Testa Rosa plays with two other bands at Shank Hall on Dec. 27 to raise money for Hunger Task Force.

Rockin' and Rolling for Hunger Task Force

Published Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:45 p.m.

Former OnMilwaukee.comrade and lifelong OMC friend Drew Olson has organized a rock and roll benefit for Hunger Task Force that takes place Thursday, Dec. 27 at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.

Doors to the gig open at 7 p.m. and admission is $10 and at least one can of food (though please be generous, in the spirit of holiday giving).

On the bill are Testa Rosa, Blue In the Face and KB & the Dungarees.

Each band will, in its own unique way, pay homage to the Rolling Stones, who celebrate 50 years of bandom this year.

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