In the spirit of Independence Day, nationwide concerts will be hosted by music venues on July 1st, 2010 to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.
The organizers have created an ambitious goal: Gather music venues around the country to donate ticket sales on July 1st and create an online giving platform that encourages donations to the relief efforts. The fundraising goal is set to $100,000, which will be directed to our nonprofit partner the Gulf Restoration Network, which provides assistance to the people, wildlife and wetlands affected as well as advocacy work throughout the Gulf Coast.
The organizers of the event include: Nic Adler, owner of The Roxy on the Sunset Strip; Megan Jacobs of The Roxy, Casey Phillips, talent buyer for venues including Tipitina’s in New Orleans and Viper Room & The Mint in Los Angeles, and Sloane Berrent, founder of Answer With Action and creator of The Causemopolitan.
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Revenues from ticket sales will be donated to help the fishermen and their families along the Gulf Coast cope with this disaster in addition to wildlife and wetlands restoration for the Gulf Coast. Over 50 venues have been confirmed and more are being added every day including 5 countries. Artists performing include national as well as local acts across the US.
“We know through music and the generosity of people that we can help make a difference in the Gulf Coast.” Adler says. “We hope this inspires others to make a donation, attend an event and get involved.”
The wetlands and wildlife are in desperate need of our attention now and can’t wait for BP to take care of those in need. Many of our fellow Americans in the foreseeable future will have no livelihood, are preparing to leave their homes and are now lining up for food handouts. With hurricane season on the horizon, there is reason for great concern and it’s crucial the affected communities be prepared for the worst.
Details on how to make a donation or find an event to attend in your area can be found at
www.GulfCoastBenefit.com. Both the online giving platform and an online auction is going to coincide with the benefit concerts.
Confirmed artists include:
Rebelution / Galactic / Kaki King / Mickey Avalon / Ben Lee / Guitar Shorty / Iglu & Hartly / Ivan Neville / Cisco & Shwayze / Walter Wolfman Washington / Sarah Borges / Coco Robicheaux / Beardo / Wicker / Lost Bayou Ramblers / Rotary Downs / Daryl Hannah / Dave Faustino/ Ed Begley Jr
Participating Venues
Los Angeles, CA: The Roxy, Viper Room, The Mint, Fais Do Do, The Comedy Store, Three Clubs
Hermosa Beach, CA: Saint Rocke
Santa Barbara, CA: SoHo
San Francisco, CA: Mojito
Monroe, WA: Eddie’s Trackside Bar and Grill
Boulder, CO: Fox Theatre
Aspen, CO: Belly Up
Frostburg, MD: Dante’s Bar
Fort Worth, TX: Lola’s 6th
New Orleans, LA: Tipitina’s
Lafayette, LA: The Shed BBQ & Blues Joints, Blue Moon Saloon
Shreveport, LA: The Rustic Cowboy, Riverside Warehouse
Fayetteville, AR: George’s Majestic
Fort Smith, AR: Neumeier’s Rib Room
Ocean Springs, MS: The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
Gulfport, MS: The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint
Mobile, AL: The Shed BBQ & Blues Joints
Destin, FL: The Shed BBQ & Blues Joints
Pensacola Beach, FL: Paradise Bar & Grill
Atlanta, GA: Thrasher Park, Norcross, GA (corner of Buchanan Street and Park Drive)
Portsmouth, NH: The Press Room
Montreal, Quebec: Le Divan Orange
Full list of participating venues can be found on Meetup Everywhere at the URL: http://www.meetup.com/Gulf-Aid-Benefits-For-Fisherman-and-Wildlife
