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OCTOBER 29- MICHAEL FRANTI – Lawrence, KS
Now in its tenth year, The Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) takes place in Lawrence, KS for the first time, benefiting the Steve Tilford Foundation, named for the multi-award winning mountain biking legend, and its kickoff concert has moved outside to 8th and Mass. downtown under the stars featuring the Michael Franti Trio and Maria the Mexican.
The BWR provides professional and amateur cyclists the opportunity to ride over up to a 111.11-mile route throughout the northeast region of Kansas and yes, there will be waffles, Belgian ales, and frites available along with a silent auction, vendor fair, and related weekend activities.
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NOVEMBER 8 – STAND UP FOR HEROES– New York City
Home - Bob Woodruff Foundation
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Nikki Glaser and many others are set to perform at the 15th annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit event, which supports the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s efforts to help wounded service members, veterans and their families, at Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Also appearing on the bill are comic and musical performances by Nate Bargatze, Grace Gaustad, Sing Harlem, Donnell Rawlings, and more. Springsteen appears almost every year, and has even auctioned off a motorcycle and dinner featuring his “mom’s lasagna.”
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NOVEMBER 12- TIPPING POINT FEAT. CHAKA KHAN –New Orleans
Giving to Tulane - Tipping Point 2021
The fifth annual Tipping Point benefit concert, presented by Tulane University returns to The Fillmore New Orleans on Nov. 12, headlined by the legendary eight-time GrammyⓇ winner singer, songwriter Chaka Khan and also features numerous other artists including Marcus King, Trombone Shorty, Son Little, Jackie Greene and George Porter Jr.
Chaka Khan remains one of our live favorites and we caught her in concert, most recently in 2018 and again in 2019 alongside Michael McDonald. Proceeds from the concert will fund scholarships that will enable qualified students to attend Tulane University regardless of their economic background.
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DECEMBER 1- WORLD AIDS DAY CONCERT –Los Angeles
AHF Presents: World AIDS Day - The LA Revival - The LA Forum
Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson headline a Free AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) concert at The Forum in Los Angeles on December 1st, hosted by entertainer Randy Rainbow.
The concert will be produced with longtime AHF partner, multi-EmmyⓇ and TonyⓇ award winner Debbie Allen and also feature a performance by young students from her Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
Both headlining women are truly vocally gifted and hearing their range live is an exceptional experience– we were lucky enough to see Hudson at a previous benefit concert in 2018.
Sen. Bernie Sanders will also be honored with AHF’s Lifetime Achievement Award. “Forty years ago, AIDS was first recognized by the CDC, and 40 years later we have lost millions of lives. I'm committed to continue to do my part in bringing awareness to HIV/AIDS, and I encourage you to do the same." Sanders said.
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DECEMBER 10 – JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE CONCERT –New York City
The Annual John Lennon Tribute
Singer Ani DiFranco is the honoree and will perform at the 41st annual John Lennon Tribute concert in December in New York City at the Peter Jay Sharpe Theater. Run by the nonprofit Theatre Within, the show benefits a songwriting program free to public schools and workshops for people with cancer and their family members.
Ani DiFranco is a longtime indie trailblazing artist that has forged her own way musically and in the business of music, that has many parallels to Lennon’s own spirit of musical independence. Other artists scheduled to appear include Bettye Lavette, Joan Osborne, KT Tunstall, and Nona Hendryx.
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DECEMBER 13- JOHN HENRY’S FRIENDS BENEFIT –New York City
Steve Earle & The Dukes with Bruce Springsteen & More at The Town Hall (citywinery.com)
Just announced, Steve Earle’s seventh annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concert is coming to New York City’s Town Hall on December 13th. Presented with City Winery, the event features a lineup with Steve Earle & the Dukes as headliners as well as Bruce Springsteen, Rosanne Cash, Willie Nile, the Mastersons, and Matt Savage.
The concert will raise funds for the Keswell School benefiting children and young adults with autism. The educational program is close-to-home for Earle, whose son John Henry attends as a student.
“The John Henry’s Friends concerts are obviously a labor of love for myself as well as an expression of the generosity of all the performers who have suited up and showed up over the years,” Earle said of the event. “I’m especially grateful for this year’s new friends, my neighbor Willie Nile, my old friend Rosanne Cash and my hero Bruce Springsteen.”
Live Aid Benefit Concert (1985, Philadelphia) |
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