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Country/country rock band
Mogollon started out in Overgaard Arizona in 1979 and has since been
successful all over North America. Band founders Duane Moore and George
Brunson, grew up in Overgaard and their folks and families still live there to
this day. The forest fires that Arizona experienced have been devastating to
personal and real property of those who make their homes on the Mogollon Rim.
George and Duane have felt the pain of those who lost their homes to the great
fire. Fortunately for our folks, their homes were spared. Some of their friends
and neighbors did not fare so well -- some lost everything. Although most had
fire insurance to help offset their loss as there were many who did not have
insurance. Mogollon will be headlining an all day fundraiser entitled “The
Mogollon Benefit Jamboree” on August 10th, 2002. The event will be held at
Bison Ranch in Overgaard, Arizona. This location was chosen for several
reasons. First, it is thought to hold the event as close to “Ground
Zero” as possible so that those who attend can actually get an up close
view of just how devastating the fire really was. Secondly, Overgaard is the
hometown of the Mogollon band. Furthermore, there are so many around the area
that had their homes and property spared by the fire that want to help out
their neighbors who weren't so lucky. Event Details... The Mogollon Benefit
Jamboree will start at 9:00 AM and finish up with Mogollon concerts at 1 and 4
p.m. Everything should wrap up around 8:00 PM. There will be a $5 donation for
entrance into the event. The Jamboree will consist of various musical groups on
the main stage as well as food and beverage vendors, raffles, kid attractions,
etc. All proceeds raised at the event will go toward those who did not have
fire insurance and lost their homes to the fire in the Heber/Overgaard area. If
you would like to contribute or for more information please contact Duane Moore
or visit www.mogollonband.com Now is the time for all Arizonan’s to come
together and help each other. |
