A month after Hurricane Sandy battered the East Coast, musicians continue to raise money for relief efforts. A variety of artists are performing at benefit shows in the coming weeks with proceeds going to charities such as the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, and Waves For Water. Head below for a list of upcoming charity gigs devoted to helping Sandy’s victims.
Event: “A Special Evening With Neil Young & Crazy Horse”
Date: December 6
Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (Atlantic City, NJ)
Acts: Neil Young & Crazy Horse; Everest
Tickets: On sale December 1 via the casino’s website. Priced between $75 and $150
Proceeds: American Red Cross’ Sandy relief fund
Event: Hurricane Sandy Benefit
Date: December 8
Venue: Union Pool (Brooklyn, NY)
Acts: Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band, featuring TV on the Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe; DJ set by Creep
Tickets: Sold out
Proceeds: Waves For Water
Event: “We Hate Hurricanes: A Night of Comedy to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Sandy”
Date: December 10
Venue: Club Nokia (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Acts: Beck; Jon Hamm; Aziz Ansari; Will Ferrell; Sarah Silverman; more to be announced
Tickets: On sale December 1
Proceeds: AmeriCares
Event: “12-12-12: Concert For Sandy Relief”
Date: December 12
Venue: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
Acts: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; Billy Joel; Bon Jovi; Paul McCartney; Kanye West; Dave Grohl; Eddie Vedder; Roger Waters; the Who; Alicia Keys
Tickets: On sale December 3 at noon EST
Proceeds: Robin Hood Relief Fund
Event: “4 Artists 1 Cause”
Date: December 14
Venue: Terminal 5 (New York, NY)
Acts: Grizzly Bear; Sleigh Bells; the Antlers; Cults; more to be announced
Tickets: On sale here
Proceeds: Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City
