FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Lauren Busch
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
Lauren@brustmancarrinopr.com
305-573-0658


WHO/WHAT: The Roots of Music is a New Orleans' non-profit organization dedicated to teaching, supporting and empowering New Orleans' youth through music education, academic support and mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans' unique musical and cultural heritage. In celebration of 9 years of programming, The Roots of Music will host a festive evening of tantalizing bites, libations, a silent auction and live entertainment, including a special performance by The Revivalists, NOLA's very own roots driven rock band currently claiming the #1 spot on Sirius XM's The Spectrum.

Additional festivities for the evening will include entertainment by The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders and alumni; craft beer from NOLA Brewing; cocktails and wine from JLHM; and culinary delights from Felix's and Stanley.

WHEN/WHERE: The much-anticipated event will take place Saturday, October 22nd from 6PM - 10PM at Ashe Powerhouse, 1731 Baronne Street in New Orleans. A limited number of general admission tickets, priced at $150 per person are available for advance purchase at www.therootsofmusic.org. Tickets will not be available at the door.

For further information on the event and/or sponsorship opportunities, please email development@therootsofmusic.org.

SPONSORS: Trey Monaghan | Paige Royer and Kerry Clayton | Ruth and Laney Chouest - NOLA Motor Park | Conwill Family Foundation | Elizabeth and Willy Monaghan | Mark Rochon, JusticeAid | Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP | James and Laurie Alsup | Breaux Petroleum Products, Inc. | Lauren Busch | The Domain Companies | Rebecca & Simon Finger | Elaine Garvey, Postlethwaite & Netterville | Katherine & Tony Gelderman | Dr. Stephen Hendry | Penn & T.J. Iarocci | Barbara Messner | Patrick Gros | Foofie & Darrah Schaefer | Paul Tierney | Steve Milliken, JusticeAid

Media, photographers and television crews interested in covering/attending the event should contact:
Lauren Busch
Brustman Carrino Public Relations
Lauren@brustmancarrinopr.com
305-573-0658

About The Roots of Music
Co-founded in 2007 by Rebirth Brass Band drummer Derrick Tabb and Allison Reinhardt, with programming beginning in 2008, New Orleans-based non-profit organization, The Roots of Music's mission is to teach, support and empower New Orleans' youth through music education, academic support and mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans' unique musical and cultural heritage. The Roots of Music provides year-round free music education to low income kids 9-14 years of age aiming to teach students the necessary skills to continue New Orleans' unique musical tradition. Free academic and musical instruction is provided, as well as all instruments, transportation and daily hot meals. The Roots of Music annually serves more than 140 children living all across Orleans Parish and attending over 30 different schools. www.therootsofmusic.org

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