Taku: Hurricane Katrina & *Possible* Stevie Performance.

[EnchantedSLN]

Hurricane Katrina - 2005/09/06 08:46

Just wanted to thank everyone out there who has called, e-mailed, written into the website and message board, and approached me to make sure that my family in New Orleans was okay. My wife, Arthel, has been in New Orleans covering the hurricane aftermath for her show, "A Current Affair."

Most of my in-laws were either out of town already (on tour with The Neville Brothers) or evacuated in time. Only three of my wife's cousins were unaccounted for until late last week. Thankfully, now, everyone is safe and out of New Orleans, and the family members are now scattered temporarily across Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. My wife will continue to report from Louisiana for an as-yet undetermined amount of time.

My uncle-in-law, Aaron Neville, recently performed on the concert for hurricane relief that aired on NBC on Friday, September 2nd. His redition of Amazing Grace can be heard on the airwaves of many news organizations' broadcasts. My father-in-law, Art Neville, will be performing on Friday, September 9th, in Los Angeles at the Staples Center alongside Sheryl Crow for a benefit concert. He will also be performing with the Dave Matthews Band on Monday, September 12th for Dave's benefit concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater (outside of Denver).

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

Lastly, I will be setting up a foundation with my wife to help the hurricane victims. As this is uncharted territory for me, I am not too sure when this will be up, but I have some good friends that work with setting up and consulting non-profit organizations, so hopefully we can get everything up and running fairly quickly.

Again, thanks for all the well-wishes and concern. Although everyone in my family lost their homes and are not quite sure where they are going to live, we are far better off than many others.

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It would be awesome if Stevie participated in one of the benefit concerts. Very kind of he & Arthel to set up a foundation .

[jkmaletic]

Wow! Thanks for posting this Tiffany. I hope she does do a benefit show, although I wish it would be on the west coast instead.
Taku's message is certainly heart-felt. He seems like such a nice guy. Glad he and his family are alright.

~Jamie

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That would be so cool. I remember Arthel mentioning Taku when she was on the Good Day Live Show, he was touring with Mac/Stevie. If this happens I may have to fly up for my Birthday (14th) gift to me

Thanks Tiffany!~Barbara

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

[heyjupiter678]

Originally Posted by EnchantedSLN

It would be awesome if Stevie participated in one of the benefit concerts. Very kind of he & Arthel to set up a foundation .

I agree on both counts. Thanks for the info!

[JazmenFlowers]

whoa - holy crap, that's exciting news - thanks for the heads up!

[ontheEdgeof17]

I might go, with or without Stevie.

[SapphireSister]

Great news but too bad the show is on the oppisite coast. No chance of seeing her in NY. Why not have the benefit in Los Angeles just because I live here? I'm dying to see our girl again.

The Mint is right down the street from my house so I'm going to see Taku next week for sure!

[strandinthewind]

I am soooo there if work permits!!!!!!!!! - though Tuesdays are hard.

[EnchantedSLN]

Originally Posted by SapphireSister

The Mint is right down the street from my house so I'm going to see Taku next week for sure!

Cool . I looked for some info about the venue/event online and couldn't find anything. Have you been there before? How do you buy tickets?

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I am soooo there if work permits!!!!!!!!! - though Tuesdays are hard.

Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by EnchantedSLN

Cool . I looked for some info about the venue/event online and couldn't find anything. Have you been there before? How do you buy tickets?

I've been there before...it's very small and kind of a dive but very fun. Here's the info:
The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035*
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241

I'll probably just buy tickets at the door. I can't imagine it's going to be too packed.

[SapphireSister]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

I hate you both you lucky bastards!
Soooo jealous.

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The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241
bookings: 323-954-1992

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

[DeeGeMe]

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too! Good to hear that his inlaws are all accounted for.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by DeeGeMe

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too!

Me neither!