Initial reactions to the tour have been very positive, with artists and industry folk expressing interest in participating. Full details on artists and benefit locations will be announced in early October. Equipment that they hope to deliver range from microphones and cable, to mixing boards and lighting gear. Anything you can think of that's needed to perform live music, and doesn't mix well with water, will be welcomed.
Will you help me bring the music back? Working together with our friends…we can help deliver the stuff that helps make New Orleans sing its own uniquely American song. I'm going ...(Arlo Guthrie)
This benefit addresses an essential part of the lifeblood of New Orleans that might otherwise be overlooked. With most Insurance policies not covering incidental flood damage, countless small venues will be hard pressed to re equip in the coming months. These are the places where the music of America was born. It's only fitting that the music industry, artists, and manufacturers help give them something back.
Buy a ticket for "Christmas On The City of New Orleans" and help keep the music alive.
For more information contact: Rising Son Records, 10741 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 at train2NO@risingson.com.
Article comments
1 - Bob A. Booey
This "tour" will take place along the route of the historic Amtrak City of New Orleans train from Chicago to New Orleans.
The Violent Femmes played that "Good Morning America" song during the concert I saw them at a couple weekends ago as a tribute.
That is all.
2 - palmer tolly
As a musician and fan of Arlo - Welcome back to Kankakee. I hope that I can be of assistance in this creative and exciting event. You can hear my latest song on palmertunes.com. Blessings!