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"What we have to do now is not to forget these people and places when all the cameras are not there." - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaking about how important it is that people and governments don't lose interest in donating relief to regions ravaged by last year's deadly tsunami. Hey Everyone, This Saturday is the biggest and most important show BlowUpRadio.com has ever been involved in. Banding Together ~ A Tsunami Benefit for Save The Children will feature over a dozen acts over the course of 12 hours. The show begins at 2pm with Mike Grau doing a set of music by recently departed local music legend Jack Stock. Following that in order of appearance are: Tony Tedesco Frankie McGrath (Maybe Pete) Mark Linskey (Hudson Falcons) Paul Crane (Bastards Of Melody) Colie Brice Zigman Bird Roots Rock Rebel THE MARBLES It's only $10 for all that music, the show is all ages so come one, come all, and help out a good cause! About Save The Children Save the Children , which has worked in south Asia for decades, estimates that it will spend a total of $230 million over the next five years on its long-term strategy for children who survived the December 26, 2004 earthquake and tsunami in south Asia . This “reunite, recover, rebuild” strategy focuses large-scale efforts on children in the three most devastated countries of Indonesia , Sri Lanka and India , with smaller-scale efforts in Thailand and the Maldives . Save the Children has operated in each of these countries for decades and has significant capacity to provide short- and long-term humanitarian assistance. Our special emphasis is to bring immediate and lasting, positive change to children affected by this epic disaster. Throughout the region, Save the Children is supplying food, water, medical kits, shelter and other necessities to meet immediate needs of the survivors. Save the Children is also taking the lead on protection of children from exploitation, including launching a major effort to register and reunify separated or orphaned children with families and communities, and to get children back in school settings as quickly as possible. This will be followed by a long-term focus on recovering livelihoods through job skills training and micro loans, repairing or rebuilding infrastructure -- including schools, homes and health centers, and providing emotional support for trauma victims. Peace, Lazlo *new CD reviews on the blog* |
ARTIST | SONG | ALBUM |
it's about time | the lower 48 | |
this town (Keyport) | this town | |
close enough for rock-n-roll | between the city and the stratosphere |
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Lazlo Obviously my main pick is the huge all day Tsunami benefit for Save the Children happening at the Berkeley Carteret Hotel in Asbury Park this Saturday. But I talked plenty about that in this week's newsletter, so let me mention another show you shouldn't miss this week...(more) |
Jim
Testa I will be in Austin for South By Southwest this week, slogging down margaritas and enjoying the balmy Texas weather. But if you're stuck here in NJ, by all means get over to Maxwells this Wednesday, March 16 for Boxcar Nancy and Soul's Release, sponsored by Hoboken's Artkore collective...(more) |
Gary
Wien Well I'm guessing that the Tsunami Benefit on Saturday, March 19th at the Berkeley-Carteret will be mentioned by others but it's worth another shout - if for nothing else than it's a great cause and it looks like the night might also turn into a bit of a remembrance for Jersey musician Jack Stock who recently passed away...(more) |
Jared
Migden Like Jim, I'm also going to be in Austin this week for SXSW, but were I staying in NJ, I'd be spending part of my weekend as usual at the Court Tavern in New Brunswick. On Friday, March 18, Asbury Music Award nominated art-rockers Bodhi take the stage at the Court. Imagine what would happen if Interpol rocked out while Pavement...(more) |
MONDAY MARCH 14TH |
Luna
Lounge NYC |
TUESDAY MARCH 15TH |
Circa 375 West Passaic St Rochelle Park |
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TRASH BAR 256 Grand St Williamsburg, NY |
WEDNESDAY MARCH 16TH |
BUTTERSPY |
225 Washington St Hoboken |
125 Washington Ave Hoboken |
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Sidewalk
Cafe 94 Avenue A NYC |
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Roots Rock Rebel | Otto's Shrunken
Head 14th St (between ave A & B) NYC |
NIAGARA 112 Ave A NYC |
THURSDAY MARCH 17TH |
373 Broadway Passaic |
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JPAT | 147 Bleecker St NYC (212)673-7030 |
158 Market St Elmwood Park |
FRIDAY MARCH 18TH |
RIDDLES 300 Wanaque Ave Pompton Lakes |
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1409 Queen Anne Rd Teaneck (201)833-0011 |
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23 White Deer Plaza Sparta |
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503 Van Houten Ave Clifton |
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Fake Knife BODHI |
124 Church St New Brunswick |
CAFE ARABICA 78 Speedwell Ave Morristown (973)984-2300 |
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Freddy's
Backroom 485 Dean St Brooklyn, NY |
SATURDAY MARCH 19TH |
BANDING TOGETHER A TSUNAMI BENEFIT FOR SAVE THE CHILDREN 2PM-2AM THE MARBLES RACHEL Roots Rock Rebel Zigman Bird Colie Brice Paul Crane (Bastards Of Melody) Mark Linskey (Hudson Falcons) Frankie McGrath (Maybe Pete) Tony Tedesco plus Special Guests! |
BERKELEY CARTERET
HOTEL Oak Lounge 1401 Ocean Ave Asbury Park |
124 Church St New Brunswick |
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341 Macopin Rd West Milford |
SUNDAY MARCH 20TH |
Glennwood | 22 Hamilton St Bound Brook |
GREEN MACHINE | 121 Brighton Ave Long Branch |