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Biloxi, MS, November 3, 2008 – Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated band 3 Doors Down will hold their 5th Annual “The Better Life Foundation” Concert and silent auction at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi Saturday, December 6. Additional performers for the concert have been announced as Switchfoot and Muzik Mafia, who performed at last year’s benefit. This evening is sponsored by the Mississippi Army National Guard. The mission of The Better Life Foundation is to make positive changes in the lives of children, whether that to be to provide food, shelter or medical assistance. Each year the foundation works to raise funds to donate to various organizations and hospitals they believe will help further this cause such as the Boys and Girls Club, Hope Haven, Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Non Violence. 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold commented on their efforts: “This concert we’re doing is just another way for us to try and give back to the area we so dearly love.” Doors will open at 5:00 pm with the show starting at 6:00 pm. Prior to the concert; a silent auction will take place from 2:00 – 4:45 pm in the foyer of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi where one lucky raffle winner will be drawn to win a one of a kind Citizen Soldier Motorcycle built by Roger and Brigitte Bourget! At approximately 5:15 pm two Black Hawk Helicopters will land in Hwy 90 with 3 Doors Down and members of The Better Life Foundation to officially kick off a night of giving back! “We are excited The Better Life Foundation and 3 Doors Down have come back to Hard Rock Biloxi,” said Duncan McKenzie President and General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi. “It is because of organizations like The Better Life Foundation and 3 Doors Down giving back to the community that makes it all worthwhile. Hard Rock Biloxi believes in a Love All-Serve All, so any time we are able to participate in a cause that enables us to do so, we help in any way we can.” McKenzie said. - more -
“To be able to be a part of ‘The Better Life Foundation,’ is truly a privilege for me,” said band member Matt Roberts. “Over the past five years the foundation has been able to touch the lives of many along the Gulf Coast, my life included. I’ve truly learned what it means to give back to the community that has given so much to us. The annual benefit concert has been a great success and a joy to be a part of. This has simply been because of the people who have come out to support each year and enable us to continue to reach the goal of helping others.” When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, The Better Life Foundation worked locally to assess the individual needs of each community and getting them exactly what they needed. The 2007 Better Life Foundation was a huge success raising over $200,000 to benefit children’s charities along the Gulf Coast area. This year The Better Life Foundation hopes to improve on that amount. For more information on 3 Doors Down or The Better Life Foundation you can visit: www.3doorsdown.com or www.thebetterfoundation.org. About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC. The property features a Hard Rock Casino with 1400 slot machines, 50 table games and a poker room. The Rock Spa, an Aveda Concept Spa, offers services such as facials, massages, body wraps, and nails and Merge hair salon. Additional conveniences include fitness center, 12-story hotel with 318 rooms and suites, unique beach pool with underwater music features, Rise, the lounge located on the 12th floor of the hotel, five restaurants including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Satisfaction Buffet, 24/7 Grille, Vibe Great Steaks & Seafood, and the Hard Rock Café. Hard Rock Live® accommodating over 1600 guests has already featured outstanding performers, concerts and events including our own 3 Doors Down, Stevie Knicks, The Doobie Brothers, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Trace Adkins, Heart and many more. Retail shops include the Rock Shop, Taunt, Ben & Jerry’s, and Starbucks. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is located at 777 Beach Boulevard – the luckiest address in town!