 at TRILOGY WINE BAR in BOULDER featuring NINA STOREY, TIM HANAUER and LINDA & JESSICA. Special appearance Fox 31 News, SHAUL TURNER.

The 2006 Denver concert was at JAZZ @ JACKS, featuring MELISSA IVEY, LINDA & JESSICA STOREY, TIM HANAUER, MARK OBLINGER (formally from Firefall), Jude Ponds and comedian Stephanie McHugh.

The 2005 Denver concert was at CERVANTES on August 6. The nights entertainment included. LINDA & JESSICA STOREY with the ALLELUIA BLUES, WENDY WOO and the WOO BAND Special Guests Comedian Heidi Zeise, Jude Ponds, Skye Downing, Terry Dalton and Mulligan Stew.

The 2004 Denver concert to took place at the SOILED DOVE featuring CHRIS DANIELS and the KINGS, LINDA & JESSICA, MARK OBLINGER, JUDE PONDS, PHIL JENSEN, LITTLE MARY & MELANIE SUSARAS

We encourage all those involved in all of the fundraising activities such as the MS Walks and Bike rides to come back and celebrate with all of their team members at the concert. It's a good time to kick back, have a refreshing drink and have fun with your friends.

If you want to be involved please e-mail Linda at, lstorey@lindastorey.com We need several volunteers.

If you are a musician with MS please contact us and tell us about yourself. Send your story to, lstorey@lindastorey.com

MUSICIANS with MS

KRISTIE SALERNO KENT

Kristie's debut CD, "Believe" is a heart-felt testimony of her determination
to succeed despite adversity. As a child, Kristie always dreamed of a
career on stage. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre
from Syracuse University and a few years later she was diagnosed with MS.
The once bright spotlight went dark for a few years. Kristie decided that
she was not going to give up her dreams of performing just because of her
diagnosis. She credits her battle with MS for helping her to find her
purpose and her passion. Kristie travels the country speaking and singing as
an MS Lifelines Ambassador. She hopes her music will help inspire others to
live their dreams and to "Believe"!
ksk@whirlawayproductions.com
www.kristiesalernokent.com

RUSS WARD

Russ Ward is a singer/songwriter from Northeastern Kentucky and was diagnosed in 1990 with Multiple Sclerosis. Russ began playing guitar in 1980 and continues to play today. Russ has played country, bluegrass, folk and rock and credits Neil Young, Tim O’Brien, James Curry and Jackson Browne as influences. He is a versatile singer/songwriter and is currently playing his original works with his band Rusted Clay.

In 2000 Russ was recognized for his writing talents and was featured as one of ten songwriters at the IBMA FanFest songwriter’s showcase. Russ’s music has been featured on an environmental documentary produced by a Rockeller Scholar at the University of Kentucky. His Debut CD, Life Lessons can be heard on regional public radio stations and out in various venues in the region. Russ and Rusted Clay have appeared on the syndicated concert series, Americana Crossroads produced from Morehead State Public Radio and has appeared on several compilation cd’s from the series.

Russ states, “That MS has been a life adjustment in many ways both personally and physically, however, I have learned to play the hand I have been dealt.” Russ is also a college professor and avid camper. “Camping has also been a therapeutic means and a way to relax from the stress of our fast paced world.” However, music is his first passion and states, “as long as my hands allow me to hold a guitar I will play, it may not be as good as it once was, but it means something to me, and as long as I can sing, I will make that joyful noise.” Russ can be found at www.rustedclay.com. Cd’s, booking information, and other Rusted Clay venues and links can be found here. He has something for everyone and is an example of not allowing MS to take complete control of his life.

JOHN KRANZ

I play jazz guitar and was diagnosed with MS in October 2003.
I still play a little but it has cut into my capacity.
Our band did a second CD last year. We had hired a vibes player (who was great!) so that there is a lot
less guitar work than the first. You can see/hear at www.berkeleysquarejazz.com

I would be very happy to help with this project anyway I can. Our group would play benefits and donate
CDs, and I couldn't compete with web pages and PR (though I can't do any better than your mention today in the Wall Street Journal - well done!)

MS has slowly taken my guitar playing away. I play a little but am pretty frustrated that I cannot play as
well as I used to. We are looking at starting an acoustic ensemble while our vibes player is out for
six months -- that will force me to keep at it.

I am also going to start treatment in a few weeks and hope this may help. Like other people, I accept what
happens and am glad for all the capabilities that remain. Having played for more than 40 years, guitar
is one of the toughest things for me to lose.

MARK GILLIGAN

My name is Mark Gilligan. At the age of 39 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. As I’m sure many of you can imagine, it was like the day the atom bomb was dropped - in this case on my head.
This is my story.............
I was born and raised in Dublin where I started my musical career at a very young age. Like many of the great Irish folk musicians like The Dubliners and The Fureys’ I served my musical apprentice in O’Donaghue’s Bar.
In the ‘80’s I studied clarinet under Keith Donald (“Moving Hearts, Van Morrison, Mary Black”). Keith, Ireland’s most respected saxophonist encouraged me to introduce the clarinet in Irish folk music.
Over the years, I have played with illummeries like Noel Redding R.I.P. (Jimi Hendrix Experience), Ronnie Drew (Dubliners), Danny Guinan, Eleanor McEvoy and Shane McGowan.
Combined with a load of rock & roll and folk experience, I developed my own sound and I am a so called multi-instrumentalist: in fact I play just about everything that can fit into the back of my car. As well as Clarinet I also play the tenor saxophone,whistles and the Wind Modulator. But -most of all- I’m known for my exceptional and unorthodox way of playing the bodhrán (Traditional Irish drum). Stages, as we all know, are built for doing all kind of shows. But stages where I have to perform have got to be Gilligan -proof. On the stage I have been labelled a gymnastic Mad-man, and at other moments I will sing one of my own sensitive ballads.
My last solo-project was the album ‘Bang the Drum’(2002); a collection of the past 20 years as a professional musician and the many musicians he has encountered along the way. Guests include Leo O’Kelly, The Mahones, Sonny Condell, Eleanor McEvoy, Danny Guinan.
Since 1992 I reside in The Netherlands and I am the director of the Music Agency Poucha Promotions, the office which is behind most of the Irish Artists that tour Holland. They also organise and program festivals in top venues like De Melkweg, Folkwoods, Paradiso. They also run their own festivals live The Big Irish Nite, A Celtic Myst,Taste of Ireland, Deventer Pub festival.
Three years ago I was told after numerous tests that I‘ve got M.S. The only way I can describe it is that it’s like an unwanted lodger inviting himself/herself into your home and not leaving.
Obviously, M.S. has had a direct impact on my career. First the legs weakened - so I sLowed down on my dynamic performances un rock n’ roll like I sometimes play from a chair. Secondly, the double vision, so I rarely drive. Thirdly, numbness in my hands and fingers - so my poor old Clarinets suffer. Forthly, this year the right side of my face and mouth muscle deteriorated and again poor old clarinet suffered. So I took to playing guitar and writing some new songs. And that’s M.S. for me whatever it trows at me I tend to find a solution.
I still drink, smoke, go on tour, stay out late and do all the mad things associated with rock n’roll. The key I find to all this is - in moderation man !!. But if and when my body says HEY !! slow down - I listen. The hardest thing with living with M.S. is having to say NO and all the psycological aspects like financial worries, not enjoying moments playing with your children, sex complications, mobility -god the list is endless.....

TERRY DALTON:

I met singer-songwriter, guitarist Terry Dalton this year in Denver. I have asked him to open the Musicians against MS concert here in Denver on August 6. Here is a letter his nephew who is also a wonderful singer-songwriter, guitarist wrote about him.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to say a few words about my
Uncle. My Uncle Terry Dalton has MS, but I don't think he knows it. In
fact, he's never even talked about MS with me. He's more interested in
talking music. Always has been. Terry Dalton has had a profound
influence on my life. Next to my parents, he is the main reason I
became a musician. He's an amazing guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
Since I was a kid, I have always looked up to him and admired my cool
uncle who always traveled with a guitar. I still often think back to my
childhood when he was in a country band called the Dalton Gang. Because
he lived far away at the time, I never got the chance to hear them. But
I knew they had to be one of the greatest bands in the world because my
Uncle was playing guitar. Now I'm in a country band. Is that a
coincidence? No. I was lucky enough to hear him sing and play at
family gatherings. He exposed me to so much important music at an early
age. Without his influence, I'm certain I would not be a musician and
songwriter today. He was my personal living, breathing encyclopedia of
music. Nobody in the world knows more about music than him. And when
he came to see me at Red Rocks last month, it was the greatest feeling
in the world. Did MS stop him from going up that mountain? Hell no.
There he was. The man who taught me so much, sitting front row, smiling
at me, enjoying the music. After all these years, here we were at Red
Rocks, together.... So, how did I go off on this tangent? I guess it's
because my Uncle has this uncanny ability to transcend the limitations
of MS and somehow make you forget that he has MS. Terry Dalton is my hero.

...Jim Dalton

CHRIS ROCK

Chris has been a musician since high school in the late 60's. Playing bass guitar he also writes and sings. Though he can play almost every type of music he has found his niche in Contemporary Bluegrass Music. It gives him a chance to use everything he has learned over the year's. He is working with some wonderful musicians from the Gulf Coast Bluegrass Music Association. He says " They are incredibly nice to me, helping me in and out of what ever building they are playing in and even bringing me my guitar, they are a super bunch of people!"

Chris has Primary Progresses MS, diagnosed in 1999. Before he had always been in one band or another. He has also recorded three albums and written about half of the songs for the last one. The last few years have been rough and been hard on his confidence. He misses that part of his life but says he accepts his circumstances.

Chris, we're all behind you! Don't give up, music will always be a part of you.

NICK MASULLO

Nick Masullo is a songwriter who lives in the Arkansas Ozarks. His CD release "Some Kind of Sign" was produced by songwriter Emily Kaitz who says, "There are times when Nick Masullo makes me think of my three favorite singer-songwriter's. John Gorka, Richard Shindell and Michael Smith. It's not that he sounds like any of them, it's just that some of his songs are that good." The CD features the members of Trout Fishing in America, Still on the Hill and Susan Shore.

Nick was chosen as Songwriter of the Year at the 2003 Ozark music awards and was the first place winner at the 2002 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Songwriting Competition. He was a winner in Winfield's Walnut Valley Festival songwriting awards in 2002 and 2004.

Nick has been featured nationally on "The Folk Sampler" radio show, and has received radio play from Maine to California, in Canada and in Germany. The CD has been chosen for the playlist of both the On Line Folk Festival and the Internet Folk Festival. Sound clips and CDs are available at: www.nickmasullo.com All profits from CD sales go to assist people living with MS.

For more information please contact Nick Masullo-1837 North Rupple Road, Fayetteville, AR 72704 nick@nickmasullo.com (479) 521-0809

Lavon Reynolds Vice President of Programs/National MS Society-Philip McClard

MUSICIANS AGAINST MS CONCERT at the SOILED DOVE Denver, Colorado 2004 This concert was dedicated to Sharon Felstead of England, born Oct 27, 1960, died of sever complications of MS June 4, 2003. She was a wife and mother, and also sister of a good friend of mine Maxine McKinzie.