Hurricane Relief Show ft. Ryan Montebleau wsg Evolving Stardust

Name: Hurricane Relief Show ft. Ryan Montebleau wsg Evolving Stardust
Start: 2024-12-05T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Ophelia's on Broadway

Schedule

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ophelia's on Broadway | Albany, NY

Hurricane Helene Relief Effort Continuum Show

Join us for an evening of music, generosity, and community support!

"During these times, we all have to look out for one another. These grassroots efforts are powerful and greatly appreciated by those struck by disaster."

This event continues the efforts started at Soul Bloom Music & Wellness Festival. Volunteers who brought donations to North Carolina in early October are still helping rebuild.
The second convoy heads to Appalachia the week before Christmas. Ophelias on Broadway will be acting as a donation drop off for Necessities as well as Holiday donations from now until 12/12.
Donation lists below.

Event Schedule:

- 5-7 PM: Happy Hour Show with Matt & Hillary Canale (duo) and solo artist Jeff Becker ($Donation Based)
- 7-10:30 PM: Charity Show featuring Ryan Montbleau w/ special guest Evolving Stardust (Ticket Required)
- 10:30 PM+: Comedy + Music After Party! (Donation Based)
With The Middle Ages Band
Stand up by
Sam Crowne & Kay Goutos

Donations and Support:

- 100% of ticket sales go towards relief efforts
- A percentage of Ophelia's on Broadway bar sales will be donated
- Silent Auction and Raffle
- Donation bin at Ophelia's on Broadway until December 12th
- Accepting gift cards and monetary donations via Venmo (@cicadamooncollective)

High-Priority Needs (BeLoved Asheville & Nano Hub):

- Building Supplies & Money for Building Supplies
- Generators
- Space heaters (electric and propane)
- Dehumidifiers
- Charcoal
- Small grills
- Ground coffee
- Power tools
- Chainsaws
- Extension cords
- Power strips
- Lowes and Home Depot Gift Cards
- Water Filtration Systems
- Solar-Powered Chargers
- First Aid Kits
- Personal Hygiene Items
- Non-Perishable Food
- Over Ear Protection
- Blue Painters Tape
- 3M Dust Filter Retainer Covers
- 3M Respirator Cartridges P-100 (Vapor/Gas)
- Vented N95 Particulate Masks
- M-L Tyvek Suits
- 2 Small Desk Chairs
- Laminator (Laminating Sheets)
- Binder Clips
- Cork Board
- 1.5" Binders
- Lockbox with Keys
- File Folders (File Box)
- Envelopes
- Stamps
- Hole Punch
- Highlighters
- Calendar
- 3 Tablets
- Soda
- Bubbly Water
- Gatorade
- Ram Sugar Packets
- Ryobi Chargers and Batteries
- Gas Pressure Washers
- Circular Saws
- Sawzall Blades
- Drill Bit Sets
- Circular Saw Blades
- Garden Hoses
- Wheel Barrows
- Step Ladders 5'
- Paint Brushes and Rollers
Some places are looking for RVs, storage sheds, shipping containers and portable saw mills also.
Holiday Donations:

- Musical instruments
- Quality kids' toys
- Dolls
- Bilingual children's books (unopened)
- Luxury items/gift baskets for older youth and adults
- Functioning laptops with power cords
- Gift cards
- Generators
- Electric/propane cooking stoves

Note from BeLoved Asheville:

"Thinking about making self-care gift packages for adults and toys for kids/youth... Folks typically stop thinking about kids and stuff at age 12, but there are needs for 14+ still."

Important: NO CLOTHING PLEASE!

Thank you for contributing to this effort!

#AppalachiaStrong

Artist Bio's:
Ryan Montbleau
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr; shared bills with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, Todd Snider, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples; and racked up more than 150 million streams on Spotify alone. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.”
Montbleau’s freewheeling new album, We Did Alright, finds him exploring the full spectrum of his influences like never before, touching on folk, rock, funk, soul, hip-hop, and reggae, all with a preternatural ease that belies the intensely focused craftsmanship behind it. The songs are sprawling and unpredictable, grappling with a modern world perpetually teetering on the edge of chaos, but the performances are relentlessly optimistic, insisting on hope and joy in the face of it all. The result is Montbleau’s most vulnerable and cathartic work yet, an album that acknowledges the inevitability of doubt and pain while at the same time celebrating our limitless capacity for growth and love.

Evolving Stardust
Evolving Stardust is a dynamic new 6 piece band based out of Albany, NY. Led by vocalist Kate Maranville-Hiser, the band draws on a diverse set of influences including world, folk, indie, rock, and traditional chants. The band features Carolyn Matthei on violin, Phil Wenstrand on cello, Ryze Viola on guitar, Jason Smith on percussion and Dan Gerken on Bass. The unique instrumentation leads to lush textures paired with melodic vocals.

Jeff Becker
Jeff is a solo musician from Schenectady NY. His original music blends influences from psychedelic rock with notes of blues, jazz and a bit of edge from alternative rock. His songs follow a journey of emotions and experiences to intrigue and inspire.

Matt & Hillary Canale
A folk pop duo based in the Catskill Mountains of New York, known for their heartfelt harmonies and uplifting melodies. With a shared passion for music that resonates with families and communities, they create a warm and inviting atmosphere through their music. They share original songs and compositions that celebrate love, connection, and the beauty of life, blending vibrant instrumentation with meaningful lyrics. They are both a part of Dream Seed, a sound healing ensemble, and deeply influenced by ceremonial music from around the world. Together, they aim to inspire joy, peace and wonder in people of all ages.