We are presenting a special benefit concert on Thursday, March 25 at 9 pm, in conjunction with the 10 th anniversary of IOTA Club and Café in Arlington, VA The concert is a musical celebration of our national game of baseball. The proceeds from the concert will benefit Hungry for Music's instrument donation program. Artists who will be performing baseball-related material are Honky Tonk Confidential, Ruthie & the Wranglers, J. P. McDermott & Western Bop, and The Grandsons. WETA's Mary Cliff will host. There will be free peanuts and Cracker Jack's while supplies last. For more information call 202 479-2810 or e-mail hungryformusic@att.net

A crawfish boil that started in some friends backyard over a decade ago has turned into one of the biggest fund raisers for Hungry for Music. On May 15th the 10th annual Hungry for Crawfish Event was held and once again it was a smash! Attendees consumed more than 2,000 pounds of crawfish and a truckload of corn, potatoes, and bread. Not to mention a lot of beer and soda. Patrons of the boil were entertained by two very versatile and talented bands: The Grandsons and The Crawdaddies .

This years Hungry for Crawfish raised $7,500.00 and another $500.00 from T-shirt sales.

Much appreciation goes to the hosts whose hard work made the event fun and a huge success.

Musician-songwriter Jorge "George" Mora , who passed away suddenly in November, was remembered in a benefit concert in March.

Jorge played guitar and bass in countless bands in the Washington, DC area since the 1970s and was respected for his vast repertoire of popular music, as well as his warmth, generosity and enthusiasm.

Jorge was born in Chile and raised in the DC metro area. When he was a youngster, Jorge's parents took their only child to a Beatles concert, which sparked his interest in music. He later served in the US Army and worked in the family camera business but always found time to play in bands. Jorge loved music so much that it is fitting his legacy will give others the opportunity to experience this passion and possibly begin a life-long love affair with music.

"The Jorge Mora Tribute" was March 16, 2003 at Iota Club and Cafe in Arlington, VA. Three bands with whom Jorge was affiliated played: King Teddy (Swing-Rockabilly) , Mojo (Blues-R&B), and Billy Coulter (Rock 'n Roll). At the end of the show, the three bands joined to play two songs "Hey Jude" and "Let it Be" from Jorge's favorite band, The Beatles.

The show raised $1,851, which Hungry for Music will use to purchase instruments for the Latin American Youth Center in Washington, D.C.

More than 2,000 pounds of crawfish were boiled throughout the day to a spicy perfection by the Boil Pit Crew (under the direction of Hank Arrington) and satisfied the hungry crawfish lovers.

The Thangs got everyone moving and warmed up with an excellent set of gumbo rock n' roll. Crawfish Boil veterans, The Grandsons (they performed at the first two Hungry for Crawfish benefits), had the pavilion filled with dancers during their set. One of the many highlights of the Boil came when The Grandsons Alan MacEwen led his band and the spirited crowd on a Second Line parade through the pavilion

More than $8,000 was raised in support of Hungry for Music through ticket and T-shirt sales. Hungry for Music would like to thank everyone who came to the Hungry for Crawfish Boil and made it such a fun success.

Also, Hungry for Music would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the Crawfish Boil Committee hosts and volunteers for their hardwork and dedication.

Special thanks to all the artists and IOTA Club & Cafe owners Stephen Negrey and Jane Inge for their continued support of Hungry for Music.

The headliners may have critical acclaim, but the show's first half featured inspirational sets by local artists Charles Monk, Mark Nickens, Kenny Haddaway, Charles Solomon, and The Silvertones.

This year's crowd were treated to an all-you-can-eat crawfish feast and performances by two area bands. Hungry for Crawfish alumni The Grandsons returned to open the event and Jumpin' Jupiter played well past quitting time, as the thunderstorm sent party-goers to the covered pavilion.

The boil held on May 11th at Alexandria's Ft. Hunt Park raised over 4,000 for Hungry for Music - doubling the proceeds from last year's event.

Special thanks to: Hank Arrington, Charlie & Chris Boise, Ray & Bobbi Boyd, Martha Blue, Preston Evers, Julie Frost, Allen & Janet Harris, Lucy Howton, Richard Lynch, Chris & Kahty Morrison, Chuck & Ann Ray, Maggie Ryner, and David & Jennifer Sutherland . Ice Cream was provided by Leafstone, Inc.

The first crawfish boil was launched on Sunday, April 23, at Ft. Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA. A group of ten volunteer chefs served more than 1,000 pounds of crawfish, as well as potatoes and corn to the more than 250 guests, each of whom paid $20.00 for the five-hour party. Two area bands, Big Night Out and The Grandsons, entertained the crowd throughout the afternoon.

The initial goal of raising $1,000 was surpassed as the event raised nearly $2,000. Nothing fishy about that!

The idea incubated for several years until 1992, when Jeff, enrolled in a human services class at the The George Washington University. Jeff presented the concept to his class, which received the idea with enthusiasm. Members of the class began work on the benefit concert, now named "Hungry for Music". They set a date, found a location, recruited sponsors on campus, found musicians to perform and determined how the proceeds would be spent.

Along with Jeff, key supporters were class members Deb Gromling and Alison Onish ; publicist Trish Shuman, Jim Van Dak of the National Coalition for the Homeless, The George Washington University's Campus Activities Office, Lisner Auditorium and the GW Program Board. Through their efforts and the work of many others, the first annual "Hungry for Music" concert took place on April 15, 1992.

The first Hungry for Music concert was hosted by announcer Damian Einstein of radio.