Red June Announces Upcoming Tour to Support Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

Asheville-based acoustic Americana band, Red June, announces their Homegrown Tour 2011 to focus attention on local agriculture. To emphasize their Buy Local message, Red June will donate $1 of each CD sale at live shows for the first half of 2011 to the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP). ASAP does critical work in WNC expanding local food markets, supporting farmers, and building healthy communities through connections to local food; Red June is proud to support their mission.

“ Local agriculture provides fresh, healthy food and strengthens local economies. With this campaign, we want to draw attention to small-scale farms that humanely raise their animals and use sustainable farming practices that are healthy for people and for our planet. No matter where you live it’ s important to support your local farmers and we want to carry that message with us to our live shows in 2011.” -Natalya Weinstein, Red June

Red June (named after the heirloom apple variety), will be performing at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Saturday, Feb. 26th at 7:30pm. Admission is a $10 suggested donation at the door. The Center is located at 225 W. State Street.

Red June’ s September 2010 release, Remember Me Well, was voted #1 in WNCW’ s Regional Top 20 Contest and #31 in WNCW’ s “ Top 100 albums of 2010” . Remember Me Well also debuted on the national Folk DJ charts at #4 album in November.

For more information about the band, to see a photo of the Carolina Red June apple, or to listen to their music, please visit www.redjunemusic.com. For a complimentary copy of Remember Me Well or for an interview, please contact: Natalya Weinstein, 828-337-2703, redjunemusic@gmail.com

For more information about the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, please visit www.asapconnections.org. ASAP Contact: Maggie Cramer, 828-236-1282, maggie@asapconnections.org

To contact the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, call 828/669-0930.