On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 local arts groups are combined forces to help raise money for disaster relief for the areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina at the Fuze Box (12 Central Ave., Albany). This special benefit event featured local poets and musicians performing, an art auction, and other activities throughout the evening in an effort to raise funds for the American Red Cross to assist victims of the recent storm.

Albany Poets, The Central Muse Division, Albany Underground Artists, 200 Proof, and Community Arts United came together to sponsor this event.

This event featured performances by Scotty Mac, A.C. Everson & Mitch Elrod, Thom Francis, Whiskey Sour, The Poet Essence, Mary Panza, R.M. Engelhardt, Lawanda Horton, Jared Funari, and Mike Trash.