POPULAR city band The Swains are holding a fundraising gig at the Standard Triumph Club.
The event, which takes place on Friday (tomorrow) November 20, will go towards Coventry Sphinx under 14s Blue team, while a donation is also set to be made in memory of city firefighter Paul Gibbons.
The 41-year-old, known to friends and family as Gibbo, died as a result of injuries sustained in a street attack in Earlsdon last month and coached young footballers at Coventry Sphinx.
Frontman Martin Swain said: “Gibbo was a really popular member of Coventry Sphinx, and his death has shaken the club to the core.
“It was a very difficult decision for us to go ahead with what we intend to be a fun night in such circumstances, but after discussions with the club and Gibbo’s family we have decided to carry on.
“Hopefully we will get a really good turn-out which will help raise money for the team, and a donation we are planning to make to a cause of Gibbo’s family’s choice.”
The night will also feature a debut from The Kontours – a new young band led by one of the Sphinx team’s rising stars, Ollie O’Sullivan who will be providing support on the night.
Doors open at 8pm. To buy tickets, which cost £5, call the Standard Triumph Club on 024 7667 5186.
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