Rock the Vote Shakes Things Up With Relaunch

By Travis Clark Just because the midterm elections aren’t until November, it doesn’t mean we can’t get excited for the relaunch of Rock the Vote, the largest non-profit and non-partisan organization in the U.S. that works to drive the young … 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

Foo Fighters, Neil Young concert yields $1.3 billion in pledges and raises profile of world’s poor

By Laura Ferreiro The Global Citizen Festival, which took place last month in New York City with headliners including Foo Fighters, Neil Young, The Black Keys and K’Naan, raised awareness of global poverty issues around the world and yielded approximately … Continue reading