Saturday: SIMS Foundation Benefit Show w/ Low Line Caller & Dirty Hearts

Austin's SIMS Foundation has been providing low cost counseling and mental health services to Austin musicians and their families since 1995. The foundation was formed after local musician Sims Ellison took his own life after a profound battle with depression. Sadly, there are many musicians in the live music capitol of the world in need of help battling depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol dependency and other mental / neurological disorders, sometimes present before the big jump into the world of music, sometimes exacerbated by the pressure of living in a town saturated with hundreds of other people trying to make it as well. Financial pressure, relationship woes and general stress can all contribute to an artist's mental stability (or lack thereof), and oftentimes extends to the rest of the family as well. SIMS understands, and SIMS exists to help.

This Saturday, several local bands will gather to show support for the organization, raising awareness in the young rock'n'roll community that is ever-expanding here in town. Low Line Caller, Dirty Hearts, Hollywood Gossip, Elvis, Rabbit Fist, Reverse Ex Rays, Country Willie & Cosmic Debris and Magically Delicious Smoking Skunk Monkey will play across two stages at Austin's Black & Tan for just $8. Hey Cupcake! and Torchy's tacos will provide some food, so it's very much worth the small entrance fee. Support local musicians and their families, support those who spend their free time making sure the rest of us are ok - go see some rock music and spend a little dough on a local non-profit that could really use your help.

Want to support SIMS but can't make it to the show? Donate today. Know someone in need? The SIMS confidential client line is at (512) 494-1007.

Outside Stage:
Low Line Caller 12:30am
Hollywood Gossip 11:30
Rabbit Fist 10:30
Reverse Ex Rays 9:30

Inside Stage
The Dirty Hearts 1am
Elvis 12am
Country Willie & Cosmic Debris 11pm
Magically Delicious Smoking Skunk Monkey 10pm