About NASH2O
Media Coverage
NASH2O is a charitable initiative to raise money from the damaged instruments, equipment, and other items and services to benefit musicians in the greater Nashville music community, many of whom were uninsured for flooding, with a portion also going to greater Nashville fire and rescue departments in need of equipment. This effort is being spearheaded by luthier Joe Glaser, George Gruhn, and musician Bruce Bouton, with help from many others.
Through the generosity of artists such as Steve Earle, Peter Frampton, Keb Mo, Vince Gill, John Hiatt, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and many others, instruments with a performance history will play one more role in supporting Nashville’s musical legacy: NasH2O will auction artist-donated items to fans, collectors, and contributors across the country and around the world online at http://www.nash2o.org/. Most pieces were flood damaged and have been decontaminated (and certified for safety). Some items were never touched by the water but have been donated specifically for this fundraising effort, such as special editions offered as sweepstakes prizes. Additional auction items include online celebrity chats and other experiences and services.
Fireman’s Fund has agreed to underwrite expenses for this effort so that proceeds will go directly to those in need. Net proceeds will be distributed to three entities: the MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund which benefits music industry professionals, the Nashville Musicians Association Flood Relief Fund which benefits musicians, and to the Fireman’s Fund National Philanthropic Program for grants to Nashville fire and rescue departments.
Internationally recognized vintage guitar expert and NasH2O board member George Gruhn (of Gruhn Guitars) explains the initiative’s philosophy and viability:
"Just as fragments of guitars which have been smashed onstage by celebrities such as Jimi Hendrix and Peter Townshend of The Who have brought thousands of dollars in auctions, celebrity-owned, flood-damaged guitars from artists who have lost instruments in the Nashville flood would have significant appeal as memorabilia items in spite of the fact that they may not be playable or restorable. It would be a tragic waste for these to end up in a landfill when they could be used as the basis to raise funds for flood relief.”
To learn more about NASH2O, see our recent press release.
Media Coverage
WKRN-News 2 (ABC) (includes great video story)
The Guitar Show
WSMV-Channel 4 - NBC
The Tennessean
Vintage Guitar
Premier Guitar
GAC
Today’s Country
Music Row Magazine
The Boot
CMT
Nashville Buisness Journal
Nashville Country Club
Examiner.com
Austin Music City
Got Country
Bluegrass Journal
9513
Country Music Tattletale
CountryMusicRocks
Hot country.com