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Friends for Katie Reider was started as a way for friends and fans to try and give back to someone who has given so much to all of us. We are planning a big benefit concert for Katie Reider that is taking place on November 29, 2008 at The Southgate House in Newport, KY.
Performers that have been confirmed: Carole Walker, Whitney Barricklow, Amber Nash, Lines and Spaces, Crick Gypsies, Lauren Houston, G. Burton, Emily Strand, Kelly Thomas & The Fabulous Pickups, Catie Curtis, Screaming Mimes, Tupelo Honey (Heather and Katie), Downtown County Band. Katie Reider's drummer Bill McCarthy will be sitting in with both Emily Strand and Whitney Barricklow. Katie's songs will also be performed by a majority of the performers.
Doors are at 8pm and show starts promptly at 8:30pm. ages 18-20 $10 and 21+ $7
Lineup and Set times for 11/29
Lounge:
8:30 - 9:30 Lines and Spaces
9:30 - 10:30 Crick Gypsies
10:30 - 11:30 Tupelo Honey (Heather and Katie)
11:30 - 12:30 Ann Driscoll
Parlor:
9:00 - 10:00 Lauren Houston
10:00 - 11:00 G Burton
11:00 - 12:00 Downtown County Band
Ballroom:
8:30 - 9:00 Emily Strand
9:15 - 9:45 Carole Walker
10:00 - 10:45 Screaming Mimes
10:45 - 11:00 Amber Nash
11:00 - 11:30 Whitney Barricklow
11:30 - 11:45 Amber Nash
11:45 - 12:30 Kelly Thomas & The Fabulous Pickups
12:45 - 1:30 Kim Taylor
A website for the show has also been created - http://www.tributetokatie.com
NEWPORT, KY - Please come and join us on Saturday November 29, 2008 at The Southgate House in Newport, KY to honor the memory and music of one of the kindest souls I have ever met, Katie Reider. In July of 2007, Katie was diagnosed with a rare tumor that ate into her jaw and face, stole her voice, left her blind in one eye and ultimately killed her July 14, 2008 at the age of 30. Katie had two young children and her devoted life partner Karen, whom she had been with for 10 years. Get to know Katie Reider's genuine talent, wit and personality by joining us on 11/29 as we continue to help keep Katie's voice alive for an audience that might not have known her in life, but who might be touched even in her death.
Whitney Barricklow will be taping a performance that will appear on FOX 19 on Thanksgiving Day 11/27/08 at 8:45am and will also be appearing on Bearcast Radio on Friday 11/21/08 at 1pm to help promote the event. Dave and Randy from the Screaming Mimes will be appearing on WNKU 89.7 on Friday 11/28/08 at 4:30pm to perform a few tunes and talk about Katie.
There will also be free pizza from Dewey's Pizza so come early because the pizza is sure to go fast.
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Any questions or comments can be directed to Scott Preston - cincygroove@gmail.com
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A really incredible project has also been started in Katie's honor:
The goal of this project is to link 500,000 people within 365 days to www.500Kin365.org. We want to connect people to singer songwriter Katie Reider’s character, wit, personality, genuine talent and soul, as she continues her ongoing battle with a myofibroblastic inflammation tumor.
Katie has something about her, which ignites when performing on stage. She truly connects to other people. She is the real deal, a true gift to those who know her and a personality with genuine talent. In the music industry, it's rare that fans can connect to the performer on a personal level.
This entire project will be internet based. After logging into the website, the user will meet Katie Reider. We will be producing a 3-5 min video trailer of Katie from the last 10 years, that will be posted on this website and youtube promoting the campaign. Next we will need to sum up the purpose of the project by talking a bit about this story and where proceeds are going. Let’s please keep in mind that we don’t want to focus on her battle as much as really help to connect people to the project. It’s not a pity party, it’s a cool concept for the greater good.
The action is to then give your $1.00 gift to the cause in exchange for Katie’s gift. We are only asking for a $1 contribution that will grant the user access to download a collection of 8 original songs Katie’s performed over the last 10 years. This is not a purchase, but an exchange. When you give, you receive!
100% of the proceeds go to Katie Reider’s 365-Day Benefit Fund. We believe this will not only connect people to Katie, but will reconnect Katie to her ever-growing audience, even if she is not on stage doing what she loves to do right now. We want everyone to have a chance to get to know Katie, as she continues her ongoing battle with this difficult journey. Let’s help Katie to continue to reach, inspire and perform for new fans, young and old.
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