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Sunday, August 07, 2011

Streaming TODAY: MUSE 2011 (No Nukes) Concert - All-Star Benefit Supporting Disaster Relief In Japan And Non-Nuclear Groups

MUSE 2011 (No Nukes) Concert


Today, Sunday August 7, an all-star line-up will perform a benefit concert for Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA; showtime is 3PM. The event supports disaster relief efforts in Japan and organizations worldwide working to promote clean, safe energy and appropriate technologies toward a non-nuclear future.

The line-up includes Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Jason Mraz, The Doobie Brothers, Tom Morello, John Hall, Kitaro, Jonathan Wilson, Sweet Honey in the Rock, plus special guests. The artists will perform together throughout the show, with Browne and Raitt anchoring the first set, and Crosby, Stills & Nash closing the show.

To bolster fundraising, MUSE will have live streaming and global online donations, and MobileCause for text2give donations and concert updates in the U.S. (both platforms are live now). Streaming of the MUSE event will begin at 2PM (PST) on August 7; viewers will get exclusive pre-show content and the main feed of the concert. To pre-register for a minimum $5 donation, log on to http://bit.ly/musebenefit. Mobile giving for MUSE is via MobileCause through its text2give service (U.S. only). People may donate by texting MUSE to 80888. A one-time $10 donation will be added to the user's mobile phone bill; complete terms can be found at www.igfn.org/t. Additionally, MUSE concert updates can be accessed by texting CONCERTNEWS to 27138.

Proceeds from the concert will be distributed to Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) to support Japan disaster relief efforts, and organizations worldwide working to promote safe, alternative, non-nuclear energy.

“The MUSE concert will not only be a great show, it will hopefully entice the public to become better informed of the tremendous dangers of nuclear power,” says Graham Nash. “We have to keep real and true information flowing so that people can act on it.”

“The disaster in Fukushima is not only a disaster for Japan. It is a global disaster. We come together now across cultural boundaries, political and generational boundaries, to call for changes in the way we use energy, and in the ways we conduct the search for solutions to the problems facing humanity,” says Jackson Browne. “We join with the people of Japan, and people everywhere who believe in a non-nuclear future.”

It was shortly after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that triggered multiple meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan that the decision was made to coordinate a benefit. Shoreline Amphitheatre was chosen because of its close proximity to the Pacific Rim, Northern California’s history and deep association with Japan—and because nuclear reactors on the California coast store spent fuel rods in the same manner as at Fukushima. The concert date falls between the anniversaries of atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945).

“We’re so lucky to have been able to bring back some of the original MUSE team to collaborate with some new and younger artists for MUSE 2, so that we can immediately help with the Japan relief effort and raise funds and awareness for the no nukes issue,” says Bonnie Raitt. “I'm excited to be a part of this important and truly collaborative effort. It’s going to be a very special, one of a kind event.”

Pat Simmons, of The Doobie Brothers, who performed at the original MUSE shows adds, "We are so proud to be reuniting with so many of our talented friends, who share our concern for the safety, and sustainable future of our fragile planet. Current events have brought us to a turning point in our human existence. It's time to consider alternatives to the present course of energy production that have been forced upon us by an aggressive corporate power structure. We join together to generate funds to help our Japanese friends, as they recover from the devastation that they have had to endure, due to man's careless use of nuclear energy, and nature's unpredictability. Through these efforts we also hope to raise public awareness of the challenges we are faced with, and the important responsibilities we share in moving us towards a safer, nuclear free future."

The concert stage will be powered by an integrated system of clean, alternative energy sources, using solar, biodiesel, and wind technologies. The energy-saving GRNLite LED lighting rig for the show has been donated by Bandit Lites, and Schubert Systems has donated the sound rig. In addition, Shoreline is the largest Green certified concert venue in the United States and is a founding member of the Green Music Group. One goal is that the concert will inspire musicians in other areas to organize shows that both employ and promote safe energy alternatives, and that raise funds for disaster relief efforts and for groups—local, regional, national, and international alike—advocating non-nuclear programs and initiatives.

Says John Hall (who, in addition to being a musician, was a U.S. Representative from New York, 2007-2011). “Will we, as a country, invest in clean, renewable sources of energy, or will we continue to use taxpayer dollars to indemnify and subsidize the dirty, deadly old technologies that are making our planet unlivable?”

"Even though the news cycle has moved on from the Fukushima disaster, this is another massive world energy disaster from which there will be long-term effects,” adds Jason Mraz. “I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing show that will not only help those in Japan, but that will also call attention to the urgent need to embrace safe, clean energy alternatives."

Japanese musician and multi-instrumentalist, Kitaro, joined the bill as a way to give thanks “for all of the support for Japan from the world, and to all of the Japanese, who are helping each other.” He adds, “It is time to consider the change to alternative clean energy instead of nuclear power.”

For more information, please visit: www.musiciansunited4safeenergy.com and www.nukefree.org


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4 Comments:

At 8/07/2011 08:31:00 PM, Blogger Mr Henry said...

I remember going to the No Nukes show at The Orpheum with my sister. It was the summer of 1978 and many of today's performers were also on the bill, including Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt and John Hall.

Pete Seeger was the headliner, and I remember him leading the crowd in a sing along of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, then he and Jackson Browne did a wonderful version of This Land Is Your Land. Nice memories! So hope it's another great show and everyone has a good time.

 
At 8/07/2011 09:19:00 PM, Blogger thrasher said...

Thanks for the memories Mr H.!

Hopefully we'll get some lasting memories from today's concert. And maybe some commitment for clean, safe energy.

 
At 8/08/2011 12:30:00 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

NO NUKES
but
NO NEIL ?

 
At 8/14/2011 01:11:00 PM, Anonymous lpurl said...

I traveled 5 hours with friends to see the MUSE show last weekend at the Shoreline. Totally Rocked! Bonnie and Jackson played with almost all the guest acts. Tom Morrello was amazing! Jason Mraz wooed the crowd with his great melodies. Especially loved seeing David Crosby looking so healthy and sounding so good! Great show! Can't wait for the Bridge School Benefit in October.....

 

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