If you’ve been reading this or any other local weblog^[1,2,3] in the past week, you heard that incredibly nice Seattle rock star Eric Lashes had a terrible Cinco de Mayo. He sustained severe injuries in a serious fall and is currently on a long road to recovery at Harborview. The music business being what it is, Eric also faces the unpleasant challenge of financing his medical care without the benefit of health insurance.

This Thursday, McLeod Residence is turning happy hour into six thirst-quenching hours of helping you help him a little bit through the power of whiskey and your contributions. In addition to being a member of the Lashes, Eric is a real live McLeod who enjoys an occasional whiskey beverage. The bar is always by donation; on Thursday all money collected for whiskey well drinks will be given to Eric. Teetotalers and those whose wallets (and/or hearts) are bigger than their livers can bring cash directly to a donation jar.

All the details you need to plan your Thursday:

Eric Andrew McLeod Howk Lashes Benefit

Thursday, May 17, 6pm - Midnight

McLeod Residence

2209 Second Avenue (between Bell and Blanchard)

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As if you need additional excuses to get out, the event will also feature haircuts, a great newish collection ^[#] of art curated by Chris Weber, lots of good people, photobooth messaging, and a 10 pm performance of “The Adventures of Bubble Girl and Accordion Boy” by Shayne Eastin (of L.A.-based Spider Problem) and Nate Lashes.

See you there.

(photo via blushphoto.net; f.w.i.w., I’m also a mcleod member.)