MUSIC NEWS- During 2009, alternative rockers MAE have dedicated their time and music to several charitable organizations across the USA. The band launched “12 Songs, 12 Months, 1 Goal: Make a Difference” and offered their songs digitally for a minimum donation of $1 each, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the campaign.
Having raised $55,095.48 so far, MAE
In a message to their fans:
“Thanks to you, we are in the finals of the Ideablob competition for $10,000, but here's the catch... the competition is now more fierce than ever and we can only win with your help! The competition ends October 31st. Please take a moment to register and vote for our idea on Ideablob here!
whatismae.com/ideablob
Earlier this year, you helped us successfully win $10,000 on Ideablob which went directly to help build a home for a family in need in Newport News, VA in conjunction with Habitat For Humanity. This time, we are partnering with Donorschoose.org to help fund an educational project in every state. By helping teachers receive the supplies they need to make the educational experience more fun, thorough and priceless, we can make a difference in literally thousands of children's' lives! Please take a moment to register and vote for our idea and help us win $10,000 for Donorschoose.org and teachers in need!
Vote for our idea and please pass on our message to your friends, families, co-workers, and anyone else who will listen!
We love you so much and cannot do this without you. You are the best fans in the world and we are calling on you again to help us bring home a victory for Mae and for Donorschoose.org!”
Currently the band's on their fall headlining tour in support of (A)fternoon . the second of three 8-song discs being released this year via the band’s own imprint Cell Records which is now in partnership with Tooth & Nail for distribution; MAE elected to partner with DonorsChoose. For the group’s (M)orning release in the first part of this year, the band raised funds for their local Habit for Humanity in Newport News, VA and helped build a home for a family in need.
For the current tour--in addition to their stunning 3D projection visuals, the band is including the sensory stimulation of touch into their shows and “rub and smell” scented CDs which first debuted on the Spring tour; the (A)fternoon tour-only edition features a new scent. The combination of these elements will create a unique experience allowing fans to be transported to another level. MAE’s greater purpose has always been to provide something more--a Multisensory Aesthetic Experience designed to cultivate growth and endless possibility.
More on MAE @ WhatisMAE.com
MAE 2009 Tour Itinerary-
Headline Tour w/ Jenny Owen Youngs and Deas Vail supporting
October
31 Grand Rapids, MI Mixtape
November
1 Columbus, OH Skully’s
3 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
4 Philadelphia, PA North Star Bar
5 Cambridge, MA The Middle East
6 New York City, NY The Gramercy Theatre
7 So. Hackensack, NJ School of Rock
8 Washington, DC Black Cat
24 Tokyo, JP Club Quattro
25 Osaka, JP Club Quattro
26 Nagoya, JP Club Quattro
28 Honolulu, HI Pipeline Café