The devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina left immeasurable suffering among hundreds of thousands of Americans. The recovery and relief efforts will require a huge amount of resources. In order to support these efforts, CMJ Network asked music colleagues, who include some of the biggest names in the contemporary music industry, to donate music memorabiliancluding autographed and collectible memorabilia, musical equipment, limited edition releases, special seating at venues, meet-and-greets, band T-shirts, and innumerable other items. The item listed in this auction has been donated generously by one of our music colleagues in order to support the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. 100% of the proceeds of this auction will be forwarded directly into the hands of those who need it the most via the American Red Cross and local Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama organizations, specifically those currently being organized to benefit our affected Gulf Coast musician and music business colleagues. Please be generous, check out our other auctions for other amazing music items that will support the Katrina relief and recovery efforts.
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