Artist description Brooklyn Above Ground is 16 bands unified on one CD, cross-pollinating directly across the boundaries between rock and rap, folk and funk, swing and swank. All proceeds from the sale of BAG 1 go to benefit World Hunger Year, a grass roots organization leading the fight to end hunger and poverty in America and world-wide.

Music Style Pop/Rock Compilation

Similar Artists This is a compilation running the gamut from Natalies Embrulia and Merchant, through Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, MMW, G Love, Lenny K. Jeez! All in one borough!?

Artist History The bands in BAG are connected through music, friendship, and the greatest borough in the greatest damn city on the face of the planet: Brooklyn, New York! BAG was born in September 2000 when an e-mail was sent out to those bands asking who wanted to contribute a song to a compilation, and therefore, to the charity World Hunger Year. The response was a resounding “YEAH! ME!” and soon it was clear the project would be unstoppable. The cross-promotional possibilities were an obvious incentive, and since many of us struggle just to pay the rent on time, the chance to donate something so personal to charity came as a welcome outlet. BAG 1 is an extension of our collective love, our passion for music, and our never-ending dream to send both out into the world at every opportunity.Every penny you spend on this CD will go directly towards helping hungry and impoverished people learn the skills they need to make their dreams come true—dreams like being a movie star, an astronaut, a scientist, a writer, or a hero to a son or daughter—dreams far beyond getting a roof overhead and food on the table—dreams just like yours and mine.

Group Members Emily Curtis, Teddy Goldstein, Lil' Big Man, Hugh Pool, Jen Chapin, Rozz Nash, Yes Virginia, Cocktail Angst, Goats in Trees, Organic!, Jodi Sheeler, Jill Seifers, KJ Denhert, Edie Carey, Red Time, Debbie Deane.

Albums BAG 1

Press Reviews Hey, if you would like to write a review, contact jmoore@brooklynaboveground.com

Additional Info All procceds from this CD go to World Hunger Year–innovative solutions to hunger and poverty.

Location Brooklyn, New York - USA

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