SOULFOOD Artists announce Second Annual Event

Nashville (May 9, 2006) – Celeste Johnson and Diesel, local recording artists, announced today that they will be hosting their second annual SOULFOOD EVENT on June 9th at Belcourt Theatre to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. SOULFOOD was created to feed your soul and feed Nashville’s hungry and this year they are hoping to double what was raised at last year’s event.

“We are thrilled to join other sponsors for the second year of this outstanding musical event to help Second Harvest especially since our current tornado challenges have increased the need” said Cheryl Strichik, CEO of EMG, a Premiere Sponsor.

This year, The Sunset Grill will be the exclusive caterer for SOULFOOD, which will be a sold out affair with over 200 people in attendance. A silent auction with outstanding items will be open from 6pm until 10pm for your bidding pleasure and includes trips, wines and many surprises. During the evening their will be LaNina wine and Nemiroff vodka from Aleksey Imports, all to be enjoyed with the delicious hosted hors d’oeuvres from The Sunset Grill.

Just back from a successful fundraising event on Florida’s coast in February, SOULFOOD will guarantee to feed your soul with intimate performances by Americana recording artist Diesel, and Honey & The Lion: featuring Celeste Johnson & Denny Presley as well as a new female acapella group singing spirituals. “Our goal is to make this an annual event and one which we can do on a national basis to help Food Banks across the country,” said Celeste Johnson, co-founder of SOULFOOD. “We feel that it is important to do as much as we can to help people in need while providing a great performance affordable by all.”

Supporter level sponsor for SOULFOOD, Historic & Distinctive Homes, Karen Hoff says “The ticket price is only $10.00 and we think it makes a great gift for your clients or friends. This event is really special and we want to help where we can to make it a huge success.” You can buy your ticket at the door the night of the event or on line at www.secondharvest.com or by calling 615-244-4228 x 232.

About SOULFOOD
Local recording artists Celeste Johnson and Diesel teamed up to make their music work for the good of their community and founded the company, SOULFOOD. SOULFOOD is a musical event whose goals include two benefits per year in Nashville to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank, and produce the show in other locations across the country to raise money for Second Harvest Food Banks on a national basis.

About Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Organized in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The Food Bank’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. In FYE 2004, Second Harvest distributed more than 14 million pounds of food. Each year, the Food Bank works with a network of more than 500 not-for-profit agencies (e.g., soup kitchens, day care centers, senior citizens’ centers, food pantries) in 46 Middle and West Tennessee counties. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee was named America’s Second Harvest’s 2003 Affiliate of the Year.