The eighth annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert is set to take place on March 7 at New York's Beacon Theatre. The star-studded event will feature an incredible lineup of musicians, including The Black Keys, Hozier, Nile Rodgers, Tom Morello, Don Felder, Bettye Lavette, Joss Stone, Allison Russell, Emily King, Marcus King, and many others. Additional performances will be delivered by Lucius, Larkin Poe, Trombone Shorty, Luke Spiller (The Struts), Quinn Sullivan, and Bernie Williams, with more artists yet to be announced.
Leading the musical charge will be music director and band leader Will Lee, known for his work with The CBS Orchestra. Executive produced by renowned fashion designer John Varvatos, the concert is also supported by Douglas Elliman real estate broker Greg Williamson and events producer Nicole Rechter. The show will be hosted by the comedic trio of Conan O'Brien, Tracy Morgan, and Jim Gaffigan.
The event aims to raise funds for an incredibly worthy cause - God's Love We Deliver. Founded in 1985 during the AIDS pandemic, the organization has since expanded its mission to address over 200 diagnoses. It provides medically tailored meals and nutrition services to individuals in the New York Metropolitan area living with severe illness. According to the organization's website, there has been a significant increase of 20% in meals delivered over the past year.
For music enthusiasts and supporters of this incredible cause, pre-sale tickets will be available starting on February 8 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The general public will have access to tickets starting from February 9, also at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Love Rocks NYC has a storied history of prominent headliners in its previous seven editions. Past performers include legendary artists like Keith Richards, Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews, Robert Plant, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Emmylou Harris, Mavis Staples, Chris and Rich Robinson, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Warren Haynes, Buddy Guy, Billy F Gibbons, Ziggy Marley, Cyndi Lauper, Heart, and John Mayer.
Be prepared for an unforgettable night of music, filled with incredible performances from a diverse group of musicians, all coming together for the noble cause of providing life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling to those in need. Grab your tickets and join Love Rocks NYC in making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with severe illness in the New York Metropolitan area.