Roots Music Report News Article
The Million Musicians March for Peace
Cash Edwards, Cash Edwards Music Services
2011-02-24 11:04:48
Cash Edwards, Cash Edwards Music Services
2011-02-24 11:04:48
The Million Musicians March for Peace
When: Saturday, March 19, 2011, Noon-4 p.m.
(The 8th anniversary of the Iraq invasion and ongoing occupation)
Where: Meet at the State Capitol, Austin, Texas
Parade through downtown Austin. Bring your instrument.
Non-musicians welcome.
(Austin, Texas) The Million Musicians March for Peace (MMM), Austin's annual musician-organized community event for peace, justice, and liberty through public awareness and involvement, will meet on the capitol grounds and march through Austin. A Concert Rally will follow with musicians and speakers who will represent various issues of war, peace, liberty, justice, and promote our common ground by dispensing reliable sources of information that support all of our vital concerns.
Performers include: Guy Forsyth, Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Sara Hickman, Eliza Gilkyson, Barbara K, Mo McMorrow, Leeann Atherton, Bill Oliver, Will T. Massey, The Jericho Brass Band, Richard Bowden and more.
Supporting organizations include: Under The Hood, Artists for Media Diversity, Vote Rescue, Texans For Peace, Waco Friends Of Peace, Iraq Veterans Against War, Code Pink Austin, Monkey Wrench Books. This year MMM also welcomes Instruments of Freedom for Justice, a group espousing immigrant rights, joining in a show of solidarity.
The annual rally is held to raise the level of information and provide action in support of Peace. Also thy hope to promote reliable, independent information on media sources because knowledge IS power....power for we, the people.
Organized by the Instruments for Peace network of musicians and friends, the annual Million Musicians March for Peace is the result of the hard work of volunteer organizations and individuals helping in a multitude of ways. Musicians use their music, email networks, event production and promotion skills, and public relations infrastructure to organize and promote the event.
Non-musicians and musicians are encouraged to join this national/international chorus for peace, liberty, and justice for all, worldwide.
"Everybody can be an instrument for peace."
www.instrumentsforpeace.org
Written By: Cash Edwards, Cash Edwards Music Services
When: Saturday, March 19, 2011, Noon-4 p.m.
(The 8th anniversary of the Iraq invasion and ongoing occupation)
Where: Meet at the State Capitol, Austin, Texas
Parade through downtown Austin. Bring your instrument.
Non-musicians welcome.
(Austin, Texas) The Million Musicians March for Peace (MMM), Austin's annual musician-organized community event for peace, justice, and liberty through public awareness and involvement, will meet on the capitol grounds and march through Austin. A Concert Rally will follow with musicians and speakers who will represent various issues of war, peace, liberty, justice, and promote our common ground by dispensing reliable sources of information that support all of our vital concerns.
Performers include: Guy Forsyth, Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Sara Hickman, Eliza Gilkyson, Barbara K, Mo McMorrow, Leeann Atherton, Bill Oliver, Will T. Massey, The Jericho Brass Band, Richard Bowden and more.
Supporting organizations include: Under The Hood, Artists for Media Diversity, Vote Rescue, Texans For Peace, Waco Friends Of Peace, Iraq Veterans Against War, Code Pink Austin, Monkey Wrench Books. This year MMM also welcomes Instruments of Freedom for Justice, a group espousing immigrant rights, joining in a show of solidarity.
The annual rally is held to raise the level of information and provide action in support of Peace. Also thy hope to promote reliable, independent information on media sources because knowledge IS power....power for we, the people.
Organized by the Instruments for Peace network of musicians and friends, the annual Million Musicians March for Peace is the result of the hard work of volunteer organizations and individuals helping in a multitude of ways. Musicians use their music, email networks, event production and promotion skills, and public relations infrastructure to organize and promote the event.
Non-musicians and musicians are encouraged to join this national/international chorus for peace, liberty, and justice for all, worldwide.
"Everybody can be an instrument for peace."
www.instrumentsforpeace.org
Written By: Cash Edwards, Cash Edwards Music Services