Music News: BLK Vinyl to host fundraiser for SIMS Foundation on Saturday
East Austin independent record store, BLK Vinyl is hosting their final SIMS Saturday fundraiser of the year for musicians mental health organization, SIMS Foundation on December 17 (this weekend). The event runs all day from noon when the shop opens until close at 7 p.m. In addition to DJs spinning in the store during the event, the shop will have raffle tickets to purchase to win a signed Lucifer on the Sofa album from Spoon, Boleros Psicodélicos signed album by Adrian Quesada limited edition boxed sets from Neil Young (Harvest 50th Anniversary) and The Beatles (Revolver Special Edition). The boxed sets alone are valued at over $150 each and you could win them while supporting SIMS Foundation and getting some holiday shopping done.
You can check out a list of partial inventory BLK has in stock at (worldwide shipping) at store’s Discogs page. New arrivals (local purchase only) are posted every Friday via BLK’s Instagram account. All sales this Saturday will be matched up to $2000 to support SIMS who provides mental health and recovery services to Austin music industry members and their dependent families.
The event is sponsored by Nine Banded Whiskey and Independence Brewery which means the store will have free soft drinks, Nine Banded Whiskey cocktails and complimentary Indy Brewing beer while supplies last.
The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members. Through education, community partnerships, and accessible managed care, SIMS seeks to destigmatize and reduce mental health and substance use issues, while supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of the music community at large.
Music impacts and inspires nearly everyone, but the people who work in the music industry often face unique and difficult challenges. Musicians and music professionals are at higher risk for mental illness and substance abuse, working under the stress of an unstable income, a skyrocketing cost of living, erratic tour schedules, distance from family and support, and constant proximity to drugs and alcohol.
if you cannot make it to the event at BLK Vinyl this weekend, you can donate directly to SIMS Foundation by visiting their donation page. Payments are taken via Pay Pal, credit card or Text SIMS to 44321.
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