ACCESS THE GROOVE: A Benefit Concert for Access ETSU

185 Clingman Ave,Asheville NC 28801

22 May, 2022

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ACCESS THE GROOVE: A Benefit Concert for Access ETSU Presented by The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds ALL AGES ACCESS THE GROOVE: A Benefit Concert for Access ETSU Jordan Scheffer & Chinobay, Mad Mike Martinez (of Natural Born Leaders), Will Gott, DIYabled, Lavender Latte, Joy Blair Access the Groove – Celebrating Disability and Neurodiversity is a benefit concert, art fair, and inclusive community gathering on May 22. 1PM SHOW / 12PM DOORSALL AGES100% of ticket proceeds benefit Access ETSU, a new inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN.Access the Groove – Celebrating Disability and Neurodiversity is a benefit concert, art fair, and inclusive community gathering on May 22nd from 1-5 pm at the Grey Eagle Music Hall in Asheville, NC. The event will feature performances by a stellar lineup of musicians from Johnson City and Asheville with and without disabilities including Jordan Scheffer and Chinobay, Mad Mike Martinez , Will Gott, Joy Blair, DIYabled, and Lavender Latte. A variety of artists, entrepreneurs, and local agencies that act toward disability justice, equity, and inclusion will also be on-site selling wares and sharing information about their work. Vendors include Open Hearts Art Center, Madam Clutterbuckets Neurodiverse Universe, DIYabled, Austin Shreds, Bo Fisher, FIRST Resource Center, Access ETSU, and more. Proceeds will help support Access ETSU, a new inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disabilities at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. In addition to raising crucial funds for program sustainability, Access ETSU will also be congratulating their first-ever graduate and second-ever full cohort of incoming students. The Grey Eagle Taqueria will be open during the event, offering authentic and fresh Latin-American cuisine. There will also be a raffle with lots of local goodies available. If you would like to perform, vend, or contribute to the raffle, please contact Daniel Scherer-Emunds ([email protected]). Accessibility: The Grey Eagle building is ADA compliant and we always do everything we can to make sure that every guest we have is comfortable. For specific accessibility questions or needs, please contact [email protected]. It’s a suggested minimum donation of $15 for entry, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. ACCESS THE GROOVE: A Benefit Concert for Access ETSU Jordan Scheffer & Chinobay, Mad Mike Martinez (of Natural Born Leaders), Will Gott, DIYabled, Lavender Latte, Joy Blair