Celebrating St. Augustine Church's 164th Anniversary!

Rhythmic Roots: Community Music – Celebrating St. Augustine's 164th anniversary!

Event: Sunday, October 8th, 2006
*** Time: 12 :00 to 6:00 pm
Fall Event Schedule: 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, and 10/27
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Place: St. Augustine Church Yard
1210 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA 70116
ADMISSION: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BYOP...
B ring Your O wn Percussion:
drums, claves, tambourines, whatever helps you find your groove!

AND THE BEAT GOES ON…

Please join us to celebrate the 164th anniversary of St. Augustine Catholic Church ( http://staugustinecatholicchurch-neworleans.org/) on October 8th, 2006! In honor of the church's anniversary, the Rhythmic Roots: Community Music format will be expanded and begin at noon following a special Mass Sunday and will run until 6 P.M. Since its inception, the Rhythmic Roots series has been held in the Churchyard of St. Augustine in the historic Treme every other Sunday throughout the summer. Rhythmic Roots is delighted and privileged to share in the anniversary celebration of St. Augustine!

This special installment of Rhythmic Roots: Community Music (10/8/06) will feature expanded programming and include: Big Sam's Funky Nation, Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band, Treme Brass Band, St. Augustine Church Choir, and percussionist Shannon Powell, along with other special guests. The fusing of various New Orleans musical elements is a core concept in bringing the community together through music. Rhythmic Roots continues to grow from its initial platform incorporating various styles reflective of the elements of New Orleans culture. The Rhythmic Roots Community Music Project is intent on creating collaborations unify the community together through music.

The collaboration between Rhythmic Roots and the St. Augustine Church will be an event not to miss!

Mark the future Rhythmic Roots events on your calendar: 10/22, and 10/27. Additional up-to-date information can be found at www.rhythmicrootsmusic.com. Rhythmic Roots is presented by WWOZ, the New Orleans Musician's Clinic, Whole Foods Market, the Backbeat Foundation ( www.backbeatfoundation.org) and produced by Hypersoul LLC.

For additional information and vendor opportunities contact Hypersoul at www.H-soul.com or (504)301-4602.