Last night Poor Ellen Smith played a Valentine’s Day Haiti Earthquake Benefit at the Beans in the Belfy in Brunswick, MD.  We were among an eclectic group of 11 talented performers.  The night was hosted by our friend Tomy Wright, who surprised us all with a lovely version of “Nights in White Satin.”  Many thanks to Mark Barry and Todd Coyle for putting on the event.   Also many thanks to our friends from Brunswick and Shepherdstown who came out to see us.  We look forward to seeing everyone at the Beans when we return on Friday, Feb. 26.

– Steve

Armin and the neck of my guitar appear today in The Frederick News Post. Yesterday Poor Ellen Smith participated in a benefit show for the Doctors Without Borders’ Haiti Earthquake Relief fund at the Frederick Cellars, a great venue in downtown Frederick, MD. Two bighearted promoters, Todd C Walker and Todd Coyle, put the event together. It was a splendid time and at last count they raised $1,600. Well done!

–Steve

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