We have donated $100 of the money raised here to
Conscious Alliance of Boulder.
The Conscious Alliance organizes food drives nationally at concerts, music festivals,
and sporting events to benefit local food pantries and
impoverished Indian Reservations across the greater western United States.
Musicians Assisting Disaster Efforts (M.A.D.E.) Benefit CD
The remaining $50 raised is being put into the dylan65 benefit fund.
More information on this benefit concert coming soon.
Any working musicans in the
Denver-Boulder area who would like to participate,
please contact me for details.
"We'll just put some bleachers out in the sun and have it on highway 61"
-Bob.
MUSICIANS STILL NEED YOUR HELP
Chris Mule' is a native of New Orleans
and one of the crescent city's finest guitar slingers.
From his own Chris Mule' Band to having played and/or recorded with:
Eric Lindell, Juice, Rockin' Jake Band,
Dr. John, Lynn Drury, Sol Fiya, All That,
Bad Mayo, The Fatty Tea Bags, Dewey Decibel System,
and so many countless others. Chris was in California performing with Eric Lindell Band at the time
Katrina hit. Unfortunately, he did not have his own equipment with him and his house back in
the big easy became submerged in water.
His family has relocated with relatives and are confirmed safe.
Chris lost the following equipment in the Hurricane:
(1) vintage YAMAHA classical guitar APPROX. VALUE=$300.00-$1,000.00
(1)
vintage 1950's Kay semi hollow body electric guitar APPROX. VALUE=$500.00-$1,000.00
possibly 2 other guitars and guitar amps --awaiting confirmation--
multi-track master recordings (irreplaceable)
Kevin O'Day is a New Orleans drummer with a fantastic gigging and recording resume:
Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove, Elastic Karma Kings,
Have Soul Will Travel, Rx Filled,
Magnetic Ear, Eric Lindell, Papa Mali,
Walter "Wolfman" Washington, The New Libation Orchestra,
James Andrews, Anders Osborne, All That, Keith "Wolf" Anderson,
Loren Pickford, Bonerama, Lynn Drury, Chris Mule Band, Mary Flowers,
Chyna Whyte, Michael Ray, Morning 40 Federation, Iris May Tango, The Naked Orchestra,
New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, James Singleton, Rob Wagner, Jessie Moore, Royal Fingerbowl,
Tim Green and Troy "Trombone Shorty"Andrews. Kevin's house was submerged in water. He
and his family are safe in Lafayette, Louisiana. Kevin lost the following equipment:
(3) drum kits
(1) piano
(1) guitar
all miscellaneous contents in practice room
Kevin's upcoming appearances:
September 17 - 6PM Drum Clinic @ Scott's Drums - Lafayette, LA
September 23 -w/ Walter "Wolfman" Washington @ Town Hall - NYC, NY
October 7 -2 PM w/ Walter "Wolfman" Washington @ King Biscuit Blues Festival - Helena, AR
October 16 -w/ James Andrews & The Funky Allstars @ Private Event - Jackson, MS
Lauren Hamlin is a New Orleans-based guitarist
(Dirty Rotten Shame, Dingo 8, Ricki Comeaux Band) evacuated to Ft. Worth, TX.
She has lost the following equipment:
(1) Alvarez classical guitar
(1) Takamine acoustic/electric guitar
(1) Univox semi-hollow body guitar
(1) Fender mexican strat w/ Hot Rails pickups
(1) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp
(1) Fender DeVille Amp
(8) various effects pedals, GFX-8 processor, tuner
(1) Shure SM-57 mic, mic stands, accessories
Contact the musicians directly at:
Chris Mule
Kevin O'Day
www.kevinoday.com
Lauren Hamlin
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!!
Dewey Decibel System; Nancy Matherly; Steve King
OTHER INFO & WAYS TO HELP
Charity Navigator (Watchdog Group)
Times Picayune Latest News/Information Boards
Available Housing
American Red Cross
The Salvation Army
United Way
Live Web Cam in NOLA
PBS Links
Craig's List Relief Links