May 16: Freedom from Fracking benefit concert and festival

Freedom From Fracking: Clean Air, Water & Energy is a festival to benefit victims of fracking and those raising awareness of the dangers of fracking -- while educating the public on clean, green energy alternatives.

Don't believe the hype!  The gas companies' propaganda will have you believe fracking is safe.  Meanwhile thousands of families struggle to live after their water has been poisoned and they suffer from a myriad of health issues caused by fracking. 

Meet victims of fracking and learn about viable clean energy alternatives you can begin implementing now- for a day of community building, educational solutions, and powerful music of a variety of genres.  Fracking affects all people- of every age, sex, race, and economic background.  We all must unite to protect our future!

5 p.m. to midnight at Mr. Smalls Theatre (400 Lincoln Ave., 15209).  Proceeds will benefit The Friends of the Harmed.  Advance tickets: general admission $30, VIP $40;  day-of tickets #35/$45.  Purchase tickets online here.  This is a 21+ event, sponsored by Pittsburgh City Paper.

Featuring 6 hours of music across 3 stages:
Rusted Root
Website: http://www.rustedroot.com/
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialRustedRoot 
Free Song Download:http://www.rustedroot.com/freemp3/

Mike Stout & The Human Union
http://mikestoutmusic.com/

Kellee Maize & Friends:
http://kelleemaize.com/

UJAMAA Collective
http://www.ujamaacollective.org/

Anne Feeney
http://annefeeney.com/

Smokestack Lightning
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smokestack-Lightning

DJ Paul Dang

Liz Berlin
www.lizberlin.com

Gene Stovall
https://soundcloud.com/genestovall

Jasiri X
http://jasirix.com/

Palermo Stone of RARE Nation
www.rarenation.com/palermo-stone

Vanessa German
http://www.vanessagerman.com/

The Benevolent Sneaky Mike
https://www.facebook.com/ilooklikesneakymike

Tom Breiding
http://www.tombreiding.com/