Beth Nielsen Chapman, Rodney Crowell and the CSN All-Stars Grace Kill It For A Great Cause

The fifteenth “Alive In The World” concert benefiting Southwest Florida children and adults with autism was as good as they get. The Community School of Naples started things off with their stylish rock vibe, which perfectly filtered through the intimate Daniels Pavilion. The really fantastic band was even better with CSN alum and Berklee student, Natalia Muniz on lead vocals. They were followed by Beth and Rodney, who appeared together on stage, reeling off hit after hit from their impressive catalogues. “Behind every great song is a story and we heard them all that night,” said Andy Solis, a local lawyer and regular presence at the AITW gig. The concert netted over $45,000.00 for Eden Florida and a great time was had by all. Stay vigilant for word of our next gig.

BEN SIMON-TAYLOR & CSN ALL-STARS
RAISE OVER $70,000 FOR EDEN FLORIDA

On May 6, 2011, the Community School of Naples All-star band and Ben Simon-Taylor performed a benefit concert for Eden Florida at The Philharmonic Center For The Arts in Naples, Florida. The sold out event raised over $70,000 for Eden’s programs, which support children and adults with autism. We must thank all of the sponsors, particularly The McGregor Smith Foundation.

Hearths for Haiti:

Nourishing the Children of Haiti

TARA has partnered with Hot Tin Roof to put on a series of concerts to raise money to send efficient and environmentally friendly, StoveTec stoves to Haiti.

StoveTec is a non-profit company whose mission is to deliver clean and efficient cooking stoves to the nearly three billion people that currently cook over open fire or antiquated cook stoves. 1.6 million people—eighty-five percent of whom are women and children—die every year as a result of inhaling the smoke emitted by open fires or old, inefficient cooking stoves.

Please help us deliver these stoves to the people of Haiti by making a donation below. Thank you for your support.

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GIRLYMAN RAISES OVER $65,000

The Atlanta-based band, Girlyman, wowed the patrons of the 13th annual Eden “Alive In The World” concert, benefiting southwest Florida children and adults with autism. Showing off their beautifully written songs and their amazing harmonies, Girlyman helped TARA raise over $65,000 for the cause. Ben Taylor, a TARA alum, and his mother, Carly Simon, contributed greatly with their donation of a private concert as the featured live auction item. This year’s Eden concert also featured the amazing talents of the Naples Community School Jazz Band, which opened for Girlyman.

AFF WOWS NAPLES AND GIVES BACK TO EDEN

On March 27, 2009, Alison Sudol and her band mates (aka A Fine Frenzy) performed at the annual Eden Florida concert (benefiting children and adults with autism). Alison wowed the audience with her “One Cell In The Sea” catalogue, covers of Beatle and Death Cab For Cutie tunes, and newly written songs never before heard live. The fans were mesmerized by Alison’s grace, beauty and soulfulness—her haunting melodies and clever lyrics. If that were not enough, Alison also donated her comp tickets to some of the adult autistic students in the Eden Florida program and donated 100% of her merchandise sales after the show to Eden Florida, which will be used to provide scholarships to families who cannot otherwise afford one-on-one therapy for their children. Alison is a great human and the world is a much better place with her in it. THANKS ALI!

BEN TAYLOR JUST KEEPS GIVING

In 2006, Ben Taylor and his band mates, Larry Ciancia and David Saw, played TARA’s benefit for Eden Florida. As is customary, the show was produced and recorded by TARA. Unique to this gig, however, Ben Taylor and his record label, Iris Records, distributed a digital EP of Ben’s performance and continues to donate the royalties from that project to Eden Florida (currently in excess of $11,000). “Ben is the quintessential responsible artist for whom TARA enjoys booking and promoting a gig. The world is a brighter place with him in it,” says TARA’s trustee, Bob Goldman.

TARA AND THE DOYLE & DEBBIE SHOW NET $56,000 FOR EDEN FLORIDA

On May 21, 2008, The Doyle & Debbie Show performed its country music parody before a Naples, Florida crowd for the benefit of Eden Florida, providing services to children and adults with autism. The Doyle & Debbie Show is a unique musical that is unknown to most (outside of Nashville), but loved by all who bear witness to it. Thanks to D&D, the Eden Florida clients will prosper...