Indigo Girls having fun while helping out others

"Emily and I have a person who helps us find different causes that we can help," Ray said. "And she found Rock for a Remedy. It was different to us because there really is no political aspect to this, other than helping people who need food. With the economy and people losing houses, they still need food. This is also an organization that helps anyone. There is no division. There is only unity."

Rock for a Remedy will collect food at the Red Butte Garden concert. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring four items of nonperishable food, including canned food, to the gate. Money will also be accepted.

"It's our way of giving back," said Ray. "Ever since we started out playing music in Atlanta, we have always been involved in benefits. We would get together with other musicians from Atlanta and put on benefit shows. We felt it was better to pool our resources and give to a homeless shelter or food bank or AIDS awareness organization rather than split the money between the bands.

"It was our way of having fun, and helping others."

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If you go...

What: Indigo Girls, Gregory Alan Isakov

Where: Red Butte Garden Amphitheater

When: July 7, 7 p.m.

How much: $37-$42

Phone: 801-585-0556

Web: www.redbuttegarden.org