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Review by: Rachel Wilson
Photo credit: Dana Brim | Vinyl Theif photo appears courtesy of Madison Natarajan |
Wild Cub photo appears courtesy of Vinyl Theif
Tennessee's residents have a famed past when it comes to giving their all - whether it's fighting against the British, or helping the less fortunate in its communities.
On Friday November 30th, and Saturday December 1st, national nonprofit Poverty Is Real hosted a weekend chock full of music in Nashville, Tennessee, a worldwide musical mecca. Right off the heels of incredible sold-out shows at the Bluebird Cafe, Poverty Is Real kicked off an incredible night of music on Elliston Place, at the much-loved venue Exit/In.
Nashvillians flocked to the show and packed it out, raising money for local charity, Open Table Nashville. The charity, which works side by side with the city's homeless and impoverished population, helps reestablish citizens, and provides a safe, nurturing environment for at-risk families and individuals.
Recently we had a chance to find out the details on a great organization that's fighting poverty right here in our own backyard. The compassion driven people that make up Poverty is Real are bringing their cause to benefit Open Table Nashville with the help of some great sponsors, great venues and talented local music artists.
Based out of Decatur, GA - PIR is a "non-profit organization that leverages great music to combat poverty in local communities." Having raised nearly $30,000 for local organizations since last June with four events that took place in Athens, GA - Decatur, GA and Asheville, NC.
