 Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is now accepting donations and applications for musicians and music industry workers impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Funds raised will go towards loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the event, and other vital-living expenses.
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underoath Teams Up With Soundwaves Art To Make Limited-Edition Prints Supporting Sweet RElief10/10/2024  Get your limited-edition Soundwaves Artwork created from the sound waves of Underoath's "A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White." All profits will be donated to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund!
NOTE: Signed prints are a presale. The band will be signing prints at their show in Austin, TX on November 18, 2024, and we expect the signed prints to be delivered shortly thereafter.  Viola Odette Harlow was diagnosed in 2019 with Prinzmetal Angina Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Spasms), Lupus, AFIB, Atrial Tachycardia, EDS, Hashimoto, Anemia, and Asthma. She had been feeling sick since her early 20's, but the scale was tipped in 2019 and her autoimmune blood work jumped and a cascade of diagnoses along with it in the ICU.
As Prinzmetal Angina is a rare disease the medications and testing are rarely covered by insurance. The doctors worked hard in the Cardiac ICU to keep her stable and alive but it racked up 150k medical debt plus ongoing medications, testing, and hospitalizations.Her cardiologist is very supportive of her career and has a different regimen of medication on days she shoots videos or has a show. He sometimes will even show up if she's not doing well. She is blessed with the best medical team in the country for Prinzmetal which involves her Cardiologist, the whole Cedars cardiology team, and a specialist in Prinzmetal at the Mayo Clinic. The condition is not only rare, it's dangerous and unpredictable so she makes the most of every good day and does what she loves, as well as caring for her habitat of pets that comfort her on bad days. She is dependent on 13 medications for her heart and to suppress her immune system. She requires a very expensive nitroglycerin spray for heart spasms. Her testing is ongoing as they monitor the health of heart during flares for damage. She will have this the rest of her life but she is grateful to be here. Depending on hormones and histamines and luck she has good days to offset the bad. She doesn't know which it will be. Learn more, and get involved, below.  Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is now accepting donations and applications for musicians and music industry workers impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Funds raised will go towards loss of music-related equipment, medical bills related to the event, and other vital-living expenses.  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a vital time to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and provide support for those affected by the disease. This dedicated month serves to educate individuals about risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of regular screenings, like mammograms. Early detection can significantly improve outcomes, making it essential for everyone to recognize potential warning signs.
In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer (via National Breast Cancer Foundation). Advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate of breast cancer is 99%. How to detect breast cancer early Regular screenings A screening mammogram can be used to check for breast cancer in people who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. At-home self exam A breast self-exam is an early detection tool that uses a combination of physical and visual examinations of the breasts to check for signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Know your family history Family health history can help determine if you have a higher risk of developing a disease, such as cancer Consult your doctor If you detect something, or would like to know more about your risk of getting breast cancer, consult your doctor. Stay informed It is important to stay informed of the latest risk factors, treatments, and more. Resources for Those Affected
As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let us remember the importance of regular check-ups and stay informed about advancements in treatment. By raising awareness, providing resources, and promoting education, we can empower individuals to take charge of their health and contribute to the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Together, we can spread hope, support one another, and make a meaningful difference.  Now live! #SweetSupporters CAKE and Soundwaves Art have teamed up to make limited-edition artwork from two of the band's most popular, fan-favorite singles — 2001's "Short Skirt / Long Jacket" and 1996's double Platinum "The Distance." Get yours before they're gone!
All profits benefit Sweet Relief!  BREA, CA – Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is very pleased to announce that Aric Steinberg has been named Executive Director, effective immediately. He was formerly the Executive Vice President of Development and Artist Relations.
Founded by singer-songwriter Victoria Williams in 1994, the 501-C3 nonprofit charity provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems. “I have been honored to work with Aric for nearly 15 years now and it has been a joy to watch him grow into the leader and business partner he is today. When our previous Executive Director, Rob Max, passed away in 2017, Aric fluidly began to fill the role without even being asked. It is long overdue that in 2024 we are officially giving Aric the title of Executive Director at Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, as he has been embodying that position for many years now. I look forward to an extraordinary future with Aric where Sweet Relief will continue to help more & more musicians and music industry workers in need.” ~ Bill Bennett, President Sweet Relief Musicians Fund “I’m heading into year 15 with Sweet Relief and I can’t imagine doing anything else. It's a privilege to serve the music community, and to continue on as Executive Director is truly an honor. I’m grateful to all the staff at Sweet Relief, the board, and especially our President, Bill Bennet, for his guidance, mentorship and friendship. I see a bright future for Sweet Relief as we continue to grow and help more musicians and music industry professionals every year. This 30th anniversary year has been our best ever, and I look forward to serving the community in the years to come." ~ Aric Steinberg Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides services and financial assistance for all types of career musicians and music industry professionals. Grant recipients include recording artists, club and session musicians, composers & songwriters from across the country, road crew, agents, managers and many others. Sweet Relief grants are earmarked for medical and vital living expenses, including insurance premiums, prescriptions, medical treatment and operative procedures, housing costs, food costs, utilities, and other basic necessities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVER KIPP / TINY HUMAN – 206-466-6796 / [email protected]  LIVE 9/27 @ 4:00p PST—Pour a glass of NEW juicy Butter Pinot Noir, and tune in for #JaMHappyHour benefiting Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund—featuring Alec Chambers! Hosted by iHeartRadio’s Jana Sutter—tune in on Facebook and YouTube, @JaMCellars, for an hour of sips, cheers, doin’ good—JaM Cellars donating $1, up to $3,000, for every like, comment, and share made during the show!
After raising over $75,000 in the last three years, JaM Cellars has committed a minimum $30,000 through 2024 and YOU can help! We’re donating $1 for every click, like and share made during JaMHappyHour benefiting Sweet Relief, up to $2,500 per show. We have hosted amazing artists including Mondo Cozmo, Emily Kinney, Robert DeLong and Lisa Loeb. Every month, we’ll be sipping delish wines and JaMming for a good cause with an extra special guest artist. Check out JaMCellars.com/Music for upcoming shows and join us for cheers & applause!  Bid on a test pressing of Silver Patron Saints, the upcoming benefit album for Jesse Malin, releasing on September 20th. This album features contributions from artists like Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, Lucinda Williams, and many others.
Jesse Malin, who describes the album as a journey of transcendence, positivity, and global unity through music, is grateful for the support. Listen to the first single, “Prisoners of Paradise,” by Bleachers, and view the visualizer video. The triple-vinyl set is available for pre-order on Glassnote Records. Malin, who suffered a rare spinal stroke in May 2023, is undergoing physical therapy and stem-cell treatments. He remains hopeful and appreciative of his fans' support. As David Fricke notes, Silver Patron Saints celebrates Malin’s resilience and his ongoing story. She Don’t Love Me Now with Bruce Springsteen and Black Haired Girl with Billie Joe Armstrong are also out now. This auction will benefit the Jesse Malin Fund Sweet Relief.  Save the date! Come join us for a night benefitting Lou Koller, of Sick Of It All, on November 23rd at Irving Plaza!
The lineup includes: Vision of Disorder, Life of Agony, Municipal Waste, Killing Time, and Crown of Thornz! Tickets go on sale THIS FRIDAY (9/13)! Proceeds benefit the Lou Koller Fund at Sweet Relief. Colorado Music Hall of Fame teams up with Sweet Relief and Backline for new Mental Health Initiative9/4/2024  We're proud to announce Keep the Beat, a mental wellness initiative of Colorado Music Hall Of Fame, in partnership with Sweet Relief and Backline! CMHOF will provide up to $1,000 toward mental health and/or addiction counseling from licensed mental health professionals for eligible Colorado musicians, music industry professionals and gig workers. Learn more about the program and apply below. Colorado Music Hall of Fame will provide this funding, while case management support and referrals to a music industry-focused mental health provider network will be provided to awardees by partners Backline and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Eligible applicants are:
 NOW LIVE! Get your Limited-edition Soundwaves Art Artwork created from the audio of Counting Crows' "Mr. Jones" Frontman, founding member and principal songwriter Adam Duritz hand-signed a stack, get yours before they're gone! Profits support Sweet Relief!
 The latest single from 'Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin' is out now! Hear Bruce Springsteen cover "She Don’t Love Me Now" below! "When we recorded the original, we were going for some kind of Stax/Sam Cooke vibe," Malin said about the new release. "Bruce went deeper, and brought out even more of the soul. As a friend, a human being, and an artist, Bruce walks it like he talks it."
Pre-order the album on vinyl HERE!  Lou Koller has started his cancer treatment and gave his fans and supporters a brief update via Instagram on August 26th! "The first week of chemo was almost two weeks ago," Lou said in the update. "The first three days were brutal. Not fun at all." Lou is currently undergoing chemo therapy for Adenocarcinom (esophageal cancer) which insurance will only partially over. Your donations to the Lou Koller Fund will help cover these increasing costs and he continues to focus on healing and resting. "Thank you all for your support, your continued support. You don’t know how much this is helping me."
What the full video update below!  LIVE 8/30 @ 4:00p PST—Pour a glass of NEW refreshingly topical Butter Sauv Blanc and join us for #JaMHappyHour benefiting Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund— feat. LIVE tunes from musical guest, Robert Grace! Hosted by iHeartRadio’s Jana Sutter, tune in on Facebook and YouTube, @JaMCellars, for an hour of sips, cheers, doin’ good—JaM is donating $1, up to $3,000, for every like, comment, and share made during the show!
After raising over $75,000 in the last three years, JaM Cellars has committed a minimum $30,000 through 2024 and YOU can help! We’re donating $1 for every click, like and share made during JaMHappyHour benefiting Sweet Relief, up to $2,500 per show. We have hosted amazing artists including Mondo Cozmo, Emily Kinney, Robert DeLong and Lisa Loeb. Every month, we’ll be sipping delish wines and JaMming for a good cause with an extra special guest artist. Check out JaMCellars.com/Music for upcoming shows and join us for cheers & applause!  Refresh your 6-string guitar, or uke, with a new set of strings and support musicians in need at the same time!
GET a FREE Restring with a $20 donation to Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund. ($55 value) Join The Magic Flute for their 4th ANNUAL restringing event! Get an expert restring from techs Christian Dean, Avery Okamura and Blake Biller for a $20 donation (includes FREE strings provided by D'Addario). IT’S A FUNDRAISING EVENT with 100% of ALL DONATIONS to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, supporting career musicians during times of need. 6 string electric and acoustic guitars and 4-string ukes are welcome. Their goal is to do as many restrings as possible in 3 hours so please no 12-string or bass guitars, or Floyd Rose/locking tremolos. Ok to bring more than one instrument and get a restring for a $20 donation EACH. FREE STRING SUPPLIES ARE LIMTED, so get there early! Plus Free LIVE Entertainment During the Restring Event.  Australian singer-songwriter Sia has officially joined the Soundwaves family!
Earlier this month, at her home in Los Angeles, the Adelaide-born and nine-time Grammy Award-nominee signed a limited-edition collection of artwork created from the sound waves of 2016's 'Unstoppable' — the final promotional single from her seventh studio album, This Is Acting. The song went on to achieve one billion streams on Spotify by the end of 2023 and won the APRA Music Awards of 2024 for Most Performed Australian Work Overseas. Sia also hand-wrote lyrics from the song onto each of the four Original artworks, making these extra special! Check them out at the link below. All profits will be donated to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. New Don Heffington Tribute Album Features Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Victoria Williams, & More8/21/2024  We're excited to announce the next Sweet Relief benefit album: “Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington” Don Heffington, a beloved L.A. musician who died of leukemia in 2021, will be the subject of the charity tribute albumm, coming out this fall, with featured artists including Jackson Browne, Fiona Apple, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Dave Alvin and Watkins Family Hour. The album, “Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington,” arrives Oct. 18, and is preceded by a teaser track from Browne that’s out now, “Everywhere I Look.” Heffington was one of the most beloved of all musicians on the L.A. scene over the last several decades, especially among figures associated with either the Largo or roots-rock scenes, with a renown that well outlasted and transcended his already-important tenure as the drummer for Lone Justice in the mid-1980s. His influence as both a sideman and a singer-songwriter in his own right is apparent from the illustrious guest list signed up by producers Sheldon Gomberg (Ben Harper, Rickie Lee Jones) and Sebastian Steinberg (Fiona Apple, Iron & Wine) for this project, which was already in the works when Heffington died three years ago. Other artists contributing tracks to the album include a fellow former Lone Justice member, Marvin Etizoni, along with Peter Case, Willie Watson (of Old Crow Medicine Show fame), Inara George, Victoria Williams, Eleni Mandell, Tony Gilkyson, Momo featuring Jim Keltner, Tom Brousseau, the Boltcutters, and Sarah Kramer with Jorge Calderón and Van Dyke Parks. Not surprisingly, the cast includes a good number of musicians associated with the scene at L.A.’s Largo, where Heffington was a frequent presence. The album, which benefits Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, can be preordered below. (The digital and CD versions include all 20 tracks, while the vinyl version contains a 10-track selection. Track listing:
Read the full exclusive announcement on Variety HERE.
 Jesse Malin has shared another update on his recovery journey and spoke about his excitement for the upcoming NYC shows. "I've working real hard with my therapist here in New York, and in Argentina. I'm back and they got me out of the chair a lot of the day. I have a wheelchair and I'm up on a walker. It feels good to be up," he shared in the video posted to his Instagram. "I just wanted to say thank you, you know, for everything and all the support from you guys."
 We're honored to be the beneficiaries of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass "Out Of The Park" shows!
For the past several years, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has collaborated with local venues to promote "Out Of The Park" shows - nighttime concerts by artists who are also playing the festival during the day. This year, proceeds from these shows will go to Sweet Relief's San Francisco Bay Area Fund. Concerts with Glen Hansard and Greensky Bluegrass at the Fillmore, Robyn Hitchcock, Fruition, The Bones of J.R. Jones, and Kelly Willis at Sweetwater Music Hall, Haley Heynderickx at The Guild Theatre, and Big Star's Radio City 50th Anniversary at The Great American Music Hall have been announced. More to be announced soon! "During the pandemic, we worked with Sweet Relief to provide assistance for the Bay Area music community," said Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Executive Director John Caldon. "Knowing the funds go to those struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems, we're proud to partner with Sweet Relief to support artists, who are the lifeblood of HSB." GET YOUR TICKETS BELOW! Glen Hansard, 10/3, The Fillmore Greensky Bluegrass, 10/4, The Fillmore Fruition, 10/4, Sweetwater Music Hall The Bones of J.R. Jones, 10/5, Sweetwater Music Hall Robyn Hitchcock, 10/6, Sweetwater Music Hall Kelly Willis, 10/8, Sweetwater Music Hall Haley Heyndrick, 10/6, The Guild Theatre Big Star's Radio City 50th Anniversary, 10/4, The Great American Music Hall  Donate to Sweet Relief's Bluegrass Fund, via the button below, and you'll be entered for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize: a signed Martin GPC-16E acoustic-electric guitar from the American Jam and Bluegrass bands Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth and Yonder Mountain String Band!
This guitar, signed by all three bands, is not just an instrument; it's a piece of bluegrass history. Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth and Yonder have spent over thirty years pushing the boundaries of bluegrass, blending traditional sounds with a progressive, genre-defying approach that has made them a cornerstone of the modern jamband scene. By supporting the Sweet Relief Bluegrass Fund, you’re not only helping those in the music industry, but you’re also getting a chance to own a piece of this iconic band’s legacy. About the Martin GPC-16E: The Martin GPC-16E acoustic-electric offers players a sleek and comfortable Grand Performance-style guitar. Handcrafted in our Nazareth factory as part of the 16 Series, its body shape combines the projection, balanced tone, and added bass of a Grand Performance model with the depth and comfort of an Auditorium (000) guitar.  We want to extend a big thank you to Bandinq for their support of Sweet Relief! They’re generously contributing 15% of each active Rockstar subscription on their platform to our mission. We truly appreciate their commitment and partnership!
WHY THEY CHOSE SWEET RELIEF: "Our top priority with Bandinq is to help musicians in any way that we can. The platform is designed to specifically do just that. However, we are looking for other ways to full-fill that mission. Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a charity foundation that provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet. Their mission really resonates with us, so we pledge to donate 15% of each active Rockstar subscription to their cause!" - Brandon Parrigin, Founder Bandinq is a platform that serves as a dynamic hub for bands and artists in the United States, offering a comprehensive toolkit to facilitate all aspects of band management. Bands and artists can effortlessly manage bookings, coordinate schedules, and handle administrative tasks with ease, allowing them to focus more on their music and less on logistics. Basic use of Bandinq is completely free for each and every user. Always. Get started with Bandinq today and experience the power of our intuitive band management platform! To celebrate this partnership, Bandinq is offering $1 off of their Rockstar tier for the life of the subscription! Just use promo code: SWTSPT  Lou Koller, lead singer for New York hardcore band SICK OF IT ALL has been diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma (esophageal cancer). He is undergoing treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in NY and chemo therapy will take place at their location in New Jersey where Lou lives. However, Lou could use your help as insurance does not currently cover his treatment or required surgery in NY. Insurance will only partially cover treatments taking place in his home state of New Jersey.
Lou is a founding member of Sick of it All and the band rely upon the income from touring to support their families. As a result of Lou’s diagnosis all tour plans present and future have been cancelled. The bills are overwhelming and we ask that if you have the means you might consider donating to help Lou cover these costs and focus on his treatment and recovery. He has a long road ahead and undetermined time frame to recovery before he is well enough to perform and tour once again. Learn more on the Lou Koller Fund page, and please consider donating, or sharing on your platforms, if you're able.  Attention fans of The X Files! Our friends at Soundwaves Art recently worked with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson to turn the sound waves of the legendary X Files theme song, originally created by composer Mark Snow, into these artworks! David and Gillian will be hand signing each print, all profits go to Sweet Relief! Get yours below before they're gone.
Sweet Relief joins headcount and reverb on #PArticipationrow at dead forever shows this week7/31/2024  We are thrilled to be tabling with REVERB and Headcount on #ParticipationRow from July 31st through August 3rd at Dead Forever in Las Vegas! If you're attending one of these shows, be sure to take action with the nonprofits to take home a free VOTE pin and enter to win a full band-signed REMO drumhead!
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