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.

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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.

More info here.

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

Jewzapalooza 2007

Sunday, September 9, 2007 - Riverside Park @ 72nd Street - Noon to 9 PM: FREE for all

Jewzapalooza steps out on its own this year. This all day event has featured the best and the latest in Jewish music and has drawn crowds of 5000 or more to Riverside park. This year was no different!

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The Music of
Bruce Springsteen

April 5th, 2007 - Carnegie Hall
A Benefit for Music for Youth

Twenty artists celebrated one of our most influential and dynamic songwriters - all for a great cause.

Jewel • Steve Earle • M. Ward • Pete Yorn • The Hold Steady • Jersey Guys w/ Bobby Valli • Odetta • Jesse Malin & Ronnie Spector • North Mississippi All Stars • Marah • Holmes Brothers w/ Young People's Chorus • Badly Drawn Boy • Joseph Arthur • Bacon Brothers • Juliana Hatfield • Josh Ritter • Elysian Fields • Low Stars • Uri Caine • Robin Holcomb

7th Annual
Downtown Seder

Thursday, March 28th, 2007 - Museum of Jewish Heritage

The “Downtown Seder” transcends religion and highlights the cultural connection to the historic Jewish liberation from slavery and the universal struggle for freedom. 400 people will eat together at elegant tables while watching more than 20 different presenters expound on sections of the ancient text. This will be the 7th annual event, which always sells out and is certain to be an unprecedented array of diverse talent that can only be assembled in New York City.

Noa

Intimate performance at the famed Tribeca Grill with Achinoam Nini and Gil Dor.

The Music of Bob Dylan

Avery Fisher Hall, Nov. 9, 2006
The second tribute to benefit the Music for Youth Foundation, follows the incredible success of the Joni Mitchell Tribute at Carnegie Hall. The event sold out and raised over $100,000 for Music for Youth. Lucky ticket holders watched 22 fantastic performances from over 30 great artists.

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oyhoo

Sept. 10-17, 2006
The third annual festival will be adding a 2-day conference in 2006. Opening night will be John Zorn’s Massada, 3 different versions, at the 92nd Street Y. The Jewish Music Awards and 50 concerts in 15 venues all culminates in one big free outdoor event on Sept. 17 in Riverside Park.

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seven@7

May 23, 2006 - 11am
Grand Opening Ceremony for the ribbon cutting of 7 World Trade Center for Silverstein Properties. Mayor Bloomberg, Larry Silverstein and 7 downtown Artists will hit appear on stage for this high profile, media friendly celebration.

Downtown Seder

Museum of Jewish Heritage, April 9, 2006 SOLD OUT
The 6th annual Seder was a great success with 30 artists, political figures, comedians, musicians all offering their interpretations of parts of the Passover Story. Gart Rosenblatt the publisher of Jewish Week who was one of the 425 people in the audience wrote the following review, which best captured the spirit and feeling of the evening.

The Music of Joni Mitchell

Carnegie Hall, Feb. 9, 2006
The first tribute benefit of the Music for Youth Foundation, honoring Joni Mitchell at Carnegie Hall, was a huge success. The artist list was impressive and over $130,000 was raised for the Music for Youth Foundation.

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Music Downtown for Wall Street Rising

A one-week series of free music to promote lower Manhattan featuring Blind Boys of Alabama, Cat Power, Buddy Guy, Jeff Tweedy, Ryan Adams, Rickie Lee Jones, Vic Chesnutt, Aimee Mann, and Keren Ann.

From the New York Times, "The series is produced by the former Knitting Factory impresario Michael Dorf, and the bookings bear his fingerprints. There are some unlikely matchups, and they all represent corners of the grown-up hipster-music underground that attract potentially large audiences." -Nov. 11, 2005