Major star power has signed on in support of Rational Animal's 3rd annual 'Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue' benefit concert, to be held at NYC's Highline Ballroom on Oct. 6. Pop culture icon Debbie Harry is set to perform, and world renowned electronic artist Moby will spin. Harry will join 80's dance music group Goonsquad on several songs. Chi Chi Valenti and NYC DJ Johnny Dynell just announced to MC the event and Brit rockers Bloody Social, were also recently added to the bill.
Beastie Boy AdRock and Gina Gershon will serve as guest hosts for the event and performances by downtown singer/songwriter Jesse Malin, up and coming rocker Lissy Trullie and Brooklyn indie power trio Earl Greyhound have already been announced.
The 'Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue' benefit concert is a co-venture with Rational Animal and the ASPCA. The event celebrates ten stellar NYC animal rescue groups working with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in city shelters by 2015.
About Rational Animal:
Rational Animal was founded in New York City in 2002 by Susan Brandt, a media professional with a passion for animals. The organization's mission is to increase public awareness about at-risk animals in New York City - those animals whose lives and well-being are in jeopardy. RA creates media campaigns and special events to advocate primarily for homeless companion animals. This volunteer organization is driven by a core of writers, artists and designers, filmmakers, editors, and event planners, researchers and ethologists - all animal lovers who use their talents to creatively produce media to increase awareness for the animals that need our help.
The Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue benefit concert is also presented by Highline Ballroom, Mudhoney Salon, Save The Chimps, NY1 News, GBH TV, Zipang Sparkling Sake, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Red Jacket Orchards.
Gimme Shelter: Rock and Rescue NYC homepage
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