A special evening of music to benefit Sweet Home New Orleans - a coalition of non-profit organizations that helps find affordable housing and provides rental assistance for Katrina displaced musicians, Mardi Gras performers and other traditional New Orleans artists - takes place Friday, May 22nd at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans, LA. Artists slated to perform include:
Wayne Kramer (MC5), Jolie Holland, John Langford (Waco Brothers, Mekons), Saul Williams, Scott McCaughey (Young Fresh Fellows, Minus 5, R.E.M.), Laura Veirs, Vijay Iyer, Erin McKeown, Bonerama, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Martín Perna (Antibalas, Ocote Soul Sounds) and Paul Sanchez.
