June 4, 2009 17:21

Jane's Addiction to play private backstage shows on tour

Band invite fans backstage on Nine Inch Nails co-headlining tour

Jane’s Addiction are offering fans the chance to see them play in a “living room” environment on their current tour of the US with Nine Inch Nails.

The band are offering a special VIP package that costs $1,000 per person in order to raise money for a fundraiser to help Nine Inch Nails fan Eric De La Cruz get a heart transplant.

In a message on Nine Inch Nails' website, Trent Reznor writes: "I am very happy to announce the inclusion of a really cool VIP package for Jane's Addiction fans that is strictly limited - so if this unique offer sounds cool to you, act quickly.

"Since this fundraiser began, the Jane's guys have been wanting to contribute somehow and they've come up with something really cool. These guys actually set up and play for a good chunk of time in a room backstage to warm up and jam together BEFORE they hit the stage. Jane's stuff, covers, who knows. What they've come up with is this:

For $1,000. PER PERSON, they'll allow 10 guests per show (strictly limited) to come backstage and hang out with them while they play in their practice room (literally standing right next to them in a small, intimate living-room type environment), grab autographs and then watch Jane's Addiction from the side of the stage if you'd like.

Please note: some of this takes place the same time NIN is onstage, so realize you will be missing a PORTION of NIN's show if you participate in this.

If you're a Jane's fan, this is an incredibly rare opportunity to see and meet these guys in action close up like you've never seen before.

All proceeds from this will go to help Eric De LA Cruz get a new heart and a new chance at life. Eric is of the many left behind by a broken, uncaring healthcare system.”

Details of how to obtain tickets are available via Nine Inch Nails’ website .

--By our New York staff.
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