How country-rock band the Cadillac Three are getting back onstage — and feeding kids — with a new livestream concert series
after a tornado struck the city in March) has been closed because of Covid-19. Mason and the Cadillac Three saw an opportunity to help out an early champion of the band, Mike Grimes, the owner of Grimey’s New & Preloved Music record store and the proprietor of the Basement.
The technology affords an extra level of safety, Mason says. “We can have a different camera person operate each day if we need to and not have to worry about if they’re getting tested or not. That functionally opened a big door for us and made us feel OK.” In early June, following the death of George Floyd, the Cadillac Three made what some might consider an unexpected overture for a Southern-rock band byfrom their online merchandise sales to the NAACP. It was a way to shine a light on racial injustice and show a more socially conscious side of a group known for party anthems like “Crackin’ Cold Ones With the Boys” and “Party Like You.” According to Mason, sales were 30% higher than the week prior.
“They’re able to provide four meals for every dollar donated,” Mason says. “So we’re trying to raise $25,000.” Fans can donate directly to Second Harvest via a dedicated button during the concerts, which are hosted by the virtual event company. The group chose Moment House because its platform made it easy to link directly to Second Harvest — and to the merch stores of the performers, some of whom are making ends meet by selling T-shirts and music online.
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