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raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,186
edited May 2009 in The Porch
Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

American Express Pre-Sale Monday, March 23 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at americanexpress.com/entertainment
Tickets On Sale Monday, March 30 at 9:00 a.m. EDT at ticketmaster.com

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 http://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 Quartet
Ani DiFranco
Arlo Guthrie
Michael Franti
Bela Fleck
Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
Ben Harper
Bernice Johnson Reagon
Billy Bragg
Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident)
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Springsteen
Dar Williams
Dave Matthews
Eddie Vedder
Emmylou Harris
Guy Davis
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Joan Baez
John Mellencamp
Juanes
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Keller Williams
Kris Kristofferson
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Larry Long
Mike & Ruthy Merenda
Native American Indian Cultural Alliance
NYC Labor Chorus
Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Del McCoury
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Richie Havens
Scarlet Moore
Silvio Rodriguez
Steve Earle
Taj Mahal
Tao Rodriguez-Seeger
Tom Chapin
Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
Tom Paxton
Tommy Sands
Tony Trischka
Toshi Reagon
Warren Haynes

Source: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/spr ... 2474.story
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  • InMyTree4InMyTree4 Posts: 1,239
    sounds like a good show!
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  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,997
    Nice.

    Like what you've done with your whatchamajig too.
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  • jecicajecica Posts: 954
    Damn, what is a better show, this or the David Lynch Benefit?

    Wait.... Pete is 90 :o
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  • skyeriverwinterskyeriverwinter Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2009
    ....
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  • Vedder_Girl77Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,335
    Cool show!
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  • modernmonkeymodernmonkey Posts: 190
    may 3rd.bob dylan will be on tour in europe then,playing in scotland may 3rd before finsihing in dublin on may 5th and 6th.i realised this straight away as im goin to the dublin gigs.
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  • Yellow BedwetterYellow Bedwetter NYC Posts: 2,832
    please keep us informed with ticket info...looks promising but jw the cost right now
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  • plucas1818plucas1818 Posts: 3
    I have a ticket for the Lynch benefit and unless the ghost of John Lennon shows I'd hands down rather be at this show. What a great way to both honor Pete and raise monies for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater! I was just thinking the other day about who are the coolest people out there and both Bruce and Eddie came to mind. This is the type of thing that demonstrates the prior. Kudos to Bruce once again for bringing Pete's (and others') work to the forefront with the Seeger Sessions Tour and album.
  • raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,186
    http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/pet ... 2430.story

    Pete Seeger Turning 90 With Concert Celebrations
    David J. Prince, N.Y.

    American music legend Pete Seeger turns 90 on May 3, but the celebrations honoring his musical legacy and social activism will go on throughout the year.

    Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the environmental group founded by Seeger in the 1960s, is marking the birthday and its own 40th anniversary with a series of concerts in the spring and summer.

    Wilco's Jeff Tweedy will play a rare acoustic solo set at Clearwater's annual "Spring Splash" fundraiser in Beacon, Ny. on March 28. Tweedy and Seeger will perform together at this sold out event.

    Blues singer Susan Tedeschi, folk hero Arlo Guthrie, “newgrass” sensations Old Crow Medicine Show and Alejandro Escovedo are some of the artists headlining the annual Clearwater Festival in Croton, Ny. on June 20-21. The Persuasions, indie favorites Dr. Dog and Elvis Perkins in Dearland, New Pornographers frontman A.C. Newman, and Allison Moorer are among the dozens of other performers announced today on the festival's website.

    Seeger will be performing numerous times during the two-day festival, and his grandson (and frequent collaborator) Tao Rodriguez-Seeger will also play a set with his band.

    On May 3, Seeger's actual 90th birthday, the folk music icon will be feted with a birthday party at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, and Steve Earle are among the artists rumored to appear alongside Seeger at the concert. Full details about the event are expected in an announcement later today (March 18).

    All of the money raised at the events support Clearwater’s environmental research, education and advocacy efforts to help preserve and protect the Hudson River.

    Asked last year by Billboard what his legacy will be, Seeger replied, "My family will remember me, and a few others. I'm one of a lot of songwriters. There'll be more important things to think about."
    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,186
    edited March 2009
    Springsteen Leads Seeger 90th B-Day Tributehttp://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/springsteen-leads-seeger-90th-b-day-tribute-1003952474.story

    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 Quartet
    Ani DiFranco
    Arlo Guthrie
    Michael Franti
    Bela Fleck
    Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
    Ben Harper
    Bernice Johnson Reagon
    Billy Bragg
    Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident)
    Bruce Cockburn
    Bruce Springsteen
    Dar Williams
    Dave Matthews
    Eddie Vedder
    Emmylou Harris
    Guy Davis
    Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
    Joan Baez
    John Mellencamp
    Juanes
    Kate & Anna McGarrigle
    Keller Williams
    Kris Kristofferson
    Ladysmith Black Mambazo
    Larry Long
    Mike & Ruthy Merenda
    Native American Indian Cultural Alliance
    NYC Labor Chorus
    Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
    Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Del McCoury
    Ramblin' Jack Elliott
    Richie Havens
    Scarlet Moore
    Silvio Rodriguez
    Steve Earle
    Taj Mahal
    Tao Rodriguez-Seeger
    Tom Chapin
    Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
    Tom Paxton
    Tommy Sands
    Tony Trischka
    Toshi Reagon
    Warren Haynes
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    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • maccimacci Posts: 1,057
    AWESOME!!!! :)
    My lips are shaking.......
  • nl177803nl177803 Posts: 204
    I'm there!!
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,434
    now if only EV would show up at the Tweedy show!!!!!!!!
    please
  • Jbro2222Jbro2222 Posts: 12
    Bruce is playing the Spectrum April 29th. Hopefully Eddie makes a stop in Philly on his way to NYC
  • raindog80raindog80 Reggio Emilia, Italy Posts: 1,186
    Bump!
    "I like beautiful melodies telling me terrible things" - Tom Waits
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  • Vedder_Girl77Vedder_Girl77 Posts: 4,335
    So who is going to this show??
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  • TheLongRoadTheLongRoad Posts: 44
    I'm definitely going to try and get tickets on Monday. Can't miss Eddie at the Garden.
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    woweeee....what a line-up! have to see if mr. dream is interested. scaling back, watching funds this year - all about conserving, and especially with so many rumors of pj shows THIS year.........does sound totally cool tho! 8-)
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  • Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    Maybe...seeing where the ticketmaster will put me for a reasonable price.
    Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    looks great :D
    too bad i cannot go :(
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  • edvedderrocksedvedderrocks Posts: 1,001
    would love to go, but am saving just in case a surprise tour pops up later in the year! Good luck getting tickets -and have fun if you do!
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  • Jeremys SpokenJeremys Spoken Posts: 7,578
    Im trying for these!!!!!! can't wait!!!!!

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  • redrockredrock Posts: 18,341
    I wish I lived somewhere close enough to be able to try and get some tix!
  • lowlight79lowlight79 Posts: 205
    I'll wait for the bootleg
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  • URthekeyURthekey Posts: 1,801
    With that many performers slated to play I think it will be like Dylan's 60th where each gets 1, 2 songs tops.
    Still worth it for the diversity of music and quality of muscianship imo.
  • Gary CarterGary Carter Posts: 14,067
    ill pass on this. saving my money for the west coast
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  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    Does anyone know how to go about getting tix through the American Express Presale. I have the card, I live in Canada- wonder if that is any problem?

    Thanks!
  • kenny olavkenny olav Posts: 3,319
    URthekey wrote:
    With that many performers slated to play I think it will be like Dylan's 60th where each gets 1, 2 songs tops.
    Still worth it for the diversity of music and quality of muscianship imo.

    +1

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  • PJStatTrackerPJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    sweet...just scored a couple of $19.19 tickets!
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  • URthekeyURthekey Posts: 1,801
    I'm in, 300 section, which kinda sucks but TM had 'error on page' twice and I lost a better pair. Oh well, still there. Also noted a time change, original start was 7pm TM says 5PM.
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