A Twist on SXSW Lands Live Music at Caritas for South by Soup Fest
Austin is affectionately known as the “Live Capital Music of the World” and if you were not sure it lived up to the title, this week proves it!
Austin has been invaded with all things interactive, film and music for this year’s annual SXSW. The festival draws hundreds of thousands to Austin and the buzz can be heard – and felt – all over town, including our own backyard. Caritas is located just off of 6th Street in what many would consider prime real estate for enjoying the week’s festivities. Being in the heart of all the action does present its challenges, however, and serves as a reminder how fortunate many of us are to enjoy the talent Austin boasts each year at this time.
Despite the crowds and commotion, our clients can still eat lunch in the Community Kitchen Monday – Thursday this week from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. AND get a taste of live music as they dine.
Ensuring Caritas clients get to enjoy some live music of their own, ComboPlate Booking Presents: South by Soup Fest 2011. For 10 years, ComboPlate Booking has hosted the private showcase featuring live music in the Community Kitchen dining room exclusively for clients while they eat lunch.
For three days, March 15 -17, 2011, Caritas clients can enjoy the same live music that makes Austin – Austin. The lineup for the private Caritas shows can be found at http://comboplatebooking.com/sxsf/sxsf-2011/ and includes bands from all over the world.
The event makes its public debut on March 16 at Gueros for the ComboPlate Booking Roster Party SXSF – South by Soup Fest Benefit 2011. The event is FREE and open to the public.
The Roster Party on March 16, hosted and promoted by ComboPlate Booking, raises money for the Caritas Food Services Program, specifically the Community Kitchen and Food Pantry. From 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Gueros Taco Bar, located at 1412 S. Congress Avenue, audiences can enjoy the sounds from bands including Jiminy Crisket, Elliot, Rose & de Costa, and Moonlight Towers. For the complete lineup, visit http://comboplatebooking.com/sxsf/sxsf-gueros/.
All proceeds from raffles for items like CDs from the artists, gift certificates to local restaurants, coffeehouses and businesses benefit Caritas of Austin. Also, all band tips go to Caritas so show your appreciation for your favorite bands.
For those who cannot make the concert and want to help fight hunger. Visit the ComboPlate First Giving fundraising page at www.firstgiving.com/southbysoupfest to make a donation. Live music makes Austin great and this event gives everyone a chance to enjoy it.
Your support helps fight hunger and feed thousands. The Community Kitchen at Caritas serves on average 350 meals each weekday, totaling more than 100,000 meals each year. In addition, the Caritas Food Pantry provides enough take-home groceries for 70,500 meals each year.
For more information about South by Soup Fest and the public benefit performances on Wednesday, March 16 visit http://comboplatebooking.com/sxsf/sxsf-gueros/.
