These are definitely unprecedented times we're living in, since most of us have been lucky enough not to see a big pandemic in our lifetimes until now. And in these uncertain times a lot of folks are living day to day, not knowing whether they will have enough money for food or rent or whatever else comes up. So it's obvious not everyone will be able to contribute now. But if you're working a job from home or are secure with your finances for a little while and have a few dollars to spare, here are some ways to help some of your favorite local music venues and their staff, who are often artists playing in these venues.
*Note: There are many fundraisers in the area going on now, this article is focused on highlighting ones that contribute to Philly-area music venues and music & arts organizations.
As always DM/tag me @phillymusicpodcast on IG, @phillymusicpod on Twitter, and message me phillymusicpodcast@gmail.com if you want to add a venue or fundraiser to the list. Or if you want to leave a message about how you're feeling, drop me a voicemail at 484-429-6949.
PHILLY VENUES & MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS
- Bob & Barbara's - Employee Relief Fund or order something from the store
- City Winery Philadelphia - Employee Relief Fund
- Connie's Ric Rac - order a t-shirt, support the staff
- Creep Records - order records online for delivery
- Dawson Street Pub - Dawson Street Pub Relief Fund with perks! + open for takeout food orders (order ahead by phone (215) 482-5677 or Square)
- El Bar - El Bar Virtual Tip Jar
- Fergie's - tip your friends at Fergie's here
- The Fire - Fire Philly Emergency Fund, helps assist sound engineers, bartenders and more
- Frankie Bradley's - Tip Jar
- Johnny Brenda's - Johnny Brenda's Employee Relief Fund with perks at different levels! + open for food takeout orders phone in (215) 739-9684
- Khyber Pass - Relief fund for staff
- Main Street Music - buy cds and records online
- Malelani Cafe - also open for takeout food / grubhub orders, (267) 766-2396
- Milkboy - Milk Money for the Milk Fam
- Ortlieb's - Help Ortlieb's Stay Afloat Fund T-shirt Fundraiser
- The Rotunda - The Rotunda Programming Fund
- Woolly Mammoth / The TUSK - Staff Relief Fund
GENERAL LOCAL RELIEF FUNDS
- Philly Shreds Relief Fund - Organized by Mace Canister Recordings
- PHL Covid-19 Fund - donate here, non-profits can apply for assistance here
PHILLY SUBURBS
- 118 North - no shows for now but open for takeout/delivery (within 3 miles), call (610)-971-2628
- Ardmore Music Hall - join the Ardmore Music Hall Music Club - starts at $10/month with perks like 15% food, 10% off tickets and more perks are you go up a level... or contribute to the AMH Emergency Fund for the folks working the venue
- Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville - Keep the Marquee Lit Fund
- Kennett Flash - Kennett Flash Emergency Fund helps cover staff, rent, operating expenses
- Sprout Music Collective (West Chester) - Sprout Music Collective Emergency Fund helps staff and cover operating expenses
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