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In the spirit of Independence Day, nationwide concerts will be hosted by music venues here in Weho and across the United States on July 1st, 2010 to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.
Gulf Coast Benefit Concerts
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.
Confirmed local venues include The Roxy, Viper Room and Comedy Store right here in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip, the Echoplex, The Mint, and Fais Do Do in Los Angeles, and Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach.
“We know through music and the generosity of people that we can help make a difference in the Gulf Coast.” said Nic Adler, one of the event organizers and owner of The Roxy in West Hollywood. “We hope this inspires others to make a donation, attend an event and get involved.”
The fundraising goal is set to $500,000, 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.
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 25 venues have been confirmed and more are being added every day. Artists performing include national as well as local acts across the US.
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.
Both the online giving platform and an online auction is going to coincide with the benefit concerts.
Venues are participating across the USA, including quite a few locations on the Gulf Coast itself.
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.
Details on how to make a donation or find an event to attend in your area can be found at www.GulfCoastBenefit.com
Full list of participating venues can be found on Meetup Everywhere
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