Stones Fest LA brings Sweet Relief to musicians in need

Since when did a night involving the Rolling Stones and Jameson amount to anything more than crapolah hangover? This Thursday (May 30), try turning those vices into virtue at Stones Fest LA, a concert at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood … Continue reading

Green Day roll out skateboards to benefit children’s hospital

By Laura Ferreiro Green Day may be in the midst of their 99 Revolutions tour, but they’re not too busy to help out sick kids. The punk rock band have teamed up with skateboarding company Actions REALized to create a … Continue reading

Tom Morello to perform at benefit honoring paralyzed veteran Tomas Young

By Sarah Weiss After years of suffering from severe war injuries, Tomas Young will be celebrated on May 19 at the Alamo Drafthouse Mainstreet in Kansas City, Missouri. A performance by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine will be … Continue reading

MyMusicRx founder discusses working with renowned musicians to inspire kids battling serious illnesses

By Hilary Gridley Like many teenage boys, Micah spends his time mastering Bon Jovi on guitar. Unlike most rock fans, he started learning chords while in treatment for a life-threatening immune deficiency at a Portland hospital. Now, he’s thankful he … Continue reading

Kanye West, Jay-Z, Beyonce, One Direction and more give away concert tickets in exchange for social activism

By Laura Ferreiro What could be better than supporting social justice campaigns and getting free concert tickets in return? Jay-Z, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, One Direction, Animal Collective, Depeche Mode, Black Sabbath, Rihanna, Beyonce, Pearl Jam, Edward Sharpe and the … Continue reading