The Incident
First-In: Heroic Rescues
Death Toll Rises to 97
At Least 96 Dead in Inferno
Rescuers Struggle with Horror
Fire, Smoke Turns Club Into Hell
Discuss the Warwick Tragedy
The Aftermath
Web Site Comforts RI Patients
RI Gov. Orders Strict Inspections
2 Families Sue in RI Club Blaze
RI Nightclub Claims May Total $1B
RI Nightclub Death Toll Rises to 98
Victims Face Long Recovery
All But 4 Victims ID'd
Thousands Mourn Victims
IDs Could Take Days
Family, Friends Search
9/11 Widow Reflects
Survivors Recall Heroic Acts
The Investigation
Patron Capacity Unclear in RI Fire
Band Member Testifies
RI Reports Don't Mention Foam
Fire Inspector Report Released
Post-9/11 Drills Aid Club Rescue
Federal Team Launches Probe
Grand Jury Begins Probe
Brannigan: Inspectors Ready?
Investigation Ramps Up
Investigators Check Soundproof
Pyrotechnics Examined in Clubs
Disasters Prompt Inspections
Sprinklers Not Required
Nightclub Up to Code Before Fire
Town Withholds Records
RI Begins Inspections
No Warning of Pyro Use
Pyrotechnics Usually Safe
Atty: RI Club Rep. OK'd Pyrotech.
Fire Challenges State Atty. Gen.
IDs Weighed Heavy on Dentists
FEMA Denies Disaster Aid for Fire
Photos & Video
IBS Scene SlideShow
ABC: The Fire Starts
WJAR Video Feedroom
History of Tragedies
Carter: History Strikes Again
Fire, Life Safety Laws in Front
Tragedy Recalls Cocoanut Grove
Worst Club Tragedies
Nightclub Disasters Too Familiar
List: Worst Club Tragedies
Related Sites
West Warwick Fire Department
Warwick Fire Department
FH Network: Rhode Island
Providence Journal Coverage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Survivors of a deadly nightclub fire two months ago reunited at another Rhode Island rock concert Tuesday, not only to listen to music, but to remember and to heal.
The concert was to raise money for families of victims and survivors of the Feb. 20 West Warwick fire, which was touched off by pyrotechnics moments after the hard-rock band Great White kicked off its show.
Ninety-nine people were killed and nearly 200 were injured in The Station nightclub.
Henry Paul, lead singer of the country-rock band BlackHawk, told the audience at the Providence Performing Arts Center that his band had started out playing small venues like The Station.
He said he was playing for ``those kids who lost their lives listening to a little rock 'n' roll.''
Among others scheduled to perform were heavy metal band Blue Oyster Cult; the Southern Rock All-Stars (former members of Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot and the Rossington Band); Rick Derringer and Phoebe Snow.
``It's a celebration of their lives, the 99 people who died and those who made it out,'' said ``American Idol'' contestant Vanessa Olivarez, who introduced the bands.
Ken Botelho, a promoter of Tuesday night's benefit concert said 3,000 tickets costing from $35 to $50 were sold. Of those, about 500 were given to families of victims and survivors.
All seats were not filled, but those who were in attendance were clapping, shouting and singing along with performers.
Chris Blacklock and Patti Clarke, both of Newport, were at The Station on the night of the fire. They said came to the benefit concert to pay tribute to the victims and to see other people who may have been at the club that night.
``It's for a good cause to help the rest of the people who were less fortunate than Patti or I were,'' Blacklock said. Both he and Clarke were standing near the door when the fire started and they escaped without injury.
Proceeds from ticket sales will go to The Station Nightclub Fire Relief Fund, the main repository for donations to those affected by the fire. Before the concert, the fund had collected $2.3 million, according to the Rhode Island Foundation.
