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this weekend the spots played in the annex/gallery space at rojo during a benefit-silent art auction to raise money for the (shane) hulsey little river trust. alison, duquette and all of their/our mutual friends were there last night... everyone putting their best efforts toward raising money and gathering up some excellent and diverse art work to present for auction.

i donated this simple photo of a black dog at dusk... taken on the beach near kennebunk, maine this past august. something about it resonated with me as being right for the auction. i was humbled to hear that shane's mom put in a few bids on this photograph. it sold for around $70 i think? [click on the image below to enlarge].


the spots were initially going to play in the main space at rojo but at the last minute we were moved to the gallery/bar-annex and it was a better choice. we played great. it was one of our best shows. as for generating quality ideas and focus... it may have been our best. what a fantastic band i get to play in. i'm greatful to the other members of the spots for donating time and everyone who was there last night, especially alison. great crowd, great cause... and the weather didn't get too cold. sometimes birmingham can be pretty awesome. click here to hear a feature on the trust and the raindrop music festival... which aired on wbhm's tapestry back in january.

the next big event will be the 2nd raindrop music festival, which will raise a considerable amount of money for the hulsey little river trust and environmental education programs, which shane was a champion of. the raindrop festival will take place at bottletree on friday and saturday, april 25-26, 2008.
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