NEWS IN BRIEF Emerson Drive's Former Bassist Dies Wed. September 26.2007 5:52 PM EDT
Patrick Bourque, former bassist for Emerson Drive, died suddenly Tuesday night (Sept. 25) at his home in Montreal, Canada, according to the band's publicist. Although an investigation is underway, no details regarding the cause of death had been released by police as of late Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 26). The 29-year-old musician replaced Emerson Drive's original bass player, Jeff Loberg, in 2003. Bourque had been living and working in Canada since resigning from the band in August. The members of Emerson Drive learned of his death while traveling to a Wednesday night concert at a casino in Valentine, Neb. Hall of Fame Benefit Concert Coming to NYC Wed. September 26.2007 5:52 PM EDT Vince Gill, Patty Griffin, Jewel and Trisha Yearwood will perform together in New York City to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The invitation-only event, hosted by actor Ethan Hawke, will be held at the Nokia Theatre Times Square on Oct. 10. The musicians will participate in a guitar pull, in which everybody takes a turn singing a song and often sharing the story behind it. Unannounced songwriters, including some from outside of the country genre, are also expected to perform at the gala event. This is the Hall's first attempt to create an annual fundraising event outside of Nashville. Old Crow Added to Americana Honors Show Wed. September 26.2007 5:52 PM EDT Old Crow Medicine Show, Uncle Earl, Sunny Sweeney and Todd Snider have been added to the list of performers for the Americana Honors and Awards Show to be held Nov. 1 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. More artists will be announced soon. Other musicians confirmed to perform include the Avett Brothers, Guy Clark, Emmylou Harris, the Hacienda Brothers, Elizabeth Cook, Amy LaVere and Ricky Skaggs with Bruce Hornsby. The ceremony is open to the public. Tickets are $35. Rodney Atkins Named Spokesperson for Adoption Wed. September 26.2007 5:52 PM EDT Rodney Atkins has been named the national celebrity spokesperson for the National Council for Adoption (NCFA), an advocacy organization. Atkins will share his story of being adopted and will perform a lunchtime set at the All National Parent Recruitment Summit on Oct. 3 in Washington D.C. "These children are the future of our nation and our families. It is important that we make sure they are taken care of," Adkins says. Kay --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
