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The B-52s founding member and Athens native Cindy Wilson has been announced as the headlining act at a fundraising gala scheduled to take place on July 23 at Live Wire Athens. Proceeds from the ticketed eventwill benefit local nonprofits Chess & Community and The Wild Rumpus Spectacle.

Wilson will be joined by a backing band lead by her son Nolan Bennett, and the concert will also feature performances by award-winning Athens hip-hop artistCassie Chantel and Wild Rumpus founder Tim Conley.

Admission to the show includes a three-course meal with food and beverages provided by Creature Comforts Brewing Co., DePalma's, Epting Events, Farmers & Fisherman, The National, and Viva Argentine Cuisine.

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Local stage appearances by Wilson are a rarity, particularly at smaller venues like Live Wire. Last October, she appeared in a prerecorded video with Bennett performing The Who's "Boris The Spider" that was broadcast as part of the live streamed 2020 Rumpus event.

Wilson also performed at the Georgia Theatre during AthFest 2017 prior to the release of her debut solo album, "Change" later that year.

Visitwildrumpusfundraiser.eventbrite.comfor tickets and additional information.

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