faith148 writes 
On September 29, 2007, 12-year-old Vinnie Ocelnik died in a tragic car accident near his home. Now, Detroit is coming together for one special night. WRIF presents Rockin’ for Vinnie, a 12-hour benefit concert and rock auction on Saturday, November 3 starting at 1 pm at The Ritz in Warren. The proceeds will go to the Vincent Ocelnik Memorial Fund to help his family cover the funeral and medical costs.
Vinnie Ocelnik was the son of Beth Ocelnik of CB Entertainment in Warren. Beth is a much-loved and well-respected booking agent in Detroit’s hard rock/metal scene and when her friends at WRIF heard the news, they immediately wanted to help.
“Our hearts go out to Beth, her husband and their family over the loss of Vinnie,” said WRIF program director Doug Podell. “I have worked closely with Beth through The Ritz. Beth is like family and it feels as if we have lost one of our own.”
Beth hand-picked 20 local bands for the benefit including some of Vinnie’s favorite artists. Bands, in this order, will be playing from 1 pm: Detroit Voodoo, I See Stars, Safer Than Sleep, Empty, Rockstar, Soldiers of Scrape, Habitual Coersion, Halloween, Hell Rides North, 2 Days Out, Sex and Patriotism, Drop D, Primortal, Mourning Sun, Chaos Theory, Lupara and Woden.
In addition, new items are added each day for a special rock auction. Items include autographed copies of The Heroin Diaries, the new best-selling book by Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, autographed goodies from Queensryche, Godsmack, Fuel, Shinedown, Sponge, Seether, Lacuna Coil, Arch Enemy/Machine Head, Kings X, GWAR, Dendura and signed Chillers’ books. Also watch for gift packs from Dokken, Cyprus Hill, Entombed/ Wolverine, Corrosion of Conformity, Godflesh, Mike Watt, Ministry, Abandoned, Alice in Chains/Mad Season, Halloween, Blender magazine, the Red Wings and more.
Rockin’ for Vinnie is an all-ages event. Doors open at noon. Cover is $5 for children 17 and under and $10 for adults. The Ritz is located at 24300 Hoover in Warren, 586. 756. 6140. Visit www.myspace.com/gluemomma for more information, performance times and a list of auction items that is updated daily. To donate an item, contact Nicole Bergsma at mcrb2007@yahoo.com.
Beth and her family extend a special thank you to the sponsors for this event: WRIF, Epitaph Magazine, Silver Media Group, Plus One, Guitars and Company and EvilFish Records.
