It’s happening! We’re throwing a local fundraiser Saturday, June 17, 4-6pm at Epilogue in Chapel Hill, NC to help raise money for Get Joey to Fringe! Featuring the music of me and my band Joey Cougar & The Starfish, with guest musicians, Stephen Winters and Harris Winters, on bass and drums. You marked your calendar, now grab your FREE ticket.

Why a ticket? So Epilogue has an idea of how many people to expect! The event is open to the public, so tell a friend, grab your tickets and get ready for a fundraiser with house party vibes at a kick-ass local venue. Think of it like The Eras Tour, but cheaper and with fewer stunts! If you forget or don’t have time to get a ticket, no worries, still show up.

I can’t tell you how excited I am that we’ll be at Epilogue. It’s this little LatinX-owned queer-friendly indie bookstore and coffee shop conveniently located across the street from the UNC Media Arts space where Breaking Up With Jesus premiered in December 2021 and where I teach my performance studies classes each semester. I go in nearly every day for coffee and often end up leaving with a great new book of poetry or graphic novel. 

Back to the point of this post! The fundraiser is a chance to share another side of myself with you through original songs and a few covers (hello, Aquabats). And because my partner, Kira, is a stunning creative artist, we’ll have homemade BUWJ t-shirts you can purchase. Not only will you look sweet and hip wearing these shirts, you’ll help me raise funds to get to Fringe. As the saying goes, “Come for the music and cause, stay for the swag and Epilogue churros.” I’m pretty sure that’s somewhere in the Gospel of John. That John just loved a free beverage holder and delicious pastry. 

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Jazz Incognito on WXYC 89.3 where I talk about taking Breaking Up With Jesus to Fringe and the upcoming fundraiser. Thanks Will Vizuete for having me!
Can’t make it to the local fundraiser, but want to help? Donate here. 

Joey

P.S. Epilogue churros and pastries…. You won’t be disappointed. I mean it. In case you need another reason to come out.