The Knitters, Charlie Haden, Patti Smith August 24, 2008

MUSIC MAKER BLUES REVUE featuring

Alabama Slim

Adolphus Bell

Dr. G. B. Burt

Capt. Luke

Boo Hanks

Macavine Hayes

Big Ron Hunter

The Knitters
with John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Dave Alvin, DJ Bonebrake, and Jonny Ray Bartel

Charlie Haden - Family and Friends
with special guests Dan Tyminski, Jerry Douglas,
Sam Bush and more
featuring:

Charlie Haden

Ruth Cameron

Josh Haden

Petra Haden

Rachel Haden

Tanya Haden

with

Sam Bush

Jerry Douglas

Stuart Duncan

Bryan Sutton

Dan Tyminski

Patti Smith and her band

Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc. helps the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern music gain recognition and meet their day to day needs. Music Maker presents these musical traditions to the world so American culture will flourish and be preserved for future generations. Their criterion for recipients is they be rooted in a Southern musical tradition, be 55 years or older and have an annual income less than $18,000. A tax exempt, public charity, Music Maker's programs include:

* Musician Sustenance - grants to meet basic life needs and emergency relief.
* Musical Development - grants and services for recipient artist professional development and career advancement.
* Cultural Access - supports the preservation and proliferation of American musical traditions.
* New Orleans Musician's Fund - assistance to musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Official Website: http://www.lincolncenter.org/show_events_list.asp?eventcode=-62548