ReString Appalachia Fundraiser
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 (EDT)
07:00PM - 11:00PM
Jalopy Theatre
315 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, New York 11231
Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm
Featuring Riyae Park, Nathan Xander, Andrea Asprelli & Cesar Moreno, and Luke Brindley.
ReString Appalachia is an initiative from American Songcatcher, supported by over 150 musicians, instrument makers, nonprofits, festivals, venues, artists, actors and media outlets to get instruments back in the hands of people throughout Appalachia who were affected by Helene. Mission To deliver FREE high quality instruments directly to people throughout the Southeast and Appalachia who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
Who is supporting?
Gillian Welch, Sierra Ferrell, Bela Fleck, Rhiannon Giddens, Robert Randolph, Sierra Hull, Charlie Hunter, The Infamous Stringdusters, members of Old Crow Medicine Show, Langhorn Slim, G. Love, Rising Appalachia, The Brothers Comatose, Darrell Scott, The Deslondes, Chris Eldridge, Valerie June, The Travelin’ McCourys, Trey Hensley, Dom Flemons, Mipso, Willie Watson, John Craigie, Nick Shoulders, Jake Blount, Sam Grisman and over 100 other artists.
What’s needed?
This initiative is both for professional and casual musicians, and we aim to give them back the same/comparable quality instrument(s) that were lost. Appalachian culture has many beautiful intricacies, with musical heritage at the forefront, and we aim to keep that in tact. We’re asking all of our collaborators to lean on their network of musicians, instrument makers, and philanthropic followers in a way that feels authentic to them.
Our Focus:
Finding musicians in need Building an instrument donor database Acquiring tax exempt donations through our 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal sponsor Music in Common to cover any costs.
More About ReString Appalachia:
ReString Appalachia supports Music Wellness by addressing the deep personal, cultural, and economic losses that Appalachian musicians face after Hurricane Helene. For many residents of Appalachia and the surrounding areas, music is more than a pastime—it is a livelihood and a vital connection to their heritage. Instruments lost in the hurricane were not only tools of self-expression but also critical sources of income and community identity.
Through ReString Appalachia, we aim to restore this source of wellness and resilience by placing high-quality instruments back into the hands of those affected, helping them reclaim their means of livelihood and reconnect with their communities. Supported by over 125 artists and cultural organizations, we are building an instrument donor network and gathering resources to bring music back to these musicians, reinforcing both their wellness and economic stability. Our goal is to hand-deliver instruments in late 2024 and early 2025, offering not only the ability to play music again but also restoring a vital means of making a living. ReString Appalachia is committed to harnessing music’s unique power to heal, uplift, and economically sustain Appalachian communities.
Featuring Riyae Park, Nathan Xander, Andrea Asprelli & Cesar Moreno, and Luke Brindley.
ReString Appalachia is an initiative from American Songcatcher, supported by over 150 musicians, instrument makers, nonprofits, festivals, venues, artists, actors and media outlets to get instruments back in the hands of people throughout Appalachia who were affected by Helene. Mission To deliver FREE high quality instruments directly to people throughout the Southeast and Appalachia who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
Who is supporting?
Gillian Welch, Sierra Ferrell, Bela Fleck, Rhiannon Giddens, Robert Randolph, Sierra Hull, Charlie Hunter, The Infamous Stringdusters, members of Old Crow Medicine Show, Langhorn Slim, G. Love, Rising Appalachia, The Brothers Comatose, Darrell Scott, The Deslondes, Chris Eldridge, Valerie June, The Travelin’ McCourys, Trey Hensley, Dom Flemons, Mipso, Willie Watson, John Craigie, Nick Shoulders, Jake Blount, Sam Grisman and over 100 other artists.
What’s needed?
This initiative is both for professional and casual musicians, and we aim to give them back the same/comparable quality instrument(s) that were lost. Appalachian culture has many beautiful intricacies, with musical heritage at the forefront, and we aim to keep that in tact. We’re asking all of our collaborators to lean on their network of musicians, instrument makers, and philanthropic followers in a way that feels authentic to them.
Our Focus:
Finding musicians in need Building an instrument donor database Acquiring tax exempt donations through our 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal sponsor Music in Common to cover any costs.
More About ReString Appalachia:
ReString Appalachia supports Music Wellness by addressing the deep personal, cultural, and economic losses that Appalachian musicians face after Hurricane Helene. For many residents of Appalachia and the surrounding areas, music is more than a pastime—it is a livelihood and a vital connection to their heritage. Instruments lost in the hurricane were not only tools of self-expression but also critical sources of income and community identity.
Through ReString Appalachia, we aim to restore this source of wellness and resilience by placing high-quality instruments back into the hands of those affected, helping them reclaim their means of livelihood and reconnect with their communities. Supported by over 125 artists and cultural organizations, we are building an instrument donor network and gathering resources to bring music back to these musicians, reinforcing both their wellness and economic stability. Our goal is to hand-deliver instruments in late 2024 and early 2025, offering not only the ability to play music again but also restoring a vital means of making a living. ReString Appalachia is committed to harnessing music’s unique power to heal, uplift, and economically sustain Appalachian communities.