The Big Apple to The Big Easy info

[pastalady]

Elton, Fats Join Perfomers at Katrina Benefit

By Jonathan Cohen, Reuters

NEW YORK (Sept. 8) - Big names such as Elton John and Rod Stewart will team up with some of New Orleans' most notable musicians, including recently rescued veterans Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint, during a September 20 benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina at Madison Square Garden.

The concert, dubbed "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy," will also feature Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Nicks , Lenny Kravitz, Bette Midler, John Fogerty, Loggins & Mussina and Earth, Wind & Fire. New Orleans will additionally be represented by the Neville Brothers, the Original Meters and the Dirty Dozen and Rebirth Brass Bands.

In addition to underwriting the show, Madison Square Garden will donate $1 million to Katrina-related fundraising efforts. All proceeds from the event will benefit like-minded causes. Tickets go on sale September 13.

[skcin]

Man, I hope this is televised. I'd love to go, but I don't think I can pull it off.

[Jennienygirl]

Anyone else from the ledge going to this benefit?

[Nicksluvver]

Just curious, any ticket prices talked about yet?

[Livia]

I haven't heard anything about ticket prices - and I've been looking! I posted in the other thread that they have now added Simon & Garfunkel, Ry Cooder and Buckwheat Zydeco.

[KateTheCursed]

Ah wow! Call me geeky, but I love Simon and Garfunkel.

Please be televised.

[Jennienygirl]

newsday had an article today about the concert they said there was no set price for the tickets yet its still up in the air..

[reebokandlace]

I will be there!!!