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Tunes 4 Tots Sunday, Dec. 4,
Benefits Toys for Tots

Richard Bicknell and the Shakedusters are participating in the Tunes 4 Tots benefit for Toys for Tots Sunday, December 4, 2011, at The Five Spot in Little Five Points. The benefit starts at 5 p.m. and Richard is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. Admission is an unwrapped toy or a donation.

Richard has been a popular Atlanta performer since the late 1980s, with a loyal fan base and three critically acclaimed albums. His third album, Baby Lightning, was named one of Creative Loafing's "Top 101 Albums of the Decade" at the end of 2009. His style ranges from folk to rock, following the musical path laid down by such Americana icons such as Emmylou Harris, Townes Van Zandt and Nanci Griffith.

The Shakedusters include Spencer Kirkpatrick, guitar; Kevin Andrews, base; Joe Davies, guitar, and Paul Barrie, drums.

Other groups performing include:

• Bolder Monkey
• Free from Bones
• Liquid Marble
• The Velvet Jesus
• Toothless Tiger
• Curvature

Also featuring art performances from Sarai and Steve Seaberg & Friends and a silent art auction.

Tunes for Tots
5 p.m. - midnight
The Five Spot
1123 Euclid Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.223.1100