On a sombre note we end this week with the recognition that this is third anniversary of the death of Joe Strummer. The legendary Clash frontman died on Sunday, December 22nd 2002 at his home in England. He was 50.

We'd like to use this opportunity to put a spotlight on Strummerville - The Joe Strummer Foundation For New Music. The charitable foundation was formed by Joe's family and friends after his passing. From the their mission statement:

"The main aim of Strummerville is to provide rehearsal space and studio time to individuals, groups and organisations to enable the production of music by creative young people who would otherwise be preventing from doing so simply because they lack the necessary funds.

Our ultimate aim is to have 'Strummerville' studios in key locations around the world."

The organization has taken up the cause of rescuing the Concrete Castle. The building, built in 1851 in Bridgwater, Somerset, was the world's first concrete building. In the latter years of his life Joe took up residence in Bridgwater and "loved both the town, its raw spirit and rebel traditions as well as the madcap nature of the Concrete Castle." Strummerville has hopes of restoring the building as the Concrete Casbah, a headquarters for the charity and their flagship studio. The charity is working in concert with building preservation group the SAVE Trust, who currently own the property.

Recent fundraising events have included Charlie Don't Surf - a cinematic tribute to Strummer that ran from December 8th to 11th of this year. Along with screening films by Alex Cox, Robert Frank, Aki Kaurismaki and Jim Jarmusch the festival premiered Dick Rude's documentary "Let's Rock Again" in Britain for the first time.

Head over to Strummerville.com for more on upcoming events and information on donations.