Southern Breeze 2008 Spring Issue

who wants to talk to them and they genuinely care about their fans. Perhaps the most spectacular thing about 3 Doors Down is that they are still having as much fun today as when they started playing together at the Roberts’ family home. Despite their remarkable success, the boys in the band are not content to rest on their rock star laurels. Taking a page from the Spider-Man comic books—when Uncle Ben told Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility”—the members of 3 Doors Down do everything they can to help the neediest along the Mississippi Coast. Each December, they host a benefit concert for their charity, The Better Life Foundation, which is devoted to helping improve the lives of children by giving them food, medical care, shelter, or anything they may need to make their lives better. “To be able to be a part of The Better Life Foundation is truly a privilege for me,” says Matt. “Over the past four years the foundation has been able to touch the lives of many along the Gulf Coast, my life included. I have truly learned what it means to give back to the community that has given so much to us.” “OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS THE BETTER LIFE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ABLE TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF MANY ALONG THE GULF COAST, MY LIFE INCLUDED. I HAVE TRULY LEARNED WHAT IT MEANS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THAT HAS GIVEN SO MUCH TO US.” “It is just about giving back to our community and actually it is a lot of fun doing it. It [the annual concert] has been one of my best Christmas memories of recent memory. We have a voice so why not use it to do something good and have some fun doing it,” Brad says. Another way that 3 Doors Down has helped the Gulf Coast via the Better Life Foundation was giving the city of Waveland, Mississippi, a fire truck after Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything the small city had. 2007’s benefit, held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, raised over $200,000. Aside from 3 Doors Down, performers included Sara Evans and members of Nashville’s Musik Mafia including Big Kenny from the country group Big and Rich. Money from the benefit will be used to help children’s charities all over the Gulf Coast. 50 s o u t h e r n b re e z e . c o m ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF 3 DOORS DOWN http://southernbreeze.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Southern Breeze 2008 Spring Issue

Editor's Letter Contributor Gumbo Seen & Heard Coastal Calendar Storefronts - Keepin' it Reel Sweet Dreams - Grand Hotel Art of Living - Marking Time Fixtures - A Fitting End Our Backyard - Reasonable Drought Make Yourself at Home - Light up Your Life The Southern Breeze Hot List Unexpected Destin-ation Visual Zydeco We're an American Band The Good Life From Halter Tops to Maternity Tops Reader Services Cheers - Lazy Libations Dish - Mississippi Yearning Chef's Table - Welcome to The Doll House Let's Eat - Sunrise Sensations Last Bite

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