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ABOUT SMASH

At SMASH, our mission is to get and keep our local musicians healthy. We aim to provide a foundation of health that allows musicians in our community to not only survive but thrive. When you’re struggling with your health, it's hard to put one foot in front of the other, let alone create music. Our goal is to provide a safety net that allows musicians to focus resources on other key living expenses, including their musical craft. In turn, our local musicians enrich our local culture, economy, and lives.​​

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THE SMASH BOARD

The current SMASH Board includes Laura Ware, Joe Grube, Elisabeth Ferguson, Bob Bailey, Shaina Shepherd, Trey Busch, Bob Watanabe & Dave Richards. 

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LAURA WARE

BOARD PRESIDENT

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BOB BAILEY

FUNDRAISING CHAIR

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BOB WATANABE

BOARD MEMBER

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JOE GRUBE

SECRETARY​

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SHAINA SHEPHERD

BOARD MEMBER

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DAVE RICHARDS

BOARD MEMBER

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ELISABETH FERGUSON

TREASURER

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TREY BUSCH

BOARD MEMBER

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PRESS ABOUT SMASH

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SEATTLE CHANNEL

CityStream: SMASH: Healthcare Assistance for Musicians

SEATTLE TIMES

SMASH All Star Benefit is One of Seattle's Best New Concert Traditions

SEATTLE TIMES

How Seattle can support its artists despite rising prices​

SEATTLE MAGAZINE

The Sound of Giving

SEATTLE PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER

International Overdose Awareness Day: Taking Action to Save Lives

CASCADE PBS

Advocates push for Narcan to become a staple in Seattle’s music scene

AMERICAN SONGWRITER

Mike McCready Shares The Importance of Music, SMASH, Healthcare

KUOW

Seattle's independent music scene limps along, barely. Will it survive the winter?

KUOW

New healthcare safety net for Seattle musicians

KUOW

Seattle's independent music scene limps along, barely. Will it survive the winter?

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