Best in the Burgh Acoustic Music Showcase May 23, 2008

The third installment of the “Best in the 'Burgh” acoustic music showcase will take place on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 7:00pm until 10:30pm at Connections Cafe in Oakland. Hosted by London musician, Joel Lindsey, the event will feature local musicians performing original works to raise money for breast cancer research in Pittsburgh.

The May line-up of artists includes: Mike Strasser, Ahkeekhy, Mark Dignam, Alicia Romano, Euphonic Brew, Cry Baby and Midge Crickett.

There will also be “The Crappy Raffle” and “Wheel of Misfortune” where audience members can enter to win prizes, including CDs of the evening’s performers. All proceeds for the contest will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Connections Cafe is located at 3495 Bates Street in Oakland. Entry is $5 for the general public, $4 for students with ID and includes unlimited coffee all evening. This is an all-ages event.

BEST IN THE BURGH is a new monthly music showcase featuring local musicians raising money for local charities. Past performers include Jason Kendall, Paul Tabachneck, Joy and Peace Ike and Bill Toms. The evening offers a listening room highlighting the best acoustic musicians from the Pittsburgh region. Created and hosted by British-import, Joel Lindsey, it is rapidly drawing the interest and respect of the music community in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Musicians interested in performing at future BEST IN THE BURGH events should contact
Joel Lindsey at (724) 581-3892 or joel_lindsey@hotmail.com.

For more information, visit the website www.BestInTheBurgh.com or www.TheReturnOfTheMelody.com.

Official Website: http://www.bestintheburgh.com