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Virtual Concert Raises Money For Essential Workers, Musicians

Lean On Me: American Song Concert will raise funds to benefit those most impacted by COVID-19 such as essential workers, freelance artists.

ROUND ROCK, TX — The Omni Arts Foundation will host the first of three Virtual Concerts as part of the Lean On Me: A Virtual Concert Series beginning Saturday, May 23 at 3 p.m. The virtual concert will feature performances of American songs requested by essential workers and will benefit freelance artists and the families of essential workers impacted by COVID-19. The organization will provide emergency funds to those in need.

50% of proceeds raised through the concert series will benefit the New Music Solidarity Fund, an artist-led initiative granting emergency funding to musicians amid the pandemic. The virtual concert will be hosted by Lori Laitman and Tom Cipullo and will be live-streamed on Facebook Live and Youtube. For more information or to register, click HERE.

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