Musicians Against Drunk Driving - Maggie Fundraiser

Happy Holidays y'all..

Most of you probably don't know this yet, but your buddy Bilal has an alter-ego! A musical poet who takes over after midnight, wandering the endless road of acoustic folk music under the moniker Billy Brown. I've been a musician since my later high school years and take songwriting very seriously. I use it as a creative outlet to express some of the things that can't be translated through the airwaves or Facebook graffitti!

On that note.. I'll be playing a live acoustic show (mostly originals + a few covers) as Billy Brown this Sunday night at Ye Olde Orchard Pub downtown as part of a fundraiser for a young lady and friend who's life changed drastically 2 weeks ago when she was hit head-on by a drunk driver in Nova Scotia. Maggie recently found her dream job as a writer for Surfer Magazine in California.. moved to San Diego where she met her fiancé Doran and was set to be married. She had finally found her place and was just starting her new life when it all came crashing down on her way from the airport to visit her dad in the maritimes.

She was in a coma, which she recently came out of, but is still on a very slow recovery. She's also going to require several reconstructive surgeries and won't be able to work for the next couple of months at least. To show our support, we've rounded up a few local (and very talented musicians) to play in her honour. The show is free to attend, but there will be a donation box for those in the spirit of giving. All donations will be sent to her family who are caring for her around the clock to help pay for whatever she needs while she's not working. For more on Maggie, you can visit this blog site that her friend created to keep her family and friends up to date on her condition:  http://maggieupdate.sublimemedia.ca/

In the spirit of the season, I invite you to join us and pass the word on to anyone else who may want to contribute to this great cause. Come join us for some great local talent, a pint (or a soda for the designated driver) and a good time. If you don't have a designated driver, Ye Olde Orchard Pub will provide one for you. As an affiliate of the Point Zero 8 program, you'll be able to party the night away and get home safely along with your vehicle for an acceptable fee. Here are the details:

Event:              MUSICIANS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING - Maggie Fundraiser

Performers:   Billy Brown & Friends - Matt Antaya - Jando Acoustic

Start Time:      8:00PM

Location:         Ye Olde Orchard Pub (Downtown) - 1189 de la Montagne, Mtl.

 
The event is free to attend, but there will be a donation box if you'd like to contribute. Any and all amounts will be greatly appreciated.. and remember, don't drink and drive!