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Benefit Concert |
An event to benefit organizations working to
improve the environment in and around Monongalia County, WV
[The 2004 event happened, as described below, and those who attended had a great time. It was a good start to what we hope will become a wonderful tradition. It was inspiring to see all of the participating environmental organizations represented in the lobby and speaking briefly onstage. Significant networking took place. And the music was awesome! We received numerous expressions of surprise and delight at the quality of the music and the sound.]
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 7 PM
The Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV
Please join us for a great evening of music and community.
You'll be entertained by 7 great artists in four unique musical groups. These groups represent a variety of music styles, but one thing they all have in common is intelligent lyrics. Their songs will blow you away with the thoughts and feelings that they create and they are presented at a pleasant volume that won't blow your ears out.
Plus, visit representatives from 18 organizations working to improve our local environment. And, enjoy healthy snacks from the Mountain People's Co-Op.
Honoring the following organizations:
The Sierra
Club $
Monongalia Contact: James Kotcon
Cheat Lake
Environment &
Recreation Association (CLEAR)
Citizens for Responsible Development
Downstream Alliance
Contact:
Craig Mains
Mon River Recreation Committee
Mon River Trails Conservancy $
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
West Virginia Interfaith
Global Climate Change Campaign
Contact: Mary Rehmann
West Virginia Wilderness Coalition $
Information about these organizations will be
provided at the concert.
Groups marked with an $
will receive funds generated by the concert. The Sierra Club will
receive 50%, and the other three organizations will split the remaining
50%.
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Starring the following nationally touring performing artists: |
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SONiA of disappear fear
www.soniadf.com SONiA sings with a voice that is raspy yet pure and pens clever, touching lyrics that shine with sincere honesty and unforgettable emotion. SONiA has performed on Good Morning America, at the Lilith Fair and at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. She has shared the stage with the Indigo Girls, Sarah McLachlan and Jewel. |
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Jonathan Byrd
www.jonathanbyrd.com With a warm voice and homespun sound, Jonathan creates beautiful and insightful songs. He blends original material with folk, blues, rock and jazz influences. Folk legend Tom Paxton said “What a treat to hear someone so deeply rooted in tradition, yet growing in his own beautiful way." |
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GrooveLily
www.groovelily.com GrooveLily plays smart pop, with a contagiously effervescent sound that links a sharp wit with intelligent original songwriting. Combining elements of rock, jazz, folk and popular music, their vocal harmonies weave through a lush musical landscape textured with keyboards, drums and blazing electric violin. |
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Wishing Chair
www.terrakin.com Wishing Chair's roots-folk is full of soul and energy and powered by acoustic guitars, accordion, banjo and gorgeous harmonies. The Green Man Review said their music "has so much heart it infuses the air with art, engulfing the listener in a soft blanket of wonderment, magic and notes that seem to land in the air." |
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Emcee: |
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Jim
Truman
www.jimtruman.com
Jim is a local favorite who previously traveled extensively as a comedian and opened shows for Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Sinbad, Paula Poundstone and Roseanne, to name a few. As a singer/songwriter, he has opened for Steven Stills, Leon Redbone, John Sebastian, Leon Russell and Edgar Winter. |
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