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SkaterAid is an annual skateboard and music festival in Decatur, Georgia. Proceeds from Skateraid are used to assist families of children who are battling cancer. Featuring: Skateboard Demos, Live Music, Deck Art Auction and more.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 . 3:00-8:00pm . East Decatur Station . 109 New Street (just west of the Avondale MARTA station off of College Ave) . $10 admission/$5 for students
Deck Auction Opens at the Brick Store on Sun. Aug. 31!
Join us for a "Meet the Artists “ opening reception on Sunday Morning, August 31st. Bidding for these gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pieces of art will begin at 11:00a.m.
The Skate Deck Exhibit will hang at The Brick Store Pub for three weeks , and bidding will be open to all. Skater Aid volunteers will be on hand during that time to answer your questions and help with the bidding process. On September 21 the decks will move to the Skater Aid event where final bids will be taken and tallied.
Come see the exhibit, say "hi" and make a bid! Java Monkey will have coffee on hand.
Call for Volunteers!
Volunteers needed for the fourth annual SkaterAid event! We need people to help with setup, cleanup, ticket management, event management, and other essential duties. If you can volunteer a few hours of your time to SkaterAid, contact Laura Deming at laurad@skateraid.net
Band Lineup Finalized!
No schedule yet, but we have all our bands in place - looks like it's going to be a great year!
Chicago Joe Jones Band. This is Chicago Joe's fourth year with SkaterAid. Blues musician extraordinaire, you can catch Joe and his band at Maddy's. Joe also teaches guitar at Midtown Music, and has been "instrumental" (sorry) in getting some of other bands their start.
Highway. From Lakeside High, this band blew us all away at SkaterAid 2007. This year, they'll be even better.
George Pettis. A graduate of Decatur High School, George is already a veteran musician. Multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, arranger, and vocalist, George is a talent not to be missed. This will be George's third appearance at SkaterAid.
Rhinodust. From Decatur High, this band includes several musicians from bands you may be familiar with, like Bluberry Wave, Perfect Orange, and Film. Come to SkaterAid to check out their latest configuration.
Science Project. A hip-hop duo featuring a Decatur High alum, this group brings a new dimension to the SkaterAid stage.
Don't forget to swing by The Brick Store Pub at the end of the month for the kickoff of the annual SkaterAid Deck Auction! This year it will be bigger and better than ever. Watch for more info, coming soon.