04/04/08
FOR PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: STEVE MACIEL 401-368-1325
Food Drive at Al Copley's "Blues on the Beach" Concert
to Benefit the Bradford Jonnycake Center
Fans of Al Copley attending his free Blues on the Beach Concert on Wednesday, July 30th, 6 to 8pm at the Westerly Town Beach are asked to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Bradford Jonnycake Center. This center, in operation for over 35 years, operates a food pantry in the Westerly area serving over 100,000 equivalent meals yearly to low income and elderly residents.
Al Copley's action is part of his annual participation in the "1 of 52" Hunger Network, a unique grassroots network to help end hunger. Grammy nominated pianist Al Copley co-founded the American jump blues band Roomful of Blues in Westerly in 1968. After 16 years and 7 albums with Roomful, Copley relocated to Europe, where he travels and performs extensively. His live performances are characterized by their energy and acrobatic approach to piano performance. Al had this to say about his participation in the "1 of 52" Hunger Network: "I am honored to be included in this extraordinary concept based on helping those nearest home. "1 of 52" to end hunger is one of those good ideas which ensure a 100% direct contribution due to its completely voluntary and non-affiliated basis."
"1 of 52" members, each representing one of fifty-two weeks, take a minimum of one action annually to help end hunger. This self-perpetuating network is facilitated by the non-profit 501(c)(3) End Hunger Foundation of W. Greenwich, RI and is growing nationally with chapters started in 20 states. The foundation's mission is to help maximize existing hunger agencies by rallying mass grassroots support through a simple method of organization.
Join the Al Copley Band, Bradford Jonnycake Center, Town of Westerly and media sponsor 99.3FM WJZS Radio July 30th at Westerly Town Beach and support this community drive to help end hunger. Anyone interested in the cause of ending hunger is invited to join the "1 of 52" Hunger Network's grassroots movement. It costs nothing to become a member and 100% of all proceeds and actions go directly to the hunger agency of your choice. Visit http://members.aol.com/hungerzero or call 401-368-1325 to learn how you, as an individual, can make a major difference.
### (A.C. Publicity Photos at www.alcopley.com)