On Thursday, February 17, a compilation CD featuring 17 of Pembrokeshire's finest acoustic musicians will be launched to raise more funds for the Asian Tsunami Crisis. The goal is to raise £20,000. The CD has been produced by the 'Shire' initiative whose aim is to facilitate community and Shire based projects, ensuring the project is carried out by local people. 'Shire' Initiative founder, Peter Anderson, said: "This project has been a great example of what local people can do with just a little co-ordination, encouragement and support. The response and generosity has been fabulous and to work with such quality musicians is very inspiring." The CD features local musicians Charlie and the Mole (Fred Herring Band), Nicci Miles and Lee Mason, Mudras, Ryan Jones (Daisychain), Robin Benson, Heva Slattery (In Deep), Halflight, Nick Evans, Dai Crowther, Lowri Evans, Guy Maile, Jess Ward, Nagus and Peter Anderson All the tracks are original compositions and the music ranges from folk to acoustic jazz. They have been recorded live by Jens Schroeder at Dreamworld Studios, near Letterston. "We were all truly amazed at the standard of musicianship and the positive spirit which everyone possessed. Almost all the tracks on the CD are a 'first take' which is quite unusual." This unique CD is priced at £10 and to purchase your copy either order online at http://www.shireinitiative.co.uk">www.shireinitiative.co.uk or call Span Arts on (01834) 869323. The CD will also be on sale via Swales Music, Victoria Bookshops in Haverfordwest and Pembrokeshire College, as well as other retail outlets, still to be announced. All funds will be sent to the disaster fund and there are no administration costs to pay as all production and marketing costs have been generously donated. Some of these musicians will be featuring live along with a host of other local bands, at a 999 capacity concert on March 5 to be held at Folly Farm, Begelly. This will be a ticket only event and the hotline for reservations is (01834) 869323.