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EP69: Dan Friedman and the Green Music Program [A Planting for the Future Episode]

Alton Derringer • Sep 22, 2024
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PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE

Dan Friedman, a recording artist, environmentalist, and fan of Derringer Discoveries, has established and coordinated a worldwide livestream concert scheduled for October 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 10 PM ET. This event is part of his Green Music Program, a charitable organization. The event has been titled the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert."

Full access to the virtual concert can be obtained with a minimum donation of $10 (US). The Green Music Program will contribute the entire sum to two charities: Keep Durham Beautiful in North Carolina [US] and Little Free Trees in Liverpool, UK. To obtain your ticket, please proceed to the GoFundMe page for the event.

Derringer Discoveries proudly sponsors the upcoming livestream concert series. From this episode through October 5th, we're featuring a series of mini episodes, each spotlighting a unique artist from the live, global event that already spans three continents.

DAN FRIEDMAN - GREEN MUSIC PROGRAM

Team Derringer welcomes environmentalist and musician Dan Friedman to the podcast. Dan discusses the inception of the Green Music Program and his collaboration with Nick Cheshire, founder of Little Free Trees of Devon, England, to conceive the "Planting for the Future Livestream Concert." 

Derringer Discoveries is the proud sponsor of the forthcoming livestream concert series. Leading up to the concert on October 5th, 2024, we will feature a series of mini-episodes, each highlighting a distinct artist from the live global event covering three continents.

DONATE AND LISTEN

Please support this worthy cause. To obtain your ticket, proceed to the GoFundMe page for more information.

The songs featured in this episode (and all episodes connected to the October 5th livestream concert) are included on the following playlist: Planting for the Future Livestream Concert - 5th October 2024.

If you are a recording artist who has obtained ticket access to the concert, we will add a song of yours to the playlist. Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com for more information.

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