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RAINDROP FESTIVAL 2 - PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

The Raindrop Music Festival benefiting the Hulsey Little River Trust

April 25 & 26, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, AL. – On Friday, April 25, 2008 beginning at 6 pm and on Saturday, April 26, 2008 beginning at 2 pm, the Bottletree Café will host a music festival to benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust. The 2nd Annual Raindrop Music Festival is a 2-day music event, featuring some of the best bands Birmingham has to offer at one of the most popular venues in town. What began last year as a gathering of friends and supporters of the creation of the Hulsey Little River Trust (HLRT) has become an exciting showcase of local music with many genres represented and the primary annual fundraiser of the HLRT.


There is truly something for everyone, and the community is invited to enjoy great music, great food, and to participate in an impressive raffle highlighting goods and services from some of our area’s most prominent and generous businesses.


All proceeds from this event benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust, whose mission is to preserve and protect the Little River watershed. The trust was formed in late 2006 to honor Shane Hulsey, a passionate environmentalist and kayaker who had a special love for Alabama's Little River Canyon, where he lost his life in a boating accident. The subsequent outpouring of love inspired friends and family to take action to bring about some good from his tragic and untimely death. We hope you'll help us honor his memory and protect one of Alabama's most spectacular natural places by supporting the Raindrop Music Festival!


One day admission to the festival is $20, or a weekend pass can purchased for $35. All ticket holders will receive a complimentary souvenir glass for use during the festival and as a memento of this special event. Please make plans to attend & share in the spirit of giving and community that the Raindrop Festival represents.


Band line up, at time of this release:

· Friday, April 25, 2008: Duquette Johnston, Broken Letters, Triceratops, Sworn Enemies, Arkadelphia, Regia

· Saturday, April 26, 2008: Vulture Whale, Through The Sparks, Sunny So Brite, Chad Fisher Group, Lonesome Spirit Device, The White Oaks, Wiseblood, Kate Taylor, Monarchs, Twinside

Visit www.hlrt.org for more details and updates.

Contact: Monica Carmichael - monicac@cahabariversociety.org // (205) 903-2887



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