Look To The Stars News: Emmylou Harris

Springsteen, Mellencamp, Harper To Perform at Clearwater Concert

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:30:00 -0000

This Sunday, May 3rd, will see star performers such as Ben Harper, Dave Matthews, Juanes, John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen come out to support Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday bash benefitting the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

The Clearwater Concert: Creating the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders is a one night only concert, which raises awareness and funds for continuing Clearwater’s work educating the public and protecting the Hudson river. The event begins at 7pm, at Madison Square Garden, and will feature over 40 artists from a wide variety of musical genres.

Some of the scheduled performers are Joan Baez, Ani DiFranco, Michael Franti, Emmylou Harris, Tao Rodriguez–Seeger, Taj Mahal, Bela Fleck, Keller Williams Billy Bragg, Tom Morello, Tom Paxton and Eddie Vedder.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com, starting at $19.19 and going to $250, with the majority priced at $90 to honor Pete’s birthday. Special Clearwater Legacy Tickets will also be available. For more information, please visit www.Seeger90.com.

And don’t miss the Clearwater Festival, taking place June 20th and 21st. For those who really want to get involved, volunteer positions are available for the weekend-long event.

Bruce Springsteen To Headline Pete Seeger's Charity Birthday Concert

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Steve Earle, Ben Harper, Tom Morrello and Billy Bragg have been confirmed to perform at Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday gig in May, with proceeds going to charity.

Also set to perform at the gig at Madison Square Garden on May 3 are Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Kris Kristofferson and many more. The show is set to benefit the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater , a non-profit organisation created to defend and restore the Hudson River.

From the charity’s website: "Clearwater is a 106-foot wooden sailing sloop designed after 18th and 19th century Dutch sailing sloops. In 1966, folk singer and activist Pete Seeger had the vision that the public would come to care for all of our threatened waterways by learning to care for one boat and one river. He inspired a group of dedicated people who made the dream a reality. Launched in 1969, Clearwater serves as a moveable classroom, laboratory, stage, and forum. More than a dozen national and international programs have successfully modeled programs after those pioneered by Clearwater.

“Each year, Clearwater accommodates nearly 13,000 children and adults for education sails that teach history, biology, and environmental science and navigation along the Hudson River, New York Harbor and Long Island Sound. Thousands more are reached through on-land classroom visits, field programs and public exhibits.”

Tickets for the show will cost $19.19 to $250. They go on sale March 30 at 9am on Ticketmaster. More information about the show can be found here.

Emmylou Harris Wants You To Unchain Your Dog

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Country music legend Emmylou Harris has recorded a new radio PSA for PETA encouraging people to unchain their dogs this Holiday season.

The 61-year-old – who founded her own animal shelter – is raising awareness of the mistreatment of dogs and is encouraging people to bring them indoors and let them be part of the family.

“Keeping a dog on a chain or in a pen is about the worst thing a person could ever do to them,” she says in the message. “It goes against everything a dog is – social, a pack animal, eager to please. Chaining a dog hurts its body and its mind. It’s actually a form of animal abuse.”

According to PETA: "Wintry weather means extra hardship for “backyard” dogs. Chained dogs often have nowhere to go to escape the cold and snow. They suffer from frostbite, exposure, and dehydration when water sources freeze… U.S. animal shelters must put nearly 4 million dogs and cats to death every year because of simple math: There are too many animals and not enough worthy adoptive homes. Millions more animals are condemned to a sad life of loneliness, isolated outside with no exercise or attention."

As well as being a staunch supporter of animal rights, Harris is also heavily involved in causes such as feminism and is an organizer of the annual Concert for a Landmine Free World, which raises money for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation’s anti-landmine campaign.

The full PETA PSA can be heard here.

Lint Roller Party Picks Up Big Names

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:38:00 -0000

Written by Myrlia Purcell

An impressive list of stars will be turning into party animals at the newly restored Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, November 13th, for the 15th annual Lint Roller Party.

Lisa Edelstein along with Eric and Tania Idle are Honorary Co-Chairs for the night, which supports the Best Friends Animal Society. The party’s honorary committee includes animal lovers such as Adrian Grenier, Charlize Theron, Nicollette Sheridan, Bill Maher, Dan Aykroyd and Willie Nelson, to name but a few.

The event raises funds for the Society’s programs in LA, which improve and save the lives of animals, including: A Puppy-Store-Free LA, Pet Adoption Festivals, Date with a Dog, Indie Rescue, Catnippers, Best Friends Brigade, Pup My Ride Transport Program.

A Founders’ Reception starts the event off at 6, with the party beginning in earnest at 7 P.M. Guests will enjoy an evening of celebrity presenters, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, special guests, an open bar and great veggie food, as well as meet some of the Founders of Best Friends and the stars of National Geographic Channel’s hit series DOGTOWN.

Emmylou Harris will be the feature entertainer for the evening, with the gourmet dinner cooked up by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Those taking part in the auction could win getaways, walk-on-parts, premiere tickets, jewelry, sports and hollywood memorabilia and fine art, among other items. An online auction is currently being held on eBay, which includes autographed items, such as one of Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves, Simspons and Star Wars memorabilia, and one lucky person will win a walk on part in a Clint Eastwood film.

For more information, visit the Lint Roller Party website.

A Chance To Meet Forest Whitaker

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Fans of Forest Whitaker take note: here is your chance to join the award winning actor on the set of his new movie and maybe even sit down to a bite to eat with the man himself and his daughter.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is being auctioned by Farm Sanctuary, an organization that works to end cruelty to farm animals and promotes compassionate living through rescue, education and advocacy. Founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and to encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals, Farm Sanctuary now runs several sanctuaries in the US to house rescued animals.

Whitaker and his young daughter, True, are known for their ongoing support of Farm Sanctuary, and True Whitaker was Farm Sanctuary’s first Child Chair at the 2007 Gala in Beverly Hills – sharing the spotlight with other supporters such as Ellen DeGeneres and David Duchovny. Forest and True also recorded a PSA for PETA together.

The auction – which runs until September 18 – can be accessed through the Charity Buzz website. Also up for grabs are opportunities to meet and dine with Kristen Bell and Alicia Silverstone, DVDs signed by Jerry Seinfeld, CDs signed by Natalie Merchant and Emmylou Harris, a poster signed by John Travolta, and much more.

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