Yellow Bird Project presents a performance by Elvis Perkins and DJ Set by members of Ra Ra Riot in celebration of the release of their Indie Rock Coloring Book. Books and shirts will be available, cash bar. All proceeds benfit the Yellow Bird Project and its network of charities as well as Housing Works. Tickets are $15, and guarantee only standing room, as seating is limited and first-come-first-served. Beer, wine, coffee, and snacks will be available.
- The first 25 people to arrive at this show wearing a YBP t-shirt will be given a free copy of The Indie Rock Coloring Book!
Yellow Bird Project is a Montreal-based non-profit initiative that was started in 2006. Yellow Bird Project has worked with an amazing range of indie rock musicians (Bon Iver, The Shins, Joseph Arthur, The National to name a few) to create unique t-shirt designs (designed by the musicians) that benefit an array of charities. Each charity is chosen by the musicians as well, so YBP has given money to a variety of charities; St, Jude’s Children’s Research, AIDS society, Mercy Corp, etc…. The goal of Yellow Bird Project is to do something fun that encourages philanthropy in young people and support the artists we love.
Elvis Perkins is a New York based recording artist who is currently on tour with his band Elvis Perkins in Dearland. Their eponymous album was released this spring, and will be followed by ‘The Doomsday EP’ on October 20th. He has been a huge supporter of the Yellow Bird Project including designing a t-shirt for them, with all of the proceeds going to the World Wildlife Fund. He has also contributed an activity to their Indie Rock Coloring Book.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The first three members (at any level) to send an email to membership@housingworks.org each get a free pair of tickets.
Are you a member? If not, become a member online, at any Thrift Shop location, or at the Bookstore to receive exclusive benefits, including discounts off of our already priced-down merchandise.
housing works and the yellow bird project is something people should know about. they are worthy causes to investigate, invest and promote.
try to make this if you are in the city. been trying to volunteer at one of HW locations when in town. despite my distaste for the name "indie rock coloring book." these guys are great and, once again, a worthy cause.
if you are not involved in something that gives back, i would suggest it. there is so much life in giving. i think it is so easy to perpetuate taking in this consumeristic society. however, i would find something you think you can believe in and become involved; even in the smallest of ways (i.e. going to an event/show like this one).
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