The Lucky Losers present

Blues for Freedom

A special star-studded blues concert to benefit trafficking survivors

When
Sun Oct 8, 2017
Where
Poor House Bistro / The Studio
Time
4 PM to 9 PM
Cost
$20 - $25
Tags
Music, Blues, City Events, Benefits

Description

Blues for Freedom will feature a dynamic range of critically acclaimed and award winning blues artists such as Daniel Castro, Terrie Odabi with Terry Hiatt, Tia Carrol, Aki Kumar, Kid Andersen with Lisa Leuschner.Andersen, The Lucky Losers, A.C. Myles, Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood, and more.

And with an all-star backing band: Endre Tarczy, Robi Bean, Bob Welsh

$100 % of all proceeds go to Freedom House
Live auction and silent auction

Freedom House is a Bay Area based nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the lives of human trafficking survivors. They offer up to 18 months of transitional shelter, comprehensive case management, mental health therapy, educational resources, employment opportunities, and direct services to local survivors. Through its pioneering model of empowerment, Freedom House is breaking the cycle of exploitation, bringing hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of trafficking in the San Francisco Bay Area

100% of all funds raised through ticket sales and the silent and live auctions will go directly to Freedom House. Representatives from the organization will be at the show to share stories, educate our guests about volunteer opportunities, and accept additional donations.

Together, we can raise funds for Freedom House, show support for our community leaders, and contribute to the fight against modern day slavery.

PERFORMERS

DANIEL CASTRO (guitarist/vocalist)

“Daniel Castro is the latest and one of the greatest blues guitarists to come bursting out of the highly competitive West Coast scene. To the classic music of B.B. King, Albert King, and Albert Collins he has added the three T’s: taste, tone, and technique. His raw passion warms your soul while his deep groove kicks your butt on fine, fresh originals and well chosen covers.” --Dave Rubin, Guitar Player Magazine

Website: http://www.danielcastro.com/home.html


TERRIE ODABI (vocalist/songwriter)

"Terrie Odabi is easily the most dynamic blues and soul woman to have emerged in the Bay Area since Etta James came out of San Francisco’s Fillmore District in the Fifties. Terrie has a powerful set of pipes, writes terrific tunes, leads a kicking band, and has onstage movements that perfectly match the rhythms of her material. Surely stardom awaits her."–Lee Hildebrand, contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle, East Bay Express, and Living Blues

Website: http://artistecard.com/Terrie

TIA CARROL (vocalist/songwriter)

“A powerful singer with brassy, full-throated delivery, Carroll is no youngster, but in the past few years she’s quickly gained recognition as one of the most exciting new voices on the scene.” -- Andrew Gilbert, San Jose Mercury News

Website: http://www.tiacarroll.com/


Aki Kumar (songwriter/vocalist/harmonica player)

"A superb harmonica player with a muscular vocal style... blessed with a mesmerizing command of vintage Chicago blues .... one of the finest Chi-Town blues albums it has been my pleasure to hear in a while ....Kumar is a real talent and if you love Chicago blues then this is a set you can't ignore."-- Mick Rainsford, Blues in Britain Magazine, Dec 2014

Website: https://www.akikumar.com/home


Kid Andersen (guitarist)

“The Art of Sound: A Conversation with Producer Christoffer ‘Kid’ Andersen”: http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/art-of-sound/the-art-of-sound-a-conversation-with-producer-christoffer-kid-andersen


THE LUCKY LOSERS --Cathy Lemons & Phil Berkowitz (songwriters/vocalists/ harmonica player)

“ A throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s … impassioned vocals …electrifying interplay… powerful harmonica… dramatic, heavy blues rock…. such a compelling listen… haunting soulful….Roots music listeners who take a chance on the Lucky losers will surely hit the jackpot.”--Robert H. Cataliotti, Oct/Nov 2016, Living Blues, Issue 245

Website: http://theluckylosers.com


AC Myles (guitarist/vocalist)

"Blues-rocking guitarist AC Myles is an artist whose musical stock seems to be an arrow pointing straight up. The real deal folks! Dig it!" - Brent Black / http://www.criticaljazz.com

Website: http://www.acmyles.com


Wendy Dewitt/Kirk Harwood (pianist/vocalist/drummer)

“All the cool kids already know DeWitt is one smoking boogie woogie piano/organ gal and it's time for the word to spread beyond her regional awards. Not museum piece boogie, DeWitt and her posse turn up the heat, let smoke and sizzle fly freely and serve up a soul awakening good time. Hot times for the old town tonight are delivered here, hot and fresh.”—Chris Spector, Midwest Record

Website: http://www.wendydewitt.com

Freedom House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to adult female survivors of human trafficking by providing up to 18 months of shelter and long-term aftercare. The agency oversees a safe house for women, The Monarch, based in San Mateo County

Human sex trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime and the third-largest criminal enterprise in the world. This form of cruel modern-day slavery occurs more often than many people might think. And, it is not just an international or a national problem—it also is a local one. It is big business, and it involves a lot of perpetrators and victims.

An estimated 26% of modern day slaves are children, and 22% of modern slaves are in the Sex Industry.


Human trafficking is a $32 Billion a year industry.

http://www.freedomhhouses.org

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1875316076087748

More Info

Link
http://theluckylosers.com
Call
415-5745657
Call
408-292-5837 (Box Office)
Email
Contact Form (account required)

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Location

  1. Poor House Bistro / The Studio
    87 South Autumn St., San Jose, CA