The greatest problems in this world are never solved without passion, determination, and action. The first step we all must take in becoming part of the solution is to ASSUME RESPONISBILITY for the problems facing the world. We are 4 friends, who have banded together to create a night that will be fun, informative, and enable us to be part of the solution.
We are partying for a good cause February 19, 2008, at the Pour House Music Hall , 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh NC, for The Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina . We are thrilled to have NATURAL BREAKDOWN headlining this show. Opening for them is Mingo of Big Boss Sausage.
The Pour House Music hall is one of the premier live music venues in the Triangle.
This is a FREE SHOW!!!! We are asking people to bring gently used clothing donations, these clothes will go directly to the AIDS Alliance's clients. Your donation gets you a raffle ticket with a chance to win a variety of great prizes from Local stores, yoga studios, artists and musicians. If you don't have any clothes to donate you'll be able to purchase a raffle ticket with a $1 minimum donation.
The show is FREE, we know you have some apparal-recycling you need to do, and if not, you could spend $1 on a raffle ticket with a chance to win a prize worth much more.
THANK YOU to our Generous Raffle Prize Donors, Blue Moon Bakery, Carolyn Mabry, ~Crazy~Woman~Enterprises~, Gateway Yoga, Hilary Skogland LMBT, Lilly's Pizza, Mike Rosado, Open Door Yoga, Pickle Mamas, The Rialto Theatre & many more we are confirming this week!!!
How can you not come out to the Pour House and participate in this event? It's FREE and for a Good Cause!!!!
The best part is that 100% of the proceeds of ticket sales from this evening go to the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina (AAS-C.org). Since this is a non-profit organization, it is tax deductible, we will have forms for you to fill out if you would like to make your contribution a tax write off!
We realize it's a Tuesday night, which might be tough for some folks, but at least come check out the tunes and get some good energy for a few hours, we PROMISE it'll be worth it! Oh & if you're a hula hooper bring your hoop to this show because it is a HOOP friendly event!!!
So join us and party for a good cause as we host this benefit & Fundraiser for the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina!!
Why did we want to raise funds for the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina?
AIDS is a pandemic affecting the entire world, including our communities’ right here in the Triangle. Fortunately this great organization is serving “people living with HIV/AIDS, their loved ones, caregivers and communities at large, through compassionate and non-judgmental care, prevention, education and advocacy.â€â€”AAS-C.org
What does the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina do?
“The Alliance serves people with HIV/AIDS and their families through direct services such as providing transportation to medical appointments, providing housing and skilled nursing services. We serve the Triangle community through education and prevention programs and advocacy for those afflicted with and affected by HIV/AIDSâ€â€”AAS-C.org
Who are we?
Natural Breakdown--In the past year Natural Breakdown has played over 100 shows up and down the east coast, drawing crowds and gaining fans in: Burlington VT, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, & Binghamton NY, Reading, Harrisburg, & Stroudsburg PA, Newark DE, all throughout New Jersey, NYC, Bridgeport & Stanford CT, Washington DC, Raleigh & Wilmington NC.Natural Breakdown’s music is unique and varied. The shows are interactive, and along with the band’s musicianship, the thing that people talk most about is the energy they come away with. In addition to our growing catalogue of 60+ original songs, we mix in instrumentals, choice and obscure covers, and play in many different styles. The music ranges anywhere from 60’s R&B, gospel, bluegrass, and old-soul, to straight up rock, and get down funk. Add to the mix Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, world beat, and North Indian rhythms, with the spirit of the Dead thrown in for good measure. We try to cater to our hard-core fans, making each show different and fresh. We push the envelope with song improvisations, acapella jams, drum circles, chanting, meditation, live painting, and ever changing set lists. Our live shows and relentless schedule are earning us friends and fans all across the Northeast.
Grayson Gant—is an interior designer and Meredith alumna currently working in Morrisville. Her time is filled with playing piano and creating music, reading, hula hooping, cooking, and leading a healthy and active lifestyle. She has been a life long volunteer, and with the rapid spread of AIDS worldwide, she wants to do all she can to help raise awareness and money for this overwhelming problem
Meghan Griffith—is currently a Grant Support Specialist at her Alma matter, Meredith College. She is a compassionate, energetic, and optimistic woman and mother. She is instilling volunteer spirit and the importance of being an active citizen in her 3 year old son. In 1997 when her brother’s mother passed away from AIDS she was personally compelled to do all she could to bring support to people working in and with the rapidly expanding HIV/AIDS community. Meghan enjoys practicing Anusara yoga, hula hooping, and learning about everything, hehehe!
Mike Rosado—is a graphic designer and session drummer. He’s Savannah College of Art and Design alum. He has been featured in Modern Drummer magazine (Nov. 2006) and taken the stage with many great musicians including, Cool John Ferguson, Steve Kimock, and Scott Sawyer. He currently works as a graphic designer in Raleigh and plays in two great local bands, Kennebec and Mike Babyak’s Triple Fret. Mike and his wonderful wife enjoy gardening, creating art, and traveling.
Katie Stuart—is the Development Associate for Corporate Giving and Major Donors at the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina. She is an alumnus of Appalachian State University. Katie is an energetic and transformative person who on a daily basis enjoys changing the world for the better. Personally Katie has always felt connected to AIDS relief. She’s spent several months in Ghana and several more weeks in Kenya Africa working in an orphanage for children infected with HIV. Now she focuses her energies domestically working in HIV/AIDS relief here in Raleigh.
For more information about the Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina visit www.aas-c.org
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