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HELP THE ALZHEIMER'S ASTRONAUTS GET ON THE ROAD!!

The Alzheimer's Astronauts present their first benefit concert at The Jazzschool. Come be a part of this magnificent event and help the Astronauts expand their musical endeavors to ameliorate the lives of many oft-forgotten populations in our community!

Since 2010, Astronaut members have been performing concerts at the Alzheimer's... [read more]

HELP THE ALZHEIMER'S ASTRONAUTS GET ON THE ROAD!!

The Alzheimer's Astronauts present their first benefit concert at The Jazzschool. Come be a part of this magnificent event and help the Astronauts expand their musical endeavors to ameliorate the lives of many oft-forgotten populations in our community!

Since 2010, Astronaut members have been performing concerts at the Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay Center in Berkeley, CA. http://www.aseb.org/

The mission of The Astronauts has been to raise community awareness for Alzheimer's patients and to simultaneously provide a much-needed service to the people affected with the disease. They have found that music offers undoubtedly strong therapy in a way that other forms of therapy cannot.

Group members:
Patrick Malabuyo, trombone
Martin Blank, alto and tenor sax
Rikki Gibson, guitar
Bil Hager, bass
Eli Goldlink, piano
Marshall Dean Williams, drums
Shawn Whitehorn, guest vocalist

Here's an interesting article about the effect of music on Alzheimer's patients: http://www.inquisitr.com/219301/alzheimers-disease-sufferers-benefit-greatly-from-music-documentary/

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The proceeds from this concert will go towards augmenting the group's reach, allowing it to travel to other therapy centers, hospitals, homes for the elderly, and hospices around the bay area. After seeing the benefits that their music has brought to the patients at ASEB and to themselves, The Astronauts are thrilled with the prospect.
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So come be a part of it all! Do something for your community and enjoy quality jazz music in standards and originals.

BONUS! Opening for this event will be wonderful group:

Sulu y Sus Rebeldes
Drawing from many rich traditions, including Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Latin music. Featuring Alejandra Carasco-Zanini; vocals/percussion; Sue Jewell, piano/vocals; Lu Salcedo, guitar; Mike Sweetland, bass; and Kevin Coleman, drums.

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These videos show how much The Astronauts have influenced the alzheimer's patients:

http://youtu.be/EZqS1aPRJfo

http://youtu.be/xEql4HlbPjI

Please RSVP and invite your friends!! This is going to be a very unconventionally exciting experience. Guaranteed.

This event is listed as a part of the Downtown Berkeley Music Festival (August 23rd-26th).

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

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