In a message dated 14/09/2005 18:05:36 GMT Standard Time,
Robin@... writes:

Robin, Colette and Jerry, organisers of the Rhythm Riot 1950s Rhythm & Blues
and Roots Rock'n'Roll Weekend, are launching a fund to raise money for the
displaced musicians of New Orleans.
Many of you will have spent many happy hours listening to the great
recordings of Smiley Lewis, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair,
Frankie Ford, and so many others who have come out of the Crescent City.
Now, New Orleans is empty and the musicians are going to need a lot of help
to get back on their feet.
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, a genuine New Orleans legend, played at the Rhythm
Riot last year - and was absolutely fantastic. He was greeted like a hero
and gave one of the best shows ever seen at the festival.
We know that Clarence and his family are, thankfully, all OK - but their
home has suffered extensive damage.
Many others, like them, are now unable to return to their homes, out of
telephone and email contact, and facing an uncertain future.
We are launching our fund with $1000 and we will add $5 for every person
booking for the Rhythm Riot in October (our busiest month of the year), which
should add another $3000.
Ace Records have made a very generous donation and have matched our initial
$1000.
We will also be arranging a collection at the Rhythm Riot in November, with
the intention of closing the fund on 1st December, to send the money in time
for Christmas.
We will announce the grand total, after that, on our website at
www.RhythmRiot.com
Anyone wishing to add to our fund, should send donations to us at:

Rhythm Riot!
PO Box 2149
London W5 3GP
UK

Your support is greatly appreciated.
Very best wishes.
Robin, Colette & Jerry.

www.RhythmRiot.com
Tel: 020 8566 5226

Several locally-based New Orleans funds have been set up.
They are listed at www.wwoz.org/music_give.php
Money raised by our appeal will go to one or more of these funds.








Rod
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