A ROCK band manager is hoping to turn high notes into bank notes to help fund essential treatment for a young boy suffering from a brain disorder.

Impresario Harry Washburn has spent much of the last few months organising a special benefit concert for John Aspinall,13, who has had water on the brain and suffered from a rare form of epilepsy since birth.

For the last four years, John and his parents Yvonne and Paul, from Maudsley Street, Accrington, have visited a clinic in Philadelphia which specialises in treating John's condition.

Each trip costs around £5,000 and it is hoped the concert - on June 29th - will raise enough to fund the Aspinalls' next visit.

"We're really grateful to Harry and all his efforts," said Mr Aspinall. "It was a complete shock to have the Aussie boss of a South African band wanting to help us here in Accrington. John's really looking forward to the concert and providing everything goes well we'll all be there next Friday."

Harry, from Sydney, moved to the Hyndburn area with his South African band, Leash, late last year and quickly established the Springbok rockers on the local music scene.

Fellow Hyndburn hot-shots, Tailback, will join Leash for the charity bash at Churchill's Grand Ballroom, Cannon Street, Accrington. Burnley's K-Billy and the Cornerstones complete the line up.

Said Harry: "We want to be part of the community and felt helping John was a very good cause. We believe in helping our neighbour no matter where we are in the world as we're all responsible for each other."

Up for grabs on the night will be signed Blackburn Rovers' footballs and shirts and a Rovers player is expected to make a special appearance. The concert starts at 7pm and tickets cost £3 on the door.

Harry still needs help on the night and is looking for stage crew assistants, doormen and raffle organisers. If you can help call him on 382267.

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