From the Big Apple to the Big Easy
From the Big Apple to the Big Easy were New York City's benefit concerts for the Gulf Coast. They were a collaborative effort between Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. The purpose was to raise funds for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. The simultaneous concerts took place on September 20, 2005. Proceeds have reached approximately $9 million, which was directed to the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund, Habitat for Humanity, MusiCares, and the Children's Health Fund.
Performances included: Jimmy Buffett, Ed Bradley, Irma Thomas, Bette Midler, Elton John, Elvis Costello, John Fogerty, Simon and Garfunkel.
References
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- Star-Studded Katrina Benefit Heading To DVD | Billboard
- Big Apple to the Big Easy Rocks Katrina - Glide Magazine (subscription required)
- From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans, A review of the DVD release of the concert
- Public Affairs
- Rolling Stones
- Star Pulse
- CNN
- Entertainment Weekly
External links
- Official website, via Wayback Machine (December 2005 edition of website)
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