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Keith Richards to Play Hubert Sumlin Benefit Show

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:44 +0000

While we wait for definitive word on whether the Rolling Stones will celebrate their 50th anniversary by going on tour this year, we can content ourselves with the band’s ongoing series of ‘official bootleg’ releases — and at least one of the band members is hitting the stage in the near future: Keith Richards, who’s performing at a benefit in honor of recently deceased guitar legend Hubert Sumlin.

Bruce Springsteen Rocks Around the Clock at 'Light of Day' Benefit

Joe Robinson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:00:36 +0000

It’s one of the worst-kept secrets in all of New Jersey. Every year, the Light of Day organization holds a benefit concert at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park to raise money for the fight against Parkinson’s disease, and (almost) every year Bruce Springsteen is a super secret unannounced special guest. It’s the reason this year’s show sold out in minutes — even when tickets had a face value upwards of $400.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Plan Live Vinyl LP and Benefit Concert

Jeff Giles — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:36 +0000

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been relatively quiet since releasing ‘Mojo’ last year, but they’ll break their silence in honor of Record Store Day’s Black Friday on November 25.

Petty and the band are planning to release a live vinyl LP to mark the occasion, offering fans a chance to hear new versions of classic tracks, cuts from ‘Mojo,’ and a concert performance of the rare B-side ‘Sweet William.’

Pizza Hut to Host Benefit for Montana Flood Victims

The Hawk — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 19:22:33 +0000

To help support flood victims throughout Montana, Pizza Hut restaurants throughout Montana will host a fundraising event Wednesday, June 8th from open to close. For all dine-in, carryout and delivery orders on this day, 10 percent of sales will go to benefit the local Red Cross to assist the victims of the impacted communities. Every Pizza Hut restaurant in Montana will participate in the event.