We're Back! Second festival announced!

The second annual I.N.I. Music Festival - A charitable concert that benefits St. Louis area organizations in memory of Ian Irons - will take place on August 2 at Cicero's in the Delmar Loop.

Confirmed bands:
We are pleased to announce the return of several favorites from last year.

*THE NORTHWOODS*
St. Louis-based THE NORTHWOODS are Midwestern boys who have known each other since childhood and have taken up residency in the gateway to the west to hone their craft. Aiming to create “pure and true, sunny and joyous” music, Jermey Shanas and Eli Palnik weave beautiful and intricate acoustic folk rock songs. This year the group is nominated for Best New Artist in the RFT's local music awards. www.myspace.com/thenorthwoodsmusic

*THE SHAM*
Playing in the St. Louis area since 2004, local rock outfit THE SHAM has made their presence known locally with their independently recorded album, “Life Gave Me Lemons: I Made Lasers,” and EP “We Will Rebuilt.” The Riverfront Times recently reviewed a performance of the band, comparing their instrumentals to early Strokes material - without the “snotty boredom” – and the vocals of Chris Phillips to Built to Spill’s Doug Martsch. This year they are nominated for the RFT's Best Indie Band In St. Louis award. www.myspace.com/thesham

*BLAISE B.*
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, BLAISE B. is a hip hop artist on the rise who combines rapid-fire, intelligent rhymes with funky beats inspired by the classic sounds of soul and R&B. Performing around the US with fellow artist Pro-Black, Blaise B has opened up for Lupe Fiasco, Sadat X, and Common Sense as well as headlining his own shows. www.myspace.com/blaisebullion

***MORE PERFORMERS TO COME***

Ticketing and full line up will be coming in the next few weeks. Please check back for more information.

For more information please e-mail inifest@yahoo.com or check us out on twitter @inifest

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BAND ADDITION: The Sham

Local rock band The Sham have been added to the bill. Check out their music at http://www.myspace.com/thesham

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

We need volunteers in the following areas:
*Ticket Sales (2): We need a salesperson for the Bradley kids and another for St. Louis
*Promotions (1): Help spread the word on the Internet and put up flyers
*Fundraisers (3 or 4): Solicit donations from people for the Harris House
*Emcees (1 or 2): Do you have good stage presence, like to entertain people? This is for you.
*Stage Manager (1): Ensures that things work and makes sure that people and equipment get on and off stage according to schedule.
*People with couches/empty floors (???): Anyone willing to let Ian's friends from afar crash on your couch or floor?

If you can help out, please let us know as soon as possible at inifest@yahoo.com

Hello!

- THE FIRST ANNUAL I.N.I. MUSIC FESTIVAL -

The I.N.I. Charity Music Festival finally has a confirmed date on Wednesday June 25, 2008 at Cicero's in the Delmar Loop in St. Louis. The concert will celebrate the memory of Ian Irons, a Ladue High School alum and 2007 graduate of Bradley University.

The proceeds of this concert will go to the Harris House, a non-profit halfway house and substance abuse rehabilitation center. While ticket sales will be used to contribute to the organization, we also encourage further donations which can be given at the event. Please check out their website at http://www.harrishouse.org/.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A WEEK OR SO - MORE INFORMATION TO COME ASAP

ALL AGES

Just a few of the many acts that will appear:

THE SHAM Local rock band, check out their music at http://www.myspace.com/thesham
THE NORTHWOODS (Jermey Shanas's group from Boston, MA)
BLAISE (rapper from Bradley Univ.)
HER MAJESTY'S FLYING WOMBATS (Fmr. Stare the Infant members Ken Kitchin and Greg Turner's new project)

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. To order tickets, please contact organizer Vicki Sanford by e-mailing inifest@yahoo.com