"The Catfish Nation Musician's Fund" has been developed through the Bootsy Collins Foundation to provide for musicians that fall on hard times and possibly need assistance with medical costs and funeral expenses.Phelps "Catfish" Collins, the elder brother of Bootsy Collins, passed on August 6, 2010. We have developed a chapter in his honor to commemorate him and share his love his fellow musicians.
To donate, visit your nearest PNC Bank and make your deposit into the Bootsy Collins Foundation/The Catfish Nation Musician's Funds - Account #4213232575.
You can also send your check made out to: Bootsy Collins Foundation. Attn: Patti Willis c/o Bootsy Collins Foundation PO. Box 44158 Cincinnati, Ohio 45244. Don't forget to mention, The Catfish Nation Musician's Fund in the memo section of your check.
Please contact Lori Fierro at:
bootsycf7@gmail.com for more details.
THE CATFISH NATION CELEBRATION - September 4, 2010
at
Madison Theater
730 Madison Ave.
Covington, KY 41011
(859)491-2444 from 8pm-2am.
Special entertainment will include: The Deele, Reggie Calloway founder of Midnight Star, Freekbass, Wilburt Longmire, The James Brown Tribute Band, Steve Jordan formerly of
The Rolling Stones, and Brian Hardgroove (bassist for Public Enemy).
We are providing 320 honorary balcony seats for a donation of $100.00 or more to the Bootsy Collins Foundation. For this donation, you will receive a personal meet & greet with Bootsy (7:30pm to 8:00pm), an autograph, along with refreshments. Contact the Madison Theater to reserve your seat (859)491-2444.
So come join us & have a funky good time!!
