Little Kids Rock founder David Fish said it best: “The world is a f–ked up place right now,” he noted on stage at New York’s Playstation Theater last night. “But in these days of discord, dissonance and distraction, I’m constantly reminded by a truth that is as old as the human family itself: music can bring people together in ways that virtually nothing else can.”
That is the thesis behind Little Kids Rock and its annual benefit, which aims to provide music education to public schools. This year’s benefit honored longtime supporter Bonnie Raitt, along with Elvis Costello, and the CEO of City Winery and founder of New York’s Knitting Factory, Michael Dorf.
'Music Changed My Life' Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 Honoring Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt PlayStation Theater - New York, NY October 18, 2017
Keb' Mo' introduces Harry Connick Jr.
Harry Connick Jr. introduces Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt's speech
Baby, I Love You (Aretha Franklin cover) - Bonnie Raitt and Keb' Mo'
The Road Is My Middle Name - Bonnie Raitt with various Little Kids: 'Yancy' on shared lead vocals, a chorus and a lead guitarist (Alejandro Villarasa)
Thing Called Love (John Hiatt cover) - Bonnie Raitt
Elvis Costello introduces Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt comments
Love Has No Pride - Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt
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“Music Changed My Life”
Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 Honoring Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt
PlayStation Theater, New York, NY
October 18, 2017
Featuring:
Elvis Costello – guitar, vocals
Bonnie Raitt – guitar, vocals
Keb’ Mo’ – guitar, vocals
Bettye LaVette – vocals
Darlene Love – vocals
Paul Shaffer – keyboards
House band:
Will Lee – bass, musical director
Chrissi Poland – vocals
Dennis Collins – vocals
Christine Ohlman – vocals
Chris Anderson – trumpet
Aaron Heick – saxophone
Neal Pawley – trombone
Jeff Kazee – keyboards
Bernie Williams – guitar
Jim Boggia – guitar
Doug Yowell – drums
Various Little Kids musicians appear on guitar, bass, vocals, drums
Non-musical appearances by:
Harry Connick Jr.
Michael McKean
Mike Meyers
Setlist:
01 Blackbird – Bettye LaVette
02 Michael McKean introduces Keb’ Mo’
03 We’re A Winner (Curtis Mayfield cover) – Keb’ Mo’
04 Keb’ Mo’ introduces Harry Connick Jr.
05 Harry Connick Jr. introduces Bonnie Raitt
06 Bonnie Raitt’s speech
07 Baby, I Love You (Aretha Frankline cover) – Bonnie Raitt and Keb’ Mo’
08 The Road Is My Middle Name – Bonnie Raitt with various Little Kids: “Yancy” on shared lead vocals, a chorus and a lead guitarist (Alejandro Villarasa)
09 Thing Called Love (John Hiatt cover) – Bonnie Raitt
10 Michael McKean introduces Mike Meyers
11 Mike Meyers introduces Elvis Costello
12 Elvis Costello’s speech
13 Alison – Elvis Costello
14 Elvis Costello comments
15 Forbidden Nights – Elvis Costello solo acoustic
16 Forbidden Nights – Darlene Love with full band
17 Elvis Costello introduces Bonnie Raitt
18 Bonnie Raitt comments
19 Love Has No Pride – Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt
20 Elvis Costello comments
21 (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? (Nick Lowe cover) – Elvis Costello with various Little Kids on bass, drums, percussion, guitar and vocals
22 All You Need is Love (The Beatles cover) – All
23 People Get Ready (Curtis Mayfield cover) – House band
“Over the past 15 years, Little Kids Rock teachers have turned this into a national movement,” said Fish of the charity he initially conceptualized in 1996 when he was a teacher frustrated with the nonexistent funding for music programs at his school, leading him to launch an after-school program that taught students how to play guitar. “Since then, Little Kids Rock has been restoring, expanding and innovating music education around the country.”
Honoree Bonnie Raitt speaks onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt speaks onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Keb' Mo' and Bonnie Raitt attend the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt and Keb' Mo' perform onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Bonnie Raitt and Elvis Costello perform onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, and Darlene Love perform onstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honoree Bonnie Raitt attends the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Mike Meyers, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McKean and Darlene Love pose backstage during the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Honorees Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt attend the Little Kids Rock Benefit 2017 at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt attend the 2017 Little Kids Rock Benefit at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt and Michael Dorf attend 2017 Little Kids Rock Benefit at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Michael Dorf, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, Darlene Love, Bettye Lavette and Keb' Mo' attend 2017 Little Kids Rock Benefit at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Elvis Costello and Bonnie Raitt attend 2017 Little Kids Rock Benefit at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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Bonnie Raitt attends the 2017 Little Kids Rock Benefit at PlayStation Theater on October 18, 2017 in New York City.
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For Dorf, who was honored for fostering a series of tribute shows that have raised $1.5 million dollars for music education, the cause is an important one. “With Mother Nature and Father Trump causing such havoc in our world, we are constantly putting on benefits to support the environment, health issues and protecting human rights,” said Dorf to Billboard. “What gets lost with all of these on-going topical issues and cut from budgets, are music programs — especially in public education for underserved youth.”
That’s especially true for kids like Amanda Medina, a 10-year-old student at the Equity Project Charter School in the Bronx, who also performed at the benefit as part of her after-school music group the Tep Combos. “Singing is my life, so I’m grateful for this because they’re giving money to buy kid’s instruments,” said Medina, who cited Beyonce as an influence. “I always look forward to rehearsing; tonight is our first performance that’s not in front of our school.”
Throughout the night, various luminaries attested to the importance of both music and its education. Harry Connick Jr., who introduced honoree Bonnie Raitt, said he started taking piano lessons when he was four, noting, “They say music changed my life, but for me that doesn’t go far enough. Music is my life.”
Raitt expressed similar sentiments. “I came from a musical family and was blessed to grow up in an era when there was school orchestra with 16 percussion players,” she recalled, citing Joan Baez as an early influence. “The guitar allowed me to expressed myself. It was my voice and it helped me build (since) I had a confidence problem and a self esteemed problem. There’s been study after study proving the benefits of music education and exposure to the arts makes all the difference.”
Raitt, who likened the cutting back of music education a “criminal act,” praised the work of Little Kids Rock. “To see from where he started with his wonderful team and all those teachers and all of those kids whose lives have changed. It’s one of the most successful and well-run organizations, with every dollar going to the right place that I know.”
And before launching into a spirited cover of Aretha Franklin‘s 1967 track “Baby I Love You,” Raitt expanded on the theme of the evening: “Here’s to the power of a beautiful ballad to break hearts and heal.”
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, Joel Rafael and John Trudell’s Bad Dog donated over $85k to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe this week from proceeds and donations from their November 27 benefit concert at the Prairie Knights Pavilion in Fort Yates, ND, seven miles from Oceti Sakowin Camp.
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"Nick of Time" is the title cut of a 1989 album by Bonnie Raitt. This was the second song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time song by Bonnie Raitt (Standing Rock Reservation, 27 November 2016)
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"Nick of Time" is the title cut of a 1989 album by Bonnie Raitt. This was the second song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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"Thing Called Love" is a song written by John Hiatt; it appeared on his album Bring the Family (1987); Bonnie Raitt covered it on her album Nick of Time (1989).
This was the final song of Bonnie Raitt’s set at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown Thing Called Love song by John Hiatt (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
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"Thing Called Love" is a song written by John Hiatt; it appeared on his album Bring the Family (1987); Bonnie Raitt covered it on her album Nick of Time (1989).
This was the final song of Bonnie Raitt’s set at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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"I Am a Patriot" is a song written by Little Steven Van Zandt which appeared on his album Voice of America (1983); Jackson Browne covered it on his album World in Motion (1989).
This was the second song of a 3-song encore at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joel Rafael, Jason Mraz I Am a Patriot (Standing Rock, 27 Nov 2016)
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"I Am a Patriot" is a song written by Little Steven Van Zandt which appeared on his album Voice of America (1983); Jackson Browne covered it on his album World in Motion (1989).
This was the second song of a 3-song encore at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
"Take It Easy" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey; it was recorded by the Eagles and was the opening track on their eponymous first album (1972). Jackson recorded the song as the opening track on his second album For Everyman (1973).
This was the first encore song of: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Jackson Browne, rap and Take it Easy with Bonnie Raitt (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
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"Take It Easy" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey; it was recorded by the Eagles and was the opening track on their eponymous first album (1972). Jackson recorded the song as the opening track on his second album For Everyman (1973).
This was the first encore song of: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Valentine "Val" McCullum is an English-Scottish guitarist born in LA–yes, for people of my generation, the son of the actors David McCallum and Jill Ireland–and has toured extensively with Jackson Browne, and worked with Bonnie, Harry Nilsson, Natalie Merchant, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, and many others. He has at least one solo album to his credit with which I am familiar and also plays in Jackshit the Band.
This was the first song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert ben
Valentine "Val" McCullum is an English-Scottish guitarist born in LA–yes, for people of my generation, the son of the actors David McCallum and Jill Ireland–and has toured extensively with Jackson Browne, and worked with Bonnie, Harry Nilsson, Natalie Merchant, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, and many others. He has at least one solo album to his credit with which I am familiar and also plays in Jackshit the Band.
This was the first song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert ben
Wow, was Bonnie channeling Aretha Franklin’s National Anthem? Anyone heard her perform it so languorously slow before? "Angel from Montgomery" is a song by the great John Prine; it appeared on his debut album (1971). Bonnie Raitt recorded it on her fourth album Streetlights (1974).
This was the third of a 5-song set by Bonnie at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne Angel From Montgomery song by John Prine (Standing Rock, 27 Nov 2016)
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Wow, was Bonnie channeling Aretha Franklin’s National Anthem? Anyone heard her perform it so languorously slow before? "Angel from Montgomery" is a song by the great John Prine; it appeared on his debut album (1971). Bonnie Raitt recorded it on her fourth album Streetlights (1974).
This was the third of a 5-song set by Bonnie at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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With Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, and Quiltman (Milton Sahme) opening and closing the song. "Rockin’ the Rez" is a song written by John Trudell (1946-2015) and my friend Jesse Ed Davis (1944-1888). This was the third encore song and finale of Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota. Please Stand with Standing Rock http://standwithstandingrock.net/oceti-sakowin/. Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Joel Rafael, Jackson Browne, Bad Dog, et alii Rockin’ the Rez (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
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With Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, and Quiltman (Milton Sahme) opening and closing the song. "Rockin’ the Rez" is a song written by John Trudell (1946-2015) and my friend Jesse Ed Davis (1944-1888). This was the third encore song and finale of Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota. Please Stand with Standing Rock http://standwithstandingrock.net/oceti-sakowin/. Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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"World in Motion" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Craig Doerge; it appeared on Jackson’s 9th studio album "World in Motion" (1989).
This was the last song of Jackson’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
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Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt World in Motion (Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, 27 November 2016)
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"World in Motion" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Craig Doerge; it appeared on Jackson’s 9th studio album "World in Motion" (1989).
This was the last song of Jackson’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Bonnie Raitt, Nick of Time song by Bonnie Raitt (Standing Rock Reservation, 27 November 2016)
"Nick of Time" is the title cut of a 1989 album by Bonnie Raitt. This was the second song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Brown Thing Called Love song by John Hiatt (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
"Thing Called Love" is a song written by John Hiatt; it appeared on his album Bring the Family (1987); Bonnie Raitt covered it on her album Nick of Time (1989).
This was the final song of Bonnie Raitt’s set at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joel Rafael, Jason Mraz I Am a Patriot (Standing Rock, 27 Nov 2016)
"I Am a Patriot" is a song written by Little Steven Van Zandt which appeared on his album Voice of America (1983); Jackson Browne covered it on his album World in Motion (1989).
This was the second song of a 3-song encore at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Jackson Browne, rap and Take it Easy with Bonnie Raitt (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
"Take It Easy" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey; it was recorded by the Eagles and was the opening track on their eponymous first album (1972). Jackson recorded the song as the opening track on his second album For Everyman (1973).
This was the first encore song of: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Valentine "Val" McCullum is an English-Scottish guitarist born in LA–yes, for people of my generation, the son of the actors David McCallum and Jill Ireland–and has toured extensively with Jackson Browne, and worked with Bonnie, Harry Nilsson, Natalie Merchant, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, and many others. He has at least one solo album to his credit with which I am familiar and also plays in Jackshit the Band.
This was the first song of Bonnie’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne Angel From Montgomery song by John Prine (Standing Rock, 27 Nov 2016)
Wow, was Bonnie channeling Aretha Franklin’s National Anthem? Anyone heard her perform it so languorously slow before? "Angel from Montgomery" is a song by the great John Prine; it appeared on his debut album (1971). Bonnie Raitt recorded it on her fourth album Streetlights (1974).
This was the third of a 5-song set by Bonnie at: Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Joel Rafael, Jackson Browne, Bad Dog, et alii Rockin’ the Rez (Standing Rock, 27 November 2016)
With Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, and Quiltman (Milton Sahme) opening and closing the song. "Rockin’ the Rez" is a song written by John Trudell (1946-2015) and my friend Jesse Ed Davis (1944-1888). This was the third encore song and finale of Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday night, 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota. Please Stand with Standing Rock http://standwithstandingrock.net/oceti-sakowin/. Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt World in Motion (Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, 27 November 2016)
"World in Motion" is a song written by Jackson Browne and Craig Doerge; it appeared on Jackson’s 9th studio album "World in Motion" (1989).
This was the last song of Jackson’s set at Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock, Sunday 27 November 2016, a concert benefiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and in support of numerous water protectors opposed to current plans for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The concert was held on the reservation at Prairie Knights Pavilion, near Fort Yates, North Dakota.
Please consider donating to Standing Rock or organizational allies of Oceti Sakowin.
The benefit concert sold over 1,500 tickets to the general public and provided 800 free tickets to the Standing Rock community and water protectors. In addition to the money raised for the Tribe, Browne, Raitt and Rafael spent the day before the show at the Oceti Sakowin camp, donating over 500 blankets to those staying for the winter.
Bonnie Raitt with Faith Spotted Eagle and family at the Oceti Sakowin camp. Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz and donated $85k to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
“What an incredible honor it was to get to experience the powerful coming together of so many thousands united in spirit and commitment to nonviolence, to protect the water and sacred sites,” said Raitt in a press release.
“Arriving at the Oceti Sakowin Camp, with tipis, yurts and campers stretched as far as the eye could see, remains one of my life’s most memorable experiences. Meeting with the tribal elders, taking part in sacred ceremonies, witnessing the incredible work and coordination to provide food, sanitation, security, schooling, medical care and spiritual sustenance to those thousands who have been in the camps and on the line since the summer was incredible. I was filled with such great respect and admiration,” Raitt said.
“We hope the decision to halt construction will prevail in the New Year, but I know the people taking a stand there will continue their fight. We are committed to moving away from our dependence on fossil fuels and into a safer, more job-intensive green energy future. In the meantime, the resilience, strength and courage of all those at Standing Rock will continue to inspire my commitment to nonviolence and the power of people coming together to impact social change,” she said.
Benefit honored Oprah Winfrey and Angelique Kidjo at Harlem’s Apollo Theater with emcee Whoopi Goldberg
Featured performances from Grammy Award-winning artists Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Angelique Kidjo and Bonnie Raitt with special guest Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Keep a Child Alive CEO Peter Twyman announced today that the Black Ball REDUX, held last night at “Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater,” raised over $2.9 million – funds that will go to providing lifesaving HIV treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. The event honored the incomparable Oprah Winfrey and Grammy Award-winning Beninoise singer-songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo for their philanthropic contributions in Africa and worldwide and was emceed by Whoopi Goldberg. With performances by Alicia Keys, Angelique Kidjo, Bonnie Raitt, Jennifer Hudson and Brittany Howard of the band Alabama Shakes, the event evoked the dynamism of Modern Africa, paying tribute to the empowerment of women and the promise of an AIDS-free Africa.
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Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys – I Can’t Make You Love Me
“The phrase ‘the show must go on’ was proven last night at the Black Ball REDUX,” said Alicia Keys. “I’m thrilled by the outpouring of support for Keep a Child Alive despite the recent tragedies in my hometown of New York from Hurricane Sandy. We must never forget to take care of others, near or far, and I’m grateful the show went on, allowing us to continue supporting life-saving programs in Africa and India.”
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Bonnie has contributed a new recording of "Prison Bound Blues" written by Leroy Carr to a project called Better Than Jail, an extraordinary new album benefiting Free Hearts and Equal Justice USA. Better Than Jail is available everywhere today and features covers of iconic prison songs from Steve Earle, Taj Mahal,Margo Price, The War and Treaty and many more. The album seeks to raise awareness and support for the urgent need to reduce the harm of the criminal justice system. https://found.ee/BetterThanJail.
I'm so proud to have joined in with so many illustrious artists in creating this very special album in support of rural prison reform. Overlooked for far too long, this issue cuts across all cultural and political divides and deserves all our focused attention to finally bring about some swift and meaningful action. Better Than Jail is one of the most inspired and heartfelt albums I've been blessed to be a part of and I hope it sets a fire in hearts far and wide to join in our efforts." ~ Bonnie Raitt
Released on: 2024-10-04 Executive Producer: Brian Hunt Producer: Kenny Greenberg Producer: Wally Wilson Producer: Bonnie Raitt Recording Engineer: Jason Lehning at Sound Emporium Mastering Engineer: Alex McCollough at True East Mastering Production Assistant: Shannon Finnegan Mixer: Justin Niebank at Hounds Ear Music Publisher: Universal Music Corp. Composer, Lyricist: Leroy Carr ℗ Believe Entertainment Group and Wyatt Road Records
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Nothing in Rambling Ft. Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo' & Mick Fleetwood
In celebration of the band’s 50th Anniversary, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have just released Struck Down, their first studio album in eight years on Stony Plain Records. The ten-track album includes a wonderful cover of Memphis Minnie’s “Nothing in Rambling,” featuring longtime friends, T-Birds founding member Kim Wilson, along with Bonnie, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal and Mick Fleetwood. — BRHQ
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Little Feat - Long Distance Call
“I’ve always loved Little Feat and this new incarnation of the band is bringing some serious heat, cred and new blood to their enduring legacy. Every Feat fan loves us some Sam. I’m so glad he’s now gotten a chance to step out front and center and put his spin on these wonderful blues songs. I loved singing "Long Distance Call" with him, always one of my favorites, and Scott slayed on slide. Know you’ll enjoy hanging out with us at Sam’s Place!" -- Bonnie Raitt
“Long Distance Call” was written by blues legend, Muddy Waters. It has Sam Clayton and Bonnie Raitt on vocals, Scott Sharrard on Dobro, Fred Tackett on acoustic guitar, Tony Leone on drums, and Michael “The Bull” LoBue on harmonica. The album also features Bill Payne on piano and Kenny Gradney on bass.
Little Feat have composed an album that’s their love letter to the blues entitled, ‘Sam’s Place.’ “Long Distance Call” plus many other blues classics are on this album. You can stream and order ‘Sam’s Place’ here: https://orcd.co/samsplace
Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, Vol. 2, the anticipated new John Prine tribute record from Oh Boy Records, is out today. Stream/purchase HERE.
Created as a celebration of Prine’s life and career, the album features new renditions of some of Prine’s most beloved songs performed by Brandi Carlile (“I Remember Everything”), Tyler Childers (“Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You”), Iris DeMent (“One Red Rose”), Emmylou Harris (“Hello In There”), Jason Isbell (“Souvenirs”), Valerie June (“Summer’s End”), Margo Price (“Sweet Revenge”), Bonnie Raitt (“Angel From Montgomery”), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (“Pretty Good”), Amanda Shires (“Saddle in the Rain”), Sturgill Simpson(“Paradise”) and John Paul White (“Sam Stone”). Proceeds from the album will benefit twelve different non-profit organizations, one selected by each of the featured artists.
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Bonnie Raitt - Write Me a Few of Your Lines/Kokomo Blues
60 years anniversary celebration of Arhoolie
December 10, 2020
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Arhoolie Foundation celebrates it's 60th anniversary (1960-2020) with an online broadcast.
Bonnie Raitt - Shadow of Doubt
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
October 3, 2020
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass celebrates it's 20th anniversary with an online broadcast titled “Let The Music Play On”.
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Bonnie Raitt & Boz Scaggs - You Don't Know Like I Know
Farm Aid 2020 On the Road
Sam & Dave classic written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter.
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Sheryl Crow & Bonnie Raitt - Everything Is Broken
[Eric Clapton’s Crossroads 2019]
Eric Clapton, one of the world’s pre-eminent blues/rock guitarists, once again summoned an all-star team of six-string heroes for his fifth Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2019. Held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, the two-day concert event raised funds for the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, the chemical dependency treatment and education facility that Clapton founded in 1998.
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'A Tribute To Mose Allison'
Celebrates The Music Of An Exciting Jazz Master
Raitt contributed to a new album, If You're Going To The City: A Tribute To Mose Allison, which celebrates the late singer and pianist, who famously blended the rough-edged blues of the Mississippi Delta with the 1950s jazz of New York City.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Bonnie Raitt about her friendship with the Mose Allison. They're also joined by Amy Allison — his daughter, who executive produced the album — about selecting an unexpected list of artists to contribute songs to the album.
Recorded on tour June 3, 2017 - Centennial Hall, London - Ontario Canada
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