Fight the Flood: A Benefit Concert for Southern Louisiana, Sept. 28

PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS:

On September 28 at the Salvage Station, 3 bands will play and a professional chef from Louisiana will prepare creole cuisine, all in hopes of raising money to help those impacted by flood devastation in Southern Louisiana. Doors will open at 5:30 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit “Together Baton Rouge: A coalition dedicated to recovery and relief in Southern Louisiana.

The Salvage Station has donated their performance space, production assets, and their kitchen for renowned Louisiana chef, Andrew Long.

Bands:
Cam Stack Band 6-7 p.m.
Junto 7:15-8:30 pm
Empire Strikes Brass 8:45-10:15 pm

April Franck, a nurse at Mission Hospital, grew up outside of Baton Rouge and felt compelled to put on the event because of the sheer devastation she witnessed. “Upon hearing the news of the flooding in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas, I knew I had to help in some way. I am a native of Baton Rouge, attended LSU, and have friends and family that were affected by this unprecedented disaster.  I suffered great loss as a result of Hurricane Katrina and can relate to the challenges that flood victims face. I am lucky to have a wonderful group of family and friends here in Asheville, some from South Louisiana, themselves, who are committed to helping me give back to my hometown in its time of need,” says Franck.

About Salvage Station (http://www.salvagestation.com/about/)

Salvage Station is Asheville’s newest riverfront bar, restaurant, concert hall, and special events venue with the ability to host up to 2,500 guests. From music shows and festivals, to community and private events, the Salvage Station is an excellent place to hang out and have a great experience.

About Together Baton Rouge (http://togetherbr.nationbuilder.com/about)

Together Baton Rouge is a coalition of more than 40 religious congregations and community-based organizations in the Greater Baton Rouge area. We have three goals:
• to build relationships across our community based on trust and a willingness to listen to each other;
• to equip our members and leadership with skills and practices to get results;
• to achieve change on concrete issues, as part of our common call to justice.
The coalition began being formed in 2008 and launched two years later as “Together Baton Rouge.” Our membership deliberately crosses the lines of race, religion, neighborhood and political affiliation. Together Baton Rouge is will always remain politically non-partisan and will never endorse a candidate for elected office or support a political party. We will take advocacy positions on issues its member institutions decide upon.