John & Aimee Oates, nugs.net, and Drive Entertainment Group are executing a webcast on March 20,2021 to raise funds for Feeding America®. Saxsquatch, the smooth saxophone internet sensation will be co-hosting the one-night-only event with Oates.
“Working with nugs.net on this project has been an amazing experience. We’ve had a lot of fun and we think we’re putting together a really special show for the viewers at home, with a diverse collection of musical styles. Most importantly, we hope this free streaming benefit will create even more awareness about how critical the food insecurity situation in America really is,” commented Oates.
“We estimate approximately 50 million people could face food insecurity due to the ongoing economic fallout from COVID-19 and recovery will be long,” said Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. “We are deeply grateful to John & Aimee Oates and all of the participants of Oates Song Fest 7908 for helping to raise awareness and funds to continue our support for our neighbors in need.”
Drive Entertainment Group pulled together a powerhouse lineup for the event, which includes such artists and celebrities as Andrew Zimmern, Angie Harmon, Big Kenny, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Daryl Hall, Dave Grohl, Gavin DeGraw, Hayley Orrantia, Infinity Song, Jewel, Jim James, Jim Lauderdale, John Oates, Keb’ Mo’, Kevin Cronin, Louis York, Malina Moye, Margo Rey, Matt Nathanson, Michael Franti, Michael McDonald, Mike Wolf, Monica, Quinn Sullivan, Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Sara Bareilles, Saxsquatch, Shawn Colvin, Sheila E., The Professor, Tichina Arnold.
Brad Serling, Founder and CEO of nugs.net commented, “We are thrilled to partner-up with John Oates for this webcast to benefit Feeding America and re-launch his annual Song Fest. The lineup is incredible and the cause is so important right now due to the effects of the global pandemic.”
In anticipation for the show, on March 13, 2020 at 8pm ET, nugs.net will also stream an exclusive, one-on-one interview with Grammy Award winning, super producer Dave Cobb from the historic RCA Studio A in Nashville where he works. John will be talking to Dave about his musical influences and how he records with incredible legendary and award-winning artists to help them realize and record their songs.
During the broadcast of Oates Song Fest and John’s interview with Dave Cobb, viewers will be able to donate to Feeding America® via a unique on-screen QR code and at www.feedingamerica.org/oatesfest.
For more information visit: https://johnoates.com/oates-song-fest-7908/
About nugs.net
Founded in 1997 as a fan site for downloading live music, nugs.net has evolved into the leading source for official live music from the largest touring artists in the world. Metallica, Pearl Jam, Phish, Jack White, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruce Springsteen and many others distribute recordings of every concert they play through nugs.net. The platform offers downloads, CDs, webcasts, and the only streaming service dedicated to live music, delivering exclusive live content to millions of fans daily. nugs.net is available on iOS, Android, AppleTV, Sonos, BluOS, and Desktop. Visit nugs.net or get the app at nugs.net/app. A 30-day free trial is available.
About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
About Drive Entertainment Group
After a 15 year career at MTV Networks/Viacom, Raquel Bruno launched her own company. Drive Entertainment Group for talent booking and producing content. Since the company’s inception, Bruno has booked/produced various events and shows such as Spike TV’s Guy’s Choice Awards, the Jennifer Hudson Oscar party, G-Star’s Fashion Show, Logo’s New Now Next Awards, and MTV’s It’s On With Alexa Chung.
In addition, Drive Entertainment Group has booked and produced TV productions/Films/Digital Content for Logo, MTV, NAACP nominated UNCF’s Tribute to Chaka Khan, YouTube, MLB, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The Wendy Williams Show, BBC America, Soul Train Awards, Slate at Sundance, Sports Illustrated, ABFF Awards, Condé Nast, Miss Universe, ABC & Disney Holiday Specials, the U.S. Premiere of Bohemian Rhapsody, SYFY WIRE, American Idol and other content for various platforms. As of 2021, Drive has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy for a TV Special, booked and produced The Happy Days of Garry Marshall documentary special on ABC, as well as the documentary This Is Herb Alpert and proudly became a member of Producers Guild of America.
