Our mission is to support musicians and creative professionals who face unique challenges while in early recovery and on the road to a new way of life.
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Oct 26Virtual Lifeshop via Zoom WebinarThree music industry veterans and recovery advocates will be sitting down to discuss how artists can tap into their creative spirit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Tue, Jul 235428 St Charles Ave6PM- cocktails & mocktails with piano from David Torkanowsky 7PM- Sit down dinner 8PM- Anders and Luther perform Tickets (only 40 spots available)
- Tue, Feb 26Imagine RecoveryMusiCares group every Tuesday evening at Imagine Recovery IOP. 6:30-7:30pm
- Sun, Dec 16Maple Leaf BarFEATURING: Anders Osborne Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Big Chief Juan Pardo Kirk Joseph Doug Belote Brad Walker and more Poster Art: Add Noise Studios
- Sun, Dec 02Imagine RecoveryLIFE BEYOND ADDICTION > Recovery 2.0, a membership site for people in recovery, their families and people who work in the field, is the result of more than two decades of learning how to build a healthy, happy addiction-free life.
- Tue, Nov 06Imagine RecoveryHow To Begin Your Journey in Sobriety as a Musician, A Conversation with Ivan Neville & Harold OwensHarold Owens is the Senior Director of MusiCares, the Recording Academy's charity that provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. Ivan Neville, 20 years sober, is a Friend and source of inspiration to many musicians who are navigating recovery.
- Mon, Oct 22Imagine RecoverySMAF & Imagine Recovery present Lifeshops: "Where creative sober people come together to share ideas, inspiration, and learn new tools to stay creative, happy, and connected." Stephanie Osborne is the CEO and lead meditation guide for Meditate New Orleans, a corporate guided meditation business.
- Thu, Sep 20Imagine Recovery*RSVP will be available starting on September 5, 2018* "Where creative sober people come together to share ideas, inspiration, and learn new tools to stay creative, happy and connected." Presented by Gia Maione Prima Foundation, Inc.
- Thu, Aug 02The Rockwell RoomAnders Osborne & Luther Dickinson will play a special intimate evening. This event benefits Send Me A Friend, an organization Co-Founded by Anders which supports musicians & creative professionals who face unique challenges while in early recovery & on the road to a new way of life.
- Sat, May 19Bayou Boogaloo Music FestivalWe’re so stoked to be out at Bayou Boogaloo Music Festival this weekend! Come by and pass a good time & learn all about our program. Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 > 2:00pm - 7:00pm day We’re also seeking some Friends to help us, if that’s you or someone you know, email info@sendmeafriend.org.
- Wed, May 16Lafayette SquareAnders is back on The Square this Wednesday May 16th! Come see us at Wednesday at the Square & learn about our program and mobile app. Music by Anders & Motel Radio. The event is FREE, but VIP upgrades are available at --> http://bit.ly/AndersSquare2018
- Fri, May 04John Bukaty Studio and GallerySince launching last year, Send Me A Friend has developed a national network of over 1,500 volunteer “Friends” who are on-call to support musicians and staff at their gigs. SMAF has already helped over 50 music industry professionals in early recovery.