Washington, D.C.— Performance artist Pamela Z has joined the Indigo Girls, OK GO’s Damian Kulash, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, Matt Nathanson, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson and Bonerama for a major benefit for New Orleans musicians displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
"Musicians Bringing Musicians Home II" will raise money for Sweet Home New Orleans, a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing and provides rental assistance for musicians, Mardi Gras performers and other traditional New Orleans performers.
The event is presented by the Future of Music Coalition and Air Traffic Control. It takes place at Tipitina’s Uptown on Sunday, May 27 at 8 p.m. The concert is open to the media and should feature some great photo and video opportunities.
"We look forward to gathering in New Orleans with musicians from all over and those from New Orleans herself. Music is a healing force, and we want everyone to know that we will never forget what happened when Katrina struck, and we will continue to work together to help New Orleans rebuild and support the artists and musicians who give her so much of her character and history," said Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.
Prior to the event, a group of musicians will tour New Orleans on Saturday to see the damage left by Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding that still needs to be done. They include Jim James and Sandy Pearlman, the lyricist for the Blue Oyster Cult. This part of the event is not open to the press.
"I’m very excited about the work that FMC is doing, bringing politically and socially active musicians together, and I’m especially glad that at this year’s meeting we’ll have the chance to help out in New Orleans. It’s a great place for musicians to focus on community, both because we owe so much to that city for a century of incredible music, and because the local musicians there need our help right now," said Damian Kulash of OK GO.
Ticket for the benefit concert are $20 before the show and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased through
The first "Musicians Bringing Musicians Home" event on Nov. 3, 2006 drew hundreds of fans. Steve Earle, Mike Mills of R.E.M. and a number of other artists played for three Hurricane Katrina-related charities: the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, the Arabi Wrecking Krewe and the Tipitina’s Foundation. All three are members of the Sweet Home New Orleans project.
"It’s gratifying to know that musicians from all around the world are looking out for New Orleans musicians. I really feel special being part of this show," said Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, who lost his home in the lower 9th Ward during Katrina.
What: Musicians Bringing Home Musicians II
Artists: Indigo Girls, OK GO’s Damian Kulash, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, Matt Nathanson, performance artist Pamela Z, Bonerama, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson
Location: Tipitina’s Uptown, 501 Napoleon Avenue
Show time: Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets: $20 before the show and $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at
About the Future of Music Coalition
Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that identifies, examines, interprets and translates the challenging issues at the intersection of music, law, technology and policy. FMC achieves this through continuous interaction with its primary constituency — musicians — and in collaboration with other creator/citizen groups.
Future of Music Coalition is a national non-profit education, research and advocacy organization that seeks a bright future for creators and listeners. FMC works towards this goal through continuous interaction with its primary constituency — musicians — and in collaboration with other creator/public interest groups. More