Meridian Hill Entertainment
Ernest Baynard and Meridian Hill have successfully brought the forces of politics, rock and roll music and progressive ideals together in a powerful way to break down barriers, promote change and provide artists with unique opportunities to reach new audiences.
- Patterson Hood, Drive-By Truckers
Since its founding, Meridian Hill and its President, Ernest Baynard, have worked to bring the worlds of art, music and politics together for a variety of progressive and philanthropic causes.
In 2003, Baynard worked to bring Members of Washington’s business community and political professionals together from both sides of the aisle to enjoy New Orleans art and legendary Rebirth Brass Band at a benefit for a local and national treasure: D.C.’s own HR-57 Center for the Preservation of Jazz and Blues.
Local Businesses, Bipartisan Group Raise $8,500 Save Jazz & Blues in D.C. with Benefit for HR-57
In 2004, Meridian Hill and Drive-By Truckers Founder and front man, Patterson Hood formed Rock For Democracy, a non-profit group dedicated to bringing musicians, artists, activists and voters coming together to increase the profile of progressive issues.
The work of Baynard and Hood were both featured on FOX News.
Members of the Drive-By Truckers performed at the Rock for Democracy party at the 2004 Democratic National Convention for a diverse audience that included elected officials, celebrities, music lovers, activists, and media.
- Rock for Democracy
In January of 2006, Meridian Hill, with the Owner Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA), hosted a celebration honoring the swearing in of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi featuring the music of Jason Isbell.
- MHS & OOIDA Invite
