BRAINSTORM "Battle of the Bands" Concert Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Awareness Scheduled June 21 at Middle Branch Park

LUTHERVILLE, Md. – People across the globe will mark the summer solstice by participating in The Longest Day® – an annual sunrise-to-sunset team event to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers.

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter board members, Jon Price (portfolio manager at Brown Advisory) and David Wooding (vice president at Essex Bank) on “Team Brainstorm” have arranged for a one-of-a-kind concert to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association and show that Maryland “Rocks!”

Approximately 25 local bands will donate their time and talent for BRAINSTORM: A Free Concert on the Longest Day, taking place Sunday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Middle Branch Park (3301 Waterview Ave., 21230).

The family-friendly Father’s Day concert will feature a mix of solo acoustic guitarists, singer-songwriters and blues, classic rock, Americana, alternative rock, jazz and heavy metal acts performing in a “Battle of the Bands” competition to raise the most funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.

To date, the performers are as follows: Billy Earl & The Pink Flamingoes, Kenny Knopp & The Miles River Band, Off The Grid, Bulldog Trixx, Sean Pietras & The Assembly, Intentional Trainwreck, Chris Diller, Bruce Lukoskie, The Gnar Dogs, Radio Edi, Emma Myers, Arson’s Harbor, Asa Kurland, The Shakes, Dali’s Watch, The Aughts, Slow Lights and The Walking Sticks.

Headliner will be Bosley Brown & His Fabulous Band, which was voted “Hippest Act in Baltimore” by Baltimore Magazine. Brown lost his grandfather to Alzheimer’s disease and performing in this concert is especially meaningful to him.

BRAINSTORM attendees should plan to bring a blanket, food and drinks. Free parking is available next to Medstar Harbor Hospital. To vote for any of the bands, visit act.alz.org/goto/brainstorm or call 800.272.3900.

About Alzheimer’s disease & the Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s disease is the nation’s 6th leading cause of death and affects more than 5 million American families. All proceeds from this event will support the Alzheimer’s Association and help provide support and education, research funding and advocacy on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Visit alz.org/maryland or call 800.272.3900.