OP Music House held global EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldnt hurt, 'tremendous success'

ORCHARD PARK, NY, August 29, 2010 (Press-News.org) Show's over, stream is closed. The stats are in. They are good and not so good. All in all, it's a huge success in the eyes of domestic violence victim advocate, Suzanne Perry.

Through her 22 years of being controlled, belittled and beaten, she's learned. After getting her freedom back nearly 3 years ago she marches out into the Western NY music scene as she promotes local bands and business. Bringing all this together, she came up with a plan.

Any time her abuse was noticed, she noticed her husband would cower, denying any guilt, and turning the blame right back to her. This is a common behavior of abusers. Perry believes exposure prevents abuse. 'EXPOSURE Concert' was born.

August 13-15 was her mini-Woodstock, promoting peace and non-violence through music. Forty-seven bands played, across 3 days, and it was globally broadcast via a concert an 'exposureconcert' website from Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY.

It was viewed in 8 countries and 34 states. The original intent was to be a fundraiser to back her new nonprofit venture, OP Music House, a community center offering instruments and staging to young adults where local musicians donate their time to hang out. The Community center also provides support and referral services for anyone impacted by domestic violence or abuse with no limits of age or gender.

Rather than a financial launching platform, it was a slight financial burden to Perry, a divorced, self-employed mother of 3.

What transpired under that roof over the weekend was magical. A feeling of unity and love, an aura of unified power permeated the air. New connections were made, new support and cross-promotions, compliments and new gigs resulted. "Bringing people together, community, peace through music, totally is what I represent, along with hope!" proclaims Perry.

It was the first annual EXPOSURE Concert, and she has since been invited for more public speaking engagements, asked to help organize other events, and will be in a music video.

It was a "tremendous personal success to have reached 8 countries with the message that domestic violence and abuse needs to be exposed and eradicated," Perry stated.

Perry has a top viewed author award for her Knols regarding her experiences with domestic violence, is a columnist, blogger, photojournalist, critic and entrepreneur, showing no signs of slowing down. For further information please consult the website.

OP Music House, Inc. is a nonprofit community center with 2 functions. It gives access to instruments, staging and basic recording equipment to 16-24 year olds while local musicians donate their time hanging out, offering tips, jam sessions and friendship. THe other function is support services for anyone impacted by domestic violence and abuse.