HomeBrewed is very excited to introduce our new drummer Cameron Gray. Cameron is a current dental student and has been playing percussion since the age of 7, mainly playing in school and church bands. His favorite genre of music is indie rock and likes to collect records in his free time. Cameron will be sharing drummer duties with Jacob as schedules allow (for some reason dental school seems like it can be a busy time!). We appreciate the willingness of both Cameron and Jacob to share their time and talent for others.
Welcome
MUSIC WITH A MISSION!
.......to our Iowa City-based band "HomeBrewed". We are having a blast playing Rockabilly, Rock and Blues for receptive crowds to whom we are indebted for their support. Having fun is key as we play tunes from the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Stray Cats, Keb Mo, LIttle Walter, Queen, George Thorogood, Eric Clapton, Sonny Boy Williamson and Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. We love all kinds of music, thus we have chosen to play music that goes back to the intersection of blues, gospel and country and play the songs that led to rock and rock and roll. We use our music to also give back for all of the blessings we have had in life and play primarily for fundraisers for charitable organizations. Please let us know if you have a fundraiser in the Iowa City area that would benefit from having live music.
Latest News
Iowa City Public Library benefit a great success
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the ICPL's outreach programs last night at the Mill. About 75 people came out on a Tuesday to help raise $1100 for the Library's Foundation. Patty McCarthy and the ICPL Foundation Board are doing great things to bring the valuable resources of the library out to the community. Please support them whenever you can.
Thanks for supporting domestic violence prevention
Over 100 people came out to the Mill to support the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program last Sunday in less than ideal weather. Between the gate, raffle, silent auction, and pledge cards, about $2000 was raised to help keep the phone consulting service operating for families in need. It was a pleasure playing along with Two Bit Maniac who were outstanding. Another fun event for a great cause. Thanks to all who attended and helped with the organization of the benefit.
Camp Kesem's importance highlighted
Congratulations to all the young adults, especially Taylor Hayden, who organized the benefit in support of Iowa's Camp Kesem, a free summer camp for children who have a parent with cancer. This first of its kind event in Iowa City, was a great success with over 100 people donating close to $10,000 toward the costs of the summer camp. Excellent food as well. HomeBrewed was privileged to be a part.
UIVA support strong
Over 100 people came out to the Iowa City VFW to support student Veterans at the University of Iowa. Through the generosity of those in attendance, silent auction and raffle items and donations from the Iowa City and Riverside VFWs, over $10,000 was raised for the development of a new job placement initiative. Thanks to all who participated!
Thanks for supporting Compeer
About 150 people came out for the Compeer Sound of Friendship Dessert Concert. Great fun to be able to join the other wonderful musicians-Al Zimmerman, Kol Shira and the UI acapella choir Intersection. Compeer provides peer support for people with mental illness and are in need of "friends" to assist their clients. Please consider volunteering. Also thank you to Kevin Sellers, who handled the sound board at the Our Redeemer Lutheran church and tried his best to make us sound good :0)
Holiday Assist for the Food Bank
Dear Friends:
Thank to everyone who assisted with the Last Dash Holiday Food Bank fundraiser. We raised $1900 and collected 1000 lbs of food and to help those in need this holiday season.
The benefit concert yesterday, the culmination of the drive, was standing room only. Mr Kevin BF Burt was his usual outstanding self for two sets and a shout out to my colleagues in HomeBrewed who rocked the place.
Special thanks to our University of Iowa partners who helped collect food in advance:
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
College of Dentistry
College of Public Health
Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
Public Policy Center
Also special thank you to the Mill for hosting the event
We are arranging a great line up of benefit gigs for 2018-stay tuned.
We hope you have a joyous holiday season.
Pathways Adult Center Benefit a Big Success
Thank you to the 150 people who came out to the 2017 Men Who Cook (and a few good women) Benefit Concert. The Event raised almost $25,000 that will be used to assist adults who can benefit from a positive daytime environment (as well as their caregivers). Great job to the event organizers. We also really appreciated that the crowd danced up a storm! Great fun for all.
Catholic Worker House benefit was a blow out
Thanks to all who came out to support and celebrate the first anniversary of the Iowa City Catholic Worker House on Sunday at St Pats. Over 250 people participated in enjoying fajitas and fixings--and our fun selections of Rockabilly and Blues :0). Over $8000 was raised to help install a new hot water heater and boiler to improve the infrastructure for the transitional housing provided but the Catholic Worker House. What a great show of generosity by all involved.
Thank you Aunt Patty and Maplewood Estates
Our HomeBrewed Lite group (Ernie Found-keyboard, Mike Kanellis-bass and Pete Damiano-vocal/harmonica) would like to thank our Aunt Patty and her friend John for the invitation to play a gig for residents of Maplewood Estates, a senior apartment complex in Monticello IA. They were a wonderful audience and we really enjoyed the opportunity to play for them last Sunday. A special thank you to our cousin Patti Greenwood who joined in on vocals to do three duets-what great fun.
UpComing Gigs
Oktoberfest at Stella
Stella Restaurant Parking Lot (http://www.stellaiowacity.com/), 1006 Melrose Ave, Iowa CIty, IA
Please join us for the third annual benefit (2018) for the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County-this year it will support their youth biking program Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students, kids free Family friendly environment including games for kids, and Oktoberfest style food and drink Musical collaborators: Old Cap Strings-Traditional American Old Time Music and More! Old Cap Strings is a well-strung entertainment machine. The trio is an Iowa City based band on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, autoharp, ukulele, accordion, or anything else they can find. With 30 years of experience playing together they cover nearly all aspects of roots Americana music.
The Free Medical Clinic needs a new roof which will be expensive. Please help them literally plug their holes while enjoying good food and drink Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students, kids free Family friendly environment.
Penfield Foundation Benefit at Linnemans
Linneman's Riverwest Inn, 1001 E. Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Enjoy a bluesy Rock'n Roll concert by HomeBrewed at Linneman's Riverwest Inn to support Penfield Children's Center! Bring your friends and raise your glasses to fun music for a great cause. Penfield creates a positive start in life for infants and children, many of whom have developmental delays or disabilities, by providing early education, health services and family programming. https://www.facebook.com/Linnemans-Riverwest-Inn-116315658393812/
The 4th Annual Benefit Concert for the Johnson County Crisis Center Food Bank supports families in need at their busiest time of the year. Suggested donation: $10 for adults, $5 for students, kids free (3 food items accepted). Bring the family after work for good food, drink and fun.