Cantrell, Lasher get MusiCares honors

GET BORN AGAIN: The eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and certified interventionist Neil Lasher, whose day job is Senior Consultant for Sony/ATV. The event, scheduled for May 31 at Club Nokia, will be hosted by Steve-O and will feature a performance by Alice in Chains. Cantrell will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award, while Lasher will be the recipient of the Musicares’ From the Heart Award . All proceeds will benefit the MAP Fund. Said Cantrell: "From what I've seen, addiction can be an occupational hazard in the music business, and I know firsthand how the MusiCares MAP Fund helps artists and members of the music community find the resources for recovery. I've been a supporter for a long time, and I'm proud to help raise awareness and funds so this organization can continue to save lives." Commented Lasher: "I've been very fortunate to have two rewarding careers—one in the music industry and one in the field of addiction recovery. I've made countless friends in both, and have wonderful memories spanning many years. And because I've seen the ravages of addiction take their toll on artists, crew members, myself and others who work in the music business, I've been a supporter of the MusiCares MAP Fund from the very beginning. Their programs give people their dignity and their lives back." For ticket info, contact Wynnie Wynn at 310.392.3777 or [email protected]. (3/23a)