{"id":44847,"date":"2022-02-16T10:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=44847"},"modified":"2022-02-16T09:14:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:14:25","slug":"44847","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=44847","title":{"rendered":"Benefit For Charles Levi Rescheduled And Revamped For April Date At Metro Now Featuring Headliners Stabbing Westward"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Charles is a legend in the Chicago industrial scene but more than that he is an amazing human being and a great friend. Anything we can do to help a brother out in a time of need we will.” – <\/strong>Christopher Hall, Stabbing Westward<\/h4>\n

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A Benefit For Charles Levi: Featuring Stabbing Westward, Combichrist, Connelly & Atkins and more<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Friday, April 15th, 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Metro Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n

3730 N. Clark<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Chicago, IL USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

18 & Over<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Doors open at 7:00 PM<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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By James Currie<\/p>\n

The Chicago music community is like no other. Any time there’s a fellow musician, venue, club owner, photographer, journalist, bouncer or others that contribute to our home town music scene and need help, someone steps up. Here is another example of that love. Several artists have joined forces to help raise money for injured musician, Charles Levi. A benefit fundraising event is planned for Friday, April 15th, 2022 at Metro in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Charles Levi, for those who don’t know, is a legendary bass player who gained fame with My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and has since played with just about everyone in the industrial music scene until last year. A medical issue took him out in a very serious way that had many worried if he’d recover. After months in the hospital and rehabilitation, Levi has begun his long journey to recovery. With the help of friends and family, he got a start on things, but the medical bills have just gone through the roof, and he’s not done yet.<\/p>\n

This event (originally scheduled for February 11, 2022 and slightly different lineup) is a collaboration between several individuals, businesses and sponsors. Chris Harris of Project .44 and CONFORMICO, is working with a team of others to get much needed financial assistance to Charles Levi. Harris and Levi have been friends and bandmates in the Chicago music scene for years and when Levi fell ill this past year, Harris stepped up to help.<\/div>\n

In The Loop Magazine got a chance to catch up with Harris and learn a little more about, A Benefit For Charles Levi featuring Stabbing Westward, Combichrist, Chris Connelly & Martin Atkins plus a set & songs from Levi’s co-conspirators.<\/p>\n

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James Currie:<\/strong> What does Charles Levi mean to you personally besides being a bandmate? It seems that he must be pretty important to you to put on a benefit for him. Tell us a little about your history together.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chris Harris:<\/strong> Well the benefit wasn’t just me, by no means, I’m just happy to be a part of it and help out, the whole scene is responsible for this happening every name on that poster and even more behind the scenes. Charles is like a brother to me, we love each other like brothers, appreciate each other like brothers, at times fight like brothers! He is just a solid human being, honest, respectful, caring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong> What is his current status? Is he out of the hospital?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> He is at a rehabilitation facility now, still under care, I’m not sure how much he wants me to share so I will let him do that… but coming from being in a coma for weeks to where he is at now has definitely been a journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong> What has the reception from the artists you guys put together for this been like?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> Again, not just me,but anyone I have talked to that wants to help in any way they can…if they can’t perform they want to find a way to help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC<\/strong>: Does Charles have a tie to the bands playing this benefit? Is he doing well enough he might be there and actually perform with anyone?<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> He has tie as friends to all involved and has played with most in some from over the years, it is very nice to see old school bands like Final Cut’s Srock and Haloblack’s Bryan Black figure out a way to be involved and play some of those tunes with a live band. I’m super excited to see that. And, if you asked Charles, he’ll tell you he’ll be performing with all the bands, but the hope is he at least able to attend.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong> What can fans expect to experience at the live event on April 15th at the Metro? Bands? Merch? Special guest?<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> I think it will be a special one time only experience, \u00a0performances you’ll never see again, community love and judging but what I hear working in the background… anything can happen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong><\/span> For those who can\u2019t attend in person, will it be live streamed? Maybe a pay per view option or donation viewing?<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> We’re working on this as a possibility if theres enough demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong> What will the funds raised go towards? If someone can\u2019t make it to this event, is there somewhere else they can donate to this cause?<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> Charles has been under medical care since late October, even with some financial assistance the bills are just astronomical, his life has changed where he needs to be able to get better, with the right care, and the funds are going towards those bills and rehabilitation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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JC:<\/strong> How and why was Metro chosen to be the venue for this event? Is there a personal tie in to Joe Shanahan? Was it Charles favorite venue to play?<\/span><\/p>\n

CH:<\/strong> Joe Shanahan has been friends with Charles for 35+ years, the building has so much history, I’m not sure it could or should happen at any other place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Charles Levi Go Fund Me Campaign: GoFundMe Campaign \u2013 Charles Levi Medical\/Health Expenses<\/a><\/p>\n

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List of Scheduled Performers:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Stabbing Westward<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Combichrist<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Chris Connelly & Martin Atkins (Pigface \/ Ministry)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Krztoff Bile (Bile \/ Black From The Dead)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Chri5 Harri5 (Project .44 \/ CONFORMICO)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Byan Black (Haloblack)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 Anthony Srock (Final Cut)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 All Star Band featuring Louis Svitek (Ministry \/ Project .44) & Duane Buford (Ministry \/ RevCo)<\/h3>\n

\u2022 DJ Scary Lady Sarah<\/h3>\n

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Presented By:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Museum of Post Punk & Industrial (PPIM)<\/h4>\n

Church Street Brewery<\/h4>\n

Malort<\/h4>\n

JBTV<\/h4>\n

In The Loop Magazine<\/h4>\n

The Chicago Way<\/h4>\n
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Metro pre sale tickets: click here<\/a><\/div>\n
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Metro Friday general tickets: click here<\/a><\/div>\n
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Raffles \/ Auctions \/ Special Ticket Packages Available<\/p>\n

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$250 Ultimate VIP Table for Two Includes: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

– Balcony Table for two- Four drink tickets<\/div>\n
– Early Entry Meet & Greet in Balcony<\/div>\n
– Admission to Dress Rehearsal (Thursday 4\/14 @ Liars Club)<\/div>\n
– Commemorative Laminate<\/div>\n
– Signed Poster<\/div>\n
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$250 Main Floor Table for Two Includes: <\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n
– Table for two on Metro’s Main Floor<\/div>\n
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– Four drink tickets<\/div>\n
– Early Entry Meet & Greet in Balcony<\/div>\n
– Admission to Dress Rehearsal (Thursday 4\/14 @ Liars Club)<\/div>\n
– Commemorative Laminate<\/div>\n
– Signed Poster<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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$200 *Obstructed View VIP Tables for Two Includes:\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
– Balcony Table with slightly obstructed views for two<\/div>\n
– Four drink tickets<\/div>\n
– Early Entry Meet & Greet in Balcony<\/div>\n
– Admission to Dress Rehearsal (Thursday 4\/14 @ Liars Club)<\/div>\n
– Commemorative Laminate<\/div>\n
– Signed Poster<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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$75 Solo Unseated VIP\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/div>\n
– General Admission for One<\/div>\n
– Early Entry Meet & Greet in Balcony<\/div>\n
– Admission to Dress Rehearsal (Thursday 4\/14 @ Liars Club)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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From Metro:<\/h3>\n

Acting in the best interest of our most vulnerable communities, we are requiring all patrons to show proof of being fully vaccinated (with final dose administered no less than 14 days prior to date of arrival) and a government-issued photo ID at the door in order to attend this event. In addition, with the current CDPH ordinance, we require that all patrons are masked while enjoying events.<\/p>\n

Please note that these policies are subject to change based on city and state guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Special accommodations:<\/strong>\u00a0Customers who need special accommodations for handicapped seating or other assistance, please purchase your tickets now, and then contact ask@metrochicago.com to make arrangements at least two weeks prior to the show.<\/p>\n

We strongly encourage our customers to purchase tickets directly through Metro’s website. The validity of tickets purchased through a third-party seller is not guaranteed. Please use discretion when purchasing outside of Etix. Entrance into Metro is only guaranteed with a valid ticket.<\/p>\n

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