Free Jazz concert at Seaside - Friday 5/23/08

#1Volunteer#1VolunteerBeach ComberSanta Rosa Beach17 postsJoined May 19, '08View profile MessageBeach ComberLive Music

May 21, '08 · 9:13 AM1,224

Jazz Fest

Friday show is FREE, so please come and support NOLA Real Jazz.......These guys rock!!!!!!!!
http://www.hot8brassband.com/

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rapunzel

rapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined Nov 30, '05View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

May 21, '08 · 11:06 AM#2

Oh, the Hot 8 Brass Band is fabulous. They have had a tragic year, and I'm sure the recent goings on have dredged up a lot of bad memories for them. For those hose who don't know the story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17273271
http://thinknola.com/post/dinneral-shavers-verdict/
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/05/photo_david_bonds_returns_to_p.html

These guys are an inspiration for recovery through adversity -- we should all be honored to have them and must show them some appreciation. And they do, of course, put on a phenomenal show!

The question regarding specific charities was not to imply anything untoward. I simply wanted to suggest a fabulous organization that is in serious need of funding. Many of the musicians' charities have national spokesmen and huge outreach and their coffers are pretty full. As most people know, New Orleans' health care system was basically destroyed during Katrina. For those without group health insurance, non-emergent care is not available. Emergent care is not so available, either. People with strokes are waiting up to three hours for treatment. Musicians, not having a typical job, are often without insurance. The New Orleans Musicians Clinic is a group that does fantastic work, and their services are stretched to the limit right now. http://www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org/

Many of New Orleans best doctors volunteer their time, and the money is used for rx drugs, dme, etc. Health care is such a struggle for New Orleanians post-Katrina.