HARBOR SPRINGS CONCERT

When:    Sunday, March 16th, 2003  at 3:30 p.m.

Where:   Harbor Springs High School Auditorium
                 Harbor Springs, Michigan

Benefits and Hosted by:

                 Hospice of Little Traverse Bay
                

While the journey of musician Marty Ward has been primarily one of
determination and personal inspiration, his mission has become one of
reaching outward.  To that end, the performer/songwriter is embarking on a series of concerts designed to give a little something back.

Marty Ward and his new band will give a performance hosted by and to
benefit the Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.

The concept of the series is an outgrowth of Ward's decision to donate
fifty percent of the net profits of the sales of his most recent CD, Miracles
in Paradise, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
"Why would I do this? Because as a totally independent artist, I can," Ward says.  "But foremost, I do this because I want to help children who are battling life-threatening diseases."

Being in a life-threatening situation is something Ward is all too
familiar with.  On a fast-moving career track with the Chicago-based band
eighty-eight, Ward was sidelined by a serious auto accident that nearly took his life. The experience left him with a new attitude about the path he'd been traveling and just where it is that he wanted to go next. Growing up in northern Michigan, Ward first envisioned himself as a singer/songwriter, and later discovered his talent for expression through the saxophone.

Graduating from the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy, Ward went on to study at Boston's Berklee College of Music, and by his early 20's had
experienced phenomenal regional success as one of the founding members of the Jelly Roll Blues Band, opening for such legends as Ramsey Lewis and Earl Klugh.
   
Subsequently, Ward has appeared on Star Search with eighty-eight, has
worked on music tracks for a two Jane Fonda "Walk to the Music" workout tapes, and on an album sold exclusively on QVC. As a follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 1994 album "That's What Living Is", Ward released "Miracles in Paradise" in 2001, the culmination of 20 years of personal and musical growth.  The adult-contemporary songs prominently feature Ward's sax, lyrics, and vocals.  His hope is that the inspirational nature of the lyrics and music can be of help to "anyone that may be facing a personal challenge in life."
   
The music, then, is an appropriate vehicle with which Ward can make a
contribution to a place like St. Jude's, as well as local organizations such
as the Hospice of Little Traverse Bay.  

Tickets are being offered in a special package which includes two tickets and a sample CD for $35.  Individual advanced tickets are also available for $18.50 apiece, or at the door for $20 each.

For more ticket information on Ward's upcoming appearance call Hospice of Little Traverse Bay at 231-487-4825.
 

BOYNE CITY CONCERT

When:    Sunday, Feb 16th, 2003  at 3:30 p.m.

Where:   Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center
                 Boyne City, Michigan

Benefits and Hosted by:

                 Hospice of Northwest Michigan

This performer/songwriter continues to embark on a series of concerts designed to give a little something back.

On Sunday, Feb. 16, Ward and his new band gave a performance hosted by and benefits Hospice of Northwest Michigan, formerly Charlevoix County Hospice. It took place at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center.

The music is an appropriate vehicle with which Ward can make a contribution to a place like St. Jude's, as well as local organizations such as the Hospice of Northwest Michigan.