In an effort to quickly raise money for emergency relief and reconstruction efforts, a group of Charlottesville area professors, business owners, and musicians have partnered to host an unprecedented benefit concert.

“Hoos for Haiti” will bring together 5 bands under one roof for an evening of music and dancing to support a great cause. 100% of proceeds will go to support relief efforts in Haiti.  The proceeds will benefit Partners in Health, www.pih.org, an international relief agency that has served the poorest communities in Haiti for over 25 years, and GHESKIO, www.gheskio.org, a medical group working in Port au Prince with strong ties to the Charlottesville community. A silent auction featuring donations from local businesses will be held as part of the fundraiser. 

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010

Location: Fry’s Spring Beach Club, (434) 296-4181 http://fsbc.net/facilities_clubhouse.html#ballroom    

Time: Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., bands begin at 6 p.m.

Website: http://cvillianrelief.org

Tickets: $15 donation in advance (web), $20 donation at the door

Band Line Up:                                            

6:00 – 7        Buzzard Hollow Boys

(www.myspace.com/buzzardhollowboys)

7:15 – 8:15    180

(www.180music.net)

8:30 – 9:30       Acme Swing Manufacturing Company

(www.swingco.net/Home.html)

9:45 –10:45     Jeebus

(www.20south.net/Jeebus.html)

11:00 - 12     The Gladstones

(www.bobgirard.com)

Media Contacts:

Paige Mattson, greencharlottesville@gmail.com, 434-327-9870

Andres Clarens, aclarens@gmail.com , 434-249-6036

Band Contact: Chris Munson 20 South Productions 434-296-1600

Food and Drinks will be available at the event for purchase.  All proceeds will go towards Haiti Relief

Special Thanks to: Fry’s Spring Beach Club, The Corner, 20 South Productions, Blue Ridge Eco Shop, and all the musicians!