NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (May 26, 2015) The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) will host the 13th annual Music Row Yard Sale & Auction. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 13th from 8AM – 2PM at the newly christened George Jones Museum located at 128 2nd Ave. N, Nashville, TN. The Yard Sale, which runs in conjunction with CMA Music Festival, the largest country music festival in the world, allows country music fans to find treasures that are only available through this event.
Along with some of the unique items featured for purchase such as meet and greets, autographed guitars and official signage from the CMA Red Carpet, Ronnie Milsap’s tour bus will be available for purchase with more information to be released in the coming weeks. SOLID will also be hosting an online auction in addition to the day of event where many of the big ticket items will be showcased for purchase. Treasure’s from Country Music’s biggest stars will be available for bidding beginning on June 4, 2015 and can be found on the SOLID page at www.charitybuzz.com.
“This is an exciting year for the Yard Sale & Auction. We have a new location which overlooks the Riverfront Stage and allows people to catch a glimpse into the life of country music legend George Jones,” says Kari Barnhart, who is one of the main coordinators for this year’s event. “Not to mention that festival attendees will have access to rare memorabilia that cannot be found anywhere else. By taking the auction online, we can give fans who are not able to attend CMA Fest an opportunity to take a piece of music history home with them as well!”
Proceeds from the Yard Sale & Auction will provide SOLID with funding for educational, networking, leadership and volunteer opportunities that benefit the music industry community. This year a portion will also be donated to the official charitable partner for the Music Row Yard Sale & Auction, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which will provide monetary assistance and resources to children attending the MDA summer camp. “The generosity of SOLID provides support to MDA families by helping to fund ground-breaking research and services as well as sending kids battling muscular dystrophy to MDA Summer Camp,” says Ashley Davis, Executive Director of MDA for Central TN & Southern KY. “This year’s fundraising success is critical to helping all families living with muscle disease to get stronger and live longer now.”
In addition, SOLID has designed specialty one-of-a-kind handbags in various sizes. These unique bags are made from event flags from previous CMA events with a percentage of the sales going to fund Notes for Notes, a nonprofit group dedicated to providing after school music education opportunities to youth through the Boys & Girls Club.
The George Jones Museum has also partnered with SOLID to provide a promotional discounted rate for entry to the museum which is available to festival goers in attendance of the Yard Sale. For more announcements, giveaways, discounts and one of a kind memorabilia be sure to visit SOLID’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Donations and volunteer signups are still being accepted. For more information regarding all Yard Sale inquires contact [email protected].
About SOLID
Founded in 1997 by music industry professionals, the Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The members of SOLID are developing music business professionals dedicated to improving the future of the music industry by strengthening its professional relationships and educating its future executives while serving the community. Members participate in ongoing leadership activities including community volunteerism, educational events, university outreach programs, and networking functions that serve to strengthen their role within the music industry and Nashville community. For more information on SOLID, visit www.solidnashville.com. ‘Like’ SOLID on Facebook at www.facebook.com/solidnashville and follow @SOLIDnashville on Twitter.
About the George Jones Museum
The George Jones Museum, Event Space, Restaurant and Rooftop Bar is located in the heart of Music City’s famed Honky Tonks at 128 2nd Avenue. Owner Nancy Jones, wife of iconic singer George Jones, opened the multi-level building as a legacy to her husband’s life, career and music. Throughout the building, fans and locals can experience one of a kind memorabilia and hear the hits that made the singer a household name. The street level restaurant and retail store is open to Riverfront Park on one end and the bustling 2nd Avenue on the other. The Third Floor event space and 4th Floor rooftop bar and grill boasts the most amazing views of the Nashville Skyline, Titan’s Stadium and Riverfront Park. With multiple live music areas, fully stocked bars (including the longest outdoor bar in Nashville) and food made fresh daily, The George Jones Museum is the hottest spot in town for fun times, great food and entertainment.
About MDA
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to saving and improving the lives of people with muscle disease, including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding worldwide research to find treatments and cures; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Visit mda.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/NashvilleMDA and @MDANashville. Learn more about MDA’s mission by watching this video.
About Notes for Notes:
Notes for Notes® is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that designs, equips, and staffs after-school recording studios inside Boys & Girls Clubs offering youth the opportunity to explore, create, and record music for FREE. Notes for Notes Studios are packed with professional instruments – guitars, basses, drums, keyboards/synths – and equipment – DJ gear, digital music workstations – and full recording facilities. Beyond providing access to equipment and resources, we educate youth about careers both on the stage and behind the scenes. Notes for Notes was founded on the core belief that music is the universal language of humankind, with the power to transcend virtually any cultural, racial, or socioeconomic barrier. At the heart of the organization is a dedication to the relationships formed through music. We make a point NOT to censor lyrics as it is the freedom of expression and respect for the creativity of others that drives an open environment in the studio. Music inspires connection and collaboration, and it is through these relationships that we can make the most impact.