As school districts continue to slash budgets, music education programs are often the first ones cut. In recent years a number of concerned individuals have devoted their energy to remedying this (organizations such as For instance the Mockingbird Foundation which recently issued its 100th Grant). On next Saturday the 26th a number of Bay Area musicians are going to take a direct hand in their local community with A Benefit Concert for

the Elementary Music Program of the West Contra Costa Unified School District.’ Wavy Gravy will emcee the show which will take place at Sweetwater in Mill Valley, CA. Performers include The Rowan Brothers, RatDogs Mark Karan and Robin Sylvester, Country Joe McDonald, Pete Sears and David Gans.