Look To The Stars News: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Stars Donate To Grammy Charity Online Auctions

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000

In celebration of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, the Grammy Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 23.

Presented in partnership with Kompolt, the auctions provide bidders an opportunity to bid on approximately 100 exclusive items, including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities, and official Grammy merchandise autographed by artists during Grammy Week.

Featured items will be available for bid in two cycles, including a 2012 Vans Warped Tour three-day/three-city VIP experience, including the chance to ride on the official tour bus; private guitar lessons with Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Manraze, and Diamond Rio’s Jimmy Olander; and official Grammy merchandise autographed backstage at the 54th Grammy Awards rehearsals and telecast by celebrity participants. This year’s performers include Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift, among others.

Stars Donate Items To Grammy Charity Auction

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:15:00 +0000

The GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale — a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new “buyitnow” bargains and slashed prices on amazing celebrity autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences — is perfect for the music lover in your life!

The auction launched on Black Friday, Nov. 25, and will continue until Dec. 5 at www.ebay.com/grammy. Presented in partnership with Kompolt, all proceeds raised through this special auction will benefit programs and services of MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation.

Songs For Japan Raises $10 Million For Earthquake Victims

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Songs For Japan, the unique, star-studded album collection created to help raise money for victims of Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami disasters, continues to benefit the survivors through Japanese Red Cross Society.

Yesterday in Tokyo, senior executives from four major music companies – EMI, Sony Music, Universal Music and Warner Music Group – met with Japanese Red Cross Society Vice President, Yoshiharu Otsuka, to recognise the milestone of $10 million raised and donated from the global sales of Songs For Japan. The occasion was a reception hosted by Frances Moore, chief executive of worldwide recording industry organisation IFPI.

A music industry-wide initiative, Songs For Japan is an unprecedented compilation of 38 major hits and classic tracks, including 21 Billboard Hot 100 hits and five #1s from more than 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music. The collection was rush-released worldwide on March 25 – only 14 days after the earthquake struck Japan – as a digital album via iTunes, followed by the release of a physical two-CD set.

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Play Intimate Show For Charity

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will perform a rare and intimate club show on August 24 at LA Live’s Club Nokia to benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music.

Flea – bassist for the Chilis – co-founded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music in 2001 to facilitate music education by providing affordable or free lessons and instruments. The Conservatory’s eight classrooms are filled with instruments, teachers and students, with instruction, discussion, laughter and, of course, lots of music. Chilis singer Anthony Kiedis sits on the Board of Directors.

“To direct the energy of that work to help out the school which I believe in with intensity and have nurtured for the past ten years is a transcendent double doozy of greatness!” says Flea. “We are going to rock our balls off for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, like a pack of wild animals!”

Brad Pitt And Flea Join Style Wars Celebrity Auction

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers listen up! Here is the chance to get your hands on a bass guitar tagged by Flea and attend a private bass lesson with the legendary musician for a good cause.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit The Style Wars Restoration Fund through Public Art Films Inc., an organization dedicated to producing films and videos about grassroots cultural expressions.

Robert Pattinson Raises Charity Cash For Japan

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Yoshiki Foundation America has called on some of its celebrity friends – including Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon – for a very special charity auction to benefit victims of the tsunami disaster in Japan.

According to the charity’s website, “Yoshiki Foundation America is a California non-profit, public benefit corporation founded in 2010 by Japanese musician Yoshiki of the multi-million-selling rock band X Japan. A number of personal experiences brought Yoshiki to the launch of his foundation beginning with the loss of his own father when he was just a teenager. Like so many people around the world, he read news accounts and was deeply moved by the devastating effects of the 1995 earthquake in Kobe; in 2009, he paid an emotional visit to an orphanage in Sichuan, still reeling in its recovery, with so many children still displaced and orphaned. Additionally and as a tribute to Yoshiki’s late X Japan band mate, Hide, who embraced the support of children with bone marrow disease, The Yoshiki Foundation provides funds to offer assistance through music to children with this debilitating illness. Music is what kept Yoshiki moving forward with his life after his father’s passing, and bringing music to children in need is at the heart of his Foundation. While he was thankful he was in a position to donate several pianos and other musical instruments to the schools affected by the Kobe and Sichuan earthquakes, as well as having the children in the local orphanages as his personal guests at local X Japan concerts, he wanted to do more, something permanent and enduring.”

The new auction – which will go live on April 17 – features T-shirts signed by Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and James Franco, comics signed by Stan Lee, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ MTV Album of the Year Award – donated by Anthony Kiedis – and items signed by Yoshiki.

Songs For Japan: Stars Donate Tracks To Charity Album

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0000

In what stands as a major global music relief effort to benefit those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music have joined together for the worldwide release of “Songs for Japan,” an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks.

The digital album is available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The “Songs for Japan” track listing features an all-star lineup:

Dine With Flea And Anthony Kiedis For Charity

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers listen up – here is your chance to spend an evening with Flea and Anthony Kiedis on the eve of Flea’s LA Marathon run and raise money for his charity.

The pair invite you to dinner at Cafe Stella in LA on March 15 to raise money for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, an organization established by Flea and Keith Barry in 2001 to facilitate music education by providing affordable or free lessons and instruments.

Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Patti Smith. Entry is a $500 donation.

Run with Team Silverlake and Flea

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:24:00 +0000

The Silverlake Conservatory of Music is now seeking participants to join Flea and his team, the Conservatory Runners, for the Honda LA Marathon.

Team members will meet Flea, get a Conservatory T-shirt, and get to enjoy the Conservatory Inspiration spot at mile 7.5, where there will be live music and runner support.

The minimum commitment to enter is $1000, and the first 25 people to raise that amount will get tickets to an upcoming Conservatory Musical event.

Haiti One Year On: Flea Headlines All For Angels Charity Concert

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player Flea will be part of a celebrity concert – “All For Angels” – for Haiti Relief, tonight at Central in Santa Monica.

Proceeds from the benefit—which takes place on the one year anniversary of the 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti—will be donated directly to the children and residents of Haiti who are still in desperate need of medical care, shelter, clothing and education.

The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti was hit by a hurricane and a cholera epidemic after experiencing last year’s earthquake. In response, non-profit organization Americans Care and Share pledged to focus its Angelcare program on helping the poverty-stricken country and provide relief to Haitians. Tonight’s benefit will feature performances by Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Trulio Disgracias (featuring Norwood Fisher, John Bigham, Bronx Style Bob, Fernando Pullum), OPM, Meet Me At The Pub, and more. There will also be live art, featured guest speakers, and a silent auction.

Led Zeppelin Drum Skin To Be Auctioned For Racehorse Charity

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Led Zeppelin rockers Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have signed a drum skin from their final 2007 gig for a special charity auction.

Proceeds from the auction will go to the Racehorse Sanctuary, of which Deborah Bonham – sister of original Led Zep drummer John Bonham – is a trustee. According to the charity: “There are between 4000 and 5000 horses leaving the racing industry annually, the majority of which are quite straight forward and make the transition to becoming a riding horse with ease, however, it is the horses that find it difficult that need the facility that the Racehorse Sanctuary offers. So many of these super horses could have a happy and in most cases productive lives ahead of them if they were given the time and expertise needed.”

The item will be going under the hammer as part of a charity concert featuring Deborah Bonham and special guests tomorrow night, November 12, in Surrey, UK. Also up for auction are Paul Rogers signed CDs and a drum skin signed at the John Bonham LA Memorial by drummers from AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns ‘n’ Roses and more.

Stars To Attend Sea Shepherd Charity Event

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will host a star-studded celebrity red carpet benefit on Saturday, October 23, to defend, conserve and protect the seas.

Captain Paul Watson, President of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and star of “Whale Wars” on Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet will commence their most daring campaign, Operation No Compromise, as well as introduce their new, fast interceptor vessel that will join their fleet this winter to Antarctica. Last year, they saved the lives of 528 whales; this year’s mission will be the boldest crusade to send the whalers home empty handed.

Featuring Avatar’s Michelle Rodriguez as guest DJ, who’ll be joining the mission to be featured on Season 4 of “Whale Wars”, and set against the spectacular backdrop of an eco-friendly estate in the Hollywood Hills overlooking Los Angeles, this private fully ethical event will allow guests to learn about “Operation No Comprise”, as well as bring awareness and raise funds to benefit their campaign.

Christina Applegate To Host Celebrity Charity Surf Session

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Saturday, September 11, 2010 Martyn Lenoble and Christina Applegate will host the Surfrider Foundation’s fifth annual Celebrity Expression Session at First Point, Surfrider Beach in Malibu.

The 45-minute free surf gives celebrity surfers from music, film and television the opportunity to have some fun demonstrating their skills on Malibu’s famous point, while also raising money and awareness for the Surfrider Foundation.

“The Surfrider Foundation is a fantastic organization doing great things for our beaches and coastlines,” says Martyn Lenoble. “We are extremely excited and honored they approached us to host and surf in the Celebrity Expression Session.”

Flea Launches Charity Fundraising Page On Crowdrise

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player Flea has started a charity fundraising page on Edward Norton’s Crowdrise, and is offering a prize of a signed bass guitar to one lucky donator.

“I started the Silverlake Conservatory of Music along with a couple of my friends about 10 years ago (2001),” writes Flea. "Music has been my life for as long as I can remember. When I was in high school, I was in the orchestra, marching band and musical production band. Anything to keep myself involved.

“A few years back, I had the opportunity to visit my old high school and noticed how many of the music programs were cut from when I was there. There were barely any instruments left and the music room was essentially bare. I quickly realized that there was something I could do to help out and that’s when I started the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The mission of the Conservatory is to facilitate basic music education for the youth of the community (ages 7-17) but all are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Former Chilis Guitarist Releases Second Charity Album

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has recorded another charity album with the Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez Lopez.

The release – which follows last month’s self-titled Omar Rodriguez Lopez & John Frusciante album – is called Sepulcros De Miel, and features 8 tracks that can be downloaded on a “pay-what-you-want” basis.

The album will once again raise funds for Keep Music In Schools programs.

Flea's Silverlake Conservatory Of Music Announces Charity News

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced some exciting new initiatives for his Silverlake Conservatory of Music.

Established by Flea and Keith Barry in 2001 to facilitate music education by providing affordable or free lessons and instruments, the Conservatory’s eight classrooms are filled with instruments, teachers and students, with instruction, discussion, laughter and, of course, lots of music. To these students, the SCM represents a future full of the joy of music and the sense of accomplishment felt by those who make it.

The charity is happy to announce that it is running an online fundraising auction for a brand new Fender guitar amp, with all proceeds going to its music facilities. The G-DEC 3 Thirty model amp comes packed with presets and loops from some top artists, including Eric Johnson, Charlie Benante and Frank Bello (Anthrax), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Joe Trohman (Fall Out Boy), Brad Paisley, Dweezil Zappa, Jim “Rev. Horton Heat” Heath, Keith Urban, Hatebreed, Nils Lofgren, Gary Hoey, Crooked X, Strung Out and many others.

Rare Celebrity Items Go Under The Hammer At Charity Grammy Auction

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Charity Online Auction, sponsored by The Recording Academy, is on through May 20, 2010. A wide selection of music and memorabilia from famed artists are being auctioned off to the general public. All proceeds raised will directly benefit The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares.

This year’s special charity auction is presented in partnership with Kompolt Online Aunction Agency, a California based online aunction agency, focused on securing the highest quality of merchandise sale. Managed by professionals, buyers are guaranteed bona fide VIP experiences, bidder pre-qualifcation, and the authenticity of celebrity autographed items to ensure overall customer satisfaction.

A few of this year’s auctioned items include music memorabilia from Neil Young, Kings of Leon, Green Day, Colbie Caillat, James Taylor, Elton John, Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews; a Red Hot Chili Peppers signed model Gibson guitar; a guitar signed by stars including Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Gaga; a meet and greet VIP experience with Michael McDonald; a DJ AM signed iPod Classic with his own personal playlist; a Lynyrd Skynyrd signed remo drumhead; celebrity-signed memorabilia from the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and more.

Former Chilis Guitarist Records Charity Album

Thu, 06 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has recorded a charity album with the Mars Volta’s Omar Rodriguez Lopez.

Fans can download the instrumental album – simply called Omar Rodriguez Lopez and John Frusciante – and pay whatever they want. Profits from the album will go to the Keep Music in Schools.

The album also features bassist Juan Alderete and percussionist Marcel Rodriguez Lopez.

Jay-Z To Headline Coachella For Charity

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The 3-day Coachella music festival kicks off in Indio, California, today – with a huge number of bands raising money for charity.

Among the performers at the event will be Jay-Z, Dave Grohl’s Them Crooked Vultures, Perry Farrell, Vampire Weekend, Hot Chip, Faith No More, Corinne Bailey Rae, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Gorillaz, Little Boots and many many more.

Beneficiaries of the festival include the Silverlake Conservatory of Music – an organization established by Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea that offers children in LA access to free instruments and music lessons – and the Indio Youth Task Force, which is dedicated to creating positive opportunities for the youth of Indio.

Chili Peppers Singer Joins Charity Board

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis has been named as a Director of his fellow band member’s music charity.

The singer will sit on the Board of Directors of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit organization established by Chili Peppers bassist Flea to facilitate basic music education.

Kiedis joins the organization at an exciting time of growth – having achieved a level of stability over the last nine years, Silverlake Conservatory is seeking to increase their overall number of students from 600 to 1,200, with half of the students being from low-income backgrounds and receiving free scholarships and instruments.

Anthony Kiedis Attends Elton John's Charity Party

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

On March 7, Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers – along with other Hollywood stars – joined the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Party at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

The gala has always been the leading fund-raising event in Hollywood on Oscar night, and raises AIDS awareness with help of many adored and admired artists among whom at this year’s party appeared: Milla Jovovich, Heidi Klum, Miley Cyrus, Hayden Panettiere, Victoria Beckham, Sharon and Kelly Osbourne, Simon Cowell, Joaquin Phoenix, Jamie Foxx, Jason Mraz, Joe Zee to name a few.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Create Crafts For A Cause

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Crafts – tiny little bits or tremendously spectacular monstrosities… no matter how much space they occupy, it’s no doubt that their handmade nature can steal many hearts. Crafts are one and only treasures, never replaced and never identical to any other items. Special. Unique. Pieces of art.

Binki Shapiro of the band Little Joy appreciated the priceless value of crafts and asked her artistic mates to join her in an initiative called ‘Crafts for a Cause’. Ornamented legendary guitars, totally adorable hand-drawn pictures, cutely doodled tote bags and emblazoned t-shirts are available from various artists, from Daft Punk, Conor Oberst, Jenny Lewis, Natalie Portman and Cat Power to Spike Jonze, No Doubt, The Strokes, Sia and more!

Anthony Kiedis Auctions Rare Chili Pepper Items For Charity

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis is “giving away now” a few of his music trophies in online charity auctions.

The framed double gold discs of “Stadium Arcadium” and “Dani California” given to the band in Sweden have gone under the hammer to support Oxfam International and its response to Haiti earthquake. The memorabilia comes from singer’s personal collection and is signed by Anthony on the back: “To Haiti with Love. Anthony Kiedis LOVE 2010”.

Stars Added To MusiCares Person Of The Year Charity Event

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Ben Harper and Lucinda Williams have been added to the all-star lineup for the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute to Neil Young on Jan. 29 in Los Angeles.

They join other performers Jack Black, Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Sheryl Crow, Everest, Patty Griffin, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Elton John, Norah Jones, Lady Antebellum, KD Lang, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp, Ozomatli, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Leon Russell, James Taylor and Wilco. The dinner co-chairs are Warner Bros. Records Chairman Emeritus Mo Ostin, Lookout Management President and Founder Elliot Roberts, and Warner Bros. Records Chairman/CEO Tom Whalley. Two-time GRAMMY-winning producer Don Was will be the evening’s musical director.

Neil Young’s philanthropic work is as renowned as his musical legacy. He was one of the original founders of Farm Aid in 1985, and continues to be an active member on the organization’s board of directors. Each October, he and his wife Pegi organize and host the Bridge School Concerts, a benefit for the Bridge School that he and Pegi helped found. The school ensures that children with severe speech and physical impairments achieve full participation in their communities through the use of assistive technology and the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative educational strategies. These weekend concerts have drawn an international array of musical artists and have raised significant resources for the school.

Anthony Kiedis To Shop For A Cause Tonight

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis will help celebrate the holiday season in style tonight by hosting a special Shop For A Cause event in Hollywood.

The singer will join Niki Shadrow and Sherri Rogers at a pop up boutique party at 8816 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, tonight from 7pm to raise money for the Cambodian Children’s Fund and Children of the Night. Guests can drop off products and presents for the charities at the event, which will be delivered to shelters in time for Christmas.

The Cambodian Children’s Fund was founded by Hollywood film executive Scott Neeson, who travelled to Cambodia on holiday in early 2003 and found his life forever changed by the desperate circumstances and unlikely courage of Phnom Penh’s most impoverished children.