Local Musicians Make Animal Noises For Benefit Concert

Ottawa, March 15, 2003 - The Ottawa Humane Society receives 
donations from a wide variety of sources but volunteers don't 
normally strap on guitars or sit behind drum kits to raise 
funds.  But they certainly will be on March 22nd at Café 
Dekcuf with "Animal Noises", a benefit concert featuring Tammy 
Raybould, Charley Beck, Picklecatz, DarkStar and Sweetland.  
All of the performers are generously donating their time and 
talents to help raise money in support of animal welfare in 
the National Capital Region.

This latest effort follows in the tradition of past benefit 
concerts by Ottawa musicians supporting the Humane Society as 
similar shows have taken place last year at Rasputin's, in 
2000 at Barrymore's, and also the "Mosh For Mutts" series of 
concerts that ran at Carleton University from 1994 to 1996.

"We're hoping for a big turnout this time around," states 
Patrick Calnan, organizer of the event.  "And with the 
reputation of the acts we've recruited for this bill, we're 
expecting to attract a good crowd."

Café Dekcuf is located at 221 Rideau Street.  Doors open for 
the March 22nd benefit concert at 8:00pm with a $10.00 cover 
charge.  All proceeds go directly to the Ottawa Humane 
Society.

The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based 
organization and registered charity with a volunteer Board of 
Directors drawn from supporters and the community at large.  
For more than 112 years, the OHS has been the leading 
organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and 
homeless animals in Ottawa.

Tammy Raybould, Charley Beck, Picklecatz, DarkStar, and 
Sweetland are among some of the best independent musical acts 
currently active in the Ottawa music scene.

Web sites for more information include:

* Animal Noises - http://www.lonesomestudios.com/animal_noises
* Ottawa Humane Society - http://www.ottawahumane.ca
* Café Dekcuf - http://www.cafedekcuf.com
* Tammy Raybould - http://www.tammyraybould.com
* Charley Beck - http://www.charleybeck.com
* Picklecatz - http://www.picklecatz.com
* DarkStar - http://www.darkstaronline.ca
* Sweetland - http://www.sweetland.ca

PLEASE NOTE:  Only accredited representatives of the media 
with proper identification will be admitted free of charge.  
Please get in touch with one of the contacts listed below to 
arrange media passes.

For more information, contact:

Patrick Calnan
"Animal Noises" Benefit Concert Coordinator
(613) 277-4736
patrick.calnan@lonesomestudios.com

Candice Nelson
Ottawa Humane Society, Coordinator of Third Party Events
(613) 725-3166 ext. 263
candicen@ottawahumane.ca