Funferal

Irish music fundraiser for NOLA musicians

Those in the Urbana area may be interested in a fundraiser taking place on 8th October, in Mike’n’Molly’s beer garden, where several local Irish music acts will perform from 5-8pm:

All proceeds from the event will go to the Tipitina’s Foundation, a 501c(3) charitable organization formed in 2002 with the mission of uplifting the musical culture of New Orleans. Now it is saving it. Since its founding, the foundation has raised money to provide instruments to underprivileged children in New Orleans classrooms, developed an internship program designed to teach students all aspects of music business, and opened a co-op business office providing business training and tools for New Orleans musicians. In light of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, the foundation has shifted its current focus to the task at handing of preserving and reconstructing New Orleans’ cultural heritage. Its commitment is to provide the New Orleans music community in exile with whatever resources they need to survive, including food, clothing, shelter, instruments, gigs and options for resettlement. For more information, visit www.tipitinas.com.