Noise for the Needy recently annoucned a  line up for their annual benefit concerts. The shows will be June 6th - 10th at a number of venues throughout Seattle to support Rise n Shine a non-profit that provides advocacy and education for teens and children affected by HIV/AIDS. What a tremendous idea to harness to power of music to create community and cash for a noble (and a needy) cause!

We’re stoked to see some of our favorite local bands in the line-ups, here’s just a sample:

The Handsome Family, The Maldives, Rosyvelt - June 6 @ Tractor Tavern

The Cops, Optimus Rhyme, Tall Birds, TV Coahran - June 7 @  Comet Tavern

Key Note Speaker, Shim, Shorthand for Epic, Cancer Rising - June 7 @ Sunset Tavern

Thee Emergency, The Whore Moans, Kissing Potion, and The Lights - June 8 @ Comet Tavern

Head Like a Kite, Dept. of Energy, The Sun The Sea - June 8 @ Sunset Tavern

Pleasure Boaters, Whiskey Tango, Triumph of Lethargy - June 9 @ The Funhouse  

Okkervill River, Sera Cahone, Ghost Stoires - June 10 @ Crocodile  

For a full line up and more acts to be announced, go to the Noise for the Needy MySpace.