The Hunger Bus Calendar

Chakulla and the Hunger Bus Concert Event Schedule

2015 Schedule

Mark Your Calendar!

FOR January 22nd as "The Songwriter's Forum" launches into the new year with a very special Songwriter's Forum "Hunger Benefit"!!! At Olivia's Coffeehouse in Eustis, FL

A perfect storm of giving! With three non-profit organizations on hand to help bring awareness to the situation of hunger in our community, our state and in the world today.

Two fantastic featured artists performing and talking about their music and their missions to help our community David Oliver Willis of American Idol fame who is always sharing his talents with our charities in Lake County and Chakulla who is the inspiration behind the "Hunger Bus"!

You won't want to miss this special event in January at Olivia's, so bring your canned goods and non-perishables or your donations on January 22nd, 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Call ahead for reservations:
352-357-1887

January

24th, 2015 "Chakulla and ME"
Time: 11:am-2:pm
Concert Event: "Empty Bowls" to be held at Cambier Park, Park Street, Naples, Fl. 34102
"Empty Bowls, Naples" to benefit : the Harry Chapin Food Bank of southwest Fl. Tickets are $15.00

April

11th Sat. 7-11pm: "Chakulla and ME" The Wyvern Hotel (Roof Top) 101 East Retta Esplande, Punta Gorda, Fl. For reservations: (885) 213-0582

16th Thurs. 5-8pm: "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" Gallery Walk Punta Gorda, Fl. (in the Court yard at the Artisan's Gallery) To benefit: "For the Love of Kids" Charlotte County, Fl.

May

15, 16, and 17th The Hibiscus Festival, Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda, Fl.
Festival Hours: Fri. 4pm-11pm, Sat. 8am-11pm, Sun. 6am-2pm. Tickets, Donation!
Fri. 6-7pm: "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" and special Guest: Japhy Blackwell on sax Main Stage
9-10pm: Chakulla on Bass with " Michael Haymans and the Hibiscus Band" Main Stage
(Entertainment is scheduled throughout the weekend on the Main Stage)
Yes, the Hunger Bus will have a stage inspiring folks for the entire Festival with wonderful artists Singing out for Food to benefit: "Meals on Wheels", Charlotte County, Fl. all weekend!

21st Thurs. 5-8pm: "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" Gallery Walk Punta Gorda, Fl. (In the Court yard at the Artisan's Gallery) (To benefit: "For the Love of Kids" Charlotte County, Fl.

June

19th Thurs. 5-8pm: "Chakulla and Me with Coffey" Gallery Walk Punta Gorda, Fl. (In the Court yard at the Artisan's Gallery) (To benefit: "For the Love of Kids" Charlotte County, Fl.

26th Fri. 7-11pm: "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" The Wyvern Hotel (Roof Top) 101 East Retta Esplande, Punta Gorda, Fl. For reservations: (885)213-0582

July

July 11th and 12th Sat. and Sun.:
Festival starts at 10:30am "the Plymouth Harbor Roots and Folk Festival"
Pilgrim Memorial Park - Plymouth, Ma.
Festival is FREE! (Please bring non-perishable food items! )
(Monetary donations will also be accepted to benefit Massachusetts Food Agencies)
For Festival info. www.projectarts.com

July 15th Wednesday:
From 8:-12: Perks and Corks. High Street Westerly, RI
(To benefit the Johnnycake Center of Westerly, RI)

July 17th, 18th and 19th:
Fri. 4:-5:30, Sat. 11:am-1:30, 2:30-3:30, 4:30-8:30 and Sun. 11:am-1:30, 2:30-3:30, 4:30-5:pm
South County Hot Air Balloon Festival, U.R.I. Kingston, R.I.

July 23d Thurs.:
6pm - "Jus-Tus" Reunion (Frank and Chuck with Donna and Special Guest artists) at the Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, R.I.
(Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.) For your reservations call: (401) 213-6615

July 25th Sat.:
5-9pm - Starts the "Wild Stock" weekend (the Wild Harvest Bistro and a musical meet and greet) at Wild Harvest Bakery and Cafe, 1675 South County Trail, East Greenwich, R.I.
Call for your Reservation: (401) 886-5200 (Limited Seating)

July 26th Sun.:
Starts at 12 - "Wild Stock" (a Festival and Concert Event with Local and National Musical performing Artist's) - Wild Harvest Bakery and Cafe, 1675 South County Trail, East Greenwich, R.I.
For information, call: (401) 213-6615
(This Event to benefit the East Greenwich Food Cupboard and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank)

July 30th:
Dusk-9:pm - "Wakefield River Fire and Art Walk" at (Sari's Sanctuary) along the Saugatucket River in Wakefield, R.I. for information, call: (401) 789-7467
(Please bring Non-perishable Food items to Benefit the Jonnycake Center, Peacedale, R.I.)

August

August 1st: Private Concert (RI)

Special Chakulla and the Hunger Bus "Singing out for Food" Tour 2015 Concert Series at: Flatbread Company Restaurants throughout New England. These Concerts are FREE! Help keep the wheels on the Bus going round and round! Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit local Food Pantries! Thank you, Chakulla

August 3rd Mon.:
6:00 - 8:30pm at: Flatbread Company 161 Cushing Street, Providence, RI.
For Reservations; (401) 273-2737

August 10th Mon.:
6:00 - 8:30pm at: Flatbread Company 213 Burlington Road, Bedford, Ma.
For Reservations; (781) 275-8200

August 11th Tues.:
6:00 - 8:30pm at: Flatbread Company 2760 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH.
For Reservations; (603) 356-4470

August 12th Weds.:
6:00 - 8:30pm at: Flatbread Company 61 High Street Hampton, NH.
For Reservations: (603) 926-6111

August 22nd Sat.:
10:am - 5:pm - Chakulla and the Hunger Bus "Singing out for Food" Tour 2015 at the Woodstock Reformed Church 16 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. Guest Artists Lineup: Ralf Houseman, Deb Fisher, (on Tour from Florida) Dulcinea, Silvia Bullett, and Chakulla. Tickets: Donation! Please bring non-perishable Food items! To benefit the Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Woodstock, NY

August 23rd Sun.:
12 - 4:pm - Chakulla and the Hunger Bus "Singing out for Food" Tour 2015 on the Village Green on Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. Guest Artists Lineup: Dulcinea, Cows and Thunder, The New Lazy Boys, and Chakulla At 4pm. Drum Circle Donations are accepted! Please bring non-perishable Food items! To benefit the Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Woodstock, NY

August 24th Mon.:
7:30pm - 2nd Annual "Singing out for Food" Open Mike at: Dutch's Tavern 204 Rock Hill Drive, Rock Hill, NY Donations accepted! Please bring non-perishable Food items! To Benefit: Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless, Monticello, NY

August 27th Thurs.:
7pm - 10:pm - Jus-Tus Reunion (Frank and Chuck with Donna) at the Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI. Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit a local Food Pantry!
For Reservations: (401) 213-6615

September

September 2nd Weds.:
8:pm - last New England Concert Event for the Chakulla and the Hunger Bus "Singing out for Food" Tour 2015 At Perks and Corks High Street Westerly, RI. Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit the Jonnycake Center of Westerly, RI. Thank you for Helping those in need!

October

October 30th Friday:
7:-11:pm - Concert Event - "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" at the Wyvern (roof top) East Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, Florida. Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit Meals on Wheels (Charlotte County, Fl.) Thank you. Chakulla

November

November 5th Thursday:
5:-6:pm - "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" to Benefit: the Charlotte County Empty Bowls Program To be held at: the New Day Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd, Port Charlotte, Fl.
Event from 4:-7:pm - Tickets $12.00 at the door - A variety of Soups, bread and a Hand made Bowl of your choice included! Entertainment throughout the evening! Help feed hungry Children/People! Thank you and looking forward, Chakulla

November 14th Saturday and November 27th Friday:
7: - 11:pm "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" at the Wyvern (roof top) Downtown Punta Gorda, Fl. Tickets are FREE! Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit those less fortunate! Thank you, Chakulla

November 29th Sunday:
Private Party (John's Birthday!)

December

December 4th Friday:
7: - 11:pm "Chakulla and ME with Coffey" at the Wyvern (roof top) Downtown Punta Gorda, Fl. Tickets are FREE! Please bring non-perishable Food items to benefit those less fotunate! Thank you and looking forward, Chakulla

December 11th Friday:
7: - 11:pm "Chakulla with Coffey" at the Wyvern!

December 19th Saturday:
7: - 11:pm "Chakulla and Me with Coffey" at the Wyvern!

Chakulla and the Hunger Bus Concert Event 2014 Schedule

2014 Schedule (scroll up for the 2015 schedule)

May  Schedule:

7th   Weds.  6-9pm     "Chakulla and ME"   Nav-a-gator Bar and Grill, Lake Suzy, Fl.  
14th  Weds.  6-9pm     "Chakulla and ME"   Nav-a-gator Bar and Grill, Lake Suzy, Fl.
16th  Fri. Gates open at 4pm    :"Chakulla and ME"   The Hibiscus Fest. Gilchrist Park,
                                                                                           Punta Gorda, Fl.
21st  Weds. 6-9pm     "Chakulla and ME"  Nav-a-gator Bar and Grill, Lake Suzy, Fl.
28th  Weds.  6-9pm     "Chakulla and ME"  Nav-a-gator Bar and Grill, Lake Suzy, Fl.  
    

The Hunger Bus Tour  "Singing out for Food 2014"  Schedule:

June Schedule:        

21st and 22nd  Sat. and Sun.     Clearwater Fest. Croton Park, NY
25th Weds. from 7-9pm at the Artist Tree Tea House Bristol, Connecticut
         For Concert info. www.artisttreeteahouse.net
         To Benefit: the Salvation Army and the Christian Fellowship Center Food Pantries
         (non-perishable food items)           
         100 % of funds raise by ticket sales will Benefit the Local Food Bank
29th       Newport Rocks the Fort,  Fort Adams, Newport, RI

July Schedule:

6th Sun. from 7-9pm at Sandywoods Tiverton, RI
         For Concert info. www.sandywoodsmusic.com
         To Benefit: 100% local Food Agencies (to be announced)
11th  Fri.  9:-11:59pm  Lou's Tavern,  42 Court St., Plymouth, Ma
12th  Sat.  10:am-7:pm  Plymouth Harbor Roots and Folk Fest. 
          (Historic Waterfront)  Memorial State Park,  Plymouth, Ma
13th  Sun.  4:-7:pm  Sandcastle,  150 Warren Ave, Plymouth, Ma.
18th,19th and 20th  South County Hot Air Balloon Fest., University of RI, Kingston, RI
30th Weds. from 8-Till pm At Perks and Corks Westerly, RI
           For Concert info. www.perksandcorks.com
           To Benefit: 100% the Johnnycake Center Westerly, RI

August Schedule:

8th  Fri.  9:-11:59pm  Lou's Tavern,  42 Court St.  Plymouth, Ma
9th  Sat.  10:am-7:pm  Plymouth Harbor Fest.
              (Historic Waterfront) Memorial State Park, Plymouth, Ma.
17th Sun. noon - 6pm Wild Harvest, East Greenwich, RI
              fund raiser for local food pantry / food bank
23rd  Sat.  All Day Event   Surf Hotel,  Block Island, RI

27th Weds. - Live interview on WADK Radio Newport, RI 1540 - Live at 4 pm

28th Thurs. - Sundown Concert Series, Fort Adams, Newport 6:pm

Will be sharing the stage with Triple threat Funds raised will Benefit the RICFB and the Non-perishables will stay in Newport and Benefit the Martin Luther King Cupboard.

29th  Fri.  Newport Rocks the Fort,  Fort Adams, Newport, RI 

September Schedule:

Sept.11th 2014 Thursday - 7-9pm
A Special Event at; "the Contemporary Theatre"  Main St., Wakefield, RI
                 "A taste of Acting and a taste of Music"
To Benefit "the Welcome House" in Wakefield, RI
Tickets:   Pay what you can!
Thank You Chris and the Contemporary Theatre!!!!!!!

Sept.13th 2014 Saturday - 7:30-10:30pm
"Jus-Tus"  Concert Event
        (Yes, a flash from the 70's past  New Englander's!)
   Frank and Donna,  Mike Delyi and Chuck (me "Chakulla")
This Concert Event is at: the Breach Way Grille, Charlestown Beach rd, (rt 1a Charlestown, RI)
Please bring non-perishables to benefit a local Food Pantry!
            Cash donations will be accepted!

Sept. 24th 2014 Wednesday -  8:-11:pm
Concert Event:
Perks and Corks Main st. Westerly,RI
Jeffery Jazzbass on Bass guitar and special guest Artists.
Please bring non-perishable Food Items to Benefit "the Jonnycake Center of Westerly".

Sept. 27, 2014 Saturday - 10:30am - 3pm - Narragansett Beach
Concert Event: Panda Plunge - Proceeds from this event will support the Welcome House shelter, housing, soup kitchen, and social service operations.

October Schedule:

Oct.11, 2014 Saturday
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Java Madness 134 Salt Pond Rd. Wakefield, RI 02879
Supporting Al Keith's Open Mic to benefit: Saint Andrews Food Pantry 

Oct. 18 and 19, 2014 Saturday and Sunday
Time: 12-5pm
Concert Event at: Sunflower Natural Foods Market 75 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock, N.Y.
Chakulla with Jeffrey Jazzbass, the Professor, Steven Capozolla, and there might be special guest Artists ( we can not mention their names ) just letting you know!
To Benefit: the Good Neighbor Food Pantry of Woodstock, N.Y.
I have heard that this is also the Woodstock Film Festival weekend! 

October 16th Thursday
Time: 7-10pm
"Jus-Tus" Concert Event (Frank and Chuck with Donna Angel and Mike Delyi)
At: the Breach Way Grille, Charlestown Beach rd., (rt.1a) Charlestown, RI.
(Please bring non-perishable Food items to Benefit a local Food Pantry)

October 20th Monday
Time: 7-11pm
Steve's Music Center's Open Mic. "Singing out for Food"
At: Dutch's 204 Rock Hill rd. Rock Hill, N.Y.
(Please bring non-perishable food items and cash Donations to Benefit: the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless)

October 25th Saturday
Time: 8pm
Live from Center Stage
(Please see http://www.livefromcenterstage.com for ticket Information when available.)
Cape Cod Community Media Center, 17 Shad Hole Rd. Dennisport, MA. 02639
(Please bring non-perishable food items to benefit a local food pantry)

November Schedule:

November 6 - Thursday
Time: 8-12:30 pm
Perks and Corks - High Street, Westerly, RI
Special concert Event with a set with Jus-Tus then Chakulla and the Hunger Bus with Jeffrey Jazzbass and guests! This is our last Event for this year in New England! Please bring non-perishables to benefit: the Jonnycake Center of Westerly, RI.