Local Musicians/Businesses Come Together for Haiti
 
People around the world have come together to help the victims of the earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12 and Augusta is no different! "Augusta Helps Haiti" benefit concert will be held this Saturday, February 6 at the HD Lounge located on the corner of 12th and Ellis Street. More than a dozen Augusta bands have signed up to play the benefit concert, with all of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief fund.

Along with local musicians, local business have also come together to donate more than $600 of services and merchandise to raffle off during the event.
 
Some of the businesses contributing to the cause include Ink City Tatooz, Dragon Den Tattoos, photo sessions from Dr. Deb Photography and Fire Houze Photography, virus removal services by Computer one, gift certificates from Rhinehart's, Sticky Fingers, Dino's Chicago Express and gear from The Loft.
We will also Have River Dogs, Chef Redd's Cafe, Advanced Disposal and Royal Toiletries at the event helping out with their respective services.

The 12 bands scheduled for the event are: Twice Removed, Blurring the Line, Vox Inertia, John John's Heavy Dose, StillView, 48 Volt, The Vellotones, False Flag, Silent Resolution, Elysium, 2 More Miles and a special acoustic performance by members of Shotgun Opera.
 
WHAT: Augusta Helps Haiti
WHEN: February 6, 2010
TIME: Noon - 1 a.m.
WHERE: HD Lounge, corner of 12th and Ellis Streets

A donation of $5.00 will be taken at the door.
Patrons will receive one free raffle ticket with their donation and additional raffle tickets can be bought throughout the day.
This event is a 21+ event.

For more information and to set up interviews with the bands and event organizers contact Lauren Powell 843-933-0456.