Taku: Hurricane Katrina & *Possible* Stevie Performance.
 

Hurricane Katrina - 2005/09/06 08:46

Just wanted to thank everyone out there who has called, e-mailed, written into the website and message board, and approached me to make sure that my family in New Orleans was okay. My wife, Arthel, has been in New Orleans covering the hurricane aftermath for her show, "A Current Affair."

Most of my in-laws were either out of town already (on tour with The Neville Brothers) or evacuated in time. Only three of my wife's cousins were unaccounted for until late last week. Thankfully, now, everyone is safe and out of New Orleans, and the family members are now scattered temporarily across Texas, Tennessee, and Alabama. My wife will continue to report from Louisiana for an as-yet undetermined amount of time.

My uncle-in-law, Aaron Neville, recently performed on the concert for hurricane relief that aired on NBC on Friday, September 2nd. His redition of Amazing Grace can be heard on the airwaves of many news organizations' broadcasts. My father-in-law, Art Neville, will be performing on Friday, September 9th, in Los Angeles at the Staples Center alongside Sheryl Crow for a benefit concert. He will also be performing with the Dave Matthews Band on Monday, September 12th for Dave's benefit concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater (outside of Denver).

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

Lastly, I will be setting up a foundation with my wife to help the hurricane victims. As this is uncharted territory for me, I am not too sure when this will be up, but I have some good friends that work with setting up and consulting non-profit organizations, so hopefully we can get everything up and running fairly quickly.

Again, thanks for all the well-wishes and concern. Although everyone in my family lost their homes and are not quite sure where they are going to live, we are far better off than many others.

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It would be awesome if Stevie participated in one of the benefit concerts. Very kind of he & Arthel to set up a foundation :thumbsup:.

Wow! Thanks for posting this Tiffany. I hope she does do a benefit show, although I wish it would be on the west coast instead. ;)
Taku's message is certainly heart-felt. He seems like such a nice guy. Glad he and his family are alright.

~Jamie

Stevie/Madison Sq. Garden
 

That would be so cool. I remember Arthel mentioning Taku when she was on the Good Day Live Show, he was touring with Mac/Stevie. If this happens I may have to fly up for my Birthday (14th) gift to me :)

Thanks Tiffany!~Barbara

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

I agree on both counts. Thanks for the info! :)

whoa - holy crap, that's exciting news - thanks for the heads up!

I might go, with or without Stevie.

Great news but too bad the show is on the oppisite coast. No chance of seeing her in NY. Why not have the benefit in Los Angeles just because I live here? :nod: I'm dying to see our girl again.

The Mint is right down the street from my house so I'm going to see Taku next week for sure!

I am soooo there if work permits!!!!!!!!! - though Tuesdays are hard.

Cool :D. I looked for some info about the venue/event online and couldn't find anything. Have you been there before? How do you buy tickets?

Great! A concert partner! I have to work that Wednesday night....so it would be a quick trip for me.

I've been there before...it's very small and kind of a dive but very fun. Here's the info:
The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035*
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241

I'll probably just buy tickets at the door. I can't imagine it's going to be too packed.

I hate you both you lucky bastards! :p
Soooo jealous.

The Mint/LA CA
 

The Mint
6010 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90035
hotline: 323-954-9630
tickets: 323-954-8241
bookings: 323-954-1992

I myself will be performing in Los Angeles with my wife's cousin Ivan Neville (keyboardist for The Neville Brothers and Keith Richards' Expensive Winos) on Tuesday, September 13th at The Mint. There is also talk of a performance with Stevie Nicks at Madison Square Garden for a benefit concert on September 20th. Other performers that have been asked (but not confirmed) are Elton John, The Rolling Stones, U2, and Billy Joel.

Okay--I'm clueless. I had no idea that's who Taku was married too! Good to hear that his inlaws are all accounted for.

Me neither!

I glad Taku's inlaws are safe. and this benefit show coming up on the 20th is aired on tv or on the radio..

Great news - but too bad this show is needed at all.

I know no one meant any disrespect (I know that, truly) but let's just not forget why these benefits are happening in the first place.



Sorry - I've had a really emotionally trying day, and this just got to me.

can someone post a link to taku's site?

Is this where this info is posted?

:wavey: i see your point......hope your day gets better !! :nod:

Do you think the benefit would be televised since such big name acts are talking about being in it? I would think if it was on TV they would be able to bring in a lot of money from the viewers at home.

Let's not forgot why the benefits are happening AND have the opportunity to see our favorite artist of all time perform for the cause. Now that's something really special...

Yeah, I just didn't know if it was an actual venue (e.g. Palladium) or a walk-in dinner/club type thing (Canyon Club). Thanks! :xoxo:

thanks for the info tiff. taku is such a great guy. i hope it's true and stevie is performing for this great cause. i really want to go with or without stevie being there.

Ohh, Tiff is on the ball once again! Nice going, and thanks! :D

Call me if you go. We'll meet up! :)

Hey, Happy Birthday. Mine is the 14th too. :woohoo:

-Sandy

I wonder if this...
 

benefit show will be broadcast nationally? Sounds like a keeper.

I know the reason behind the benefit is sad and tragic, but it will be nice to see our Lady Ms. Nicks out performing again. I wonder what song or songs she will do? HAEWAFY perhaps?

-Sandy

To be honest, and as cheesy as it seems, I'd like to hear her forsake all of her usual crap and just sing "Peace On Earth" by U2.

Ill just be happy to see Stevie finally performing at any benifit thats not for the rightss of rich artists. Its about time she participated in something worthwhile.

She will sing, of course, Landslide and HAEWAFY - I mean they are show stoppers to most.

Having said that, I could totally see her doing a duet with Elton or some other legend.

What about God Bless America? Stevie might be good at singing that.

If it happens, count me in too.

That would be great. Ledgies together for a great cause!

Yes, it would be wonderful. :)

Stevie participated in one artists' rights benefit :shrug:. Here's a list of other causes she has supported with concerts or guest appearances over the last 10 years: Arizona Heart Institute, Breast Cancer Coalition, Yellow Rose Gala (benefits Multiple Sclerosis), City of Hope, Thoreau Insititute, Robin Hood Foundation (targets poverty), KFOG Concert For Kids, A Very Special Christmas (benefits Special Olympics), Live In Central Park w/ Sheryl Crow (pediatric AIDS research), Andre Agassi Foundation (benefits underpriveliged children), VH1 Save The Music, Kids In Camp (benefits children with cancer), Center For Biological Diversity... this is not even an exhaustive list, but those seem pretty worthwhile to me.

On edit -- in addition she has promoted charity to tsunami victims, the One campaign, victims of 9/11, the Red Cross, and U.S. troops & veterans.

Amen. :xoxo:

Somebody Stand By Me would be the best choice and most appropriate, if she decides to do this benefit. It would have to be a powerful vocal. However, it's a long long long shot. :cool:

What a great cause! I will be going with or without Stevie....I am going to try to coerce Marissa into going with me. (birthday present) New York is an hour and a half from me and any excuse to get up there is a good one.

Thankfully Taku's family is safe.

Thanks for posting the charties, Tiff. Stevie has ALWAYS supported charities from the very beginning. In 1979, she donated all her future royalties from Beautiful Child to Unicef. She might not be a visible as Sean Penn or Celine Dion when doing it, but that just makes her more classy in my mind. (Celine and Sean are classy too......)