Keb’ Mo’ and Beth Nielsen Chapman Headline Abintra Montessori Benefit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- Grammy-winning artist Keb’ Mo’ is hosting a special night of music benefiting Abintra Montessori on Monday, January 6 at Fontanel Studio Gallery in the round with guest artists Beth Nielsen Chapman, Hallmark Channel’s top Christmas movie co-star/singer/songwriter JT Hodges and singer/songwriter Casey Wasner with a few surprise guests as well.

Chaired by Keb’ Mo’s wife, Robbie Brooks Moore, CEO of Kind of Blue Music Label, the couple are teaming up with co-chair Bob Bernstein, Bonjo Java owner, to help the preschool through eighth grade independent, nonprofit school - Nashville’s first Montessori elementary program.

“After hosting the hugely successful monthly blues night at Fontanel where Keb’ Mo’ special guests included Brad Paisley, Bill Medley and many of Nashville’s finest musicians, the night in the round will certainly not disappoint,” Moore said.

“Fontanel Studio Gallery has been kind enough to help present the night which will help fund needed scholarship and improvements for the 10-acre campus.”

Moore said Keb’ Mo’ is thrilled to be working with Chapman again as her latest children’s album has earned 10 awards and is nominated for a Grammy. Hodges joins the lineup as his premiere role in the Hallmark Channel’s latest hit “Finding Christmas” is earning top ratings. Wasner helps round out the stellar lineup and Moore is anticipating a few wonderful surprises as well.

Founded by a small group of parents in 1981, Abintra uses Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational continuum helping each child reach his or her full potential in all areas of life with activities to promote the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination as well as cognitive preparation for future intellectual academic endeavors.

The Abintra Montessori Music Benefit with Keb’ Mo’ & Friends, featuring Beth Nielsen Chapman, JT Hodges and Casey Wasner, takes place on January 6th beginning at 7:00 p.m. with doors to the Studio Gallery opening at 6:30 pm.  With limited seating, VIP cabaret table seats are available for $125 which includes an artist & Fontanel gift package.  General Admission theatre seating is $75. The event is being sponsored by Fontanel, Infiniti of Cool Springs, Two Old Hippies and Bedell Guitars. A beautiful acoustic Bedell Guitar played by Keb’ Mo’ and signed by all the artists will be raffled off during the evening.  In addition, special gifts will be waiting for those that purchase the VIP tickets.  For more information, contact Abintra Montessori at 615-352-4317 or go to www.fontanelmansion.com or www.ticketmaster.com.