Renowned National Garage Rock Band to Perform Serenity Benefit
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AUBURN – Serenity House Inc. will present renowned national garage rock band Question Mark and the Mysterians in concert Aug. 13.
All proceeds from the concert will benefit Serenity House programs and services in Auburn and Warsaw.
Question Mark and the Mysterians will perform at the DeKalb Outdoor Theater, 301 S. Center St., Auburn.
Opening act The Joey O Band will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the headliner.
Tickets are $15, and gates open at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are on sale at Wooden Nickel Music, 3422 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne; Carbaugh Jewelers, 108 E. 7th St., Auburn; or online at www.inticketing.com/events/141248 Tickets can also be purchased at the gate on the day of the event.
Sponsors for the fundraiser include: Parrish Leasing Inc.; Garrett State Bank; Jim Hefty/State Farm Insurance; Carbaugh Jewelers; The DeHayes Group; Metal Technologies; Bralin Laser Services Inc.; Beacon Credit Union; Tarlton Plumbing, Heating Electrical and Air Conditioning; Perkins Septic & Drain Service; R.W. Kidd Construction; and DeKalb Memorial Hospital. Media sponsors are Rock 104 WXKE and Froggy 106.7 FM.
Question Mark and the Mysterians are perhaps best known for their organ-driven No. 1 smash hit “96 Tears” that topped the charts in the fall of 1966. They also received national airplay for their songs “I Need Somebody” and “Can’t Get Enough of You Baby.”
Eccentric frontman Question Mark cultivated an aura of mystery by never appearing in public without a pair of wraparound sunglasses; he frequently claimed he had been born on Mars and lived among the dinosaurs in a past life. The group was one of the first Latino rock groups to have a major hit. The Mysterians were formed in 1962, taking their name from a Japanese science fiction movie.
“This benefit concert will allow fans to see this classic rock band in an up-close and comfortable environment. And, the funds these concerts raise will allow Serenity House to continue its important work in helping men and women recover from drug and alcohol addictions,” said Matt Rice, executive director of the Serenity House locations in both Auburn and Warsaw. “We hope the public will come out to see these classic rockers, and help us with our fundraising efforts.”
