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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Eris Arrestee Benefit THIS THURSDAY, March 31st!



Beautiful friends --

So the Eris Solidarity team has just received word of an upcoming benefit show for the 12 Eris arrestees. The event is this coming Thursday, March 31st, at Brydie's Gallery (2422 St. Claude Ave.). DJ Beesknees as well as Nicola Krebill will be selling their drawings and photos, respectively, from their recent tour with bounce artist Vockah Redu -- as well as showcasing other pieces of New Orleans-related art. Beesknees will also be unleashing his fresh new mixtape "Bounce to Bmore" upon the wily masses. All proceeds go to those arrested at Krewe of Eris, who are in desperate need of funds to pay for lawyers. Show begins at 7pm.

We would also from the bottom of our hearts like to thank our comrades in the amazing What Cheer? Brigade from Providence, RI. Aside from casting enchanting fell brass wizardry, filling with wonder all those who hear it, this band is also comprised of some seriously rad people. At their packed show at Hi-Ho Lounge following the Krewe of Eris parade, the band used a considerable amount of stage time to inform people of the police brutality that had just occurred and -- in a touching display of generosity and solidarity -- offered all the money given to them from the door, as well as band tips, to the Eris support fund. Forever are we indebted to their gestures of kindness; it's empowering and beyond describable to know that this kind of community support transcends the local borders of New Orleans. Definitely one of my new favorite bands -- and cetrainly deserving of homebaked vegan cookies and platonic backrubs whenever their nomadic spirits make their way back to our neck o' the woods!

And last but not least -- thanks to all of you, our local friends, who have lent unwavering support! Hope to see you all your wonderful faces on Thursday! 

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