TimmyB Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I just picked up my tickets to see this amazing Tribute/Birthday concert for one of the greatest people to ever walk this earth, Pete Seeger.Peace,TimFrom www.billboard.comSpringsteen Leads Seeger 90th B-Day TributeBruce Springsteen to celebrate Seeger's 90th at the Garden. March 18, 2009 10:42 AM ET David J. Prince, N.Y.Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedder, John Mellencamp and Emmylou Harris are among the dozens of musicians who will celebrate American folk music legend Pete Seeger's 90th birthday with a gala concert at Madison Square Garden on May 3.The event, dubbed "The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders," will raise funds and awareness for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an environmental organization founded by Seeger to preserve and protect the Hudson River.Other artists scheduled to appear include Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Juanes, Richie Havens, Kris Kirstofferson, Tom Morello, Billy Bragg, Michael Franti and Ben Harper.American Express pre-sale tickets for the event will be available starting Mar. 23 and general public on-sale begins March 30. More information can be found at www.Seeger90.com.As reported earlier, the Madison Square Garden birthday concert is part of a series of 90th birthday events benefiting Clearwater, including a solo acoustic concert by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy in March and the annual Clearwater Festival in June.The full list of performers for "The Clearwater Concert":Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow QuartetAni DiFrancoArlo GuthrieMichael FrantiBela FleckBen Bridwell (Band of Horses)Ben HarperBernice Johnson ReagonBilly BraggBilly Nershi (String Cheese Incident)Bruce CockburnBruce SpringsteenDar WilliamsDave MatthewsEddie VedderEmmylou HarrisGuy DavisJay Ungar & Molly MasonJoan BaezJohn MellencampJuanesKate & Anna McGarrigleKeller WilliamsKris KristoffersonLadysmith Black MambazoLarry LongMike & Ruthy MerendaNative American Indian Cultural AllianceNYC Labor ChorusPatterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Del McCouryRamblin' Jack ElliottRichie HavensScarlet MooreSilvio RodriguezSteve EarleTaj MahalTao Rodriguez-SeegerTom ChapinTom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)Tom PaxtonTommy SandsTony TrischkaToshi ReagonWarren Haynes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I envy you going to see this show. It's going to be a great one. I hope they broadcast/webcast it. I'd love to see it. The man is a legend who's music holds such social import.Have a great time TimmyB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 When I saw this show and debated getting tickets I just knew TimmyB would be going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Thanks KanadaKev,And Hey Velvet, I can't believe I was in Hampton, VA in March with you and that I'm going New York City in April to see Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr play together at Radio City Music Hall and then I'll be back in NYC to see Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Concert at the Gardens.It's going to be a historic two month period of concerts for me.I just hope I will be able to work a month straight in April to pay for all these trips.Peace,Tim Edited March 23, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yeah I sympathize Timmy. It's always hard penciling in work around your concert schedule eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyB Posted March 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I've been laid off a lot lately and I get weekends off.Peace,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nice to get weekends off and get laid a lot too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 I wish I was in NYC right now. I'm looking forward to hearing about this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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