Joan Jett, James Bay and Lukas Nelson to appear on Rolling Stone’s “In My Room,” presented by Gibson this week

Looking to see how to help in-need musicians during the coronavirus outbreak, or to catch some cool new performances while sheltering in place? Read on...

Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” IGTV Music Series, Presented by Gibson: Tune-In At 3:00 PM ET This Week On Rolling Stone Instagram (Here) To Watch Performances From Music Icon: JOAN JETT (Friday, April 24) & LUKAS NELSON (Wednesday, April 22) JAMES BAY (Monday, April 20) Joan Jett / Photo courtesy of Gibson Starting April 20, Bid To Win An Autographed Signature Guitar On CharityBuzz.com Proceeds Will Benefit MUSICARES® COVID 19 Relief Fund: JOAN JETT ‘Gibson ES-339 Electric Guitar’ (Limited Edition) JAMES BAY ‘Epiphone 1966 Century Electric Guitar’ LUKAS NELSON ‘Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar’ (Here)

NASHVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) -- Rolling Stone and Gibson have teamed up to offer a special week-long series of music performances and give music fans the first-ever chance to make a charitable donation to support musicians worldwide and walk away with a piece of rock ‘n’ roll history. As previously announced, Rolling Stone’s “In My Room” Presented by Gibson will be headlined this week with a rare special performance from rock ‘n’ roll icon JOAN JETT on Friday, April 24. The week will also feature music performances from Gibson artists LUKAS NELSON on Wednesday, April 22 and JAMES BAY on Monday, April 20. Tune-in to watch the “In My Room” music series Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Rolling Stone’s Instagram--Here. “Gibson Guitars and Rolling Stone have been partners for over fifty years, so it seems natural to take our partnership to a new creative level for our fans during this challenging time,” says James ‘JC’ Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson. “Along with our iconic artists, we are proud to support MusiCares through our Gibson Gives movement at such a pivotal time for musicians and the music industry.” "About a month ago, we launched ‘In My Room’ as a way to foster greater connection between Rolling Stone fans and the artists they admire most,” says Gus Wenner, President and COO of Rolling Stone. “We found the perfect partner in Gibson, who similarly believes that music brings people comfort, and provides a welcome distraction and powerful message, particularly during stressful times in our society. We're thrilled to partner with the Gibson team and three extraordinary artists to give back to the music community through MusiCares at a moment when it’s needed most." To support the music community in these uncertain times, starting Monday, April 20,Gibson Gives--the charitable arm of Gibson--and Rolling Stone will provide fans the chance to support the MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund and take home an autographed artist guitar. The MusiCares® COVID-19 Relief Fund offers immediate financial assistance to musicians, production crews, music industry creators, to donate, visit: https://www.grammy.com/musicares. Arriving first at auction on CharityBuzz.com, JOAN JETT teamed with Gibson guitars to donate an autographed, limited-edition ‘Gibson Joan Jett ES 339 Electric Guitar’ in Wine Red--of which only 150 were made worldwide--Here. Later that day, JAMES BAY’s Epiphone 1966 Century Electric Guitar in Cherry andLUKAS NELSON’s Gibson Les Paul Junior Electric Guitar in Vintage Sunburst both autographed, will also open for bidding Here. Bidding for the autographed guitars will open on CharityBuzz.com on Monday, April 20at 11:00 AM ET and close on Friday, May 8 at 3:00 PM ET. Shipping is contingent on COVID-19 restrictions; shipping ETA Summer 2020. For more information, visit: http://www.charitybuzz.com/RollingStoneGibsonHomeMadeMusic.

Lumineers cover Tom Petty's "Walls", proceeds benefit MusiCares

Today being the one-year anniversary since the death of Tom Petty, this is news worth sharing...

THE LUMINEERS RELEASE COVER VERSION OF TOM PETTY'S "WALLS"

ALL Proceeds from Sales and Streams to Benefit MusiCares^®

Listen here:  http://smarturl.it/WallsTheLumineers

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAUMCoD5I30

 

On the one-year anniversary of his passing, The Lumineers today release their version of Tom Petty's "Walls." "Tom Petty is a musical hero of mine, and 'Walls' is such an incredible song," shares the band's Wesley Schultz, continuing "When I got married, my wife walked down the aisle to the song."

 

The band opened up for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers three times, but it was playing "Walls" in front of Petty that resonated most. The band performed the song at the annual MusiCares^® Person of the Year Gala in 2017 where Petty was the honoree. "After we played," Schultz remembers, "Petty told me how much he liked and appreciated the version, which was a great honor. This is our way of paying homage to him."

 

All proceeds from the song will benefit MusiCares, a charity of the Recording Academy™, which provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need.

 

ABOUT MUSICARES:

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

 

For more information, visit www.musicares.org, "like" MusiCares on Facebook, and follow @MusiCares on Twitter and Instagram.

Bob Dylan to be honored as 2015 MusiCares® Person of the Year

This press release just came in this morning...

TEN-TIME GRAMMY^® WINNER BOB DYLAN
TO BE HONORED AS 
2015 MUSICARES^® PERSON OF THE YEAR AT
 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
 
Performers Include Beck; the Black Keys; Crosby, Stills & Nash; John Doe; Norah Jones; 
Tom Jones; Los Lobos; John Mellencamp; Willie Nelson; Bonnie Raitt; Eddie Vedder; 
Jack White; and Neil Young

Annual Gala Benefiting The MusiCares Foundation^® and Its Health and Human Services Programs for Music People Will Be Held During GRAMMY^® Week 
on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2014) — Bob Dylan will be honored as the 2015 MusiCares^® Person of the Year on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation^® and The Recording Academy^®, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. Proceeds from the 25th annual benefit gala dinner and concert — to be held in Los Angeles during GRAMMY Week two nights prior to the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards^® — will provide essential support for MusiCares (www.musicares.org), which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.

Performers at the tribute concert include GRAMMY winners Beck; the Black Keys;
Crosby, Stills & Nash; Norah Jones; Tom Jones; Los Lobos; John Mellencamp; Willie Nelson; Bonnie Raitt; Eddie Vedder; Jack White; and Neil Young; as well as singer/songwriter John Doe. Three-time GRAMMY-winning producer and recent Emmy^®winner Don Was will be the evening's musical director. Additional performers will be announced shortly.

"In celebrating the 25th anniversary of our MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, it is most fitting that we are honoring Bob Dylan, whose body of creative work has contributed to America's culture, as well as that of the entire world, in genuinely deep and lasting ways," said Portnow.

"Bob Dylan's songwriting ability is unmatched, and it will be an extraordinary evening to hear his work showcased by such a remarkable group of artists," said Silva.

The 2015 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a reception and silent auction offering an exclusive and unparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP experiences and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests. The reception and silent auction will be followed by a dinner, the award presentation and a tribute concert by renowned musicians. The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute ceremony is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. The celebration culminates with the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The MusiCares Foundation^® offers programs and services to members of the music community, including emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses such as rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, hepatitis C, and other critical illnesses. MusiCares offers nationwide educational workshopscovering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, medical, and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with health care professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests, and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares MAP Fund allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community. Staffed by qualified chemical dependency and intervention specialists, MusiCaresSafe Harbor Rooms, supported by the Bohemian Foundation, offer a support network to those in recovery while they are participating in the production of televised music shows and other major music events. MusiCares holds weekly addiction support groups for people to discuss how to best cope with the issues surrounding the recovery process. The MusiCaresSober Touring Network is a database of individuals across the United States who can take music people to recovery support meetings while on the road.

Established more than 20 years ago by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.org. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like "MusiCares" on Facebook, follow @MusiCares on Twitterand Instagram.

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

For information on purchasing tables and tickets to the event, please contact Dana Tomarkenat MusiCares, 310.392.3777.