Three St. John's musicians have transformed their battle to share a stage with Selena Gomez into a fundraiser to help organizations combating the singer's disease.
It Could Be Franky, Rough Hands and Lookalike will perform at the Rockhouse in St. John's Friday night to support Newfoundlanders and Labradorians who live with lupus.
The three acts were anticipating a fight Friday, as they were set for a battle-of-the-bands competition for a chance to perform at the AtlanticFest show in Paradise on Saturday.
'This brings people out to see that we need the help, that we need more research.' - Deanne Laymen
But after popstar Gomez pulled out of the show for health reasons, and the inaugural mega-concert was cancelled, the trio decided to push ahead with their performance — in support of Lupus NL.
Gomez said this week she was cancelling the remainder of her world tour to focus on her health.
The singer has been diagnosed with lupus, and said she has been dealing with the side effects of anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
Luke Tremblett, who performs as Rough Hands, plays at the Rockhouse in St. John's in 2015. (Rough Hands/Facebook)
A jolt for local group
It's not the best of circumstances, but Deanne Laymen — the president of Lupus NL — said the incident has helped people become aware of the disease.
After the high-profile cancellation, Laymen said people who were reluctant to get involved with her organization — or confront their diagnosis — are now looking to her group.
Deanne Laymen, the president of Lupus NL, says Gomez's announcement has been a "roundabout" help for Lupus organizations. (CBC)
"I don't wish Selena any more problems that she already has, but in a roundabout way she did us a favour," she said.
Laymen said she was thrilled to hear the three performers were going to donated their profits to her organization.
"It means everything to me because this brings people out to see that we need the help, that we need more research, more awareness out in the public," she said.
http://ift.tt/2bQU34w Working Together To Conquer Lupus Friday night at The Rock House (September 2nd) Pay What you Can admission 19+, 10pm Lookalike Rough Hands It Could Be Franky Come show your support for Lupus NL and let's have a party!
Posted by Lookalike on Thursday, September 1, 2016
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