HOME Concert - January 11, 2020 - Portland, OR
19 videos • 158 views • by Andy Mangels PORTLAND, OREGON – On January 11th, 2020, a host of Rose City’s most talented artists came together at Resound NW for a concert benefiting refugees at the southern border. The show included musical theater, folk, and pop song favorites in the theme of “Songs of Home,” every refugee’s dream. Courtney Freed and Bronwyn Baz co-hosted and performed. Performers also included Chris Bartell, Jillian Snow Harris, Josh Killingsworth, Ella Korn, Timothy Lafolette, Ernie Lijoi, Deanna Maio, Rachel Ludeman, Andy Mangels, Danni Parpan, Daniel Rhovan, Greg Seagler, Audrey Voon, and Erin Zelazny. Piano accompaniment was by David Saffert. All songs (and videos posted here) were ASL interpreted. “La Casa de Paso” received 100% of the proceeds from this event. La Casa de Paso is an organization whose mission is to provide emergency shelter for asylum-seeking women and children stranded in Tijuana, waiting to cross into the U.S. and begin their new life. Regarding the purpose of the benefit concert: “Nearly all refugees are now being held on the southern side of the border. Violence, fear, illness, and hunger are rampant. As artists, we can counter this inhumanity by lifting our voices in song and solidarity, raising funds to provide shelter and aid to those awaiting asylum trial”. When: Saturday, January 11th, at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) Where: Resound NW, 1532 SW Jefferson St., Portland, OR, 97201