Two Benefit Concerts in Austin 9/8 & 9/21

[sonias]

Erwin Center to host hurricane benefit concert
9/6/2005 4:35 PM
By: News 8 Austin Staff
http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=144965

He's done it before. Now, Willie Nelson is planning another relief concert for victims of natural disaster.

Willie headlined a show at Austin Music Hall in January to raise money for people hit by the South Asian Tsunami. Now, he'll help out victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Legendary blues club owner Clifford Antone also is involved in the concert, which is slated to be on Sept. 21 at the Erwin Center, just two days before the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

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Jerry Jeff Walker, Jack Ingram to headline ‘Texas Cares’
Country Concert for Katrina Relief at Stubbs BBQ

On Thursday, September 8th at the legendary Stubbs BBQ (801 Red River), country stars Jerry Jeff Walker, Jack Ingram, and 1,100 Springs along with special guests, will come together to play a concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. The concert will be presented by 98.1 KVET and 100.7 KASE 101. Doors will open at 7pm.

Tickets to the show are just $15 and available at all Austin area Front Gate Ticket outlets which include the Stubbs BBQ Box Office, Waterloo Records, or Sundance Records in San Marcos. Additionally, tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 512-389-0315. There is no service charge and 100% of ticket sales will go to the American Red Cross to benefit their Katrina Relief Efforts.

Donation drop boxes will also be available at the concert where attendees can deposit additional contributions.

Sonia

[melissinha]

1. One question

Has there ever been concert conducted for and in front of victims?

I just think that all this attention at money raising, which wonderful and helpful, but a concert that entertains and lifts the spirits of those affected. You know, make the people in the Convention Center see the positive side of wearing those wristbands??? Just a thought. Maybe something is in the works.

[sonias]

2. I've heard about a lot of planning but I haven't seen anything yet

I agree that's a great idea melissinha. I know that entertainment is a needed relief. I bet that both of these shows would allow evacuees in for free. Both are easily accessible via mass transit.

I also contacted the Alamo theater and asked that they consider doing their movies in the park like they did this summer at Republic Park on some evenings. They have a large inflatable screen that they can use for this. Republic Park at 4th and Guadalupe is walking distance from the convention center.

Sonia

[melissinha]

3. awesome

hope it works!

in jest, wouldn't it be cool if they played Fahrenheit 9/11... just kidding.

The movie thing would be great too!!! good call!