Strength Through Unity: A Benefit for the Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti
Since the moment tragedy struck in Haiti, there has been a heartwarming response of humanitarian efforts throughout the world. People want to help and when given some proper guidance the results can be astounding.
Within the first day, The Bell House in Brooklyn began planning a benefit event which I'm proud to have had a minor role in. The lineup, which still could see a few additions, is an incredible collection of musicians, comedians, and even a state senator.
Taking place on January 27th, tickets are $50 and 100% of the proceeds will be split between Save The Children and Partners In Health.
All performers will be playing abbreviated, acoustic and/or stripped down sets.
Scheduled to appear:
JIMMY FALLON
fun.
THE WALKMEN
TED LEO
EUGENE MIRMAN
THE WRENS
MICHAEL SHOWALTER
SONDRE LERCHE
New York State Senator DIANE SAVINO
TODD BARRY
AC NEWMAN of NEW PORNOGRAPHERS plus RHETT MILLER of OLD 97s plus NICOLE ATKINS as a SEEKERS cover band.
HERE WE GO MAGIC
PAT KIERNAN of NY 1
THE WAHOO SKIFFLE CRAZIES
Early birds can come for free food courtesy of GREAT JONES CAFE, DUB PIES, and more.
A special two hour edition of keyboard karaoke will be hosted by SARA SCHAEFER and JOE McGINTY in the front lounge from 11pm-1am.
Raffle and door prizes courtesy of NONESUCH RECORDS, THE DOUBLE WINDSOR, DRILLTEAM, BAM, and more.
Tribeca/ASCAP Music Lounge Day 2
Chris Thile was back at the Canal Room on Wednesday to provide more mandolin madnes. As he did on Tuesday, Thile jammed up some bluegrass Bach and this time he ended his set with cover of The Stroke’s “Heart In A Cage.” I don’t know how he managed to pull off playing that guitar frenzy on his own on a mandolin, but he did.
Thile was followed by the equally young and talented Sondre Lerche (pictured). Showing off his new haircut, the Norwegian born songwriter was delightful, playing a catchy mix of swinging jazz and power pop. By the time his short set ended, the mix of free beer and cold medicine had come into effect, and I made my way out of the charming lounge atmosphere of the Canal Room and into the often-unpleasant alternate universe that is the Canal Street, wishing it hadn't ended so soon.
The music portion of the Tribeca Film Festival continues today at Canal Room with performances by Small Mercies, Jack Savoretti, Jessie Baylin, Augustana, and Sia.
Written for NY Press
