Gulfsongs Oregon

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          JULY 12, 2010

GULFSONGS OREGON: OREGON ROCKS FOR THE GULF ANNOUNCES THE OPENING WEEKEND OF A THREE-MONTH MUSIC SERIES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE GULF COAST

Gulfsongs Oregon is a three-month series of music performance events to benefit selected non-profit organizations actively involved in oil spill recovery and assistance efforts along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Currently, shows are scheduled at venues in Portland and Eugene from July 15 through the end of September.  For more information visit http://www.gulfsongsoregon.org or Gulfsongs Oregon on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001172409963

Kickoff Shows next week: July 15-17

Thursday,July 15:  McMenamin ’s White Eagle
Performers:  Rollie Tussing III, Miriams Well, and Rob Stroup and The Blame

Friday,July 16:  The Laurelthirst Public House
Performers:  Miss Michael Jodell and The James Low Western Front

Saturday,July 17:  Biddy McGraw ’s
Performers:  Little Sue Band and Lisa & Her Kin

Background:
Just after the ongoing Deep Water Horizon oil spill began, Stacy DeHart and Jim Friscia discussed the need to provide themselves and others in the Oregon music community a positive outlet for the feelings of frustration and helplessness caused by this disaster. What could be done in Oregon to help those most directly affected?

Time and again when there ’s a need, musicians are always among the first to respond to provide support. As a music community with numerous ties to Louisiana, it seemed appropriate to reach out and see who was interested in helping. The response was overwhelming.Initially conceived as a small benefit project involving one or two music events,it quickly grew. Multiple events (15+)are being scheduled with 8-12 venues that span the musical genres of Folk/Americana, Jazz, Blues, Punk/Indie and Rock. Fans of performers in each genre will find an event to attend or in which they would want to be involved. The suggested donation at the door for each club event is $10. There will also be donation stations set up for direct contributions to the selected relief organizations.

The money raised through Gulfsongs Oregon will go directly to support the people of the coastal areas of Louisiana being directly affected by the oil spill. To leverage the maximum value of the these funds, they will go directly to two established aid organizations already in place in the region that provide ongoing relief efforts in the local communities.

Beneficiary Organizations:
Gulf Aid Acadiana: http://www.gulfaidacadiana.org
Second Harvest Food Bank of New Orleans/Acadiana: http://www.no-hunger.org

Other Series Dates (more TBA):
*July 30 Duff ’s Garage with Rich Layton & The Troublemakers and Billy D & The Hoodoos
*August 4 Sam Bonds Garage (Eugene)
*August 19 The Woods
*August 19 The White Eagle
*September 2 at Mississippi Studios
*September 3 at Doug Fir Lounge
*September 3 Biddy McGraw ’s
*September 10 Slabtown
*September 12 Trails End Saloon (in conjunction with Cascade Blues Association)
*September 16 The White Eagle
*Vergnetti ’s Coffee (date TBA)

Partners:
Oregon Music News (exclusive online media sponsor)
Amanda Gresham ’s Delta Music Experience
Cascade Blues Association
Perfect Pitch Booking
In Music We Trust

CONTACTS:
Stacy L.DeHart is a long time Oregon resident, works for The University of Oregon Knight Library and owns Perfect Pitch Booking,LLC – http://www.perfectpitchbooking.net.
Stacy L.DeHart, Perfect Pitch Booking: 541-206-4686, stacydhart@gmail.com

Jim Friscia writes Jim ’s Music Notes (http://jimsmusicnotes.blogspot.com), a blog about live music in Portland. He is also a communications studies instructor for the University of Phoenix and education technology consultant.
Jim Friscia, Jim ’s Music Notes: 503-720-4629, jim.friscia@gmail.com
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Alex Steininger
In Music We Trust PR

15213 SE Bevington Avenue / Portland, Oregon  97267-3355
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