Jonathan Cohen of
Billboard.com is reporting that
PEARL JAM has scheduled a July 20 benefit at Portland, Ore.'s 2,800-capacity Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. All proceeds will benefit the Northwest Chapter of the
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (
CCFA), with whom
PEARL JAM guitarist
Mike McCready has worked closely since the 2002 disclosure of his battle with Crohn's Disease.
Comedian
David Cross and other acts to be announced will also perform at the event. Tickets go on sale Saturday (June 24) via
Ticketmaster; a limited amount of VIP packages are available from the
CCFA by calling 425-451-8455.
Read more at
Billboard.com.