January 1, 2006

December 22nd was the official start date for The Relief Project and it was received with a bang. 1,100 eager fans were treated to over five hours of music that featured sets from State Radio, Pete Francis, Braddigan, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Kate Voegele, and J.E.Borgen. The highlight of the evening was the reunited appearance of Dispatch - who played an energetic rendition of their song “Flying Horses."

In addition to being a benefit show for TRP, the event also celebrated the CD release of THE RELIEF PROJECT, VOL. 1 compilation CD. Those attending the event braved the NYC transit strike and were kindly received at the door with a free copy of the compilation CD.

All told, thousands of dollars were raised and over 5,000 pounds of food were donated to the NYC Food Chair!

Many thanks to all of you who attended, bought merch, and brought the noise!!!