Backyard benefit gig for RAICES.

On August 10th 2019, we threw a concert in Bed-Stuy to stick it to the man and raise money for RAICES (The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services). Though we were graced by some veteran bands, this was also a chance for new acts from our community to form, and new bangers to be birthed. A lot of us were performing our original music live for the first time— and a lot of us may have chugged a PBR to slow a racing heart. We want to give our deepest thanks to everyone who came and gave money and created such a magical world to play in— through small donations, we raised $1,300 to support some of the most vulnerable people in our country.

Organized by Morgan Edgerton, Kaytie Nielsen and Jason Picciano. Emceed by Oghenero Gbaje. Filmed by Jacob Kruty. Special thanks to Iris Beaumier and the Nielsen family for production assistance.