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We've just been contacted by NBC news and their local affiliate here in Detroit to organize a fund raising concert for the victims of Huricane Katrina. Donations would go directly to the American Red Cross.
Taking this to the next logical step with all of us here on Tribe. Why not expand this to a fund raising tour of independent musicians who are part of Tribe?
We understand that not everyone can travel, so we suggest using the CDBaby "TourBaby" model that we were a part of several years ago:
1) A band or artist in each host city would be in charge of obtaining a date, venue, local lineup, PA (if the venue doesn't have one)
2) Ideally, artists would share a backline show the changeover times are short between sets
3) We'd set up a route for the show (no overlapping dates) and help coordinate information (customizable posters, media contacts, etc)
4) One artists would be the "Tag" from the previous show to the next so that there's continuity from one show to the next.
5) Ideally, the shows would be scheduled on a Friday or Saturday to facilitate travel for the traveling "Tag" artist
We've found that 4 artists is an a good number of acts. Sample event schedule:
8:00pm-8:45pm: Local opening act
9:00pm-9:45pm: Tag artist
10:00pm-10:45pm: Local act
11:00pm-to close: Local headlining act
The show can be at any size venue. The key thing is:
1) We need to start this now
2) This tour needs to last a while because the people in the south are going to need our help for some time.
Taking this to the next logical step with all of us here on Tribe. Why not expand this to a fund raising tour of independent musicians who are part of Tribe?
We understand that not everyone can travel, so we suggest using the CDBaby "TourBaby" model that we were a part of several years ago:
1) A band or artist in each host city would be in charge of obtaining a date, venue, local lineup, PA (if the venue doesn't have one)
2) Ideally, artists would share a backline show the changeover times are short between sets
3) We'd set up a route for the show (no overlapping dates) and help coordinate information (customizable posters, media contacts, etc)
4) One artists would be the "Tag" from the previous show to the next so that there's continuity from one show to the next.
5) Ideally, the shows would be scheduled on a Friday or Saturday to facilitate travel for the traveling "Tag" artist
We've found that 4 artists is an a good number of acts. Sample event schedule:
8:00pm-8:45pm: Local opening act
9:00pm-9:45pm: Tag artist
10:00pm-10:45pm: Local act
11:00pm-to close: Local headlining act
The show can be at any size venue. The key thing is:
1) We need to start this now
2) This tour needs to last a while because the people in the south are going to need our help for some time.
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Fri, September 2, 2005 - 12:49 PMThis tour is growing fast. We'll be posting updates regularly on our website: www.JackieBlue.com
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Sat, September 3, 2005 - 10:55 AMThank you for all of your help via tribe, E-mail, and phone calls.
The tour is really taking off. In less than 24 hours we went from nothing to many musicians and venues offering to help so far in Michigan, New York, and Illinois. This is a real testament to the generosity of everyday people.
This is all being coordinated through our tribe site musictour.tribe.net/ and the official tour site: www.MusicTourNetwork.com
We'll keep updating as more information comes in.
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Mon, September 19, 2005 - 10:44 AMHere's additional information available for promoting the event and tour via websites, E-mail, newspaper, radio shows, etc:
1) Official website (updated daily): www.MusicTourNetwork.com
2) Official poster (I suggest just linking to it, since it updates nearly daily as new shows are added) www.jackieblue.com/musictou...twork.jpg
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Mon, October 3, 2005 - 6:46 AMUpdates from the East Coast shows and photos were posted at www.MusicTourNetwork.com
West Coast show info is on its way.
And now, it's the Midwest's turn!
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Wed, October 5, 2005 - 10:46 AMwww.MusicTourNetwork.com -- Tour update
The shows on the East Coast and West Coast were very much a success. Fund raising results and photos are now being updated as we receive the information from the show organizers.
We welcome www.Midwestbands.com to the network that is promoting the tour. They ran a full page article on their homepage about musicians who are contributing to raising funds for the Hurricane survivors.
Next show:
Saturday, October 8th
Bull Frog, 15414 Telegraph Road, Redford, Michigan 48239
Charity: American Red Cross
Tickets: $7
Special MC: Rick, webmaster, MichiganBands.com
Performances by:
8pm Zuby
9pm 8 Lives Gone
10pm Midwest Syndicate
11pm Jackie Blue
12 midnight Euphoric Haze
It's going to be a lot of fun! Dinner with Goldie for the highest bidder. Rick, the webmaster from www.MichiganBands.com is going to be introducing the bands (he's always a lot of fun). Music. Drinks. Community. Support for those who need a hand. -
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Mon, October 10, 2005 - 7:31 AMThank you to Goldie, all of the bands, the Tribe and Myspace gang, the BullFrog and the Jack Daniel's family for making the night so great and for raising money for the American Red Cross! Photos from the evening (including a few with Goldie and her growing legion of fans) will be posted at the www.MusicTourNetwork.com website.
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Wed, October 12, 2005 - 9:12 AMMusic Tour Network: Musician's Hurricane Fund Raising Tour
www.MucicTourNetwork.com
Update: 2005 October 12
Contents:
1) Funds raised to date
2) Upcoming shows
3) Photos
4) Sponsors
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1) Funds raised to date
The October 8th show at the Bullfrog in Redford, Michigan was successful in raising $578 for the American Red Cross.
Thank you to Jim and Janel at the Bullfrog for their hospitality. All of the bands--Zuby, 8 Lives Gone, Midwest Syndicate, Euphoric Haze, Styrofoam Buzzards and Jackie Blue. Rick, webmaster of MichiganBands.com, for being a great Emcee. And Jennifer from Tribe.net for her enthusiastic support and promotion of the event.
Totals funds raised to date: $1,494
Breakdown of donations:
American Red Cross: $808 www.redcross.org
The Little Stuff Fund: $386 www.TheLittleStuffFund.org
Habitat for Humanity: $150 www.habitat.org
Humane Society: $150 www.hsus.org
2) Upcoming shows
We have a busy weekend.
Friday, October 14, 10:00pm@Sizzle On Broadway, 6157 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois: Matt Jones and Jackie Blue (unplugged)
Friday, October 14, 8:00pm@Token Lounge, 28949 Joy Road, Westland, Michigan: Chunkhole, Forsaken, Deadhouse, Take This Oath, Death Grip, Stain Glass Torture
Saturday, October 15, 3:00pm@Old Town, 109 S. Main Street, Brooklyn, Michigan: Cuppa Joe, 6 Hands Down, Bert & Bea Furman, Roshambo, Organized Mess, Strength in Numbers, 31 Seconds, Jackie Blue, Farwell, Core, Triple Pane
Sunday, October 16@The Rusty Nail, 3993 West Road, Cortland, New York
3) Photos
Photos from the events have been posted at www.MusicTourNetwork.com
4) Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors:
Jackie Blue www.JackieBlue.com
Chicago Music Guide www.chicagomusicguide.com
Free Radio Jackson www.live365.com/stations/aaronchilds
Bullfrog www.bullfrogrocks.com
Michigan Bands www.michganbands.com
8 Lives Gone www.8livesgone.com
The James Joseph Group www.jamesjosephgroup.com
BlackStain Productions www.blackstain.com
Colborne Street Creative www.colbornestreetcreative.com
Rock for the Cure www.myspace.com/rock4thecure
Midwest Bands www.midwestbands.com
Silent Products www.silent-products.com -
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Sun, October 16, 2005 - 10:27 AMAwesome shows this weekend! From Chicago to Brooklyn (Michigan) to Westland (Michigan). The bands have been amazing and so has the spirit of everyone involved.
Total funds raised so far: $2,991.
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Mon, October 17, 2005 - 1:32 PMThanks, Tom, for letting us be involved in the tour. We had a great time in Brooklyn, and glad you guys could be part of it. A few last minute donations before we left, so the grand total from the show was about $1380. At least that's what I ended up dropping off at the Red Cross a few hours ago. I can't wait for the November Toys For Tots show. A lot fo the same bands will be back, and some old familiar faces, too! (Zamobie, Crazyfoot just to name a couple)
A.C.
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Fri, October 21, 2005 - 5:59 AMYou guys rock AC! We had a great time (as usual) and we're looking forward to the Toys for Tots show.
Now about that faster version of "A.C.'s V-8 song"...
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Re: Hurricane Katrina relief tour
Thu, November 17, 2005 - 9:19 AMThe tour is complete and raised $9,301. Thank you to the artists, venue owners, show organizers, sponsors, and all of the people who came out to support this great cause!
For more information and photographs: www.MusicTourNetwork.com
