By bandweblogs on Feb 26, 2010 in Bands, Music News | Tags: Barbara Orbison, Benefits, Charity, Haiti, KT Tunstall, Paul Weller, Roy Orbison | 0 Comments
A host of British artists took to the stage at London's Roundhouse to raise funds following the recent Haiti earthquake disaster.

Artists such as Paul Weller, KT Tunstall, Seasick Steve, The Magic Numbers, Mr Hudson, I Blame Coco and Bombay Bicycle Club performed late into the night to the capacity audience.

Meanwhile backstage, an Epiphone Roy Orbison "Oh, Pretty Woman" 12 String Acoustic guitar was signed by all performing artists and guest presenters.
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By bandweblogs on Jan 23, 2010 in Music News | Tags: Anderson Cooper, Benefits, Charity, Events, George Clooney, Hope For Haiti Now, Twitter, Wyclef Jean | 1 Comment
Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief Announces Lineup of Superstar Musical Performances

The global telethon will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Madonna and Sting in New York City; Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and a group performance by Keith Urban, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow in Los Angeles; and Coldplay, Chris Martin, Beyonce, a group performance by Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in a newly added London location.

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By bandweblogs on Jan 22, 2010 in Bands, Music News, New Releases | Tags: Benefits, Charity, Hope For Haiti Now, Justin Timberlake, Matt Morris, Wyclef Jean | 0 Comments
Please tune in tonight, Friday, January 22nd, to the broadcast of Hope for Haiti Now, the global telethon to benefit the Haitian people and aid workers.

A very special performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" will be performed by Justin Timberlake and his friend Matt Morris in honor of the earthquake victims.
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By bandweblogs on Jan 18, 2010 in Music News | Tags: Baaba Maal, Benefits, Gogol Bordello, Iggy Pop, Jesse Smith, Philip Glass, Regina Spektor, Shows, Tibet House | 0 Comments
Iggy Pop to perform at the 20th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert February 26th, 2010 at Carnegie Hall - Tickets On Sale now!

Line up also includes: Philip Glass, Regina Spektor, Gogol Bordello, Baaba Maal, Pierce Turner and Patti Smith with Jesse Smith and Michael Campbell.
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By bandweblogs on Nov 16, 2009 in Bands, Music News | Tags: Benefits, Djs, Jerry Fuchs, San Francisco, Shows, The Juan MacLean | 0 Comments

Juan MacLean will DJ a benefit show in memory and in tribute to friend, band mate and legendary drummer Jerry Fuchs, who passed away in an unfortunate accident in the early hours of November 8.
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By bandweblogs on Sep 21, 2009 in Bands, Free Mp3s, Music News, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Benefits, Chris Martin, Gavin Rossdale, Jets Overhead, Jimmy Buffett, Monsters of Folk, Neil Young, No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Wolfmother | 0 Comments
23rd Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts Lineup Announced, Tix on Sale Now + Download FREE MP3 by Jets Overhead.

The lineup for the 23rd annual Bridge School Benefit concerts was unveiled, bringing another star-studded lineup to Shoreline Amphitheatre including acoustic performances by Neil Young, No Doubt, Jimmy Buffett, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Adam Sandler ...
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By bandweblogs on Aug 4, 2009 in Music News, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Benefits, Kid Rock, Moby, Music Has Power, New York City, Shows, Tickets, youtube | 0 Comments
Kid Rock to headline special benefit concert for the Institute For Music and Neurologic Function September 2, 2009. Rare club show appearance to be held at Terminal 5 in New York City.

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By bandweblogs on Feb 8, 2009 in Bands, Featured, Press Releases, Videos | Tags: Benefits, BlankFest NYC, BlankFest Quebec, Canada, Jon Asher, Kenn Rowell, Montreal, Shows, youtube | 0 Comments

The 1st annual Blank-Fest Quebec will cover the city of Montreal with a blanket fundraiser on Saturday, February 21st 2009 at the city's landmark venue Bar St. Laurent 2, located at 5550 St. Laurent (corner St. Viateur) ...
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By bandweblogs on Dec 23, 2008 in Bands, Press Releases | Tags: Benefits, Boston, Faces on Film, Mission of Burma, The Neighborhoods | 0 Comments

The Center for Arts at the Armory, located in the recently renovated historic armory on Highland Avenue in Somerville, MA, has announced that Mission of Burma will be headlining its first benefit show on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at the Somerville Theater ...
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By bandweblogs on Jan 12, 2008 in Music, Press Releases | Tags: Barry White, Benefits, Carl Evans Jr, Clubs, Concerts, Fattburger, Fundraisers, Jazz, Martin Luther King Jr, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Music, Musicians, Nathan East, San Diego, Shows | 0 Comments
Anthology will present two concerts to benefit Carl Evans Jr., the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Concerts Benefit for Carl Evans Jr., on Sunday January 20, 2008 in San Diego, California.
Carl Evans Jr., underwent surgery on December 10, 2007 to remove his left leg below the knee. This surgery was necessary to continue his ongoing [...]
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