Local charity, Unzip The Earth, is throwing its first set of benefit shows this August. The lineup includes band of the month nominee Annie Stokes, Matt Tarka, Bus Stop Bells, J Lima Foxtrot and many more. The acoustic and rock lineups promise a good time. Deli writer and founder of Unzip The Earth, Hannah Brady, will be using the proceeds to help low-income people struggling with eating disorders afford clothing that fits throughout recovery. "I’ve had my own struggle with disordered eating for about four years now," says Hannah, "If I would have had these resources during the physical part of my recovery, I believe that it would have made the entire process much easier. When I learned that nobody else is out there doing this, I knew that I had to do something. Seeing that little number on the tag can be eough to make someone relapse, they don’t need an added financial pressure to stay emaciated."
The shows will both take place at The Electric Maid in Takoma, DC. Doors open at 5pm, and pre-sale tickets can be bought if you email unziptheearth@gmail.com or contact one of the bands. You can RSVP to both shows via Facebook:
–Hannah Brady