Prayers

Eastside Bulldogs "Come On Up and See Me Sometime"

Man, oh man, what is with this weather? This week there were flash floods in western Arkansas and there was flooding in New Braunfels, TX. Our hearts go out to those who lost their lives and to their families. And our wishes for a speedy recovery go to those that lost property. I am still unable to process all the damage that was done by the flooding in Nashville, as our brothers and sisters there look to rebuild. When these events happen, it is the first blush of reportage that generates awareness, but not long thereafter, we move on to other things occupying our attention. Let us not forget it takes time and money to create a new normal. It doesn't happen all at once, and the money to help still needs to be generated long after the spotlight has moved on. We remind you to give if you can, and that you can click on our Red Cross banner to do so, or by clicking here.

Todd Snider recently put a band together with other stellar musicians from the east side of Music City. The Eastside Bulldogs features Todd, Elizabeth Cook, Bobby Bare Jr., Tim Carroll, Jenn Gunderman, Mark Horn, Eric McConnell, and Dennis Taylor. They have been recording with legendary producer Don Was, and have delivered the brilliant first track from the upcoming album, sales of which benefit Hands on Nashville. They are offering the MP3 and video of "Come On Up and See Me Sometime" together via digital download for $2.99, and all of the proceeds go to help Nashvillians in need.

- Jessie Scott

Todd Snider

Support the Red Cross

If you've seen the pictures and heard accounts of the devastating earthquakes in Haiti, you probably can't avoid feeling helpless. But a monetary donation towards this cause is the single most effective way you can help at this point. While there are many heartfelt organizations, both private and charitable, that are collecting donations for Haiti, the American Red Cross is the concentrated authority. Please consider making a donation to the Red Cross to support relief efforts. You can pledge a donation online by clicking on the Red Cross banner above.

The White House has setup an information page regarding donation options as well, which you can access by clicking on the Help for Haiti banner below.

Beyond the Blues: A Benefit for Peter Case

Peter Case Benefit On January 15, 2009, three-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-guitarist Peter Case underwent emergency open-heart surgery. The surgery was successful and Peter is now on a long program of recovery, and is expected to make a full recovery.  The medical bills associated with this necessary surgery and recovery are, and will continue to be, very high. And, like all too many talented working artists, Peter does not have medical insurance. Beyond the Blues: A Benefit for Peter Case will take place at the Continental Club in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Austin musicians will gather to perform his songs and raise money to help Peter with his mounting medical bills. 

Hidden Love Medical Relief is an effort by Peter’s friends, fans and fellow artists to help alleviate the burden of these mounting medical bills so that Peter can recover, get back and focus on what he does best – writing and performing his songs. No one involved with Hidden Love is going to make money on this endeavor. That's not the point. All money raised through this effort and the Hidden Love Benefit Concert will be applied to Peter’s medical expenses. The idea behind Hidden Love is that acts of Love – big or small – are often hidden. We, and you, are doing this because we care for Peter and for his work and feel deeply that, at the end of the day, we need to take care of each other.

Music Fog's Jessie Scott will emcee this benefit show. Please click the concert poster above for the complete list of artists scheduled to perform.

-Hidden Love Medical Relief