Thank you Robin for letting me post this. MERF (Musician's Emergency Relief Fund, was started by Marvin Maxwell in the late 70's. Many local musicians who have no benefits or health insurance have been helped by this amazing fund. Each year, there are MERF concerts to raise funds for those in need. This November, our favorite club, Jim Porter's, is hosting an event named "Viva la Diva" . Many outstanding female musicians, young and old, will be providing entertainment for this worthy cause. This is the first event EVER for all female musicians. Here is the info from the web site.
Viva La Diva!
Sunday, November 15 2009, 5:00pm - 11:00pm Viva La Diva! concert at Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium. All Louisville women artists, including 4th Wall Falling, Amanda and Audrey, Andie Sandage, Andrea Davidson, Artie Wells, Ashley Burchette (Confessional), Blue Umbrellas, Brigid Kaelin, Carly Johnson, Cole Kiser, Daphne Luster, Jennifer Lauletta, Karen Kraft, Kathleen Hoye, Kelly Wilkinson, Kimmet & Doug, Leigh Ann Yost, Linda Sparrow, Marilyn Kington, Marion Dries, Martha Brewer, Mary Pat Willis, Most Wanted, N'Style, P.S. Willie, Patty Butcher, Patty Cain, Rachel Stump, Rebecca Williams, Robbie Bartlett, Sherry Edwards, Sheryl Rouse, Sue O'Neil, Tanita Gaines, The Sirens, Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Walker and Kays.
$7 Donation at the door.
I encourage restaurant owners to listen and talk to these performers. There are so many "jazz" performances and luncheons that are staged here, but there are so many alternative music acts which would be so much more desirable in many locales.