<![CDATA[MusicRising.org . What's New]]> Copyright (c) 2005 MusicRising.org All rights reserved. http://www.musicrising.org/ en-us http://www.musicrising.org/ http://www.musicrising.org/images/rss_channel_image.gif <![CDATA[MusicRising.org . What's New]]> <![CDATA[U2 and Green Day Mark Opening of Louisiana Superdome with Special Music Rising Performance during ESPN's Monday Night Football Pre-Game Show Sponsored by Rhapsody]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=13 /news/press.php?uid=13 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:29:58 -0400
In the days following Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Superdome became a symbol of agony and distress. This NFL football game is the first event to originate from the stadium since the Katrina devastation. It will be highlighted by a special live performance by U2 and Green Day that will be televised during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pre-game show between 7:00pm-8:30pm EDT (performance 8:20-8:30pm). An opening video presentation showcasing the efforts of Music Rising and the Superdome will air prior to the performance by the two super-groups.

"My visits to New Orleans gave me a firsthand look at the devastation which tragically destroyed the lives of thousands. The area's rich and spirited culture must continue to be restored. Providing musical instruments through Music Rising will not only help the professional musicians but all the churches and schools in need through phase two of the program. Music Rising is dedicated to helping regain a foothold on their future but will also ensure that one of the Gulf Coast's greatest assets, its music, will rise again," said The Edge.

The collaborative effort, of what is sure to be an electrifying performance will also officially launch Music Rising Phase II. This phase of the campaign will provide musical instruments to churches and schools. In an extraordinary show of support U2 and Green Day will debut "The Saints Are Coming," a song originally written and performed in 1978 by The Skids, a seminal Scottish punk rock band. The song expresses frustration but ends with a statement of resolve and determination.

"One year later, people continue to be devastated by Katrina's effects," says Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. "We hope that by collaborating with U2, we'll remind the public that people of the Gulf Coast are still suffering and still need help to rebuild their lives. The Edge and Music Rising are providing support to schools, churches and musicians who lost everything in the storm, including their ability to make a living. We are honored to be asked and proud to be part of that."

In addition to the live broadcast, Rhapsody will offer a live streaming audio webcast of the entire Monday Night Football pre-game show featuring U2 and Green Day via www.rhapsody.com. Shortly after the event, fans will have the ability to buy a download of the The Saints Are Coming via Rhapsody with all net proceeds going directly to Music Rising. Both the exclusive Music Rising charity track and select exclusive footage from the performance will be available for a limited time via http://www.rhapsody.com/musicrising A simultaneous radio broadcast offered to radio stations by Westwood One worldwide will encourage solidarity across the globe for the people of New Orleans and the efforts to rebuild from destruction. Westwood One is providing the broadcast on a non-exclusive and uninterrupted basis.

Music Rising was formed in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Since its inception it has been recognized throughout the world and has aided over 2,000 professional musicians. Many of the Gulf Region's musicians who have depended on the local music industry for their livelihood have been supported by Music Rising through the replacement of lost or destroyed instruments and equipment. The Monday Night Football pre-game event marks the introduction of the initiative's second phase. Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Region "Note by Note" has become a symbolic tagline of the Music Rising campaign. The NFL also intends to involve Music Rising in various upcoming events throughout the season. The initiative has been the recipient of the 2005 Gold Halo Award for Cause Marketing and was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award to be honored in New York on November 9, 2006. Amongst the campaign's many supporters, President Bill Clinton has provided his time to help drive awareness for the continued need in the area through the efforts of Music Rising.

Music Rising Phase II will be administered by The Gibson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gibson Guitar along with The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for schools and All Congregations Together for churches. Instructions for making donations and FAQS concerning applications for support can be found by visiting the Music Rising or Gibson Foundation websites at www.musicrising.org and www.gibsonfoundation.org All donations are tax deductible with 100% of support going directly to the Gulf Coast Region. A limited edition Music Rising Epiphone guitar with the exclusive Music Rising artwork featured on the t-shirt worn by The Edge at this year's Grammys will also be available for purchase exclusively through Musician's Friend. All proceeds from the guitar sales will also benefit the Music Rising campaign. To order the Epiphone Music Rising guitar or inquire go to www.musiciansfriend.com. On the day of the performance a special toll free number will be set up to take donations. ]]> <![CDATA[U2 and Green Day Mark Opening of Louisiana Superdome with Special Music Rising Performance during ESPN's Monday Night Football Pre-Game Show Sponsored by Rhapsody]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=13 /news/press.php?uid=13 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:29:58 -0400
In the days following Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Superdome became a symbol of agony and distress. This NFL football game is the first event to originate from the stadium since the Katrina devastation. It will be highlighted by a special live performance by U2 and Green Day that will be televised during ESPN's Monday Night Countdown pre-game show between 7:00pm-8:30pm EDT (performance 8:20-8:30pm). An opening video presentation showcasing the efforts of Music Rising and the Superdome will air prior to the performance by the two super-groups.

"My visits to New Orleans gave me a firsthand look at the devastation which tragically destroyed the lives of thousands. The area's rich and spirited culture must continue to be restored. Providing musical instruments through Music Rising will not only help the professional musicians but all the churches and schools in need through phase two of the program. Music Rising is dedicated to helping regain a foothold on their future but will also ensure that one of the Gulf Coast's greatest assets, its music, will rise again," said The Edge.

The collaborative effort, of what is sure to be an electrifying performance will also officially launch Music Rising Phase II. This phase of the campaign will provide musical instruments to churches and schools. In an extraordinary show of support U2 and Green Day will debut "The Saints Are Coming," a song originally written and performed in 1978 by The Skids, a seminal Scottish punk rock band. The song expresses frustration but ends with a statement of resolve and determination.

"One year later, people continue to be devastated by Katrina's effects," says Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong. "We hope that by collaborating with U2, we'll remind the public that people of the Gulf Coast are still suffering and still need help to rebuild their lives. The Edge and Music Rising are providing support to schools, churches and musicians who lost everything in the storm, including their ability to make a living. We are honored to be asked and proud to be part of that."

In addition to the live broadcast, Rhapsody will offer a live streaming audio webcast of the entire Monday Night Football pre-game show featuring U2 and Green Day via www.rhapsody.com. Shortly after the event, fans will have the ability to buy a download of the The Saints Are Coming via Rhapsody with all net proceeds going directly to Music Rising. Both the exclusive Music Rising charity track and select exclusive footage from the performance will be available for a limited time via http://www.rhapsody.com/musicrising A simultaneous radio broadcast offered to radio stations by Westwood One worldwide will encourage solidarity across the globe for the people of New Orleans and the efforts to rebuild from destruction. Westwood One is providing the broadcast on a non-exclusive and uninterrupted basis.

Music Rising was formed in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Since its inception it has been recognized throughout the world and has aided over 2,000 professional musicians. Many of the Gulf Region's musicians who have depended on the local music industry for their livelihood have been supported by Music Rising through the replacement of lost or destroyed instruments and equipment. The Monday Night Football pre-game event marks the introduction of the initiative's second phase. Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Region "Note by Note" has become a symbolic tagline of the Music Rising campaign. The NFL also intends to involve Music Rising in various upcoming events throughout the season. The initiative has been the recipient of the 2005 Gold Halo Award for Cause Marketing and was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award to be honored in New York on November 9, 2006. Amongst the campaign's many supporters, President Bill Clinton has provided his time to help drive awareness for the continued need in the area through the efforts of Music Rising.

Music Rising Phase II will be administered by The Gibson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Gibson Guitar along with The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation for schools and All Congregations Together for churches. Instructions for making donations and FAQS concerning applications for support can be found by visiting the Music Rising or Gibson Foundation websites at www.musicrising.org and www.gibsonfoundation.org All donations are tax deductible with 100% of support going directly to the Gulf Coast Region. A limited edition Music Rising Epiphone guitar with the exclusive Music Rising artwork featured on the t-shirt worn by The Edge at this year's Grammys will also be available for purchase exclusively through Musician's Friend. All proceeds from the guitar sales will also benefit the Music Rising campaign. To order the Epiphone Music Rising guitar or inquire go to www.musiciansfriend.com. On the day of the performance a special toll free number will be set up to take donations. ]]> <![CDATA[Tip Sheet for Icons of Music this Saturday]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=26 /news/news.php?uid=26 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:00:12 -0400 **NEWS & PHOTO TIP SHEET FOR SATURDAY MAY 31, 2008**

U2's The Edge Hosts Icons of Music II Auction to Benefit Music Rising
At Hard Rock Cafe New York

Event to Include Star-Studded Red Carpet

WHO: U2's the Edge to host with special performance by Aaron Neville and appearances by Les Paul, Tiki Barber, Christy Turlington, Petra Nemcova, Joan Jett, "Cry-Baby" Broadway star James Snyder, Earl Slick, Jody Porter of Fountains of Wayne, writer May Pang, Donna Karan, legendary producer and Music Rising co-founder Bob Ezrin and many more. Jim Kerr will emcee the auction. Lisa Loeb will be hosting the Auction Network show live from the red carpet.

WHAT: U2's the Edge, will host the star-studded Icons of Music II Auction at Hard Rock Cafe New York to benefit Music Rising, a campaign founded in 2005 to support musicians, students and parishioners of the Gulf Coast Region affected by the hurricanes. Music Rising has since aided over 2,700 professional musicians and nearly 50,000 students and parishioners and will soon launch Phase III of the campaign. The event will be conducted by world renowned Julien's Auctions (www.juliensauctions.com). The exclusive event will include a performance by legendary musician Aaron Neville and a star-studded red carpet. Auction Network, the first 24/7, multimedia network solely dedicated to auctions, will conduct a live webcast in real-time streaming video of The Icons of Music Auction II hosted by Lisa Loeb.

For more information about how to register to bid, etc. please visit www.juliensauctions.com or call (310) 816-1818. For tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

WHERE:
Hard Rock Caf� New York
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

WHEN:
5:30 PM - Media Check-In

6:00 PM - Red Carpet

6:30 PM - Performance

7:00 PM - Auction

MEDIA RSVP:
Caroline Galloway
Music Rising/Gibson Guitar
440-338-3469/615-423-4904
Caroline.galloway@gibson.com

Maureen O'Connor
Rogers & Cowan
310-854-8116
moconnor@rogersandcowan.com

About Music Rising
Music Rising, a campaign launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region. It has since launched a second phase dedicated to the aid of schools and churches. Music Rising was formed by U2's the Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin, Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Partners of the campaign represent the most diverse partnership in the entertainment industry and include MusiCares, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Live Nation, Kennedy/Marshall, Ticketmaster, Hard Rock International, VH-1, MTV, Real Networks, ABC News Now, The NFL, Rolling Stone, Mr. Hollands Opus, Juliens Auctions, ACT and the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Music Rising is the recipient of the prestigious 2005 HALO Award for Cause Marketing and the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award, the 2008 PRISM Award and has been recognized around the world by various media organizations. Music Rising is administered by the Gibson Foundation. For more information go to www.musicrising.org and www.gibsonfoundation.org

]]> <![CDATA[Tickets on Sale for Music Rising Icons of Music II]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=18 /news/news.php?uid=18 Sat, 03 May 2008 16:14:39 -0400 <![CDATA[Icons of Music Auction II to Benefit Music Rising on Saturday May 31, 2008 to be held at Hard Rock Cafe New York]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=25 /news/news.php?uid=25 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:50 -0400 Unprecedented Collection of Music Memorabilia to be Offered in a LIVE and Televised Auction Event
Hosted by U2's the Edge with special performance by Aaron Neville

New York, NY, April 24, 2008 -- U2's the Edge announced the Icons of Music Sale II to benefit Music Rising to be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Hard Rock Caf� New York in Times Square. This second annual auction event, hosted by Julien's Auctions, will offer one of the most significant collections of music memorabilia from many of music's greatest legends with proceeds benefiting Music Rising, a campaign co-founded by U2's the Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz in 2005 to aid musicians of the Gulf Coast Region in regaining their livelihood after the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Music Rising is administered by the Gibson Foundation.

Four time Grammy Award winner Aaron Neville, who has joined the Music Rising campaign and helped bring major attention to some of the charity work being done in New Orleans today, will appear at the Icons of Music Sale II and perform at the evening session. Neville, who with his family, lost everything in the storms of Katrina brings a unique personal experience to Music Rising and will give guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness his great musicianship when he brings the spirit of New Orleans to the auction.

The ongoing efforts of Music Rising have thus far aided over 2,700 professional musicians and nearly 50,000 students and parishioners. The charity has been the recipient of numerous awards since its inception including the HALO 2005 Award for Cause Marketing, the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award and the 2008 PRISM Award. After the campaign received a Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund grant, former President Bill Clinton personally presented a Music Rising Gibson Les Paul guitar to a recipient in Baton Rouge as a symbol of Music Rising's dedication to the region.

"No one could ever come close to repaying the debt to those who have established this form of music that we all take totally for granted, this hybrid of European melody and African-American rhythm that's given us jazz and R&B and rock 'n' roll," said the Edge. "There's something powerful about musicians giving instruments they own to an auction to aid musicians who are going through a particularly difficult time."

"When the hurricanes first hit we knew we had to do something to help preserve the musical heritage of the Gulf Coast Region," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "We've been honored to work alongside some of the world's greatest musical talents in our efforts to rebuild the Gulf Coast Region and to understand the needs of the people who were devastated by the hurricanes. This auction serves as a reminder of much work that still needs to be done in bringing back one of the world's greatest regions."

Bob Ezrin, legendary producer and one of the co-founder's of the organization added "It is amazing to us that even after all this time there is still so much need for support in the Central Gulf - and so many schools, churches and community organizations are just now coming on line again. Music Rising will be here to provide the instruments and support they need until that need no longer exists, however long it takes."









Amongst the donations from the Edge is his early stage played 1976 Gibson Explorer Guitar. Edge used this guitar in many stage performances since Joshua Tree as well as U2's Music Video for "Beautiful Day" (est. ,000 and up), his silver adjustable U2 block rings featured on the cover of Atchung Baby (est. ,000/4,000), a blue Gibson Les Paul electric guitar used by Edge in many studio recordings(est. ,000/40,000) and his personaly worn custom designed Converse shoes (est. 0/1,200) along with an assortment of property donated by his fellow band members to Music Rising.

Auction Network, the first 24/7, multimedia network solely dedicated to auctions will conduct a live webcast in real-time streaming video of The Icons of Music Auction II. Auction Network will provide music fans around the world a front row seat to watch the action and excitement of the live auction and the ability to bid in real-time on items via the Internet. Pre-show video highlights include the emotional and historic stories behind such items from such legendary icons as the U2, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley and many more legendary artists.

Included in the unprecedented collection of auction offerings will also be a Kurt Cobain played early bass guitar with home photos of him playing guitar (est. ,000/60,000), a Jim Morrison handwritten poem (est. ,000/6,000), a Miles Davis stage played trumpet (est. ,000/20,000), a Jimi Hendrix signed receipt (est. ,000/3,000), Slash's first stage played Gibson Les Paul Guitar with Velvet Revolver at The Roxy on May 9th, 2004 (est. ,000/30,000), a Bob Dylan handwritten set list (est. ,000/4,000), Beatles four D.A. Millings suits from Madame Tussaud's (,000/80,000), a Patti Smith hand drawn self portrait (est. ,,000/2,000), a Johnny Cash owned and played guitar (est. ,000/20,000), an MTV Award presented to Nirvana for "Smells Like Team Spirit" (est. ,000/6,000), Kurt Cobain stage worn jacket from MTV performance (est. ,000/8,000), Paul McCartney's Christmas card to Adam Ant (est.,,000/2,000), Bono stage played guitar (est. ,000 and up), Madonna's original signed contract with Vogue (est. 0/1,200), Duran Duran meet and greet backstage V.I.P. experience package (est. ,000/10,000) a Janis Joplin handwritten love letter to boyfriend (est. ,,000/2,000) and Jim Hendrix's Wah Wah Pedal (est. ,,000/2,000).

Additional highlights include a leather jacket worn by the Edge on the Zoo TV Tour in 1992 (est. ,000/8,000), a Jimmy Page 2008 Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue in a "lemon burst" finish personalized to the winning bidder ( est. ,000/6,000), Bono's Bullet leather jacket worn on the Vertigo Tour 2005 (est. ,000/8,000) and Pete Townshend's 1967 Monterey Pop Festival concert used Maestro fuzz pedal (est. ,000/4,000). Festival concert used Maestro fuzz pedal (est. ,000/4,000)

Also included will be an exclusive Toyota Sequoia donated by automotive leader, Toyota. The vehicle made a special appearance at the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans in February and features special paint and interior autographed by some of NBA's greatest players and New Orleans performers. An exclusive Gibson Custom Les Paul guitar accompanies the vehicle and features the Music Rising logo (est. ,000/60,000). A limited edition Indian Motorcycle featuring the spirit of rock-n-roll (est. ,000-,000) and much more is included in this historic auction.

To place proxy bids, register for the auction or explore the history of the more than 400 lots in the Icon's of Music Auction II benefiting Music Rising go to www.juliensauctions.com. A limited number of tickets to this exclusive event will be sold beginning Friday, April 11, 2008 through Ticketmaster and Hard Rock Caf� New York. The benefit tickets will sell for 0.00 each with proceeds going directly to Music Rising. Tickets include entry into the evening portion of the event, special catered services and a complimentary Icons of Music collectible auction catalog detailing all lots in the sale in full color. For ticket information go www.ticketmaster.com

Highlights from the Icon's of Music auction has toured The Museo De La Moda in Santiago, Chile (March 25th - April 18th). Other press exhibits include The Museum of Style Icon's at Newbridge Silverware in County Kildare, Ireland (May 2nd - 4th), Celebrity Vault in Beverly Hills, CA (May 22nd - 24th) and The Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square (May 26th - May 30th) prior to the live auction on May 31st.

Full color collectible catalogs detailing the history and images of each lot of this historic event will be available for purchase through Julien's Auctions. In addition to the live auction event, Grammy winner Aaron Neville will perform as a tribute to his native New Orleans. The performance will be scheduled prior to the third session of the auction and will offer guests an exclusive opportunity to witness the great musicianship of one of New Orleans own.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this live auction and can be done either in person at any one of the exhibitions showing the highlights from the collection or by visiting www.juliensauctions.com any time before the sale, or calling (310) 816 1818. Online bidding registration can be completed via Auction Network online.

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale: o Bid through Auction Network on Internet using real-time and absentee bidding. o Place bids in the room by attending the auction . o Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer. o Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are available at Julien's Auctions offices and on www.juliensauctions.com

About Music Rising:
Music Rising, a campaign launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region. It has since launched a second phase dedicated to the aid of schools and churches. Music Rising was formed by U2's the Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin, Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Partners of the campaign represent the most diverse partnership in the entertainment industry and include MusiCares, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Live Nation, Kennedy/Marshall, Ticketmaster, Hard Rock International, VH-1, MTV, Real Networks, ABC News Now, The NFL, Rolling Stone, Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, Juliens Auctions, ACT and the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Music Rising is the recipient of the prestigious 2005 HALO Award for Cause Marketing and the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award, the 2008 PRISM Award and has been recognized around the world by various media organizations. Music Rising is administered by the Gibson Foundation. For more information go to www.musicrising.org and www.gibsonfoundation.org.

About Hard Rock International:
With 126 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the worlds greatest collection of music memorabilia which is displayed in locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also know for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; and Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011. Hard Rock Park, the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park is scheduled to open in Myrtle Beach in Spring 2008. Hard Rock International, Inc, is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For more information on Hard Rock go to www.hardrock.com.

About Juliens Auctions:
With expertise specializing in entertainment memorabilia, Julien's has quickly established themselves as the premier auction house in high profile celebrity and entertainment auctions. Julien's Auctions presents exciting, professionally managed and extremely successful auctions with full color high quality auction catalogues unlike any other auction company. Previous auctions include the collections of Cher, Madonna, U2, Barbara Streisand, Muhammad Ali, Debbie Reynolds, the estate of Marilyn Monroe and many more. For more information on Juliens go to www.juliensauctions.com.

About Auction Network:
Auction Network is the first 24/7, multimedia network solely dedicated to auctions. Auction Network celebrates the sport and competitive spirit of auctions with a fast-paced, interactive programming environment where buyers meet sellers.


]]> <![CDATA[Music Rising Presents Icons of Music 2008 - 31st May 2008]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=7 /news/news.php?uid=7 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:08:52 -0400
The 200 page catalog contains all lots in the sale described in detail with full color photographs. This auction features an array of rare items featuring property from U2's The Edge and other band members from this historic group. Property includes Slash concert used Gibson guitar for his first public appearance with "Velvet Revolver" at The Roxy, Jim Morrison handwritten poem, Bob Dylan concert used guitar, Ronnie Wood Handwritten Lyrics, Kurt Cobain Early Guitar with Photographs, Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" MTV Music Award, Cliff Burton Concert Used bass Guitar from "Metallica", Set of four early collarless suits from The Beatles, Frank Zappa original hand drawn painting, Bob Dylan handwritten lyrics, Green Day custom made prototype Gibson used by Billie Joe, Miles Davis owned and used trumpet, Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor custom played Gibson, Patti Smith original hand drawn self portrait, Paul McCartney early signed vintage Hofner Bass, Slash's trademark Tophat signed with photo of him wearing the hat in concert, early Pete Townshend The Who concert played guitar, and many more legendary artifacts...

More information here.
]]> <![CDATA[Icons of Music Sale 2 Announced]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=19 /news/news.php?uid=19 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:51:51 -0400
The Music Rising Team
]]> <![CDATA[Music Rising Shines at the Grammys 2008]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=20 /news/news.php?uid=20 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:17:45 -0500 "I wouldn't be where I am today without the unique musical heritage that is New Orleans," said U2's the Edge. "So much has come from that part of America. From the birth of jazz, the roots of R&B and Rock 'n' Roll, to the traditional celebrations in the streets, New Orleans has provided all of us with so many traditions."

When the artists are finished with their Grammy rehearsals they go to a special area where they can relax and talk to some of the companies attending the event. This is where Gibson set up its area with several Music Rising Les Paul guitars available to be signed.

After explaining to each artist what the guitars and Music Rising project were all about, each gladly sat down and the signed the guitars. The guitars will be up for auction on May 31, 2008 in the second Icons of Music Sale in NYC, where some of the worlds great rock memorabilia will be up for grabs. All proceeds will go to Music Rising -- last year the group raised .4 million.
Artists that signed the Music Rising guitars include Ringo Starr, Foo Fighters, John Paul Jones, Plain White T's, Blair Underwood and Brad Paisley, to name just a few.

"When we created Music Rising in 2005 we had a mission which was to preserve the musical culture of the Central Gulf Region by replacing the instruments that were lost or destroyed in the storms," said producer and co-founder Bob Ezrin. "We will continue to do that until the region is rebuilt and the music is restored no matter how long it takes."
In phase one of the project Music Rising has helped 2,700 musicians gain back their livelihood by making sure they had new instruments. Phase two of Music Rising focused on replacing musical instruments for schools and churches -- so far 40,000 parishioners and students have been aided from the project, but the work continues.

"We continue to support Music Rising as a cofounding partner and will do so in every effort to help restore the rich musical heritage which originates from New Orleans," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar. "With the support of the Gibson Foundation we plan on staying the course until the region is rebuilt 'Note by Note.'"]]> <![CDATA[Music Rising Stays the Course in 2008 Giving Hope for the New Year]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=21 /news/news.php?uid=21 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:59:47 -0500
About Music Rising:The Music Rising campaign was launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region. The initiative continues to aid those in need through its consistent efforts to aid professional musicians, churches and schools. Music Rising was formed in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Partners of the campaign represent the most diverse partnership in the entertainment industry and include MusiCares, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Live Nation, Kennedy/Marshall, Ticketmaster, Hard Rock International, VH-1, MTV, Real Networks, ABC News Now, The NFL, Juliens Auctions, Toyota, Rolling Stone, Mr. Hollands Opus Foundation, ACT and the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Former President Bill Clinton has even participated in press coverage for the campaign when he presented a Music Rising Gibson Les Paul guitar to a recipient in Baton Rouge, LA in 2006. Music Rising is the recipient of the prestigious 2005 HALO Award for Cause Marketing , the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award and the 2007 PRISM Awad. It has been recognized around the world by various media organizations. Music Rising is administered by the Gibson Foundation. For more information go to www.musicrising.org and www.gibsonfoundation.org
]]> <![CDATA[Happy Holidays from Music Rising]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=22 /news/news.php?uid=22 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:11:50 -0500
All the best,
The Music Rising team]]> <![CDATA[Music Rising Wins Another Award!]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=23 /news/news.php?uid=23 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:37:22 -0400 <![CDATA[Happy Anniversary Superdome!]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=24 /news/news.php?uid=24 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:04:22 -0400 <![CDATA[Music Rising Continues to Support Musicians, Schools and Churches Two Years after Hurricane Katrina]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=8 /news/news.php?uid=8 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:10:25 -0400 Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Note by Note Remains Mission of Campaign Which Has Aided Thousands

New York, New York...August 9, 2007...Music Rising, a campaign launched in 2005 to rebuild the musical culture that was nearly destroyed by the hurricanes which ravaged the Gulf Coast Region, announced its continued support of professional musicians, schools and churches two years after Hurricane Katrina. Music Rising initially supported the replacement of instruments lost by professional musicians so that they could regain their livelihood. It has since entered into a second phase which supports churches and schools with replacement instruments so that musical programs can once again be initiated. To date Music Rising has benefited 30,000 students and parishioners and over 2,500 professional musicians. The campaign has assisted in providing instruments to 21 schools and 41 churches allowing those music programs to become operational again.

"I wouldn't be where I am today without the unique musical heritage that is New Orleans. So much has come from that part of America. From the birth of jazz, the roots of R&B and Rock 'n' Roll, to the traditional celebrations in the streets, New Orleans has provided all of us with so many traditions. Music Rising was created to ensure that this unique music culture did not die out, and on this second anniversary of the Katrina disaster it is apparent that we still have much to do. We will continue to support and stay focused on the needs of the musicians, schools and churches," said U2's the Edge.

Music Rising was founded by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz (www.musicrising.org). Thousands of instruments have been provided and millions of dollars have been provided in an effort to continue to strengthen the culture and communities of those areas hardest hit. Music Rising is dedicated to supporting the musical needs of the area for as long as it takes. Several major events have raised funds for Music Rising including an unprecedented auction of rock memorabilia which took place in April of 2007 in New York and raised over million. The auction was hosted by Juliens Auctions. Supporters include former President Clinton and the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, ACT (All Congregations Together) and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation. Music Rising is administered by the Gibson Foundation.]]> <![CDATA[The Edge's Gibson Les Paul Among Highlights at Historic 'Icons of Music' Sale in New York Which Raised 2.5 million]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=9 /news/news.php?uid=9 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:11:41 -0400
The Edge's beloved 1975 cream Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar which was played on every U2 tour since 1985, sold for a record 0,000. His Gibson ES-295 Archtop guitar brought 5,000 and Bono's signed Irish Falcon Gretsch guitar brought 7,500. The auction marked the first time such a wide selection of U2 memorabilia was available to collectors.

Among the more than 200 items sold were former President Bill Clinton's saxophone (,000), a pair of John Lennon's round, blue-tinted sunglasses (,000), Edge's Ethiopian necklace worn in "The Fly" video (,000), Bono's Armani sunglasses and signed case (,000), Adam Clayton's studio played bass (,000), Larry Mullen's Tom drum used on the Vertigo tour (,000), Paul McCartney's hand-painted and signed Epiphone Texan (,000), Kurt Cobain's MTV Award (,800), Slash's Signature model signed Gibson guitar (,000), The Edge's jacket (,000), and a guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix sold for a record 0,000. Other highlights of the auction and results can be viewed on the Juliens Auctions website beginning Monday, April 23,2007 at www.juliensauctions.com. The final amount going to the charity will be tallied up, with some items having the total selling price going to Music Rising, and other items designated a portion of the proceeds to the charity.

Supermodel and actress Christy Turlington co-hosted the event which opened with "The Saints Are Coming" video, followed by a special performance by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band straight from New Orleans. Before the paddles went up, The Edge welcomed the crowd and later was the recipient of a special donation by the Hard Rock New York, in exchange for a Music Rising Epiphone guitar signed by The Edge, which will be displayed as a sign of hope in the Biloxi, Mississippi Hard Rock location. The auction ran for several hours as bidders from around the world were vying for a piece of musical history either by phone, online or on site. The night ended with a special closing performance by legendary musician Allen Toussaint, which was standing room only.

About Music Rising:
Music Rising, a campaign launched in 2005 to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed by hurricanes in the Gulf Region. The initiative continues to aid those in need through its consistent efforts to aid professional musicians, churches and schools. Music Rising was formed in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin, Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz. Partners of the campaign represent the most diverse partnership in the entertainment industry and include MusiCares, Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Live Nation, Kennedy/Marshall, Ticketmaster, Hard Rock International, VH-1, MTV, Real Networks, ABC News Now, The NFL, Rolling Stone, Mr. Hollands Opus, ACT and the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund. Former President Bill Clinton has even participated in press coverage for the campaign when he presented a Music Rising Gibson Les Paul guitar to a recipient in Baton Rouge, LA in 2006. Music Rising is the recipient of the prestigious 2005 HALO Award for Cause Marketing and the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award and has been recognized around the world by various media organizations. Music Rising is administered by The Gibson Foundation.For more information on Music Rising go to http://www.musicrising.org/ or www.gibsonfoundation.org
.]]> <![CDATA['ICONS OF MUSIC' AUCTION BENEFITING MUSIC RISING]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=10 /news/press.php?uid=10 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:14:33 -0400 www.juliensauctions.com),will be offering approximately 200 pieces of music memorabilia, much of which has been specifically donated for this cause.

Amongst the donations from The Edge is his 1975 Cream Gibson Les Paul (est. ,000-80,000), an instrument highly significant to his career and U2. "I wanted that Steve Jones 'Never Mind The Bollox' sound, so I got the same guitar right down to the color. I never could get that sound, but I found a bunch of songs in this instrument, and have used it extensively ever since, on tour and in the studio," said The Edge.

Included in the unprecedented collection of auction offerings will be John Lennon worn sunglasses (est. ,000-6,000), Janis Joplin seven-page handwritten love letter to her boyfriend (est. ,,000-2,000), Jimi Hendrix guitar (est. ,000-80,000), Bruce Springsteen hand written lyrics (est. ,000-4,000), Elvis Presley early recording contract (est. ,000-5,000) Kurt Cobain's MTV Video Music Award for Nirvana (est. ,000-6,000), Paul McCartney hand-painted Epiphone Texan Guitar (est. ,000-8,000), President Bill Clinton signed saxophone personalized to winning bidder (est. ,000-4000) and a Rolling Stones' signed Gibson Les Paul Music Rising Guitar (est. ,000-30,000). U2 highlights donated by band members to support Music Rising include a pair of Emporia Armani (Project Red) concert-worn sunglasses (est.,000-4,000) donated by Bono, a Tom Tom drum (est. ,000-10,000) donated by Larry Mullen and a concert and studio-played bass guitar (est. ,000-30,000) donated by Adam Clayton. Other memorabilia from Madonna, Ray Charles, KISS, James Brown, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, The Beatles, Jim Morrison, Cher, The Grateful Dead and much more is also included.

Highlights from the Icon's of Music auction will be previewed in special exhibits at:

Los Angeles: (March 27-29 @ The Beverly Hilton),
Dublin, Ireland: (April 3-6 @ The Clarence Hotel)
London: (April 11-13 @ The Hard Rock Cafe)
New York: (April 16-20 @ The Hard Rock Caf�)

Catalogs will be available for sale and can be purchased directly from the Julien's Auctions website. A limited number of tickets will be sold to the Music Rising auction event in New York at Hard Rock Times Square. Details of the ticket sales will be announced by March 30th on various websites including Musicrising.org, U2.com, Gibsonfoundation.org, Gibson.com, Juliensauctions.com and Hardrock.com. In addition to the live auction event, Grammy winner Aaron Neville will perform as a tribute to his native New Orleans. The performance will follow the auction.

The ongoing efforts of Music Rising have thus far aided over 2,400 professional musicians and over 20,000 students and parishioners. After Music Rising received a Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund grant, former President Bill Clinton personally presented a Music Rising Gibson Les Paul to a recipient in Baton Rouge, LA in 2006.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done either in person at any one of the exhibitions showing the highlights from the collection or by visiting
www.juliensauctions.com any time before the sale, or calling (310) 816 1818.

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale: Bid through the Internet using real-time and absentee bidding at www.juliensauctions.com or by downloading an absentee bid form from the website. Note that online registration only enables bidding online.
Place bids in the room by attending the auction.
Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer.
Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are available at Julien's Auctions offices and on the website.]]> <![CDATA['ICONS OF MUSIC' AUCTION BENEFITING MUSIC RISING]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=10 /news/press.php?uid=10 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:14:33 -0400 www.juliensauctions.com),will be offering approximately 200 pieces of music memorabilia, much of which has been specifically donated for this cause.

Amongst the donations from The Edge is his 1975 Cream Gibson Les Paul (est. ,000-80,000), an instrument highly significant to his career and U2. "I wanted that Steve Jones 'Never Mind The Bollox' sound, so I got the same guitar right down to the color. I never could get that sound, but I found a bunch of songs in this instrument, and have used it extensively ever since, on tour and in the studio," said The Edge.

Included in the unprecedented collection of auction offerings will be John Lennon worn sunglasses (est. ,000-6,000), Janis Joplin seven-page handwritten love letter to her boyfriend (est. ,,000-2,000), Jimi Hendrix guitar (est. ,000-80,000), Bruce Springsteen hand written lyrics (est. ,000-4,000), Elvis Presley early recording contract (est. ,000-5,000) Kurt Cobain's MTV Video Music Award for Nirvana (est. ,000-6,000), Paul McCartney hand-painted Epiphone Texan Guitar (est. ,000-8,000), President Bill Clinton signed saxophone personalized to winning bidder (est. ,000-4000) and a Rolling Stones' signed Gibson Les Paul Music Rising Guitar (est. ,000-30,000). U2 highlights donated by band members to support Music Rising include a pair of Emporia Armani (Project Red) concert-worn sunglasses (est.,000-4,000) donated by Bono, a Tom Tom drum (est. ,000-10,000) donated by Larry Mullen and a concert and studio-played bass guitar (est. ,000-30,000) donated by Adam Clayton. Other memorabilia from Madonna, Ray Charles, KISS, James Brown, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, The Beatles, Jim Morrison, Cher, The Grateful Dead and much more is also included.

Highlights from the Icon's of Music auction will be previewed in special exhibits at:

Los Angeles: (March 27-29 @ The Beverly Hilton),
Dublin, Ireland: (April 3-6 @ The Clarence Hotel)
London: (April 11-13 @ The Hard Rock Cafe)
New York: (April 16-20 @ The Hard Rock Caf�)

Catalogs will be available for sale and can be purchased directly from the Julien's Auctions website. A limited number of tickets will be sold to the Music Rising auction event in New York at Hard Rock Times Square. Details of the ticket sales will be announced by March 30th on various websites including Musicrising.org, U2.com, Gibsonfoundation.org, Gibson.com, Juliensauctions.com and Hardrock.com. In addition to the live auction event, Grammy winner Aaron Neville will perform as a tribute to his native New Orleans. The performance will follow the auction.

The ongoing efforts of Music Rising have thus far aided over 2,400 professional musicians and over 20,000 students and parishioners. After Music Rising received a Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund grant, former President Bill Clinton personally presented a Music Rising Gibson Les Paul to a recipient in Baton Rouge, LA in 2006.

Registering to Bid
Registration is required to bid in this auction and can be done either in person at any one of the exhibitions showing the highlights from the collection or by visiting
www.juliensauctions.com any time before the sale, or calling (310) 816 1818.

Placing Bids
There are four ways to bid in this sale: Bid through the Internet using real-time and absentee bidding at www.juliensauctions.com or by downloading an absentee bid form from the website. Note that online registration only enables bidding online.
Place bids in the room by attending the auction.
Bid over the telephone through an auction house representative, who sits in the room and conveys the bid to the auctioneer.
Enter Absentee bids. Absentee bid forms are printed in the back of each catalogue, and are available at Julien's Auctions offices and on the website.]]> <![CDATA[HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SALE OF LIMITED-EDITION MUSIC RISING T-SHIRT]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=11 /news/news.php?uid=11 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:18:48 -0500
January kicks off the sale of the limited-edition shirt at Hard Rock Cafes and Hotels around the country and on www.hardrock.com/rockshop with proceeds from the sale of the shirt benefiting charity. This striking T-shirt was worn by The Edge during U2's performance at the 2006 Grammy Awards and features the winged Music Rising logo on a black background.

"Hard Rock is thrilled to align with such a musical legend for a cause that's important to us all," said Hamish Dodds, president and CEO of Hard Rock International. The preservation and advancement of great music is not only a priority for Hard Rock, but a necessity for the revitalization of New Orleans."

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"My visits to the Gulf Region gave me a firsthand look at the devastation which tragically destroyed the lives of thousands. Providing replacement instruments through Music Rising has not only helped professional musicians but also the churches and schools in need through Music Rising's second phase," said The Edge. "Music Rising is dedicated to helping regain one of the Gulf Coast's greatest assets, its music."

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world. With its own Signature Series program, and through various rock star partnerships, concerts, benefits and raffles, Hard Rock International has helped to raise millions for a wide variety of organizations, such as The Dr. Susan Love Breast Cancer Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and World Hunger Year. ]]> <![CDATA[U2 and Green Day release 'The Saints are Coming' Raises Funds for Music Rising]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=12 /news/press.php?uid=12 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:23:13 -0500
All proceeds from the downloads will go directly to Music Rising (www.musicrising.org a campaign launched in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar. Its mission to replace the musical instruments that were lost in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita has now extended to its second phase dedicated to helping churches and schools of the area. To date Music Rising has helped over 2,100 musicians regain their livelihood, been recognized by President Bill Clinton and has won the 2005 Halo Award for Cause Marketing and the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award.

"The Saints Are Coming" was performed by the two supergroups at the re-opening of the Louisiana Superdome on September 25th, 2006 and has become an anthem for the region. People continue to struggle in their efforts to recover from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina. The song which was originally written and performed by The Skids in 1978 has been recorded and performed by U2 and Green Day. Both U2's The Edge and Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day led the debut of this collaboration at the Louisiana Superdome performance. The hurricanes left 80% of New Orleans under water and destroyed 200,000 homes. Most of the musical instrument from the region were also lost in the flooding. Music Rising is dedicated to helping to rebuild the musical culture of the region by replacing those lost instruments.

To download "The Saints Are Coming" with proceeds to benefit Music Rising please go to iTunes here ]]> <![CDATA[U2 and Green Day release 'The Saints are Coming' Raises Funds for Music Rising]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/press.php?uid=12 /news/press.php?uid=12 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:23:13 -0500
All proceeds from the downloads will go directly to Music Rising (www.musicrising.org a campaign launched in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar. Its mission to replace the musical instruments that were lost in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita has now extended to its second phase dedicated to helping churches and schools of the area. To date Music Rising has helped over 2,100 musicians regain their livelihood, been recognized by President Bill Clinton and has won the 2005 Halo Award for Cause Marketing and the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award.

"The Saints Are Coming" was performed by the two supergroups at the re-opening of the Louisiana Superdome on September 25th, 2006 and has become an anthem for the region. People continue to struggle in their efforts to recover from the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina. The song which was originally written and performed by The Skids in 1978 has been recorded and performed by U2 and Green Day. Both U2's The Edge and Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day led the debut of this collaboration at the Louisiana Superdome performance. The hurricanes left 80% of New Orleans under water and destroyed 200,000 homes. Most of the musical instrument from the region were also lost in the flooding. Music Rising is dedicated to helping to rebuild the musical culture of the region by replacing those lost instruments.

To download "The Saints Are Coming" with proceeds to benefit Music Rising please go to iTunes here ]]> <![CDATA[A Year After Katrina, Music Rising Announces Aid to 2,000 Musicians and Launches the Music Rising Epiphone Guitar ]]> http://www.musicrising.org/news/news.php?uid=14 /news/news.php?uid=14 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:41:08 -0400

Nashville, Tenn...August 24, 2006... Music Rising, a campaign launched to replace musical instruments lost or destroyed in the Gulf Region hurricanes, announced today that it has provided instruments and/or gear to over 2,000 professional musicians to date. Launched in November 2005 the campaign has provided aid to Gulf Coast musicians not only in the region but also in over 34 States from California to New York. To mark the one year anniversary of the Katrina disasters, Music Rising has announced that it will launch the sale of the Music Rising Epiphone guitar with all proceeds going to the charity. Music Rising was formed in late 2005 by U2's The Edge, legendary producer Bob Ezrin, Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, and facilitated by MusiCares. Since its inception Music Rising has been recognized throughout the world through media coverage and has received accolades from various other organizations. Former President Bill Clinton has even participated in press coverage for the campaign. It also became the recipient of the 2006 Gold Halo Award for Cause Marketing on June 13, 2006 and in November, 2006 the campaign will be the recipient of the prestigious Billboard Humanitarian Award at a special event held in New York. Many people from the ravaged region are still living in Federal Emergency Management Agency trailers or are without a permanent residence. Those musicians who have depended on the local music industry for their livelihood, have been supported by Music Rising through the replacement of lost instruments and equipment. The Gibson Foundation will continue to manage all phases of Music Rising. For more information on the Gibson Foundation go to www.gibsonfoundation.org.

The limited edition Music Rising Epiphone guitar will be sold exclusively through Musician's Friend (www.musiciansfriend.com)with all proceeds going directly to the Music Rising campaign. The Music Rising Epiphone Les Paul guitar features exclusive artwork and the campaign's slogan "Rebuilding the Gulf Region Note By Note." The artwork which was emblazoned on The Edge's t-shirt at the 2006 Grammy Awards broadcast has become a symbol of the campaign and is also available on limited edition t-shirts sold exclusively through U2.com For photos of the Music Rising Epiphone guitar go to www.epiphone.com.

The Limited Edition Epiphone guitar specs include all the features that have made the legendary Les Paul guitar synonymous with great rock tone including a solid mahogany body with carved top, glued-in mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Alnico Classic Humbucking pickups and stopbar/tunomatic bridge and tailpiece combination. Backed by a Limited lifetime warranty, the Music Rising Epiphone guitar will sell for 9 USD and be produced in limited quantity. It will also include a custom "Music Rising" gig bag as well as a signed certificate of authenticity. Advance orders for the guitar could be made through Musicians Friend at www.musiciansfriend.com

"Even though it has been a year since the hurricanes struck the Gulf Region we still see so much need and we want to continue to help. The limited edition Epiphone Music Rising guitar will put money straight into the fund so we can continue to assist the region," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar.

For more information or to make a donation to Music Rising go to www.musicrising.org or www.gibson.com. Questions or inquiries can be emailed to info@musicrising.org. Checks may also be sent to the Gibson Foundation/Music Rising, 309 Plus Park Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37217.]]>