The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) of Santa Barbara, CA, issued a press release today to announce an upcoming tribute to singer/songwriter Warren Zevon, to be held at the world-famous Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA on December 8, 2007 from 4-7 p.m. The event will raise research money and awareness for mesothelioma. Zevon died of mesothelioma in September 2003. The event will feature performances by several well-known artists who played with Zevon. They will be joining Jordan Zevon, Warren's son and Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) National Spokesperson, to perform some of Warren's songs. Opening for them will be several up and coming young artists from the central coast who will also perform their renditions of Zevon songs. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased starting November 5, 2007 at The Maverick Saloon or by going to www.syvjoneshouse.com. Proceeds from the event will go to MARF and the ADAO.

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