Grammy Block Party in Santa Monica, Ca. on July 30th, 2011 (Preview and Tickets)
MINDI ABAIR, BRETT DENNEN, SHEILA E.,
LALAH HATHAWAY, LOVESICK RADIO, MARY MARY, AND OZOKIDZ
TO PERFORM AT GRAMMY BLOCK PARTY®
The Recording Academy® Los Angeles Chapter’s
Membership Celebration Will Also Serve as a Fundraiser for PATH
WHO: Performances by saxophonist/singer/songwriter Mindi Abair, singer/songwriter Brett Dennen, GRAMMY®-nominated singer/drummer Sheila E., GRAMMY-nominated R&B and jazz singer Lalah Hathaway, pop/rock group LoveSick Radio, GRAMMY-winning gospel duo Mary Mary and children’s recording group Ozokidz (Ozomatli). Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow will also be in attendance.
The event will be hosted by The Recording Academy® Los Angeles Chapter President and GRAMMY-nominated rapper MC Lyte, and musician Rickey Minor will serve as the musical director.
WHAT: The GRAMMY Block Party® offers the chance for Recording Academy members to come together and celebrate music in an outdoor concert setting with exciting live performances.
Proceeds from the Block Party will benefit PATH (People Assisting The Homeless). The non-profit community organization looks to end homelessness for individuals, families and communities. PATH works towards this goal by providing services that help homeless people find work, save money, secure housing, and empower their lives. Each year, PATH serves more than 4,000 homeless men, women and children in the greater Los Angeles area. To learn more, please visit www.ePATH.org. Additionally, PATH will be holding a hygiene drive at the Block Party collecting new travel size hygiene items.
WHERE: The Recording Academy
3030 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2011
2 p.m. Media Check-In Media R.S.V.P. is MANDATORY: 310.581.8790
2 – 7 p.m. Live Performances
Parking: 3003 Exposition Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404
Parking will be available on the south side of the Lantana Complex off Exposition Boulevard just west of Centinela Avenue. The Recording Academy resides on the Lantana Complex next to IMAX.
INFO: Admission is $35, $60 at the door (children five and under are free)
Please visit http://www.grammy.com/blockparty for information and to purchase tickets.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking
professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music
makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. The Los Angeles Chapter of The Recording Academy, founded in 1957, holds the distinction of being the organization’s first and largest Chapter. Focused on professional development, networking and educational opportunities, the Los Angeles Chapter strives to foster an ongoing dialogue and establish connections between its members and community influencers, the entertainment industry and other arts organizations. For more information on The Recording Academy please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization’s social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and a YouTube channel subscriber at www.youtube.com/thegrammys.