Mister D: Just want to add that Live From Lincoln Center, the other benefit Bette will be participating in, will be telecast Nationwide on PBS Saturday, September 17 – check local listings for times in your area. Click Here For More Details Supposedly A CD of the Benefit will also be released for the Lincoln Center Concert!
Billboard.com
Top Acts Set For New York Katrina Benefit
By Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
New York’s Madison Square Garden will be the site of a Sept. 20 benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina, dubbed “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy.” The show will pair a variety of top acts with some of New Orleans’ most notable musicians, including Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint, who were rescued just days ago from the devastated city.
Among the artists set to appear are Elton John, Jimmy Buffett, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, Lenny Kravitz, Bette Midler, John Fogerty, Loggins & Mussina and Earth, Wind & Fire. New Orleans will 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 Sept. 13.
“From the Big Apple to the Big Easy” will be executive produced by Grammy veteran Ken Ehrlich and Quint Davis, the producer/director of New Orleans’ annual Jazz & Heritage and Essence festivals.
