2010 marks the 13th Anniversary for the Blank-Fest Concert Series, and this year it is expanding to Toronto with the help of Indie Week. New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios founded Blank-Fest in 1997, and has since organized the annual NYC fundraiser. A night of great music during a renowned festival. The cost of admission? A blanket or comforter in any condition. Blank-Fest Toronto will be collecting blankets at the El Mocambo during Indie Week on Thursday, October 14, 2010.
The donations will be distributed to Toronto's Serving Charity to aid the homeless during Toronto's winter months, which are known for having temperatures well below zero. Those who are homeless run the risk of frostbite and possible death due to overexposure.
In the past, Rowell says that Blank-Fest NYC has raised more than 6,000 total donations that have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan, Montreal 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).
http://www.IndieWeek.com
http://www.Blankfest.org/
