Press release here from loyal reader Natalya:
Asheville-based acoustic Americana band, Red June, announces their “Homegrown Tour 2011” to focus attention on local agriculture. To emphasize their “Buy Local” message, Red June will donate $1 of each CD sale at live shows for the first half of 2011 to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP). ASAP does critical work in WNC expanding local food markets, supporting farmers, and building healthy communities through connections to local food and Red June is proud to support their mission.
“Local agriculture provides fresh, healthy food and strengthens local economies. With this campaign, we want to draw attention to small-scale farms that humanely raise their animals and use sustainable farming practices that are healthy for people and for our planet. No matter where you live it’s important to support your local farmers and we want to carry that message with us to our live shows in 2011.”
-Natalya Weinstein, Red June
Red June (named after the heirloom apple variety), will kick off their Homegrown Tour at Jack of the Wood in Asheville on Saturday, January 15th, 2011, 9:30 pm. Cover is $5.
Red June’s September 2010 release, Remember Me Well, was voted #1 in WNCW’s Regional Top 20 Contest and #31in their “Top 100 albums of 2010”. Remember Me Well also debuted on the national Folk DJ charts at #4 album in November 2010.
For more information about the band, to see a photo of the Carolina Red June apple, or to listen to their music, please visit www.redjunemusic.com.