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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blues for Food Announces Landmark Lineup Featuring Zydeco Legend C.J. Chenier
Largest Gathering of Houston Blues Artists on One Stage This Year
All Proceeds Benefit the Houston Food Bank
HOUSTON, TX – Blues for Food, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to fighting hunger through the power of live music, proudly announces an extraordinary lineup for its annual fundraising event benefiting the Houston Food Bank while celebrating the rich traditions of Houston blues and Gulf Coast roots music.
Headlining the event on Sunday, November 8, will be C.J. Chenier, internationally acclaimed Zydeco artist and son of legendary zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, alongside Houston blues legend Trudy Lynn.
"This year's event brings together an unprecedented collection of Houston blues talent alongside one of the most celebrated names in zydeco music," said Sonny Boy Terry, Artistic Director of Blues for Food. "It will be the largest collection of Houston blues artists performing on one stage this year."
Performance Schedule
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Sonny Boy Terry Solo
• 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Ezra Charles & Holland K. Smith with Marcelo Naves
• 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Eric Demmer, Leonard "Lowdown" Brown, Cris Crochemore, Tanya Richardson and Barry Seelen
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Trudy Lynn with the Steve Krase Band and Rock Romano
• 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Allison Fisher and Her Swell Band
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
• 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM | The Hip Waders Flying Circus
Now in its 36th year, Blues for Food has raised more than $200,000 and collected more than 75,000 pounds of food in support of hunger relief efforts across Greater Houston.
EVENT INFORMATION
Blues for Food
Sunday, November 8
The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club
5731 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77005
Website: www.thebigeasyblues.com
Admission: Any non-perishable food item or cash donation
Beneficiary: Houston Food Bank
Complimentary Texas barbecue for donors.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sonny Boy Terry
Artistic Director, Blues for Food
713-822-0437
[email protected]
Online Donations: Text fooddrive22694 to 71777
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Blues for Food Announces Landmark Lineup Featuring Zydeco Legend C.J. Chenier
Largest Gathering of Houston Blues Artists on One Stage This Year
All Proceeds Benefit the Houston Food Bank
HOUSTON, TX – Blues for Food, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to fighting hunger through the power of live music, proudly announces an extraordinary lineup for its annual fundraising event benefiting the Houston Food Bank while celebrating the rich traditions of Houston blues and Gulf Coast roots music.
Headlining the event on Sunday, November 8, will be C.J. Chenier, internationally acclaimed Zydeco artist and son of legendary zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier, alongside Houston blues legend Trudy Lynn.
"This year's event brings together an unprecedented collection of Houston blues talent alongside one of the most celebrated names in zydeco music," said Sonny Boy Terry, Artistic Director of Blues for Food. "It will be the largest collection of Houston blues artists performing on one stage this year."
Performance Schedule
• 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Sonny Boy Terry Solo
• 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Ezra Charles & Holland K. Smith with Marcelo Naves
• 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM | Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Eric Demmer, Leonard "Lowdown" Brown, Cris Crochemore, Tanya Richardson and Barry Seelen
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Trudy Lynn with the Steve Krase Band and Rock Romano
• 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM | Allison Fisher and Her Swell Band
• 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band
• 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM | The Hip Waders Flying Circus
Now in its 36th year, Blues for Food has raised more than $200,000 and collected more than 75,000 pounds of food in support of hunger relief efforts across Greater Houston.
EVENT INFORMATION
Blues for Food
Sunday, November 8
The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club
5731 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77005
Website: www.thebigeasyblues.com
Admission: Any non-perishable food item or cash donation
Beneficiary: Houston Food Bank
Complimentary Texas barbecue for donors.
MEDIA CONTACT
Sonny Boy Terry
Artistic Director, Blues for Food
713-822-0437
[email protected]
Online Donations: Text fooddrive22694 to 71777
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The Big Easy Social and Pleasure Club, 5731 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005-2407, United States
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