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Happy Birthday Gram! | Nov 5, 2012

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A Song For Gram | Oct 5, 2012

This time of year is filled with many tributes to Gram Parsons to celebrate his birthday and honor this legend. We too will be celebrating Gram on November 1 at Antones in Austin, TX. Purchase your tickets here - they are $15/advance and $20/door. All proceeds go to the Gram Parsons Foundation.[Continue Reading]

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RIP Gram | Sep 15, 2012

"When you heard him, you knew that guy. Once touched, never forgotten." #GramParsons (5-Nov-1946 - 19-Sep-1973)- Keith Richards

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Upcoming Events/Info | Sep 12, 2012

Hello Friends!

If you are in Nashville for the Americana Music Conference this week, be sure and stop by the Hard Rock Cafe on Friday, Sept 14 from 5-7pm there will be an exclusive viewing of the Gram Parsons Notebook plus special performances of Gram songs from Brendan Benson, Jim Lauderdale, Tim Easton, Brian Wright and more. Thank you to the Hard Rock, No Depression and Sin City Social Club for including GPF in this event. We will have tshirts for sale, donation buckets and info on hand. The Gram stand up will be on hand too - he's made his way from Austin to Nashville in the Sin City Social Club entourage!

 

 

 

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UPDATES | Aug 24, 2012

Hi Friends, thanks for stopping by.... Realized that much of our communication is done via our Facebook and Twitter so wanted to take the time to give you a few updates on the happenings of the Gram Parsons Foundation. Since we relaunched in March, we have been slowly building our infastructure and the beginnings of our first youth outreach program.[Continue Reading]

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GPF Out and About! | Jun 6, 2012

WAKARUSA or BUST!

For those of you who were at the Wakarusa Festival and came by the Gram Parsons Foundation booth to say hi and donate, a big THANK YOU! Our GPF volunteers had a blast this year going out to the festival and bringing awareness to our mission and getting support from amazing artists like BLITZEN TRAPPER, FITZ & THE TANTRUMS and BRIGHT LIGHT SOCIAL HOUR.  

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Watch GPF Launch in it's Entirety! | Apr 3, 2012

Hi Friends! Would you like to experience the entire Gram Parsons Foundation launch concert in the comfort of our living room? Well your wish is our command..... tune in on Thursday, April 5 and log on to www.VenueOne.com to see the entire broadcast. Please share this promo video with your friends:http://vimeo.com/39690865 and then.....[Continue Reading]

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BENCHMARK RECOVERY | Mar 21, 2012

Polly Parsons and the Gram Parsons Foundation were honored to have Benchmark Recovery support us and the launch events for GPF. We had the most incredible day with the most incredible people. Amazing artists, supportive volunteers, generous patrons and all the love and goodwill you can imagine. Benchmark was key in helping us fulfill our vision....[Continue Reading]

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VIP Event - ON SALE NOW! | Mar 8, 2012

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Gram Parsons Foundation and Benchmark Recovery are pleased to announce our Courtyard event, which is our private, ticketed soiree and will have limited availability due to space constraints. It is our main fundraiser for our launch and will be an affair to remember. Upon arriving, guest will have a chance to check in and recieve their program for the evening and participate in the step and repeat before entering the magical space created by Matchbox Marketing & Events. We will have an incredible sushi bar from Kenichi set up for your enjoyment, along with celebrity mixologist, the Tipsy Texan, mixing delights with  ZICO, Sweet Leaf Tea and Vitamin Water. Entertainment will also be provided.

Our host, Polly Parsons - the daughter of Gram Parsons, will speak about the Foundation, how it came about and the goals for this year. She will also share some personal stories and insight into the world of addiction and recovery and why this mission is so important to her.

  

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Our Launch Event! | Feb 28, 2012

We are just two weeks away from our exciting LAUNCH event on March 14 in Austin!
Be there to see Blitzen Trapper, Brendan Benson w/Eric Burdon, Great Lake Swimmers, Alberta Cross and more![Continue Reading]

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Two Weeks Away! | Feb 28, 2012

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Press Release | Feb 8, 2012

Gram Parsons Foundation Launch Events and VIP Fundraiser Announced for March 14, 2012

Events Scheduled at Hotel San Jose in Austin, TX

Day Event to Feature Special Performances by Blitzen Trapper, Brendan Benson, Alberta Cross, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, Great Lake Swimmers, and Many More

 

 

 

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WELCOME FRIENDS | Jan 4, 2012

So glad you stopped by today. We are pleased to announce the revivification of the Gram Parsons Foundation. The motivation in 2004 to start the Foundation was to disperse all the monies raised from the incredible two-city Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons which included the stellar talent of artists like Keith Richards, Norah Jones, Dwight Yoakum, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, John Doe, to name just a few....[Continue Reading]