Musicians Stage Georgia Theatre Benefit
by Georgia Public Broadcasting
Jun 23, 2009 | 923 views | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend | print
The Athens music community is pulling together to help employees of the Georgia Theatre, left without a job in the wake of a massive blaze that gutted the historic venue last Friday.

Today, state and local investigators began their work at the scene trying to determine a cause.

Tomorrow night, three bands will play a benefit concert in Athens, with proceeds going to displaced workers of the Theatre.

Julian Dorio is the drummer with The Whigs, the Athens-based band headlining the event:

"Everyone understands what this means and the sacrifice for us to go down the street and play a show is nothing compared to what’s happened to the Georgia Theatre staff."

The show is being held at the Melting Point in Athens tomorrow night. 10-dollar tickets can be bought either at the door, or online through georgiatheathre.com. The Melting Point will also accept cash donations for a Georgia Theatre fund.
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