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DENVER — Swallow Hill Music is auctioning a pair of front-row VIP tickets to RootsFest
with an overnight stay at the Magnolia Hotel through eBay, to benefit the Colorado Greyhound Adoption (CGA), the
local source for a cause close to Neko Case's heart. Neko Case is headlining
RootsFest with Judy Collins. The eBay auction ends on February 4, 2010 at 3:10
p.m. MST. Go to the auction.
Speaking for the cause,
Neko Case has said, "As the proud mom of three greyhounds, I can barely contain
my excitement about having a portion of the proceeds from our show benefit the
Colorado Greyhound Adoption. I can't say enough positive things about the breed
— they are gentle, funny, and loving. They're the Bob Newhart of dogs! I'm
thrilled to help the dogs, and get word out so more people can learn about the
breed and go to Colorado Greyhound Adoption for a new friend!" A portion of Neko
Case's merchandise sales during RootsFest will also be donated to CGA.
As greyhound race tracks
continue to close throughout the United States, there is growing concern over
the fate of their dogs. CGA is a local, volunteer-run organization that has been
finding homes for displaced greyhounds in Denver since Mile High Racing closed
its doors in 2008. CGA has since extended its operation to include placing dogs
from Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. In 2009 alone, CGA’s
dedication to the cause helped find homes for 189 greyhounds. "In order to help
these dogs find homes," says CGA’s Executive Director Rori Mattson, "we need
resources, mostly in the form of volunteers and donations. It is also important
to keep the interest in Greyhound Adoption high. CGA is very excited and
grateful to be working with Neko Case. She has been a strong supporter and we
are delighted to have her in our corner!"
About SwallowHill's RootsFest
The fourth edition of RootsFest features Neko Case and Judy
Collins, with showcases by Jim Lauderdale, Paper Bird and Trace
Bundy, at one of the best acoustic venues in the US, the Ellie Caulkins
Opera House on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Denver, CO.
Tickets
are now on sale at
SwallowHillRootsFest.org (now with no processing fees),
or by calling (303) 777-1003 x2 to speak with a real human being, or by visiting
our friendly Box Office at 71 E. Yale Ave, Denver, CO, 80210.
About Colorado Greyhound Adoption
Colorado Greyhound Adoption (CGA)
is a Colorado 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission of finding permanent loving
homes for retired racing greyhounds, and bringing awareness to the public about
what wonderful pets they are. CGA is a volunteer-run organization, using a
foster-home system for dog waiting for adoption. More information at
ColoradoGreyhoundAdoption.org.
About Swallow Hill Music Association:
Helping people make and enjoy music since 1979, Swallow Hill Music Association
celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009 as one of the largest nonprofit
institutions of its kind in the United States as a source for folk, roots and
acoustic music. In 2008, Swallow Hill Music served more than 80,000 people
through their concert, school and outreach programming. With more than 2,300
members, Swallow Hill provides a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard
elsewhere in the Rocky Mountain Region. Three concert venues house more than 200
performances a year, featuring some of the world's great artists as well as
up-and-coming new talent. Swallow Hill’s
Julie Davis School of Music offers classes for every interest, skill level and
member of the family. Each year, a faculty of 60 instructors provides training
to more than 4,000 students.
A Tier II member of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities
District, Swallow Hill has been named one of the Top 25 Movers & Shakers in Arts
& Culture by the Rocky Mountain News, has won both the Mayor's and
Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts and countless "Best of Denver"
awards, has been recognized by the North American Folk Alliance, and is one of
the most sought-after venues by folk and roots performers in the country.
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