It’s been two years since Hurricane Katrina broke through the levees in New Orleans.

Catie Curtis’ song People Look Around was meant to raise awareness for the situation – looks like we still need it.

You can download a karaoke version on Catie’s site if you want to get out there and sing it too! (Last track listed on Long Night Moon)

Another appropriate song for the day: Out of Pawn by Anaïs Mitchell. She dedicated it to the people of New Orleans before she sang it at the concert I went to a while back.

Speaking of Anaïs reminds me of Rachel Ries. I just found out today that Rachel’s new album is done and she’s starting a CD release tour! More on that soon… cannot properly express how excited I am about it at this hour. Let’s just say VERY VERY!

Sample the music of these lovely ladies on MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/catiecurtis
http://www.myspace.com/anaismitchell
http://www.myspace.com/rachelries

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