Executive Producer: Joey Guerra
Creative Director: Jennifer Grassman

Houston(hearts)Haiti is the brainchild of Joey Guerra, Music Critic & Writer for The Houston Chronicle. Assisting him is Houston based singer, songwriter and pianist, Jennifer Grassman. Together, they aspire to enable Houstonians to reach out an arm of compassion to victims of the recent Haiti catastrophe.

It goes without saying that the situation in Haiti is both tragic and devastating, and it is very difficult for people over 1,600 miles away to know how to help! However, our dream for Houston(hearts)Haiti is to empower Houstonians with a philanthropic project; a Compilation CD and a Benefit Concert with 100% of the Net Proceeds being donated to assist in Haiti relief efforts. In this small way, we hope to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters in Haiti, and let them know that we love them.

The events in Haiti left me feeling hurt, heartbroken and helpless. I felt it was my obligation to do something, and rallying some of the most talented artists in Houston came easily and naturally. This is truly a labor of love for me and so many other people.

I hand-picked the performers you will hear on this disc because of their talent, charm, dedication and heart. Anytime I've needed something, each one of them has been there in some way. They truly represent the musical spirit of Houston.

I cannot express how overwhelmed, touched and inspired I have been by every artist on this project. What I am not, however, is surprised. Houston has proven time and again how big its heart is - and when so many voices come together, it truly sings.

No one has been more motivated or motivational than Jennifer Grassman. I already knew she was a fantastically talented singer and songwriter. But her work on Houston(hearts)Haiti has shown her to be a gifted artist, dutiful friend and nonstop cheerleader. I am truly blessed to have her by my side.

The people of Haiti may never fully recover from what has happened. But maybe these songs and this spirit of goodwill can help, in some small way.

Joey Guerra
Pop Music Writer
Houston Chronicle