A trio of Isle of Wight bands will be aiming to raise the roof and some cash for 2 good causes at a gig at Strings later this month. Goodbye Stereo, Boca and The Spammy Oatis will be hitting the stage at the Newport music venue on 16th August to support a charity challenge by 2 Cowes men. Ross Hiscock, 36, and Dave Renouf, 35, are supporting the Special Care Baby Unit at St Mary’s Hospital and a charity supporting primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and other liver diseases. Ross’s daughter, Leah, spent time in the special care unit after her birth last year and a mutual friend, Maxine Tapp, now works for the PSC Support charity after undergoing a liver transplant herself. In October, Ross and Dave are taking part in the Autumn 100 run along Thames Path National Trails. The gig is to raise awareness of that fundraiser and boost funds. The 16th August gig will face self-confessed “dad-rockers” Goodbye Stereo, who are reuniting for the gig; Boca, who play energetic anthems and have a loyal following; and The Spammy Oatis, another well-known Island band, who describe themselves as the biggest band in Binstead. Ross said:
“These are 2 causes close to our hearts. The baby care unit were brilliant with Leah and the PSC Support charity does great work in support of this little-known but debilitating disease.”
Tickets for the Strings gig are just £10 and proceeds will be going to the 2 charities. Doors open at 19:30.
