Gimme Shelter: A Virtual Benefit for FoodLinkMA and Local Musicians in Need, May 16, 6-8 pm

* Food and music, two of life\’s essentials, need our support in this time of uncertainty, economic stress, and cancelled gigs! The community is invited to join a virtual Gimme Shelter Coffeehouse fundraiser on Saturday, May 16, from 6-8 pm. The event is free, with a suggested donation of $15. The event will be live-streamed on both the St. John\’s Coffeehouse Concerts Facebook page (facebook.com/stjohnsconcerts) and the YouTube channel (Coffeehouse Concerts). You can  register in advance and if you like, donate then, too, at GimmeShelter.bpt.me. Or you can use the banner at the bottom of your Facebook or YouTube screen during the concert.

Confirmed performers include: Reggie Harris, David Roth, Quinn & Chris Eastburn, Robin O\’Herin, Alessio Miraglia, Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli, Jonathan Fagan, Outrageous Fortune Jug Band, Linda Shoemaker & Louise Grasmere, Lara Herscovitch, Akili Jamal Haynes, Ben Rudnick & Friends, Ensemble 44, Ruthann Baler, Stanley & The Undercovers, Shizue Sano, Eduardo Betancourt, Tracy Grammer. Arlington’s Poet Laureate Steven Ratiner will open and close the show with two poems for the times, accompanied by saxophonist Todd Brunel.