It's a beautiful thing when a great cause hooks up with great talent. Such was the case last night when Shake-a-leg, an awesome non-profit organization that teaches disabled children and adults how to sail, hosted ex-Moldy Peaches singer Kimya Dawson. If you've seen Juno, she sang a handful of songs on the soundtrack. The concert took place in Shake's boat hangar in Coconut Grove, the coolest venue I've seen a show in down here since the good old Polish American Club. The cool, crisp breeze and bay in the backdrop made for perfect ambiance inside the amphitheater-like setting. Homemade cupcakes complimented Dawson's sweet (and oftentimes sad), childlike songs. Between songs she shared personal stories with us, both heartbreaking (both her mom and good friend dealt with living in a wheelchair) and funny (references to children's song godfather Raffi), something that's often sorely missed during concerts today. Dawson's super-soft voice sometimes got lost in the massive space, but it just made you listen a little more carefully. Something I think we should all do a little more often.

If you're interested in more info on Shake-a-leg and how you can volunteer, click here.

If you'd like to learn more about Kimya Dawson, click here.