Artist: benefit

Thirty-nine years, 50 books, and 350 million copies into his literary career, Stephen King will discuss the writing life with his son, first-time novelist Owen King on the opening night of the 34th International Festival of Authors. In his only scheduled Canadian appearance, Stephen King and his son, Owen King, will headline PEN Canada’s annual benefit to take place on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fleck Dance Theatre at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto. Award-winning mystery writer Louise Penny will moderate the discussion. “We are thrilled that Stephen and Owen King are supporting the work [...]

We've always talked about supporting your local venue here in Thrash Hits. It's all very well going and watching some keg-chugging flavour-of-the-month yankee metal band sell out the Brixton Academy every so often, but the real ugly, gritty, beautiful heart of heavy music in the UK comes from the smaller places - exactly the kind of places that are going under faster than ever. One such venue under threat is the Southampton Joiners - a venue that's been crucial to the development of some of the South coast's best heavy bands over the last decade. To that end, [...]

At the Music Machine, London, 1979 by Janette Beckman The excellent shot of two Clashes, one Sex Pistol, one Sham 69-er, and, er...(who was the drummer?)...by Janette Beckman , will be one of the items up for auction on Monday. The Flood The Art Market Silent Auction & Party will be raising funds for artists affected by hurricane Sandy. Artists include Todd James, Zephyr, Jamel Shabazz, Charlie Ahearn, Cey [...]

January 3rd, 2013 - In response to the recent, tragic events that took place at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, EDM/Rock (Electronic Dance Music) Retailer/Label FiXT has partnered with Groupees.com and over 50 other various artists to help raise support for the victim's families and community, giving 100% of donations to the official Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Support comes in the form of the #ToNewtownWithLove Bundle that features an extensive collection of music donated by artists and record labels like Celldweller, Blue Stahli, Savant, Sluggo, Cyanotic, Hard Dance Nation, Bit Riot Records & more, [...]

Tonight marks marks the yearly return of Second City's Letters to Santa benefit show. For those new to Letters to Santa, it's a 24-hour benefit that features musical and improv performances from top-tier Chicago and national talent including Jeff Tweedty, Kim Deal, Tim Robinson and Fred Armisen to name a few. The event supports Chicago's Onward Neighborhood House . But, yes, you read that right. Letters to Santa does indeed last 24 hours. It begins tonight, Tuesday, December 18, at 6 p.m. and concludes tomorrow, [...]

#regram of @dulledges playing at @cakeshopnyc by @theconceptmachine #dulledges #gimmetinnitus #sandy #benefit #cakeshop

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"Underground Connection" is the second leak from Con-Man's upcoming mixtape Bogies & Coffee (out on 12-20-12). The track features Born Unique, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Red Eye, and B.E.N.E.F.I.T.. The song was recorded over the summer after all the artists had a show in Hartford, CT. I'll let Con-Man tell the story... "It was late as f*ck by the time we got out of the show. But we all got together and decided we wanted to record. Problem was we couldn't figure out a studio to go to. So last minute we ran to get my mic and [...]

• ConManRap - Con-Man (ft. Born Unique, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Red Eye, & B.E.N.E.F.I.T.) - Underground Connection

Sofia Talvik's Xmas Calendar, window 10 I think Christmas is a time to give and to help. Thats why I decided today's window is going to be a benefit concert to help raise awareness for Autism. And you can help too by buying a ticket. It's whatever you can afford to pay. It will be an online concert so that you can watch wherever you are in the world and will be aired at 6pm PST. Make sure you log in ahead of time to purchase your ticket. Click here to [...]

New York reCOVERS @ Death By Audio 12/10/12 (photo by @subinev) #sandy #benefit #alternate #flyer

concert :: A Holiday Benefit For Hurricane Sandy Relief @ Cake Shop 12/14/12

concert :: New York reCOVERS > An Occupy Sandy Benefit @ Death by Audio 12/10/12

Doing something good can be so easy - British indie band TO KILL A KING just released a brand new collection of live recordings entitled Ralph's Balcony. As the title already hints all of these performances were recorded in the flat of frontman Ralph Pelleymounter - this is already quite charming, even better is the

Benefit, M-Dot & Famoso team up on a new track "Mind Running" produced by DJ Soulplusmind, off Benefit's forthcoming Timing of the Godfather mixtape. Scratches By DJ Grazzhoppa.

Meet the Artists – The Fine Line Project Benefit for Rethink Mental Illness November 23, 2012 by thefinelineproject Without the artistes, there’d be no event… Here’s some info about the singers and musicians who are donating their time to entertain on the night and raise some much [...]

• Black River Wild - Breakin' Down

For everyone still drinking in the Thanksgiving spirit, there's an event tonight you may be interested in. While we appreciate what we have, we should also be mindful of what we can do to help others. Tonight The Pour House combines our love for music with altruism and is hosting a benefit concert and silent auction for Hurricane Sandy victims, called " Blow Me, Sandy ." The Pour House hosts several benefits throughout the year. Jac Cain was key in organizing this event. " I mean a lot of [...]

Unless you're some kind of cave dwelling troglodyte (and hey, we know not all  our readers are virgin neck-beards), you can't help but know about the devastation that Hurricane Sandy caused across the Caribbean and much of the East Coast of the USA. Among one of the areas most badly hit in the USA was New Jersey, home state of our US writer, Dan Pelic . Dan has witnessed the carnage wrought by Hurricane Sandy up close and personal, and in an effort to help raise money for the relief efforts for those  still  affected by the [...]

Catch my concert online on December 10th! On December 10th I will be doing a live aired online concert for Artists for Autism through stageit.com . You can watch the concert from anywhere in the world and you even set your own ticket price. Artists for Autism Awareness is a non-profit to benefit people with autism through research, outreach and awareness, music therapy and family services. Acoustic for Autism is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based project comprised of talented and caring musicians, artists, audio engineers, producers and music industry [...]

SHOW(S) OF THE WEEK ! A Two-Night Music Benefit Crash Safely is a two-day music fundraiser aimed at helping raise awareness and money for the Cause of MS . Multiple Sclerosis , an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system, interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Most people are diagnosed in their 20's and 30's. But MS lasts a lifetime. There is no cure. Did you know [...]