Laura Mordecai, Paul Glasse, and Beth Galiger join Gail and me in inviting you to attend a benefit concert for Javier and Carmen Chaparro at Sycamore Creek on September 24th. Many of you saw the article in the Austin American Statesman this week chronicling their return to their home near Bastrop. They lost everything they owned except the clothes they were wearing and one of their cars. Insurance will cover their home, but Javier also lost all of his instruments and recording equipment, including his beloved Bellini violin valued at $50,000. The instruments and equipment were not covered by his insurance.

So, their friends are coming together to honor Javier and Carmen, make some incredible music, and raise some money for the Violin Fund.

Javier and Carmen Benefit
Saturday, September 24th
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Sycamore Creek Concerts
1301 Sycamore Creek Drive.
Dripping Springs, Texas
(about 10 miles west of Dripping Springs, directions attached)

You can call Thomas with questions on his cell (512-791-3411). After the 21st, you can reach Thomas at 512-858-4963, this is the Dripping Springs land line phone number at Sycamore Creek. Thomas' cell does not always work at Sycamore Creek, so this will be the best way to reach him Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

• Music starts at 4:00 pm
  
• $20 per person suggested minimum donation at the door, any sized donation accepted (all of the donations go to Javier and Carmen)
  
• Please bring a chair for each person
  
• Bring your beverage of choice.
  
• An evening meal of some sort will be served (a donation will be requested, again all money goes to Javier and Carmen)

ARTISTS WHO ARE SCHEDULED TO APPEAR:

• Lorrie Singer and Bradley Kopp
  
• Kay and Friends
  
• Geraldo Ramos
  
• Paul Glasse
  
• Los Romanceros (Javier Chaparro, Stephen Jarrard, and Dan Dickey)
  
• Billy Crockett
  
• Salud (Javier Chaparro, Paul Glasse, Mitch Watkins, and Laura Mordecai)

Due to recent fires and the extreme fire danger, we are implementing a "No Smoking" policy anywhere on Sycamore Creek property. We know that will be a hardship for some, but everything in the area is extremely dry and it would only take a spark to start a fire. We appreciate your cooperation.

If you are unable to attend the concert, but would like to make a donation to help Javier and Carmen, you can mail a check to:

Javier and Carmen Chaparro
P. O. Box 452
Elgin, Texas 78621

Also, if you would like to donate canned goods for other Bastrop wildfire victims, feel free to bring your donations to the concert. We will have a container to collect the donations, and our friend Marcia Kinsey, has offered to make sure they are delivered to the distribution point.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday the 24th!!!

Thomas & Gail
Sycamore Creek Concerts