Written by: Bill LaPlante. Boots On The Sand, Inc. is dedicated to the recovery of Southwest Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, one of the top five most devastating storms in U. S. history. "Boots On The Sand, " a benefit concert for victims of HURRICANE IAN being organized by Country artist IRA DEAN, has announced additional performers. But in Florida we're fortunate to have talented, considerate and still vitally active neighbors who also happen to be legendary rock and country musicians, the folks who volunteered—that's right, no pay! Through connections with local non-profits, churches, the local police and fire departments, 500 tickets were earmarked for individual victims who suffered catastrophic losses to attend the concert for free to enable them to, as Ms. Parisi states, "…take their mind off the tragedy and have an enjoyable night, if only for a few hours. Proceeds from the event will be directed to disaster relief efforts through VOLUNTEER FLORIDA and the COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. DAY OF DISASTER, NIGHT OF RECOVERY, #FLORIDASTRONG. Their loyal fans, are proving that. Rock and country musicians will unite next month to help raise money for Hurricane Ian survivors.
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10, 000 for the prize) a couple of nights after the. All concert proceeds will be distributed to Volunteer Florida and the Collier Community Foundation, the Charlotte Community Foundation and the Collaboratory. Organizer Ms. Parisi states, "We split our time between Naples and Nashville, and when we saw firsthand the devastation, we felt we had to help. As a community, the heartfelt outpouring of support from the artists means more than we can express. Up the pieces, are truly #FloridaStrong. Frightful natural disaster of Sept. 28. The event was produced by Live Nation and Ira Dean for Boots On The Sand, Inc. The December 1 concert was headlined by Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame group LYNYRD SKYNYRD and featured showstopping and heartfelt performances by Ira Dean, Gavin DeGraw, Brian Kelley (of FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE), Tracy Lawrence, Ted Nugent, RaeLynn and John Rich. The support we received from everyone was incredible. " Hurricane Ian did major damage and people lost loved ones and everything they had. Hertz Arena, Estero, FL. Show at an undisclosed bar in the Naples area.
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Hertz Arena announced Tuesday on Facebook that Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline the Boots On The Sand Hurricane Ian Relief Concert at 6:30 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 1. A highlight included Breuer, Dean and DeGraw joining LYNYRD SKYNYRD for "Sweet Home Alabama" while the sold-out crowd sang along to every word. Medlocke's neighborhood wasn't hit badly by the storm, though watching the pummeling in Fort Myers Beach, Captiva and Sanibel, he "couldn't believe what I was seeing! The winning bidder (rumored to have contributed. "Boots on the Sand, " a benefit concert born out of country singer/songwriter Ira Dean's desire to help victims of Hurricane Ian, has added Gavin DeGraw, John Rich and RaeLynn to the star-studded line-up at the Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida December 1, 2022. I think we've been blessed a million times over. NAPLES, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2022 / -- Media Contact: Vicki Tracy.
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The Category 4 hurricane Sept. 28 churned along the Southwest Florida coast, killing more than 100 people in Florida and causing widespread damage including storm surge along Marco Island, Isles of Capri and Naples before making landfall in Lee County. York, one rainy Saturday night in August 1969. For more information please click here Charity Event Fundraiser Press Release brian kelley, Gavin DeGraw, Hurricane Ian Benefit Concert, Ira Dean, John Rich, Lynyrd Skynyrd, RaeLynn, Ted Nugent, Tracy Lawrence. On Thursday, December 1st at Hertz Arena, "Boots on the Sand" rocked the house with big name headliner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group Lynyrd Skynyrd, and featured performances by Ted Nugent, Ira Dean, John Rich, Gavin DeGraw, Brian Kelley, Tracy Lawrence, and RaeLynn. Hosted by Naples, Florida resident comedian Jim Breuer, artists already confirmed to perform include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brian Kelley, Tracy Lawrence, Ira Dean and Ted Nugent. Florida Disaster Fund, Lynyrd Skynyrd is hitting the stage Thursday for a good cause. 5 million to help victims of Hurricane Ian? 1 2395807390. email us here. HURRICANE IAN BENEFIT CONCERT, SET FOR DEC. 1, 2022 IN ESTERO, FLORIDA.
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"We couldn't sit by and not try to help people in a time of need, " adding, "Hopefully, we can raise a bunch of money for the victims of the storm, get some musician friends to come down and join us, and bring some smiles to the faces of those people that have lost so much. Get more information here. I couldn't believe the devastation. Last updated: 14 Mar 2023, 10:25 Etc/UTC. From concert ticket sales. All of the artists donated their time and talent. Proceeds from the concert will be directed to the Florida Disaster Fund through Volunteer Florida and Collier Community Foundation, Collaboratory and Charlotte Community Foundation.
So too did the entire Lynyrd Skynyrd band, which started five decades ago in Jacksonville. We couldn't sit by and not try to help people. Cellphones —rather than matches or lighters—. South Fort Myers resident and guitar legend Rickey Medlocke (Lynyrd Skynyrd/Blackfoot) knew it was time to help when he got the call from fellow musician Ira Dean of Trick Pony fame. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ira Dean, Brian Kelley, Tracy Lawrence, Ted Nugent, Gavin DeGraw, John Rich, RaeLynn. Boots on the Sand, Inc., is raising funds to address the specific needs of individuals impacted across the state by Hurricane Ian.
John Rich and Tracey Lawrence sang of how great it is to live in America, where neighbors helped each other when it's needed, as in the aftermath of the second deadliest hurricane to hit the continental U. S. in the past 100-plus years. The event was hosted by Comedian Jim Breuer. Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, lighted up the arena with his personal pledge to give profits from his song "Florida Strong" to help storm survivors. Concert organizers worked with local non-profit groups, churches, local law enforcement agencies and first responders to identify the ticket recipients.
Most old guys golf, travel or pursue other leisure activities. Evoking memories of Woodstock, which this writer. "All artists will be donating their time and talent to make this happen – no one is getting paid, " said Dean. Covered as a young reporter in White Lake, New. That tasting session would be with Cole Hauser, Rip Wheeler in "Yellowstone, " the Paramount. No festival people yet! Boots in the Sand in early December opened with Jim Breuer, the former Saturday Night Live (when it was actually a comedy show) performer and a top comic, who introduced a half dozen acts that included event organizer/musician Ira Dean and RaeLynn, country singer/composer from Texas. "We've grown up with hurricanes. Joining the Jacksonville-based rockers are Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Ira Dean of the former country band Trick Pony, country star Tracy Lawrence and rock 'n' roll musician Ted Nugent. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Bidders came up with more than $100, 000 in. I think the good Lord wants us to do that.