Town Hall meeting 6 PM Thursday, July 1st followed by a National Gulf Coast Fundraiser -
Acadiana Venues and artists donating their services for Fishermen & Wildlife

Town hall Meeting @ The Shed 6-8pm

In an effort to unite the citizens of Southwest Louisiana and help those in need on our coast a Town hall meeting with experts and those affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon spill will take place Thursday. We will discuss the effects of the oil leak on our way of life and how to deal with a toxic Hurricane season. The panel will include Dr.Paul Klerks from ULL, Warren Perrin (working on behalf of the fishermen in district court & the president of CODOIFIL), Chris Gilbeaux- From the Louisiana state HAZMAT RESPONSE TEAM, state senator Nick Gautreaux, Kindra Arnesen and many other community leaders. We are waiting for word from BP & Coast Guard Reps and have more fishermen & residents from the affected areas.

*Final word on guest speakers will be updated thursday morning @ www.dirtycajuns.com

MUSICIANS and VENUES in ACADIANA – Suggested donation is $10 and money collected will go to Gulf Restoration Network & other worthy non-profits

The SHED BBQ & BLUES JOINT
308 Hwy 93N Scott, La, 70583 337-504-2400

8PM Sam Broussard & David Greely

9PM Bobby Broussard w/ AJ Primeaux

Blue Moon Saloon:
215 East Convent Street Lafayette, LA 70501-7946 – (337) 234-242

8pm Dege Legg

8:30 the Break Down Bros (Andre & Louie Michot) Plus Tommy Michot

9:30 the Berard Family Band w/ DL Menard

10:45 David Egan and Friends

Bourque’s Social Club-(next to Krosstyes on the corner of Delhomme & St Mary St in Scott, La, 70583)

8PM Kenneth Richard w/ Benny Graeff (of Rufus Jagneaux) & R. Kash

9PM Drew Landry w/ Julian Primeaux (of Dax Riggs Band- the Howdies- RRC) & Blake Simon

Somewhere’s Else Lounge
1506 Surrey St. Lafayette, La. 70501 (337)234-9588

8pm Bernard Pearce (one Man Machine)

8:30 AAA Shane & his Lady Friend

9:15 TROY RICHARD, BRIAN MARSHALL & REX MOROUX

10:30 Keith Blair/Eric Adcock/MJ NUNEZ w/ Carol Fran

12:30 all- star Jam w/guest *TBA

*Final word on bands TBA will be updated thursday morning @ www.dirtycajuns.com

06.21.2010 – Nationwide Benefit Concerts July 1st benefiting the Fishermen & Wildlife affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill

June 25, 2010 — 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 $500,000, which will be directed to our nonprofit partner the Gulf Restoration Network, (http://www.healthygulf.org/), 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.
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.
“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 under the URL: www.GulfCoastBenefit.com. Both the online giving platform and an online auction is going to coincide with the benefit concerts.
Confirmed venues include:
The Roxy (Los Angeles, CA)
Viper Room (Los Angeles, CA)
Echoplex (Los Angeles, CA)
The Mint (Los Angeles, CA)
Fais Do Do (Los Angeles, CA)
The Comedy Store (Los Angeles, CA)
Saint Rocke (Hermosa Beach, CA)
SoHo (Santa Barbara, CA)
Mojito (San Francisco, CA)
Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO)
Belly Up (Aspen, CO)
Eddie’s Trackside (Monroe, WA)
Tipitina’s (New Orleans, LA)
The Blue Nile (New Orleans, LA)
The Shed BBQ, Bourques SSC, Blue Moon, Somewhere’s else (Lafayette, LA)
Josehph Edgar Bar (Montreal, Canada)