Chase Away The Blues
A Two-Night Fund-Raiser Benefiting Compass of Carolina
The Thirteenth annual Chase Away the Blues will be hosted once again by The Handlebar located at 304 East Stone Avenue. This year they have generously given us the use of their facilities on Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th, 2010. This venue allows for a wonderful event, with hors d'oeuvres being served from 7:00-9:00 p.m. buffet style each night and extraordinary music starting around 8:00 p.m. in The Handlebar's smoke-free listening room. A cash bar is available both evenings. Each evening will offer an exciting array of music and a wonderful opportunity for Upstate residents to enjoy a fun respite from the post holiday, winter blues.
Local and National Musicians Will Make this an Exciting Event
Each year phenominal musicians donate their time and talents to provide two fun filled evenings for residents of the Upstate to "Chase Away the Blues".
Last year, Compass of Carolina and The Handlebar were proud to present two of the Upstate's most popular blues acts: SAFFIRE-THE UPPITY BLUES WOMEN and TINSLEY ELLIS, who agreed to perform for this most important organization and this good-time bash. Legendary Blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis slashed his way through a searing set of lick-based blues rock. They played the Friday night installment of Chase Away the Blues. Then, as if anyone could take much more, Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women, that sassy, brassy trio that talks trash and shoots straight from the big hips and thunder thighs dominated the stage on Saturday night with a sold out show! Compass of Carolina will be bringing other outrageous bands to the bill this year, too-so stay tuned. Tickets are available by clicking the Chase Away the Blues picture above. Act fast because both shows are likely to sell out-amazing musical acts, amazing value and an amazing cause make this the best fund-raising weekend of the year!
Without the musicians' participation, there would be no event. These musicians are the "heart and soul" of this event that enables Compass of Carolina to help heal the "hearts and souls" of children, individuals and families in our community. You do NOT want to miss being a part of this event.
Sponsors of this Event Help Thousands in Need
Sponsors of this event help Compass of Carolina continue to meet the needs of thousands of individuals in our community. One hundred percent of the net proceeds of the event remain in the Upstate helping children, individuals and families to find their path through difficult times to emerge as stronger, healthier individuals. Compass of Carolina continues to reach out to those in need to offer a "hand up", not just a "hand out". They could not accomplish this without the helping hand of our sponsors.
