Announcement:

I POSTED A BUNCH OF PHOTOS from a trip I took to New Orleans in May of 2006 to flickr.com. They are located here. I had a wonderful time visiting and would encourage anyone to do so; the economy in New Orleans was tourism driven before the Katrina calamity and (like New York after 9-11) the city needs visitors so people who aren't already displaced can continue to live there. I would heartily recommend The Green House as an excellent place to stay; the pool is a tropical paradise and the owner is a swell guy with great advice for having a good time in the city (the B&B is gay and straight friendly).

I'd like to plug a charity, the Music Maker Relief Foundation, which has created the New Orleans Musicians Fund as a heartfelt response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the lives of musicians in the Gulf region. Music Maker has a history of supporting musicians in financial distress and after Katrina has raised money to help New Orleans musicians to rebuild their lives.

-Miguel

Announcement:

SOME FRIENDS ARE HAVING A BENEFIT on February 26, 2006 with live music and other performances. The event is at Galapagos in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (see flyer). Performers include Brother Reverend, 100% Prophets, Kane Brothers, Dirty Magazine, and other special guests.

All proceeds will go to the Music Maker Relief Foundation, which has created the New Orleans Musicians Fund as a heartfelt response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina on the lives of musicians in the Gulf region. Many artists have lost their homes and livelihoods and must now rebuild or relocate.

Please come by on Sunday the 26th to support a great cause.

Thanks,

Brooklyn Bayou Management

galapagosartspace.com
musicmaker.org

Dear Friends,

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We had a great time at our event on Sunday, September 11, and raised some serious money for an important cause.

Sincere thanks,

Brooklyn Bayou management