Handsome Devil and Full Blown Karma to Play Rock Angel Toy Drive at the Gypsy Lounge on December 4, 2004

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Angel volunteers will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need at the door of the Gypsy Lounge, 23600 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest, CA 92630.

Since 1990, Rock Angel has staged toy drives to collect and distribute holiday toys to thousands of needy children and children affected by HIV/AIDS. In past years, Rock Angel Toy Drives have been held in 5 cities, at such prestigious locations as the House of Blues (Boston), Axis (Boston), Coconut Teaser (L.A.), The Bank (NYC) and clubs in Las Vegas and Washington DC.

Toys collected at this event will be distributed to 3 Southern California charities: Caring Strokes, Foothill Family Service and St. Anne's Maternity Home.

This year Rock Angel is proud to have two of Orange County's best and most unique bands play the 2004 Rock Angel Toy Drive. A new, unwrapped toy is your ticket in to see Handsome Devil and Full Blown Karma.

Formed by singer-songwriter Danny Walker and guitarist Billie Stevens with powerhouse rhythm provided by drummer, Keith Morgan and bassist, Brian Wedmore, Handsome Devil began making the rounds in the Orange County club scene in 1999. Since that time, Handsome Devil has released two albums, Love and Kisses from the Underground and Knock Yourself Out to critical acclaim. Handsome Devil has toured the United States five times including the 2002 Warped Tour and performed live on the Craig Kilborn Show.

Full Blown Karma (FBK) is a power trio out of Orange County. They have a penchant for hooky melodic songs delivered with a high energy. Formed in the winter of 2001 the band consists of Allen Willingham on vocals and guitar, drummer Michael Beck and bassist, Henry Rosello. Full Blown Karma have been featured on the G-Man's Freak Show and opened for Great White on New Year's Eve 2002. Allen Willingham is also responsible for organizing Rock Angel's first Orange County event.