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10 shows, 10 clubs, 11 days
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| Livevic Scott User Info... |  Thusday Feb 3rd @ Hush Friday Feb 4th @ Steamers Saturday Feb 5th @ Sugar Sunday Feb 6th @ Logans Tuesday Feb 8th @ Central Bar & Grill Wednesday Feb 9th @ Legends Thursday Feb 10th @ Upstaris Cabaret Friday Feb 11th @ Lucky Bar Saturday Feb 12th @ Diego's Sunday Feb 13th @ Darcy's Pub Each show has its own genre in mind, no matter what you like there will probably be something for you to check out. Check the listings for who's playing what shows.. All shows are $5 minimum donation and ALL proceeds from admissions goto The Red Cross. All production costs have been covered by the venues in question or related sponsors and all the bands and artists have donated their time as well. This was an insane project to put together in the timeframe given and I just wanted to thank all the venues and organizers for being so willing to work with the concept and cause (publicly while I can). - Fri, 28 Jan 2005 2:28pm | ||
| Arkon User Info... | Thanks for your hard work! I heard on the radio yesterday that the Red Cross is not directing donations towards Tsunami relief anymore but to other world crisis. If the money collected from these benefits is to go towards Tsunami relief, then perhaps it should go to another charitable organization that will guarantee that it indeed goes where you intend it to go. Maybe you should call the Red Cross to verify what I just told you. Anyone else hear this news? - Fri, 28 Jan 2005 6:36pm | ||
| Peter Gardner User Info... | If that is true about Red Cross, perhaps Oxfam is where the money should go? - Fri, 28 Jan 2005 7:05pm | ||
| The One After Two User Info... | Hey I don't want to sound cold or anything... but Asia has more help than they need. The Red Cross are professional disaster people. Donate the money to them and they will ensure it gopes to someone, somewhere who needs it. - Fri, 28 Jan 2005 9:28pm | ||
| Anonymous User Info... | Yes, the Red Cross is great. But perhaps these shows shouldn't be called "Victoria City Wide Tsunami Relief Benifit Series" if the money is not going to go to "tsunami relief". - Sat, 29 Jan 2005 3:16pm | ||
| dumpstermesh User Info... | Attention News Editors: Red Cross seeking donations supporting B.C. flood relief VANCOUVER, Jan. 28 /CNW/ - The Canadian Red Cross today announced a public appeal for financial donations supporting its assistance to those affected by flooding and landslides in several parts of B.C. "We're currently meeting with local officials and up to 50 families in flood-affected areas," says Red Cross spokesperson Chris Bone. "Red Cross help will be directed toward ensuring those families have the support required to complete clean-up and repair necessary to allow them back into their homes as soon as possible. Where they are unable to return, our goal is to work collaboratively with other relief providers and government to ensure interim and long-term housing options are available." Bone says Red Cross addresses basic needs not covered through provincial government assistance programs or insurance. Home Depot, a Red Cross disaster partner, is providing the relief organization with clean-up kits for use in several flood-affected communities throughout the province. "If the situation remains stable, we estimate the cost of Red Cross help will be about $200,000," she noted. "Obviously, that total could escalate in a hurry if the situation worsens." Those wishing to make a financial donation in support of the Red Cross B.C. Flood Appeal can do so by calling 1.800.418.1111 or by visiting the Red Cross website at http://www.redcross.ca. Donations are also accepted at all Red Cross offices. It could be called the Red Cross BC Flood benifit? - Sat, 29 Jan 2005 3:32pm | ||
| Lucky Bar User Info... | Here's some clarification: The proceeds for the Tsunami Relief Shows will be donated to the Red Cross where it will be used for their long-term efforts in areas affected by what is being called one of the largest-scale natural disasters in human history. The money will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross, which is part of the International Red Cross Movement representing 179 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the globe. The Movement is the largest disaster preparedness and relief network in the world. We chose the Red Cross because of their considerable experience with large-scale disaster relief, as well as their dedication to providing more than short-term aid. From http://www.redcross.ca: "During the ‘relief' phase of disasters, Red Cross works with municipalities, governments and other relief organizations to address immediate basic needs – such as shelter, clothing, food, first aid and emotional support. In the ‘recovery' phase of disasters, when the media spotlight has often shifted elsewhere, Red Cross remains on the scene – helping those affected to rebuild their lives and their communities. Red Cross coordinates its recovery work with other relief organizations to address gaps in assistance provided through municipalities, governments and insurance companies. In recent disasters, such help has included assisting in the purchase of essential household items, as well as clothing and equipment to enable people to return to school or work." The Red Cross is also instrumental in providing long-term support while affected communities rebuild, including rehabilitation for the often overlooked social and psychological issues that arise with shared trauma on a cultural scope. Education, counselling, and peer-driven social programs help recognize and deal with the effects of post-traumatic issues. We have to dedicate our contribution to the Tsunami relief efforts simply because that's what the organizers, venues, performers, sponsors, and volunteers have donated their time and energy to. To give the money to another cause would be dishonest. At the same time, by dedicating our contribution to the largest disaster that the Red Cross is dealing with, we are providing them the opportunity to re-allocate their own resources to other efforts. So as you said above, let's just give them the money so they can use it the best way they can. - Sat, 29 Jan 2005 5:22pm | ||
| I|I User Info... | So, why not just call it a Red Cross Benefit instead of Tsunami Relief? I too heard that Red Cross is not longer spending their funds from donations on tsunami relief as donations are pouring in from many different charitable orgs. - Sat, 29 Jan 2005 6:15pm | ||
| Jana User Info... | I've been an Oxfam volunteer for over 3 years. When you donate to them, you can specify which program you'd like the money to go to. So, if you say you want it to go to the tsunami, that's where it'll go. If you have any questions I can attempt to answer them - [email protected]. In Victoria we operate out of the GroundWorks office, and you can always call there. - Sat, 29 Jan 2005 9:41pm | ||
| Lucky Bar User Info... | Because we promised them, and because they need it. “In Canada, we’re still counting on proceeds from upcoming tsunami fundraising events and initiatives that have been coordinated with Red Cross," says Canadian Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Pierre Duplessis. "With donations we now have – and those we are counting on from initiatives not yet concluded – Red Cross is confident we’ll have enough to complete our tsunami relief, recovery and rehabilitation programs over the next ten years.” This is the first time that virtually all of the venues in Victoria have come together for one big event. As far as we understand, we're the only city in North Amerca that put together a city-wide benefit. And before we tried it, we didn't even know if it could be done. The fact that this has come together in the minimal amount of time that we've had is pretty cool. It could mean that we can start working together to plan more (and even bigger) events that benefit other causes - including those closer to home, and those that don't necessarily get as much media exposure. Let's just start and see how far we can get. - Sun, 30 Jan 2005 5:44pm | ||
| Troutbreath User Info... | It doesn't matter what you try to do, some one on this board always knows...... more, better, bigger, longer or ........more politically or environmentally sensitive. And then they'll correct your spelling. If we spent all our time debating we would never accomplish anything. What is this, a Victoria city council meeting? I'm with Lucky Bar, let's just do this and see where we end up. - Sun, 30 Jan 2005 8:29pm | ||
| Anonymous User Info... | You got an A+ on your spelling, Troutbreath. Congrats! - Sun, 30 Jan 2005 9:19pm | ||
| Mi*coll* User Info... | the red cross is on of the best charities from a money-donated-to-money-spent-helping stand point. they spend nearly all the money on the people they are trying to help, and very little on bureaucracy and marketing. definitely stick with red cross. and how can you trace really where this specific money goes? money is liquid and all donations presumable go to some "red cross donations" general fund, and are distributed from there. so does it matter if this money is actually in excess of what they need for the tsunami problems and it ends up helping someone equally as worse-off in africa? money is money is money, so i'd say don't bother changing the name either. also- damn good work guys! this is a great thing. - Sun, 30 Jan 2005 9:57pm | ||
| Troutbreath User Info... | Thank you Anonymous, I read some where that: "spelling is important". Obviously spoken by some great and wise person. - Sun, 30 Jan 2005 10:10pm | ||
| DOOMHAMMER User Info... | 'Thank you Anonymous, I read some where that: "spelling is important". Obviously spoken by some great and wise person' Batman said it once in some educational comic I had as a kid I think - Mon, 31 Jan 2005 2:59am | ||
| Lucky Bar User Info... |  Night #1 - Thursday Feb 03 @ Hush Nightclub From London, England, Fabric Resident DJ Ali-B with Victoria’s Bitchin’est DJs Mama Miche The Sorceress …for a night of world-class House and Breaks. $6, Doors at 9pm Night #2 – Friday Feb 04 @ Steamer’s Pub Victoria’s Ska-Meisters The Bloodwarmers with Lola Parks and Toronto’s Soul/Jazz/HipHop phenomenon LAL $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #3 – Saturday Feb 05 @ Sugar Nightclub It’s like a Marvel Team-Up Velvet shares the stage with The Stirfry Collective plus Guest TBA $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #4 – Sunday Feb 06 @ Logan’s Pub Heavy-duty Rock n’ Roll with The Enchanted Faeries The Dirty (formerly Gashly Crumb) $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #5 – Tuesday Feb 08 @ The Central Bar & Grill A soulful situation with Greenlaw Avenue plus Guest TBA $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #6 – Wednesday Feb 09 @ Legends Nightclub Three bands who understand the “good stuff”… Zappnin’ Black King Bong Smoked Out Brainzzz $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #7 – Thursday Feb 10 @ The Upstairs Cabaret Retro Night, with DJs Mischiff Wax Daddy Lux Verse Murge The Sorceress Gatringer …all spinning wicked selections from the 80’s section of their vinyl libraries. $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #8 – Friday Feb 11 @ Lucky Bar It’s a Hip Hop Extravaganza with Kia Kadiri Get Some Ishkan & Jeff Spec DJs Surgery & Anger $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm Night #9 – Saturday Feb 12 @ Diego’s Rock & Roll the way it should be – with cold beer and hot babes The Rod Iron Haulers The BettiLu Bombshell Burlesque The Switchblade Valentines $5 (suggested donation), EARLY SHOW - Doors at 8pm Night #10 – Sunday Feb 13 @ Darcy’s Pub An impressive acoustic showcase with Adam K (Jets Overhead) $Tim$ (Moneyshot) Zolt Sandor (Ex Bombasts) Leeroy Stagger Justin Hewitt Tom Hooper (Grapes of Wrath) Matt Johnson (54-40) …all performing solo sets. $5 (suggested donation), Doors at 9pm - Tue, 1 Feb 2005 12:52pm | ||
| Troutbreath User Info... | "Three bands who understand the “good stuff”…" Ummm.....early 70's Funk? Back-up singing? Wind Instruments? I'm not sure I know what you mean. - Tue, 1 Feb 2005 11:02pm | ||
| Haden User Info... | Those last two shows will be sweet... - Wed, 2 Feb 2005 8:26am | ||
| dumpstermesh User Info... | "The good stuff," I'm sure, refers to reefers. Ha ha - Wed, 2 Feb 2005 2:37pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Troutbreath stop enjoying the good stuff and get back to work!!!!! - Wed, 2 Feb 2005 3:41pm | ||
| k8 User Info... | The show at D'arcy's Pub isn't all ages like the listing says, is it? - Wed, 2 Feb 2005 4:09pm | ||
| Livevic Scott User Info... | No it isn't , we're having issues with Darcy's database record thinking its all ages when it really isn't =) ... The All Ages component of this whole deal was the Big Fernwood show that was last weekend (we just couldn't get a closer date to the other shows) WHICH BTW we made $545 bux at that Big Fernwood show!! Tsunami Series starts tonight @ Hush!! - Thu, 3 Feb 2005 8:18am | ||
| Troutbreath User Info... | All kidding aside, this is quite an event you've put together. We're all pleased to be a small part of it. I wonder if this could be a precedent for other endeavors, a city wide music festival perhaps? - Thu, 3 Feb 2005 4:37pm | ||
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