There are several musical fundraisers in the works locally for the earthquake victims in Haiti, as James Taylor just sold out the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington Jan. 22; the "Women of Note" show with Bar Scott, Mary Courtney, Abby Lappen, Rebecca Martin, Kelleigh McKenzie, Gail Ann Dorsey organized by WKZE takes place 6 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Rhinecliff Hotel; and, we are hearing about a possible benefit in Hudson soon too. Mother Fletcher's Azouke is from Haiti and has been affected by the earthquake. UPDATE: Taylor added a second show on Jan. 23, and WAMC (90.3-FM) will air it live, according to WTEN. And the Hudson Moose Lodge 1184 is accepting donations of money, shoes, sneakers, clothes, and bottled water for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake.

See www.wgxc.org for more info about WGXC.