All for a good cause

Hoping for "hoping," (和平) a wordplay on the Chinese characters for peace, will also remind us that the death toll during the Iraq invasion two years ago was 24,000, predominantly civilian, with 12 percent of those under 18 (UN Development Programme, "Iraq Living Conditions Survey 2004").

All profits from the event will go to peace, indirectly, through the Taiwan Association for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders or "Your Choice." There will be a set of boxes at the entry for you to choose a recipient for your donation.

The Band List

The Anglers (roots)

Baba Alex and Pan Afrikan (original)

Bohemia (improvisation)

Brian Funshine (kids entertainment)

Brickbat (funky soul)

Chicken Rice (psychobilly)

Creepy Susan (奇怪蘇珊, rock)

Dakanow and Family (Hayan roots)

David Chen and The Muddy Basin Ramblers (blues)

The Deported (punk)

The Incriminators (folk)

Jindowin (筋斗雲, rock)

Kimbo (胡德天, Hayan-blues)

Lux Sound System (reggae)

Mild (funk rock)

Native Space (psychedelica)

Neon (indie rock)

Orenda (latin jazz/folk)

Red-I and Bukake Posse (reggae)

Robin Dale (original)

Rocket Girl (punk)

The Smoking Cones (冒煙玉米, reggae funk)

Sputnik Tango Rebellion (造反衛星, hip hop)

Tarry Bush (bluegrass)

Wise Manoevers (eclectic)

(As of press time no schedule for the bands was released to the press, check the Web site: hopingforho-ping.com)