Tenacious D, Weird Al, Members of OK Go and More to Perform ‘80s Hits at Sweet Relief Benefit Concert

By James Pleasant Don your best ‘80s gear and break out the Aqua Net because Sweet Relief’s Sweet 80s Benefit Concert is coming to town. Actor Finn Wolfhard, who played Mike in the blockbuster Netflix series Stranger Things, will host … Continue reading

Mark Ronson, Alison Mosshart, Joanna Newsom and More to Headline Fleetwood Mac Fest Benefit Show

By Lauren Shelburne The Best Fest will continue its 15-year tradition of bringing rock-and-roll to fans for charity with their latest event, the Fleetwood Mac Fest, on February 9 and 10 at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. The event … Continue reading

Norah Jones, Sharon Van Etten, Ryan Adams & More to Honor Neil Young at Neil Fest Benefiting Sweet Relief

By James Pleasant An impressive lineup of artists including Norah Jones, Michelle Branch, Ryan Adams and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs will team up for Best Fest’s Neil Fest on September 13-14 to support Sweet Relief—a non-profit dedicated to … Continue reading

Foo Fighters’ First Show of 2015 to Benefit Three Music Charities

By Laura Ferreiro Foo Fighters have announced their first show of 2015 and it’s a doozy. In addition to the fact that it will be their final show in Southern California before they embark on their Sonic Highways world tour … Continue reading

Members of the Black Keys, Midlake, Dhani Harrison and more for Dylan Fest New York and San Francisco

By Sarah Weiss What could be better than singing along to Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tunes with some of the best musicians in the business? Singing along to Bob Dylan songs, of course! Best Fest – the team that … Continue reading

Ben Harper, She & Him and other artists team up to support ailing musicians on Sweet Relief comp

Musicians Ben Harper, Jackson Browne, She & Him, and 10 other artists are joining together to help struggling musicians with a new compilation album in support of the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. “Sweet Relief lll: Pennies from Heaven” is available … Continue reading

Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis and Juliette Lewis light up Stones Fest LA benefiting Sweet Relief

By Sarah Weiss A smorgasbord of rock ‘n roll talent including Michelle Branch, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Butch Walker and members of the Eagles of Death Metal performed at Stones Fest LA, a benefit concert to support Sweet Relief, a … Continue reading

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

Johnny Depp, members of The Black Keys and The Strokes perform at Petty Fest for Sweet Relief

By Laura Ferreiro An impressive array of stars including Johnny Depp and members of The Strokes, The Black Keys and Kings of Leon came out to perform at a massive benefit concert last week to support Sweet Relief, the non-profit … Continue reading

Star-studded Petty Fest to benefit ailing musicians

By Hilary Gridley “American Girl.” “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” “Free Fallin’.” Tom Petty’s instantly recognizable hits have soundtracked unforgettable nights with friends around the world for rock stars and rock fans alike. On October 24, New Yorkers will have the … Continue reading