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'''''Sweet Relief Musicians Fund''''' is a [[non-profit]] [[charitable organization|charity]] that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw from when in need of medical care or financial needs. Initially intended as a one-time CD launch benefit for Victoria Williams, Sweet Relief has evolved into a charity organization that relies on donations from artists and the public as a general fund to all professional musicians in need. The fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling with their finances while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.
'''''Sweet Relief Musicians Fund''''' is a [[nonprofit]] [[charitable organization|charity]] that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw when in need of medical care or financial needs. Initially intended as a one-time CD launch benefit for [[Victoria Williams]], Sweet Relief has evolved into a charity organization that relies on donations from artists and the public as a general fund to all professional musicians in need. The fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling with their finances while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.


==History==
==History==
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===Founding & First CD Release===


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===Founding and first CD release===
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The organization was started after musician and singer [[Victoria Williams]] fell ill with [[Multiple sclerosis]] in 1993 and had no way to pay for her own overwhelming medical expenses. Money was raised to help her via benefit concerts and the release of a CD [[Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams]], which was performed by other musical artists including [[Lou Reed]] and [[Pearl Jam]].


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The organization was started after musician and singer [[Victoria Williams]] was diagnosed with [[multiple sclerosis]] (MS) in 1993 and had no way to pay for her medical expenses. Money was raised through benefit concerts and the release of a CD,'' [[Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams]]'', featuring artists like [[Lou Reed]] and [[Pearl Jam]].
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===Second CD Release===


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===Second CD release===
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A second CD titled [[Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation]] was released in 1996. All of the proceeds went toward Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to aid the organization. A variety of alternative rock artists volunteered their time to perform a variety of songs from [[Vic Chesnutt]]. Some well-known artists including [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]], [[R.E.M.]], [[Hootie and the Blowfish]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Joe Henry]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] performed for the CD.

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A second CD titled ''[[Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation]]'' was released in 1996. All of the proceeds went toward Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to aid the organization. A variety of alternative rock artists volunteered their time to perform a variety of songs from [[Vic Chesnutt]]. Some well-known artists including [[Garbage (band)|Garbage]], [[R.E.M.]], [[Hootie and the Blowfish]], [[The Smashing Pumpkins]], [[Joe Henry]] and [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] performed for the CD.


==Services==
==Services==
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*Alternative Therapies/Treatments not covered by insurance
*Alternative Therapies/Treatments not covered by insurance


==Criteria for Eligibility==
==Criteria for eligibility==
Candidacy for assistance depends, among other factors, on the availability of funds and the number of eligible applicants, along with the following criteria:
Candidacy for assistance depends, among other factors, on the availability of funds and the number of eligible applicants, along with the following criteria:


*The applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions.
*The applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions.

*The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
*The applicant must demonstrate financial need.

*Older musicians that require short-term assistance for basic needs.
*Older musicians that require short-term assistance for basic needs.

*Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians, the applicant must have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry.
*Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians, the applicant must have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry.


Exceptions may be made to any individual who does not meet these criteria but believes himself or herself to be eligible for assistance.
Exceptions may be made to any individual who does not meet these criteria but believes himself or herself to be eligible for assistance.


==Management Staff==
==Management staff==

===Executives===
===Executives===
*Bill Bennett - President
*Bill Bennett - President
*Aric Steinberg - Vice President of Development & Artist Relations<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sweetrelief.org/sweetrelief/staff/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503074449/https://www.sweetrelief.org/sweetrelief/staff/ |archive-date=2012-05-03 |title=Staff {{!}} Sweet Relief}}</ref>
*Rob Max - Executive Director


===Board of Directors===
===Board of directors===
*[[Victoria Williams]] - Founder, Singer/songwriter and musician
*[[Victoria Williams]] - Founder, Singer/songwriter and musician
*J. Mark Matthews MD
*J. Mark Matthews MD
*Ariel Hyatt
*[[Ariel Hyatt]]
*David Bournasian
*David Bournasian
*Paul Fox
*Paul Fox
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*Matthew Kaplan
*Matthew Kaplan


===Advisory Board===
===Advisory board===
*Jared Levy
*Jared Levy
*Mike Rouse
*Mike Rouse
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*Eric Mayers
*Eric Mayers


==Notable Supporters==
==Notable supporters==
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has worked with many notable musicians. A list of supporters, past and present, is shown below:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has worked with many notable musicians. A list of supporters, past and present, is shown below:
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*[[311]]
*[[311 (band)|311]]
*[[7th Order]]
*[[A Perfect Circle]]
*[[A Perfect Circle]]
*[[Aerosmith]]
*[[Aerosmith]]
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*[[Bette Midler]]
*[[Bette Midler]]
*[[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]
*[[Beyoncé Knowles|Beyoncé]]
*[[Billy Corgan]]
*[[Billy Joel]]
*[[Billy Joel]]
*[[Bjork]]
*[[Björk]]
*[[Blink-182]]
*[[Blink-182]]
*[[Bob Dylan]]
*[[Bob Dylan]]
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*[[Chicago (band)|Chicago]]
*[[Chicago (band)|Chicago]]
*[[Christina Aguilera]]
*[[Christina Aguilera]]
*[[Chuck Schuldiner]]
*[[Coldplay]]
*[[Coldplay]]
*[[Cypress Hill]]
*[[Cypress Hill]]
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*[[Dave Navarro]]
*[[Dave Navarro]]
*[[David Bowie]]
*[[David Bowie]]
*[[Death (metal band)|Death]]
*[[Destiny's Child]]
*[[Destiny's Child]]
*[[Dixie Chicks]]
*[[Dixie Chicks]]
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*[[Eminem]]
*[[Eminem]]
*[[EMI]]
*[[EMI]]
*[[Emmy Lou Harris]]
*[[Emmylou Harris]]
*[[Fugees]]
*[[Fugees]]
*[[Gloria Estefan]]
*[[Gloria Estefan]]
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*[[Merle Haggard]]
*[[Merle Haggard]]
*[[Michelle Branch]]
*[[Michelle Branch]]
*[[Motley Crue]]
*[[Mötley Crüe]]
*[[NSYNC]]
*[[NSYNC]]
*[[Nappy Roots]]
*[[Nappy Roots]]
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*[[Sarah McLachlan]]
*[[Sarah McLachlan]]
*[[Shania Twain]]
*[[Shania Twain]]
*[[The Smashing Pumpkins]]
*[[Staind]]
*[[Staind]]
*[[Sting (musician)|Sting]]
*[[Sting (musician)|Sting]]
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==Discography (Benefit Albums)==
==Discography (benefit albums)==
* ''[[Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation]]'' (1996) (Tribute/Benefit for [[Vic Chesnutt]])
* ''[[Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation]]'' (1996) (Tribute to [[Vic Chesnutt]])
* ''[[Sweet Relief III: Pennies From Heaven]]'' (2013)
*Party for Joey:  Sweet Relief Tribute to Joey Spampinato (2021)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.sweetrelief.org/ Sweet Relief Musicians Fund]
*[http://www.sweetrelief.org/ Sweet Relief Musicians Fund]


[[Category:Charities based in the United States]]
[[Category:Charities based in California]]
[[Category:Music organizations based in the United States]]


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Revision as of 12:15, 25 January 2023

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Founded1994
FounderVictoria Williams
TypeCharity
FocusSweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.
Location
Area served
United States
MethodFinancial Aid
Websitehttp://www.sweetrelief.org

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a nonprofit charity that maintains a financial fund from which professional musicians can draw when in need of medical care or financial needs. Initially intended as a one-time CD launch benefit for Victoria Williams, Sweet Relief has evolved into a charity organization that relies on donations from artists and the public as a general fund to all professional musicians in need. The fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling with their finances while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems.

History

Founding and first CD release

The organization was started after musician and singer Victoria Williams was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1993 and had no way to pay for her medical expenses. Money was raised through benefit concerts and the release of a CD, Sweet Relief: A Benefit for Victoria Williams, featuring artists like Lou Reed and Pearl Jam.

Second CD release

A second CD titled Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation was released in 1996. All of the proceeds went toward Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to aid the organization. A variety of alternative rock artists volunteered their time to perform a variety of songs from Vic Chesnutt. Some well-known artists including Garbage, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, The Smashing Pumpkins, Joe Henry and Madonna performed for the CD.

Services

Sweet Relief provides service to the music community through financial assistance in the following categories:

  • Insurance Premiums
  • Prescriptions
  • Housing Costs
  • Food Costs
  • Alternative Therapies/Treatments not covered by insurance

Criteria for eligibility

Candidacy for assistance depends, among other factors, on the availability of funds and the number of eligible applicants, along with the following criteria:

  • The applicant must be a musician who has regular public performances, or performed on at least three widely released recordings (audio or audiovisual), or written music that has been performed on three widely released recordings, or published on three occasions.
  • The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
  • Older musicians that require short-term assistance for basic needs.
  • Except for retired or semi-retired older musicians, the applicant must have, or recently have had, a serious medical condition. A condition is considered to be serious when it substantially affects the applicant’s ability to work within or outside the music industry.

Exceptions may be made to any individual who does not meet these criteria but believes himself or herself to be eligible for assistance.

Management staff

Executives

  • Bill Bennett - President
  • Aric Steinberg - Vice President of Development & Artist Relations[1]

Board of directors

  • Victoria Williams - Founder, Singer/songwriter and musician
  • J. Mark Matthews MD
  • Ariel Hyatt
  • David Bournasian
  • Paul Fox
  • Martin Kamenski
  • Matthew Kaplan

Advisory board

  • Jared Levy
  • Mike Rouse
  • Don Strasburg
  • Eric Pirritt
  • Benjamin Myers
  • Regius Gunawan
  • Keith Mitchell
  • Eric Mayers

Notable supporters

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has worked with many notable musicians. A list of supporters, past and present, is shown below:

Discography (benefit albums)

References

  1. ^ "Staff | Sweet Relief". Archived from the original on 2012-05-03.

External links

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