Shelter from the Storm: A Massive Hurricane Benefit September 30, 2005

In the deafening wake of the disaster wrought by Hurricane Katrina, performers, poets and artists of all colors and shapes are gathering for a weekend of roof-busting fund and fist-raising at the Bowery Poetry Club.

On Friday, September 30th, the Bowery Poetry Club will host "Shelter from the Storm"" from 6pm until 4am, including performances by groups from the Anti-Folk scene, Amiri and Amina Baraka, Marc Ribot, New Orleans poet Kalamu ya Salaam, Eric Bogosian, Bob Holman, Anne Waldman, Peter Stampfel, Sonny Boy, John Kruth, Suheir Hammad, Willie Perdomo, Reverend Jen, A Brief View of the Hudson, The Surf Burlesque Crew, Kevin Powell, Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou, The Georgettes, Beau Sia, Taylor Mead, The Howl, Jose Angel Figueora, Ewuare Osayande, Wallace Rooney, the O'Debra Twins, Third Party (Say Word?!?), and many, many more. Booze-n-Yarn will also be conducting a special "Knit for New Orleans" session throughout the evening in the Café; Master Lee will be offering 'psychic readings' for donations as well. Slainte, next door to the Club, will be hosting a N'awlins buffet complete with jambalaya, cornbread and more, donated by Sage American Kitchen. Admission for Friday night is $25 for performances only; $40 including food.