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Musicians in Ballarat collaborate to raise money
for musicians in New Orleans
The recent tragedy of Hurricane
Katrina has had devestating consequences for many of the residents
of the "Big Easy" (as the city of New Orleans is often
known). The "Big Difficult" may seem a more apt term as
local authorities and the rest of the world try to come to grips
with the scale of this disaster in the world's richest country.
It should be of little surprise
to anyone that the poorest people once again bear the brunt of the
tragedy as they are made even more vulnerable from uncontrolled
looting and crime and the callous indifference of officialdom. And
of even less surprise should be the plight of musicians - renowned
for being some of the poorest people in any society.
Now these players find themselves in an unimaginable
situation: no home, no equipment and no gigs. And these are the
people who have given us this wonderful heritage of blues and jazz
- without New Orleans we probably wouldn't have any rock'n'roll
- no Elvis, no Rolling Stones. And the Jazzers would all be playing
Polkas.
The world would be a poorer place
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In response to this
tragedy the blues fraternity of Ballarat, with the help of
some really good friends, are gathering for a benefit concert
with the proceeds going to New Orleans musicians affected
by the Hurricane. This event is being conducted in conjunction
with the Melbourne
Blues Appreciation Society who will also be running similar
events in Melbourne. MBAS have arranged the fund to ensure
that the money will get to those musicians in most need.
Tickets are available
at the door and will cost $10/head with all proceeds going
to the appeal.
Date: Thurs 13th Oct 2005
Time: 8:00 - 11:30pm
HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH THEATRE
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Helen MacPherson Smith Theatre
Level 1 New South Building
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The performers for the
show are:
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Blues Guitar legend Phil
Manning of Chain playing with the fabulous Kelly
Auty, Pete Howell (Bass) & Nick Carrafa (Drums)
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Scorchin' Hot Blues
combo The
Slide Devils
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Soloist Skip Sail
- Classic Delta Blues
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Contemporary blues
and roots outfit 4 The Blues
It doesn't
get much better than this Blues Fans!!! |
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The MC for the night will be Ian Noyce, renowned Australian
guitar maker, of Noyce
Guitars.
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Kelly Auty
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Phil Manning
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Ian Noyce & Skip Sail
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The Slide Devils
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4 The Blues
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In addition the event is being webcast
to the rest of the world LIVE by the University
of Ballarat.
VENUE DIRECTIONS:
HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH THEATRE,
UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT,
(ENTER FROM LYDIARD ST NTH UNDER THE OLD POST
OFFICE TOWER - see Map above)
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