TOM NEILSON, the “Jon Stewart of folk music” who is doing a benefit performance so we can send a bus filled with humanitarian supplies to Cuba. A small bus will leave Portland on June 14 to break the cruel, illegal U.S. blockade against the island nation. Tom Neilson has performed in concert halls and clubs, at political protests, and on picket lines.

This time he’ll be at:

Peace Action Maine, 644 Congress Street, Portland,4 P.M. Sunday, May 11

Some explanation: Ken Jones of Westbrook found the bus. He and a few others will take it to Cuba as part of the “19th Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan” traveling there against the rules.

We need to pay for the bus. If you want to hear Tom—and enjoy Cuban food—we’re asking for a $15 donation. If you can’t join us, we are still asking for your help. Please mail to: Ken Jones, 55 Union St, Westbrook, ME 04092. Make checks out to “IFCO/ Pastors for Peace.” Mark “Maine Bus” on the memo line.

For more information: Call Tom at (207) 743-2183 or Stephanie at (207) 782-0680.