'United We Jam' to Support Singers & Bands Who Lost Instruments During Hurricane Harvey

Local area singers and bands who lost musical instruments during Hurricane Harvey are getting some help from their own. Artists from across the country are being invited to perform on stage during "United We Jam," a day long music festival to be held Wednesday, September 13 from 3pm to 12 midnightatFirehouse Saloonin Houston, TX. Music lovers are welcomed to come and enjoy artists of all genres - rock, pop, country, jazz and more.

The event is also looking for those who wish to donate any music items that they may have to those who lost guitars, amplifiers, recording equipment and more during Hurricane Harvey. Those who lost their musical equipment in the hurricane are invited to come to the event and take what they need, free of charge.

The event is also being held to supportMatthew's Hope Foundation, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides assistance to those who are struggling with a drug addiction.

"'United We Jam' is about artists helping other artists," says Christopher Ewing of theIndie Music Channel, which is hosting the event. The popular music network features independent singers and bands from around the world. "The love of music is the tie that binds all indie artists together," says Ewing, "and when someone in the music community hurts, we all say 'ouch.'Hurricane Harvey did a number on everyone, including local artists in the area. For many of them, music isn't just a hobby, it's the way they make their living. So it's devastating when you lose the tools that you use to make that living."

If you are an artist who would like to perform on stage during"United We Jam," or if you would like to donate music equipment to those in need, just go towww.unitedwejam.org.

For more information aboutMatthew's Hope Foundation, go towww.matthewshope.org.

About Firehouse Saloon

The Legendary Firehouse Saloon has been owned and operated by firefighters since its inception for over 20 years.Tom Imber, the sole owner of the Firehouse Saloon, is a retired firefighter from City of West University. Some of thebiggestnames in music have performed at Firehouse Saloon, including Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Dirks Bentley.Miranda Lambert played the Firehouse stage over 17 times before being catapulted to superstardom! A music venue showcasing music of all genres, Firehouse Saloon is one of the oldest honky tonksand live music venues in the Houston area.It is also available for private rentals. Website:www.firehousesaloon.com

About Matthew's Hope Foundation Matthew Wedekind of Houston, TX was anoutstandingtrumpet player. He played trumpet in high school and was First Chair for all four years as part of the school's concert band.One day in college, Matthew was "sucker punched"while trying to defend his roommate during a bar fight and suffered a severe head injury. The opioid painkillers that he was prescribed followinghis head injury created a life-long battlewith cocaine and heroin.Two years ago, on May 23, 2015,Matthewdied after falling out of a chair and hitting his head on the exact spot of his previous head injury. He was only 24 years old. Matthew's family has since started theMatthew's Hope Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicatedto helping others who are struggling with a drugaddiction. Website:www.matthewshope.org

About Indie Music Channel Indie Music Channel is the popular online music network that showcases independent singers and bands of all genres from around the world. Based in Hollywood, it also produces the weekly syndicated TV show, "Indie Music Cafe," hosted by Emmy Award winner and Indie Music Channel founder, Christopher Ewing. Music lovers can hear some of the top independent singers and bands from around the world, 24/7, atwww.IndieMusicChannel.comand on the new Indie Music Channel app.

SOURCE Indie Music Channel