E. A. R. T. H. Awareness of Brevard, Inc. is dedicated to the preservation
of creative outlets and natural experiences for the youth of Florida.
To assist Music, art & drama programs in our schools and to educate
children about preservation of the arts & Mother Nature. The goal
of our fund raising efforts is to produce an annual family festival
with an emphasis on the needs of our elementary school music programs
and to fund our direct-to-teacher classroom supply program for the arts
in the Central Florida Schools.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
OCTOBER 2009
Attention: ARTS, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY EDITORS
UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM WILL BENEFIT FROM THE
BIKER & BLUES BASH. To RAISE FUNDS FOR THE STEPHEN MILLER MUSIC
IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Port Canaveral , FL: E.A.R.T.H. Awareness, Milliken’s Reef
and Space Coast Harley- Davidson / Buell are preparing for the 6th Annual
STEPHEN MILLER BIKER & BLUES BASH at MILLIKEN”S REEF at DAVE
NISBET DRIVE, PORT CANAVERAL, FLORIDA ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th
from Noon to 8:00 PM.
Non-Stop Music, all day long, is the goal of this years Biker &
Blues Bash. The festivities will kick off in traditional Blues
Bash style with a run beginning at Space Coast Harley – Davidson
, 1440 Executive Circle, Palm Bay, first bike out 10:00 AM on
Sunday, November 15th,
E.A.R.T.H. Awareness is a non profit group started in 1997. It is comprised
of entertainment industry professionals, musicians, artist, actors and
generally anyone who loves music and children. The organizations mission
is to preserve arts programming in our schools and pass on the culture
and the traditions of American roots music and other youth based activities.
The days festivities will help raise funds for the Stephen Miller “Music
in the Schools Program” in Brevard County Elementary Schools.
This year, we have selected the University Park Elementary School Music
Program as the beneficiary of the Biker and Blues Bash. This school
has minimal instruments in their music program. Our goal is to purchase
new instruments for this school, so the children can have hands on musical
experiences in their classroom. University Park Elementary is a title
1 school and approximately 80% of the children in this school are on
subsidized lunch. The music teacher receives $1 per student per year
for music supplies. Help us help this wonderful school.
Stephen Miller loved kids and passing on his tradition of music to
area elementary school children is a way to honor his memory and his
love for traditional blues music. Steve played with many national acts
including Earl Hooker, John Lee Hooker, Elvin Bishop, The Allman Brothers
and Grinder Switch (to name just a few). Steve was instrumental in bringing
traditional blues music to the Florida Space Coast. Steve was one of
the founding members and the Hammond player for our own blues legend
“The Groove Monsters”. Saturday's lineup will include a
list of talented musicians, who had the privilege of performing and
learning from Steve, along with national and regional artist.
The Biker & Blues Bash will be held at Milliken’s Reef in
Port Canaveral.. There is a requested donation at the door to enjoy
8 hours of non stop music. What an incredible day of music, paying
tribute to the Blues”. The lineup so far includes The Bone Dogs,
Steve Thorpe Blues Orchestra , Big Banana River Band and this years
headliner, John Lee Hooker, Jr. passing on his fathers tradition of
music.
The list of supporting organizations involved for the event is growing,
Our Site Host, Milliken’s Reef, Jack Link & Associates, Our
Host Hotel – The Country Suites and Inn in Cape Canaveral, Clear
Channel Radio, WFIT 89.5 Radio, Space Coast Live, Big City Rhythm &
Blues Magazine, Blues Festival Guide, The Beachside Resident, and Mary4Music.com
are just a few who are already on board. We feel all children
need the hope of music. The Music & Motorcycle Community is coming
together to ensure all children have creative outlets and learn wonderful
musical traditions.
There will be a kid's craft activity table. Kids will be able to make
there own egg shakers, brightly paint and decorate them and take them
home for lasting musical moments.
The show will be held rain or shine. No Outside Food or Drinks, No
Video or Audio Recording Devices will be allowed, please No Pets or
Bad Vibes. Come enjoy a fun filled day of great Blues Music, Silent
Auction, 50/50 Raffle, & Fun!
Bring your lawn chairs and spend a musical day to help buy instruments
for the kids at University Park Elementary School. Corporate partnership
& other information about the Blues Bash are available call: 321-636-7231.
The show will be held rain or shine. Corporate partnership & other
information about the Blues Bash are available at the websites @ http://www.earthawareness.org
or http://stephenmillerblues.com
.
Contact Sue Luley at (321) 636-7231
E-mail: susanluley@yahoo.com
BLUES & Fun All Day Long!
E.A.R.T.H. Awareness of Brevard, Inc.
1729 Cogswell Street, Rockledge, FL. 32955
**Artist and times are subject to change without notice
E.A.R.T.H. AWARENESS OF BREVARD, INC. IS A 501(c) 3 ORGANIZATION,
DLN #17053087035020. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISISTRATION AND FINANCIAL
INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER
AFFAIRS AT 1.800.435.7352.REGISTRATION DOES NOT EMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL
OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Reg # CH12040. E.A.R.T.H. AWARENESS
DOES NOT CONTRACT WITH A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR. 100% OF EACH CONTRIBUTION
IS RECEIVED BY E.A.R.T.H AWARENESS OF BREVARD, INC.
Volunteers, sponsors, artist and crafters are needed. For more information
please contact us.
susanluley@yahoo.com
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