Michael Dorf is a builder. He has founded several different businesses and non-profit organizations including the highly popular Knitting Factory in New York and Los Angeles, The Digital Club Network, Tribeca Hebrew, Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival, Oyhoo Music Festival, and the much anticipated City Winery. more >>
The Music of R.E.M.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Carnegie Hall
Join us at 8pm for a special evening of artists performing the songs of the legendary alternative rock group from Athens, Georgia which led the underground American music movement with a constant stream of hit records from the early eighties through today. 100% of net proceeds to benefit musical education programs for underprivileged youth.
So far, the lineup includes: Throwing Muses with Kristin Hersh, Kimya Dawson, Ingrid Michaelson, Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish, Glenn Hansard of Swell Season & The Frames , The Apples In Stereo, Marshall Crenshaw, Tommy James and The Shondells, Jolie Holland, Patti Smith, The Feelies, Keren Ann, Guster, Fink, The dB's, Bob Mould of Husker Du & Sugar, Rhett Miller of The Old 97's, Vic Chesnutt & Elf Power, Rachael Yamagata, Special House Band for the Evening: Calexico
Full information and tickets at www.remtribute.com
City Winery
Soho, NYC
Wine & Music: One-of-a-kind Urban Terroir. Opening New Year's Eve, 2008.
Past Presentations
60@60 Opening Night Concert
Yom Ha'atzmaut - May 7, 2008
America's celebration of Israel's 60th Anniversary at Radio City Music Hall, NYC, with Idan Raichel, Rami Kleinstein, Matisyahu, David Broza, Habanot Nechama and more guests to be announced.
I'm Not There: In Concert
November 7, 2007
A Concert Celebration of the film by Todd Haynes featuring the music of Bob Dylan
With performances by: My Morning Jacket, Calexico, The Roots, J Mascis, Mason Jennings, Yo La Tengo w/ Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Swell Season: Glenn Hansard & Marketa Irglova, Mark Lanegan, John Doe, Michelle Shocked & Jimmy LaFave, Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, Joe Henry, Terry Adams Rock & Roll Quartet, Al Kooper & Funky Faculty, Ian Ball & Olly Peacock (Of Gomez), Lee Ranaldo & the Million Dollar Bashers and special guests
This very special event, at NYC's Beacon Theatre, was a benefit for 826 National, a non-profit organization that hosts writing and tutoring workshops for kids nationwide.
Full information at imnotthere.info
Neil Sedaka: 50 Years of Hits
Friday, October 26 at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center - 8pm
A concert of Neil's songs performed by Neil and many friends.
Featuring: Natalie Cole, Connie Francis, Clay Aiken, Dion, Captain & Tennille, David Foster, Renee Olstead, The Bad Plus, Raul Midon - plus, of course, Neil Sedaka!
Full information and tickets at sedaka50.com
Oyhoo Festival 2007
October 20-27, 2007
7 days of Concerts throughout New York City
Don't miss the "single largest Jewish music festival of its kind in North American, if not world history." - Jewish Week
Full information and tickets at oyhoo.com
The Music of Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Carnegie Hall
The tribute/benefit concerts continue with a fourth in this bi-annual event series.
So far, the lineup includes: Aimee Mann, Shawn Colvin, Phoebe Snow, David Broza, Roy Ayers, Joshua Radin, Roger Mcguinn (The Byrds), Jill Sobule & Lloyd Cole, Raul Malo (The Mavericks), Ryan Shaw, Howard Jones, Pernice Brothers, Buddy, Lizz Wright, Kristina Train, and Page Mcconnell (Phish)
Full information and tickets at musicforyouth.org
Music Downtown (2007)
September 17-19, 2007
3 Days, 9 Bands, 7 World Trade Center - FREE
Music Downtown is a three-day concert series in Lower Manhattan. This year, we present: The Hold Steady, M Ward, Nick Lowe, Old 97's, Victoria Williams, The Holmes Brothers, Illinois, McCarthy Trenching & Ollabelle
The concerts are held on the plaza at 7 World Trade Center and free admission is on a first-come basis to the public, rain or shine.
Full information at musicdowntown.com
Works In-Progress
City Winery
Soho, NYC
Wine & Music: One-of-a-kind Urban Terroir. Opening Fall 2008. More info here.
D.A.D.
Downtown Arts Development is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing cultural events to New York City. D.A.D. has been behind The Downtown Seder, The New York Jewish Music and Heritage Festival and other events throughout the city.
Tribeca Hebrew
Started with his twin sons and some other parents, Tribeca Hebrew is has over 120 kids registered in its second year. The after-school program seeks to create a fun, stimulating, and inspiring after-school program...
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On the Shelf
The Art Exchange
Downtown is in need of a new performing arts center that will provide an innovative alternative to the city's existing presenting organizations. The Art Exchange will play a vital role in the renewal of Lower Manhattan. visit site >>
Contact
Michael Dorf Presents
9 Murray Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10007
tel: 917-613-8333
email: md@artx.info

