Appendix E-J

The only problem with volunteers is that they most of the time eventually leave. Howevs – many Everyday Joe’s volunteers leave and begin to do things that make us proud.

Latest example: Missy Splittgerber (formerly Larson) and her husband Jonathan (always Splittgerber).

Together, the two are helping start Grace Orphanage in Togo, Africa. Jonathan has been working on it for years now. Missy came into the picture just over a year ago, already with plans to move to Africa once she finished school. She didn’t know what she’d do there. Then she met Jonathan. Then they got married. Now, they move to Africa in a couple weeks. This coming Friday (October 8), we’ll be hosting a benefit for the orphanage. Deets from the organization’s blog:

We have our first-ever, much-anticipated fundraiser happening Friday, October 8th at 7pm at Everyday Joe’s Coffee House (144 S Mason St, Ft Collins, CO). There will be live music from local superstars SHEL. Also Hors D’ouvres. And T-shirts and tote bags. We will be talking about the needs of the orphanage as well as our plans for the future. We are leaving next month and will be there for almost 6 months to make sure the money is being spent wisely and everything stays on-track. We would love to see you this friday – no pressure, just come to listen and ask questions!

It would be great to see your nice face here then. If you can’t make it, consider making a donation after you read further on the orphanage’s blog.

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The Holbrook ladies seem to have some momentum behind them these days.

Just a couple weeks ago, the band reported via their Twitter account that they had officially signed to Universal Republic Nashville. Just a few minutes ago they reported more exciting things via the Twitter:

SHEL is SO excited to be playing Lilith Fair this summer – BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! http://bit.ly/bUfIgS

If you want to see the Fort Collins natives play, you’ll have to travel. Following the above link takes you to the band’s Facebook page, where the comment thread confirms they will be playing the Austin, TX installment of the tour…the date of which has yet to be announced on the festival’s web site.

This is fun news. Congrats to the people & community & supporters of SHEL. Should be a nice time.

FURTHER:

• Follow SHEL on Twitter
• Lillith Fair

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“It’s Official!”

That is what the subject line of an electronic communication delcared today. Said communication was from our dear lady Eva Holbrook of the band SHEL. SHEL has been playing here since the ladies were youngins. They are now not youngins. They are also members of the Universal Republic record label family, having officially signed the contracts Monday night. Other members of the UR family include  Tori Amos, Michael Franti, what seems like every child of Bob Marley, and Owl City. Here’s to waiting for the SHEL cover of “Fireflies”.

We love SHEL and the entirety of the Holbrook family with all of our hearts. They have always supported Everyday Joe’s, and it’s a nice time to see them entering new seasons of life.

A Facebook video was posted, forever archiving the pens put to paper in the internet history books. It can be seen here, if you’re into it. If this wonderful news has you chomping at the bit for a chance to see SHEL live, you’re in luck. They’ll be returning to Everyday Joe’s on April 23 with friends John Common and Mason Reed.

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