Date:   August 24, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNITED WAY OF SUMMIT COUNTY’S

DOCS WHO ROCK IV TO BE OCTOBER 13

Since its inception in 2004, United Way of Summit County’s ‘Docs Who Rock^TM,’ a physician talent show, has quickly grown into one of the region’s ‘must see’ productions.  Docs Who Rock IV, sponsored by The University of Akron, will be held at E.J. Thomas Hall on Saturday, October 13, beginning at 7:00 pm.

Tickets for the show are available now at the E.J. Thomas box office or at ticketmaster.com for $12 and $25.    For more information, visit www.docswhorock.com.

The event is an opportunity for local doctors to showcase their musical talents. After hold the 2004 event in the 430-seat auditorium at the new Main Library and the 2005 show at the 800+ seat theatre at North High School, the committee of United Way volunteers working on Docs Who Rock began looking for larger venues in which to hold the event.  In 2006, the University of Akron stepped up as sponsor of Docs Who Rock, making it possible to use beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall. 

Dr. Terry Gordon will open the show with another musical tribute.  Over the years, Dr. Gordon has imitated a variety of pop culture icons, including Rod Stewart, Austin Powers, Mick Jagger and Tina Turner.  His character (or perhaps characters) for the 2007 show is a closely guarded secret.  “All I can tell you is, my mother made me promise I wouldn’t perform in drag again this year,” Dr. Gordon said.

Ten acts will be competing in the show to be named champion of Docs Who Rock.  Each band features at least one Doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who lives or practices in Summit County.  The acts are: defending champions Accent featuring Dr. Fred Slezak; Big Adventure with Dr. Andrew McIntosh; V-Tach featuring Dr. Tom Javorsky and Dr. Joe Pietrolungo; Collideascope featuring Dr. Rob Hermanowski; The House Popes featuring Dr. Eric Jagar; Sound Advice featuring Dr. Tim Newman; The Docs of Dixieland featuring Dr. Paul LeCat and Dr. Debbie Plate; and Ultrasound featuring Dr. Akida Green, Dr. George Kefalas, Dr. Costas Kefalas, Dr. Michael Wells, Dr. Matt Taylor, Dr. Nick Papas, and Dr. Edward Esber; a duet featuring Dr. Todd Beyer and Dr. Jeff Bachtel and a piano solo by Dr. Georges Markarian.

United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski said, “The buzz that this event creates each fall is phenomenal, and the reason is the combination of a great cause combined with a great show.  The performances of Dr. Terry Gordon, the other physicians and all the talented musicians who donate their time and talent are outstanding.  Everyone who sees this show feels that they got their money’s worth.” 

United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call 330-762-7601, visit our website at www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.