Win Tickets To The Rock From The Heart Concert In Duluth

Some of the scariest health conditions are the ones that don't announce themselves. Rock fans got a hard lesson in that back in 2021, when Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner suffered an acute aortic dissection on stage in the middle of a show.

He survived, and he's been back to shredding ever since. Plenty of people aren't that lucky.

Aortic aneurysms and dissections were linked to nearly 10,000 deaths in the United States in a single year. Heart valve disease affects millions more.

However, most adults know little to nothing about it, which is exactly the problem a Minnesota nonprofit is trying to fix with the loudest tool it has: rock and roll.

A Hospital Bed Vision That Turned Into a Movement

Rock from the Heart started with Pete and Amy Johnson. After Pete was diagnosed with aortic valve disease and an aortic aneurysm, the couple found out firsthand how hard it was to find good information and support.

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While Pete was in his hospital bed waiting for surgery, the two decided to turn their love of music into something that could help other families going through the same thing.

Today the nonprofit hosts education events, shares survivor stories, connects patients with trusted resources, and caps it all off with a benefit concert. The message is simple: know your risk, know your family history, and don't wait until it's too late.

Rock from the Heart Takes Over Duluth October 9 and 10

Rock from the Heart Northland, presented by Essentia Health, runs in Duluth on October 9 and 10.

It starts Friday with free Aortic Ed Sessions, where health experts walk through what you need to know and the community honors aortic disease survivors. On Saturday, the Community Health Showcase takes place.

Then Saturday night it gets loud, when the benefit concert takes over the Harborside Ballroom at the DECC.

Arch Allies will bring the arena-sized sounds of Styx, Journey, REO Speedwagon, and more. Rock from the Heart's own house band, Aortic Fire, plays a set that means a lot to the people in that room.

Enter To Win Tickets to Rock from the Heart

Sasquatch 92.1 is giving away two prizes. One random winner gets a pair of Concert + Rockin' Hearts Pre-Show Party tickets, a $200 value.

That includes the pre-show bash with drinks, appetizers, games, and silent auction access. A second winner gets a pair of General Admission tickets to the concert. Enter below for your chance to win. The entry deadline is 3 pm on Friday, October 9.

Tickets Are Still Available

If you don't want to leave it to luck, you can still buy tickets for Saturday night. The Rockin' Hearts Pre-Show Party starts at 5 p.m. for Pre-Show Party and Ultimate Experience ticket holders.

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Doors open at 7 p.m. for General Admission and Reserved Table Seating, and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Here are the ticket tiers:

General Admission (Standing) – $25: Full access to the concert featuring Aortic Fire and Arch Allies.

Reserved Table Seating – $40: A guaranteed seat at a shared table, which works well for groups or anyone who would rather not stand all night.

Concert + Rockin' Hearts Pre-Show Party – $100: Reserved table seating, pre-show party access, drink tickets, appetizers, games and prizes, silent auction access, and some early time to meet the Rock from the Heart community.

Ultimate Experience – $150: Everything in the Pre-Show Party package, plus priority table seating near the stage, exclusive Rock from the Heart merch, photo opportunities with the bands, and a few extra upgrades through the night.

All ticket sales are final. If you need lodging, have questions about parking, or want to know what to wear, the event FAQs have answers.

Turn It Up, Then Get Checked

Most concerts end with ringing ears and a merch shirt. This one might end with someone calling their doctor on Monday to ask about their family history, and that call could matter more than any encore.

Richie Faulkner got a second set. The whole point of Rock from the Heart is to help more people get theirs. Go rock out for a good cause, and then go take care of that heart.