Sold Out, Private Performance in Houston Benefits Steele’s Congressional Campaign
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby and Oscar/Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge rallied in support of Texas Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele and her campaign to become the first woman to represent Texas’ 36th Congressional District in Washington. Less than a month before Steele’s March primary run for the Democratic ticket, the legendary rockers performed a pair of acoustic sets for a sold out crowd at a club venue in Steele’s district. Supporters paid $1,000 each for a private, pre-show meet and greet, with GA tickets offered at $101—a nod to the candidate successful, decade-long engagement at heritage AOR 101 KLOL in Houston.
Before the show, Steele explored the trio of friend’s unusual history during an onstage exchange that mirrored the rock talk format Steele debuted in 2016 with Bowie guitarist Earl Slick (see video here). Steele thanked Crosby for introducing her to her husband of 25 years, NASA Research Pilot Dr. Charles Justiz, then playfully discussed the unique Crosby-Etheridge family connection.
“I am so grateful to Melissa and Croz for lending their talent and support “Steele said, “This is what true friends do for each other when so much is at stake. Redirecting the attention of this country’s leadership to the freedoms and needs of all Americans is going to be a district by district, office by office battle. We’re starting with District 36 in Texas.”
The throng of supporters included popular former Houston Mayor Annise Parker. To date, Dayna Steele has earned the endorsement of the Texas AFL-CIO, COPE, Our Revolution Harris County, the Houston GLBT Caucus, the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation, and the Sabine Area Central Labor Council, among others.
Additional details on the Dayna Steele for Congress campaign are available at www.DaynaSteele36.com, including information for volunteers and donors. Dayna Steele’s Wikipedia profile is also available online https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayna_Steele
About Dayna Steele
Ms. Steele is a native Texan and has lived in Seabrook, Texas for over 27 years. She has been married to NASA Research Pilot and science fiction author Charles Justiz, PhD for over 25 years and they have raised 3 sons. The eldest, Cris, is married and now resides in Colorado with his wife Elizabeth. Middle son Dack is a college student, currently participating in an internship program in New York and his younger brother Nick is a high school senior. The family includes 3 rescue dogs and one rescue cat.
The candidate has pledged to protect the interests of the elderly, the young, the poor, veterans, women, the disabled, the LGBTQ community and others whom she feels are not adequately served by the current administration. Dayna Steele has also expressed concern over the future of The Johnson Space Center, which she feels is source of pride, inspiration and economic strength for the bay area.
The Texas Congressional District 36 runs from the Clear Lake area to Toledo Bend, from Lake Livingston to the Louisiana border and encompasses the southeastern portion of Harris County as well as the entirety of Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Liberty, Newton, Orange, Polk and Tyler Counties. The expansive district notably includes NASA and the Johnson Space Center and the Big Thicket Natural Preserve.