RTP-area local music and culture

[Kevin Grealey <kgrealey AT mckinney-silver.com>]

Yeah. I mean, do you watch the Weather Channel and root for the hurricane?
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> From: <skilletx AT nc.rr.com>
> Organization: http://groups.google.com
> Reply-To: RTP-area local music and culture <ch-scene AT lists.ibiblio.org>
> Date: 22 Sep 2005 18:30:34 -0700
> To: <ch-scene AT lists.ibiblio.org>
> Subject: Re: Band Together NC Katrina Relief Benefit - 13 Bands - This 
> Sunday!
> 
> It's not about getting your money's worth, asshole, it's about helping
> the folks that have lost most everything.
> What the fuck is wrong with you?
> 
> Skillet Gilmore
> 
> 
> 
> sincerequestioner AT yahoo.com wrote:
>> Rose Ann wrote:
>>> http://www.bandtogethernc.org/
>>> 
>>> Specifics:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> When: Sunday September 25th 2PM until 11PM. Yes, 9+ hours of
>>> entertainment.
>>> 
>>> Where: Lincoln Theatre
>>> 
>>> Bands: Chip Robinson and the Anti Carpetbaggers League, Six String
>>> Drag, Arrogance, Tres Chicas, Patty Hurst Shifter, The Woods, $2
>>> Pistols, Hobex, The Greatest Hits, Los Pelones, Watershed, The Bleeding
>>> Hearts, Rob Watson, The Cartridge Family
>>> (schedule)
>>> 
>>> How much: $17 preshow. $20 at the door. Strongly Suggested: Canned Food
>>> Donations
>>> 
>>> Where can I purchase tickets: Lincoln Theatre
>>> 
>>> Where can I donate more or become a sponsor with VIP perks because this
>>> effort is right on: Tickets/Donation Page
>>> 
>>> What are perks for sponsors: Sponsorships included tickets, food, beer,
>>> feel good.
>>> 
>>> What is the cause: Proceeds will benefit The Food Bank of Eastern and
>>> Central NC. The Food Bank will directly disburse food to Gulf Coast
>>> victims as well as evacuees displaced in The Triangle. $1 raised = $10
>>> worth of food donated.
>>> 
>>> Is my contribution tax deductible: Band Together NC is an officially
>>> recognized 501(c)3 charitable organizations. Everything over the actual
>>> ticket price is 100% tax deductible/
>>> 
>>> Want to Volunteer: email volunteer AT bandtogethernc.org
>>> 
>>> Mission: Band Together's mission is to raise funds and awareness for
>>> select charities through events that showcase and support musical
>>> talent.
>>> 
>>> More information: www.bandtogethernc.org or email us at
>>> info AT bandtogethernc.org.
>>> 
>>> Why: The magic of New Orleans, the beauty of the Louisiana swamps and
>>> the tranquility of the Mississippi and Alabama countryside are mere
>>> memories. Homes and businesses are destroyed, and families are torn
>>> apart. It is clear that this country is going to have to take in a
>>> large number of displaced people, for a time yet to be determined.
>>> After basic needs (food, water, medicine) are taken care of, there are
>>> going to be a whole lot of people who will want somewhere more
>>> permanent to stay than Houston's Astrodome. With your ticket purchase
>>> and support, together, we will make a difference.
>> 
>> I haven't heard of 1/2 the bands, and the other half are loser bands
>> that play down at Sadlack's.  That sponsorship 'thingy' is just another
>> hook to try to weasel some more money out of people.  I SINCERELY doubt
>> that you would be getting your money's worth out of it.
>> 
>> SincereQuestioner
>> 
>> a.m.c-h added in case those people don't go out to t.g.  They might
>> want to be knowing about this event!
> 
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