BlankFest Quebec to help homeless in Montreal - please donate blankets!

The 1st annual BlankFest Quebec will cover the city of Montreal with a blanket fundraiser on Saturday, February 21st 2009 at the city's landmark venue Bar St. Laurent 2, located at 5550 St. Laurent (corner St. Viateur).

Blankfest Quebec's goal is to collect as many blankets for the homeless this year as possible and is asking guests to bring new and used blankets or comforters in good condition (minimum one per person) as the price of admission to the event.

In addition to the announcement of Blankfest Quebec blanket fundraiser, Blankfest Quebec is proud to announce that all blankets raised will be donated to Montreal's well loved Old Mission Brewery in aiding the homeless they so generously aid every winter season.

Since we can't deny that the winter season and below zero temperatures are always creeping around the corner, those left without a home and sleeping in the streets are vulnerable to frostbite and death. BlankFest Quebec stresses the importance in saving lives and keeps those less fortunate than others to stay warm over the winter.

Blank-Fest Quebec in co-operation with the Old Mission Brewery, has been organized by Jon Asher after reading about his friend New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios founding Blank-Fest in 1997 and organizing an annual blanket fundraiser in New York City.

In the past, Rowell says, Blank-Fest NYC has raised more than 4,000 total donations that have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area, and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan, and Nottingham, UK.

Among the many distinguished artists who have performed at past international Blank-Fests are: Rothberg (EMI), Buddy Cage (Grateful Dead), Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) and Meg Griffin (Sirius Radio).

Watch video - Blank-Fest Documentary I:

Blankfest Documentary II video
BlankFest Documentary III video

Bands performing Blank-Fest Quebec 2009:

Special Ops (Rock/Alternative/Metal)
www.opsmission.com
www.myspace.com/opmission

Vinyl Hero (Rock n Roll)
www.myspace.com/vinylheroband

Ashtray (Rock/Alternative/Metal)
www.myspace.com/ashtraymusic

Fifty Stars Anger (Punk/Rock)
www.myspace.com/fiftystarsanger

Tickets or reservations are not required. Simply bring one or more blankets to the event.

Blank-Fest Quebec
February 21st, 2009
Bar St. Laurent 2,
5550 St. Laurent (corner St. Viateur)
Admission: Blanket/ Sleeping Bag/ Comforter/

To learn more about Old Mission Brewery please visit:

The Old Brewery Mission Official Website

For more information on Blank-Fest international events, please go to:

Ken Rowell - Blank-Fest

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