VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE STAFF SEND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS AND EVERYONE IN THE GULF COAST REGION

DATE:        August 31, 2005

FROM:       MARCEE RONDAN/KRISTINE ASHTON-MAGNUSON/

MITCH SCHNEIDER/ALEXANDRA GREENBERG

VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE STAFF 
SEND THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS  
TO THE PEOPLE OF NEW ORLEANS 
AND EVERYONE IN THE GULF COAST REGION  
AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA
 

The entire staff for the VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE are sending their thoughts and prayers to the people of New Orleans, the hallowed city that has served as a home to the festival for the last six years.  At this devastating and trying time across the southeast,  organizers for the two-day event (set for Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30) are awaiting guidance from city and state officials, as New Orleans faces an extensive rebuilding process.  Stephen Rehage–founder and independent producer of the annual Voodoo Music Experience–says, "Our hearts go out to everyone in our hometown of New Orleans and across the region who have been impacted by the devastation of Katrina."  Stay tuned for further updates and visit www.voodoomusicfest.com for information as it develops. 

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