It's not always sex, drugs and rock'n'roll, despite the best efforts of Pete Doherty. Canadian indie band Birds of Wales auction one-of-a-kind guitar for charity.
I'll be the first to admit, I'm normally one of the first to decry charitable causes by musicians as dubious, to say the least. Although there are certainly many genuine causes around, there are just as many that are used by the relevant stars to bolster a flagging career.
However, with indie folk rockers Birds of Wales, the cause is not only a good one, but they're also giving their fans the chance to own their own piece of history. Frontman Morgan Ross has put the acoustic guitar he used at this year's Virgin Festival in Toronto up for sale on the bidding site eBay, with all proceeds going to the Virgin Unite charity. An offshoot of Virgin Records, the charity helps many organisations worldwide by promoting social and environmental changes.
Whether you're a fan of Birds of Wales or not, the guitar itself is a worthy piece to own in its own right, and looks rather dapper with its red and blue flashes. Signed by Morgan himself, it's available for bid until October 14.
