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8 charities for 8 nights of Hanukkah, YO la tengo, Versus
I don't have a good picture of Yo La Tengo's recent show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, but check out this photo by Jonny Leather of rock-n-roll Ira at their last Webster Hall show.....
*Tues. 12/4-Tues. 12/11 The 8 Nights Of Channukah with Yo La Tengo and Their Heavy Friends. All shows are SOLD OUT. What follows is a list of the charities that will be receiving donations on each night in case you would like to contribute or just seek more info:The DB's are opening the Thursday show. Versus is opening tonight (Dec 4). Versus also played another surprise reunion show a little less than a month ago. Stay tuned for more Hanukkah updates.
- *Tues. 12/4: Community Food Bank of New Jersey
- *Wed. 12/5 The Stone (John Zorn's nonprofit performance space in NYC)
- *Thurs. 12/6 Day One (aiding teenagers in violent relationships)
- *Fri. 12/7 MK Charities Inc. (Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans, and related events to preserve and spread awareness of blues, soul, r&b, etc. culture)
- *Sat. 12/8 826NYC / Global Kids (2 organizations that promote education for the poor)
- *Sun. 12/9 Clean Ocean Action (of NJ)
- *Mon. 12/10 African Services Committee (immigration and HIV counseling their specialty)
- *Tues. 12/11 Fortune Society / Northeast Council of the Wrongfully Convicted
In other news, Yo La Tengo is scoring a new Emily Hubley film, and Yo La Tengo was the special musical guest at the recent non-taping of SNL at UCB.
Posted on December 4, 2007 11:37 AM
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chartie?
Posted by Anonymous | December 4, 2007 12:05 PM
redd kross opener on sunday
Posted by Anonymous | December 4, 2007 12:36 PM
G-D BLESS YO LA TENGO !
Posted by Skip Bittman | December 4, 2007 12:46 PM
Redd Kross?
Where are you getting that info from. I assumed it was a NJ band from the charity.
Posted by BTH | December 4, 2007 12:54 PM
Redd Kross?
Where are you getting that info from? I assumed it was a NJ band from the charity.
Posted by BTH | December 4, 2007 12:55 PM
Just announced:
Dew Claw (former members of Hypnolovewheel) will be opening up on Sat. They just announced this on WFMU.
Posted by BTH | December 4, 2007 1:22 PM
I heard that Jesus rescinded his claims of being the Messiah and that he'll be opening the eight night by doing a solo set of Charles Manson covers.
Posted by Anonymous | December 4, 2007 1:36 PM
redd kross on sunday. confirmed.
Posted by yup | December 4, 2007 1:40 PM
adrenalin O.D. opening Friday. Get ready to do a creepy crawl.
Posted by Anonymous | December 4, 2007 1:54 PM
new york thrash?
Posted by Anonymous | December 4, 2007 4:11 PM
yeah, AOD!
wacky hi-jinx will ensue fo sure!
Posted by pdiddy | December 4, 2007 4:56 PM
Humungousfungusamongus !
Posted by RT | December 4, 2007 5:38 PM
Community Food Bank of New Jersey are amazing people, and really, really effective.
Posted by Bob F. | December 4, 2007 8:34 PM
Yo La Tengo + Mark Arm + Ain't Talkn' Bout Love = great show
Posted by Anonymous | December 5, 2007 12:29 AM
Mark Arm was fantastic. He looks great for his age.
Yo La Tengo + Mark Arm + Cabaret = amazing show
Posted by Anonymous | December 5, 2007 9:01 AM
Any idea what night the Clean is opening?
Posted by Tom | December 5, 2007 1:20 PM
Clean on thurs.
Posted by chip chanko | December 5, 2007 11:01 PM