Matt Dmits
The holiday season is upon us and it is time once again for "Home for the Holidaze 12 Songwriter Showcase & Charity Drive." Static Network has been hosting this night of song for the past eleven years to benefit the community's homeless citizens and pets.
The event brings together six local singer-songwriters in one evening of acoustic music for a good cause. Performing will be:
- PATRICK DAVY
- EMILY ROSE
- MATT DMITS
- MICHELLE HELD
- MIKE GALBRAITH
- POOR RICHARD'S ALMANAC
Emily Rose
The donations and proceeds from the event go towards purchasing food and winter clothing items that is distributed to the homeless thru our selected charities:
Outcry Youth & Street Ministry - Brother Joe Hicks has been helping the homeless and youth in Detroit for over a decade. His nights are spent on the streets of downtown helping those less fortunate with the donations he receives. http://
The Congregation of Every 1 - Local artist and philanthropist Jeff Hocking started the secular community group turned charity to help the homeless and also contribute goods to other homeless shelters for people and also animal rescue groups. https://www.facebook.com/
Pet food donations are also collected each year and donated to a non-profit animal rescue shelter.
Hater Kitty Rescue Army (www.HaterKitty.com) is a local cat rescue group who takes care of strays, gets them health checked, and places them in forever homes. www.HaterKitty.com.
The show is on the first day of winter, SATURDAY, DEC. 20 at 9 pm. The venue is Paycheck's Lounge located at 2932 Caniff in Hamtramck. Please call 313-874-0909. 18 & over are welcome. Admission is $6 or $5 with one can of people or pet food or winter clothing item. Boots, blankets, socks and hats are much needed this year.