Open call for all artists, & for bands near Los Angeles

[chuck norriss]

Hello TB land.
I organize a charity art show once or twice a year called Mercy, Not Sacrifice. It's a group show of art & music, and any money we make we give it all away to charity. 100%. It's volunteer-driven, DIY, grass roots, lending a hand. No one makes a dime except for the charities. This time around we're giving to Mercyships
Mercy Ships
& to Han Schneider Int'l Childrens Foundation
Han-Schneider International Children's Foundation |
two very cool charities doing incredible things in the world.

The show is still being organized, still in formative stages, but I want to throw this out there so people can get their momentum (these things take time). Tentatively scheduled for May 2012, at a gallery in downtown Los Angeles.

If anyone would like to perform shoot me an mp3 or soundcloud of your stuff. If any artists want to donate a piece, that would be rad. I can't pay, & I'm asking for permanent art donations, but if you perform I can offer a tax certificate letter, for a tax credit. All media, any art form or performance art is acceptable, just know that there are some children present so please be mindful of that re: content. the theme is mercy.

Of course the artwork doesn't have to be from L.A. It can be sent in.

Any questions shoot me an email cxkang@yahoo.com.

-Chuck

[MatticusMania]

Hey Chuck, if youre looking for bands to perform I'll offer up my own.
We've got some mp3s on our reverbnation site, linked in my sig.

[MakiSupaStar]

I'm down. Gotta check with my homies, but I'm pretty sure they'll be down. Check out my soundcloud stuff.
It's the 'hi life in lo fi' link.

[chuck norriss]

Rad thanks Matticus! Good stuff. I dig the acoustic "Let You In"
I'll PM.

[chuck norriss]

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I'm down. Gotta check with my homies, but I'm pretty sure they'll be down. Check out my soundcloud stuff.
It's the 'hi life in lo fi' link.

Very nice. I just heard 10 seconds of King Midas & I was convinced. But if you guys smoke, please smoke outside--know what I'm sayin?

[MatticusMania]

Thanks! Though we dont normally play that song acoustically, it doesnt lose any of its vibe when done electric.
That song is a pretty good representation of our overall sound.

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by chuck norriss

Very nice. I just heard 10 seconds of King Midas & I was convinced. But if you guys smoke, please smoke outside--know what I'm sayin?

hahaha. Noted.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by chuck norriss

But if you guys smoke, please smoke outside--know what I'm sayin?

Now thats never been a problem.

[chuck norriss]

Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Tumblr & fliers of previous shows.

[chuck norriss]

It's just that there might be some kids there. A lot of girls too. Amy White of West Indian Girl is scheduled to perform with her band & she'll DJ, maybe my friend Jane who sounds like Brooke Fraser from Hillsong. She's really good.

[MakiSupaStar]

I get it. You don't have to worry. LOL.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

I get it. You don't have to worry. LOL.

Standard protocol for just about any gig, with the exception of backyard parties or little warehouse venues that let you BYOB.
Am I going to have an opportunity to share a spliff with Maki? I just may...

:toke:

[MakiSupaStar]

Originally Posted by MatticusMania

Standard protocol for just about any gig, with the exception of backyard parties or little warehouse venues that let you BYOB.
Am I going to have an opportunity to share a spliff with Maki? I just may...

:toke:

Sure, but out back in the parking lot or something discreet and out of the way.

[jmattbassplaya]

Originally Posted by MakiSupaStar

Sure, but out back in the parking lot or something discreet and out of the way.

I'm gonna need someone to photoshop their heads in

[MakiSupaStar]

LMAO. All this from listening to 10 seconds of one of my songs.

[6jase5]

Sounds fun. I'll shoot off some mp3's.

[Unrepresented]

We're based out of San Diego, but we play LA fairly regularly [gigspam]such as our upcoming performance at the Good Hurt on Saturday, February 25th[/gigspam].

Breakhouse | San Diego, CA | Alternative / Hard Rock / Grunge | Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos | ReverbNation

[chuck norriss]

Too funny. I didn't mean to stereotype btw. No harm intended.
Thanks shrewd Lucy & breakhouse.

[chuck norriss]

We need artists to participate too. Any painters, illustrators, sculptors, photographers out there? I can only offer a tax receipt for your donation but that can be just as good you know. Or just do it help, not for the money.

[IconBasser]

hmmm somehow I think my death metal band might not fit in too well...