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MAN Contributes to WMEA Fund

On January 13, 2010, Music Aid Northwest board members Alan and Gigi White, Bob Tomberg and Reek Havok presented WMEA with a check for $2160; the proceeds of our October 2009 Play It Forward event. The funds will support WMEA’s Young Musicians Excelling (YME) program, which helps young musicians attend state music competitions.

Alan White Interview

April 2009 interview with Yes drummer, and MAN co-founder Alan White, in which he discusses the Music Matters project, as well as working with Yes, and the upcoming John Lennon tribute concert.

Alan White Appears on FOX

MAN co-founder Alan White, along with Chris Squire and Benoit David of Yes, appeared on Mike Huckabee's show on November 15. Alan and Mike discussed the Music Matters project.
Watch the video.

MusiCares Check Presentation

On September 10, Music Aid Northwest President Bob Tomberg, along with Alan White presented a check for $4500 to Nancy Rumbel, head of the Pacific NW MusiCares Committee and a Trustee for NARAS.

Redmond Teen Center Check Presentation

On June 20, 2008, Music Aid Northwest president Bob Tomberg, and vice president, Reek Havok presented Ken Wong, Teen Programs Director for the city of Redmond, Washington, with a check for $600. The funds were part of the proceeds from the May 22 event that featured Mike Huckabee.