Hang on Haiti Fundraiser

For Immediate Release

Friday, January 29, 2010

What: Hang on Haiti – A fundraising event – Monies donated to Care Canada

Where: The Elmdale Tavern – 1084 Wellington Street – Hintonburg – Ottawa, Ontario

When: February 10^th | Doors open 8p.m.

Who: Event Organizer- Michael Peterson, CBC Host – Amanda Putz (Emcee) Musical Acts: That’s The Spirit, Pamela Brennan and Marc Nelson. DISH catering, Pilot Design Studio, Elmdale Tavern. Care Canada

Why: Michael (a.k.a. Mica Hamerson of Ottawa bands – The Flats and Tilda) was walking home along Wellington with his son a couple of weeks ago when he bumped into a neighbour who looked quite distraught. She had just learned of the recent news of a 2^nd wave of aftershocks in Haiti. She felt helpless, at a loss – wanting to do something. Before he knew it, Michael was saying “ You know what…?… I have this show booked at the Elmdale Tavern with Pamela Brennan in a couple of weeks, and I am sure we could “… So – after a weekend filled with telephone calls and emails, Michael we able to rally many friends to stand behind “Hang on Haiti !”

The evening will open with local Ottawa troubadour Marc Nelson followed by Toronto’s Pamela Brennan (Hennessey) and closing is one of Ottawa’s most under rated bands – That’s the Spirit. Amanda Putz has graciously offered to host the evening. Local Hintonburg catering company DISH catering has kindly offered to provide elegant bar snacks. Pilot Design Studio has donated the poster. Nat of the Elmdale Tavern is not only donating the space but is also covering the cost of the sound technician. Donations? Monies raised will go to Care Canada to be dispersed directly to Haiti. Attendees are encouraged to “donate at the door” and bid on some door prizes. All monies donated will be matched by the Canadian Government.

Live locally, think globally, try to take care of one another and every little bit helps. Hang on Haiti is turning into a really nice evening of music and friendship with some of Ottawa’s best. You should come out and join in on a great cause. For up to date details check out the Hang on Haiti Facebook event page. See you on the 10^th.

Links and Media

Michael Peterson| www.mypsace.com/theflatsmusic

613. 761. 1495 | Thehamersons@sympatico.ca

That’s The Spirit | www.myspace.com/thatsthespirit

Ben Wilson | benwilson@rogers.ca

Pamela Brennan | www. pamelabrennan.com

pamelamarybrennan@hotmail.com

Amanda Putz | Amanda.Putz@CBC.CA

Care Canada | www.care.ca

Laura Nicol 613.228.5638 Laura.Nicol@care.ca

Marc Nelson | www.myspace.com/marcrobertnelson

DISH Catering | www.dishcatering.ca