How it Began:

The idea for a concert to aid the Preble Street Resource Center began in Fall 08, when one of the organizers heard a radio report that 21 homeless people had died in Portland that year.

Details galore would follow, but the core of the story is simple. A question was asked: “If we put
together a benefit, would you help us?” The response was immediate and sure: “Yes. Let’s make this happen.”

The moral of the story is this: lives will change if people ask questions and don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

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In-Kind Corporate Sponsors:

• The Asylum
• Time Warner Cable
• NL Partners
• The Portland Phoenix
• The Portland Music Foundation
• The Maine Songwriters Association
• Bull Moose Music

Contact Information:
207.310.8298
preblestreetconcert@gmail.com

Organizer Bios:

John Ripley: A former journalist for The Bangor Daily News, John served as a top aide to then-Congressman John Baldacci and as Communications Director to Gov. Angus King. In addition to being a decorated former Navy Public Affairs Officer, John now works in advertising for NL Partners in Portland.

Billy Lynch: Manager for the Portland band This Way, Billy believes passionately in Portland’s community of bands, musicians, and people of this area willing to genuinely listen. He is dedicated to helping bring the Portland music scene to a level of notoriety it deserves and place it on par with other legendary close-knit music communities around the country. billylynch.music@gmail.com

Justin Hendrickson: Talent Buyer and Promoter for The Asylum (music venue) in Portland. Justin.portlandasylum@gmail.com

Jay Basiner: The lead singer and songwriter for This Way, a Portland band, who recently released their successful debut album “We Could All Make History”. Jay has been a constant in Portland, performing all around the area for well over half a decade. thiswaymusic@gmail.com