:: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :: 

“Figure 8—A Tribute to the Music of Elliott Smith” at
Valentine’s, August 6

Albany, NY – August 6, 2004 would have been renowned
singer-songwriter Elliott Smith’s 35th birthday. To
pay tribute to his memory and legacy, a number of
Albany-area musicians will perform Smith’s music as
part of “Figure 8,” taking place at Valentine’s Music
Hall in Albany, NY, on Friday, August 6.  

Elliott Smith passed away on October 21, 2003. Up
until the time of his death, Smith was widely
considered one of the foremost songwriting talents of
his generation. His five solo albums, including the
1998 breakthrough “XO” (DreamWorks), showcased a
breadth of pop sensibility and deft musicianship
(Smith often played all of the instruments on his
records), and his music was prominently featured in
the film “Good Will Hunting”, which earned him an
Oscar nomination for the song “Miss Misery.” Smith’s
final recordings have been collected and completed by
his family and friends, and will be released on
October 19 as “From a Basement on the Hill” through
Anti/Epitaph records.

A number of tributes have taken place throughout the
country since that time, including one last November
in Smith’s adopted hometown of Los Angeles that
featured performances from such luminaries as Beck,
Beth Orton and Lou Barlow (of Sebadoh). The Albany
tribute will feature such local notables as John
Brodeur (of the Suggestions), Brian Bassett, Ed Gorch
(of knotworking), and Eric Halder, plus Albany
expatriate Brett Rosenberg and regional performer
Danny Brennan. More artists are expected to be added
prior to the date of the show.

All proceeds from the show will go directly to the
Elliott Smith Memorial Fund. The following information
on the memorial fund is taken from the
www.sweetadeline.net:

“The Elliott Smith Memorial Fund is a not-for-profit
organization being established by Elliott's family for
the sole purpose of providing financial support for
children who are victims of abuse. Although it is
still in the process of being organized, the Elliott
Smith Memorial Fund will be registered as a
not-for-profit entity pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of
the Internal Revenue Code. The Elliott Smith Memorial
Fund is the only organization authorized by Elliott's
family to carry out his charitable wishes, and his
family is not at this time associated with any other
fund or foundation.”

Interested parties can make donations by contacting
the Elliott Smith Memorial Fund at 2658 Griffith Park
Blvd. #138, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Donations may also
be made via e-mail using PayPal to esmfund@yahoo.com.

For more information on “Figure 8—A Tribute to the
Music of Elliott Smith,” contact John Brodeur at
tigerpop1@yahoo.com, or call the club at (518)
432-6572.

DETAILS:
”Figure 8—A Tribute to the Music of Elliott Smith”
At Valentine’s Music Hall
17 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY
(518) 432-6572 / www.valentinesalbany.com
Doors at 8 PM, show at 9 PM
18 + over / $5 cover (to benefit the ES Memorial Fund)
Performances by John Brodeur, Brian Bassett, Brett
Rosenberg, Ed Gorch, Eric Halder, Danny Brennan, and
more.




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John Brodeur
THE SUGGESTIONS
http://www.thesuggestions.com