The Grounded in Music Fundraiser is this Thursday, January 22, 2009 which will benefit under-privileged youth by improving their lives through musical involvement. Musical legend Patty Griffin will headline this 2nd annual VIP fundraiser which will take place Thursday at the Gibson Guitar Showroom located at 3601 S. Congress Ave., Suite G400 in Austin. The event is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The schedule for the evening follows:
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – silent Auction, cocktails and light food and opening acts
7:00 p.m. - Opening acts to kick off with a performance by students participating in the Austin Grounded in Music program
9:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Patty Griffin will perform
The two opening performers:
Nakia - Austin-based, his music is a blend of influences rooted in old-school soul, Allman-Skynyrd rock and his Southern Baptist, Appalachian foothills upbringing. His new debut album, Water to Wine, is already receiving critical praise, but his live shows are where this entertainer truly shines.
Trey Stapleton - Texas born and raised, he has blended country, Americana, and Rock 'n Roll to create his own unique brand of Texas music. His second album, Have a Drink on Me, includes an all-star cast of players and producers and is set to be released in March 2009.
Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase musical instruments for under-privileged youth, provide education in musicianship, teach music theory, as well as offer music-related opportunities outside of performance. $100.00 tickets can be purchased online at www.frontgatetickets.com or by calling (512) 389 0315. The event is open to the public.
Launched in 2007 in Austin, Texas, Grounded in Music is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation whose sole mission is to change the lives of under-privileged children grade four through 12 by exposing them to the possibilities available by choosing music as a career, hobby, or alternative to life on the streets
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