NWFL Presents Benefit Concert for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

On Monday, October 24, Seattle comes together at The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley for the Northwest Family Life 2016 Fundraiser - Ending Domestic Violence. The benefit concert features singer Susie McEntire, Reba's sister, with the opening act The International World Music Band.

"Come enjoy great music, food and friends while helping end domestic violence," write organizers.

Susie McEntire Eaton's smile is a genuine one -- and a familiar one. With more than a passing physical resemblance to her sister, Reba McEntire, Susie also shares her big sister's musical gifts. But McEntire has directed her talents to the country gospel side of American Roots music garnering much acclaim from her peers and fans alike.

In addition to numerous awards and nominations from TNN, GMA, and CCMA, McEntire has been named "Artist of the Year" several times in the field of Positive Country Music. She has also scored four #1 singles on the Positive Country radio charts. However, more than her notoriety, it is McEntire's kindness and determination in the midst of difficulties and her genuine compassion for others that inspires people around her.

Opening for McEntire is The International World Music Band, a group of talented musicians who play world music and sing in Swahili, Portuguese, and Thai languages. Their members include Estev�o Ono, Ken Nsimbi, Kaila Nsimbi, Mark Nsimbi, Marissa Ukosakul, and Justin van Gend. We are thrilled they will be opening our evening with rhythm and soul.

The Northwest Family Life 2016 Fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 24 at The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle WA 98121. Tickets are $30. Children under 12 are free.