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The Carnegie Hall Notables Program Presents Redemption Song
(For Immediate Release, August 30, 2010)—On October 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall, the Carnegie Hall Notables program—a membership and ticket program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s—presents REDEMPTION SONG, an evening of conversation and song exploring the relationship between artistry, dependency, recovery, and longevity. This event features a one-night-only conversation between influential entertainers in music discussing struggles with drugs or alcohol. The evening will benefit music education in the New York metropolitan area by supporting the many music education programs made possible by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.
Musician, actor, and activist against substance abuse Henry Rollins will host an open discussion interspersed with readings and performance, inviting the audience to listen to musicians as they reflect upon their personal journeys and the impact that obstacles have had on their music. Blues, folk, jazz musician, and singer-songwriter, Rickie Lee Jones will perform selections from her acclaimed body of work, musician and drummer Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses, Adler’s Appetite) will read from his book My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses, and musician Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) will also give a reading from his book King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC.
Immediately following the discussion and performance, attendees are invited to attend an exclusive afterparty sponsored by FUZE Beverage at Providence, formerly a world-famous recording studio where The Rolling Stones, The Ramones, and Jimi Hendrix created iconic records. Steven Adler will sign copies of My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses at the afterparty where guests will receive a complimentary copy.
REDEMPTION SONG and all annual Notables season-launch events are generously underwritten by Pia and Jimmy Zankel, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Notables program.
The October 5 panel discussion and afterparty are free for Carnegie Hall Notables members at the Supporter level and higher. Admission is $40 for Notables members at the Prelude level and $60 for the general public. For more information, please call 212-903-9734, or visit carnegiehall.org/redemptionsong.
REDEMPTION SONG is part of a series of annual Carnegie Hall-presented panel discussions offered for Carnegie Hall Notables members. Previous events have explored music's connection to other areas of culture including video games, Broadway's youth movement, film soundtracks, fashion, and politics. Celebrity panelists have included Academy Award-nominated film director Wes Anderson, musicians Lou Reed, Natalie Merchant, Moby, Pete Wentz, hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash, Wu-Tang Clan’s chief music producer RZA, Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer, Grammy- and Tony-Award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik, Academy-Award nominated and Tony-Award winning director and costume designer Julie Taymor, fashion designer Zac Posen, Tony-Award winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emmy-Award winning Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field.
Panelists Musician, actor, performer, writer, and an activist against substance abuse, Henry Rollins joined the band Black Flag as vocalist in 1981 and, upon the demise of this legendary rock group, he formed Rollins Band. Beyond taking the stage as a musician, Rollins does speaking engagements, and, along with band dates, has averaged over 100 shows a year over 25 years, around the world. A Grammy Award winner for the performance of his book Get in the Van, he does not confine his performances to the stage, having performed in movies and on TV in Bad Boys II, Heat, The Devil’s Tomb, and Sons of Anarchy on FX. Rollins hosted IFC’s The Henry Rollins Show and recently filmed a series of documentaries for IFC. He currently hosts his weekly LA radio show on KCRW, is a regular contributor to LA Weekly.com and VanityFair.com, and runs 2-13-61, a publishing company he created to release books, CDs, and DVDs.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of blues, folk, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and performer Rickie Lee Jones' storied recording career, which exploded in 1979 with her self-titled debut album and top 10 hit, "Chuck E.'s in Love." Following the success of her debut, Jones enjoyed buzz from her indelible Saturday Night Live appearance, Rolling Stone cover, and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Three decades' worth of acclaimed creative journeys ensued with both her singing and writing voice remaining, and along the way she has influenced the next generation of singer/songwriters.
Steven Adler is the original drummer and a founding member of Guns N’ Roses. He participated in the second season of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and was also on Sober House, which focused on a sober living environment. In 2003, he founded the band Adler’s Appetite, which has released an EP and continues to perform live. In July 2010, It Books released Adler’s memoir, My Appetite For Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses. The book follows him through childhood, when he dreamt of becoming a rock star, into the highs and lows of his ascent to fame, culminating in his sobriety and continuing success in the world of rock. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Carolina Adler.
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) is a musician, founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, philanthropist, and author of King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC. In the 25 years since Run-DMC was first created, the group has changed music and made history as the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone and appear on MTV. Thirty million record sales later, and six years after the untimely death of his bandmate Jam Master Jay, DMC continues to create, inspire, and motivate. In between his work as a musician, published author, and speaker, DMC co-founded the Felix Organization, a nonprofit that works with adoptees and foster children. DMC has received various awards including the Hard Rock’s Love All Serve All Award for his numerous philanthropic endeavors. Last year he was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Run-DMC. He is currently working on his second solo album, entitled Block Music.
Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall. Henry Rollins
Event Information Tuesday, October 5, 2010 REDEMPTION SONG
7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion at Zankel Hall Henry Rollins, musician, performer, actor, writer, and activist against substance abuse Steven Adler, musician/drummer (Guns N’ Roses, Adler’s Appetite) and author (My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses) Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC), musician, founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, and author (King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC) Rickie Lee Jones, blues, folk, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and performer
9:30 p.m. Afterparty sponsored by FUZE Beverage at Providence Prodvidence Lounge, 311 West 57th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
The panel discussion and afterparty are free for Notables members at the Supporter level and higher. Admission is $40 for Notables members at the Prelude level and $60 for the general public. For more information, please call 212-903-9734, or visit carnegiehall.org/redemptionsong.
Musician, actor, and activist against substance abuse Henry Rollins will host an open discussion interspersed with readings and performance, inviting the audience to listen to musicians as they reflect upon their personal journeys and the impact that obstacles have had on their music. Blues, folk, jazz musician, and singer-songwriter, Rickie Lee Jones will perform selections from her acclaimed body of work, musician and drummer Steven Adler (Guns N’ Roses, Adler’s Appetite) will read from his book My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses, and musician Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) will also give a reading from his book King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC.
Immediately following the discussion and performance, attendees are invited to attend an exclusive afterparty sponsored by FUZE Beverage at Providence, formerly a world-famous recording studio where The Rolling Stones, The Ramones, and Jimi Hendrix created iconic records. Steven Adler will sign copies of My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses at the afterparty where guests will receive a complimentary copy.
REDEMPTION SONG and all annual Notables season-launch events are generously underwritten by Pia and Jimmy Zankel, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Notables program.
The October 5 panel discussion and afterparty are free for Carnegie Hall Notables members at the Supporter level and higher. Admission is $40 for Notables members at the Prelude level and $60 for the general public. For more information, please call 212-903-9734, or visit carnegiehall.org/redemptionsong.
REDEMPTION SONG is part of a series of annual Carnegie Hall-presented panel discussions offered for Carnegie Hall Notables members. Previous events have explored music's connection to other areas of culture including video games, Broadway's youth movement, film soundtracks, fashion, and politics. Celebrity panelists have included Academy Award-nominated film director Wes Anderson, musicians Lou Reed, Natalie Merchant, Moby, Pete Wentz, hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash, Wu-Tang Clan’s chief music producer RZA, Saturday Night Live’s Ana Gasteyer, Grammy- and Tony-Award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik, Academy-Award nominated and Tony-Award winning director and costume designer Julie Taymor, fashion designer Zac Posen, Tony-Award winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emmy-Award winning Sex and the City stylist Patricia Field.
Panelists Musician, actor, performer, writer, and an activist against substance abuse, Henry Rollins joined the band Black Flag as vocalist in 1981 and, upon the demise of this legendary rock group, he formed Rollins Band. Beyond taking the stage as a musician, Rollins does speaking engagements, and, along with band dates, has averaged over 100 shows a year over 25 years, around the world. A Grammy Award winner for the performance of his book Get in the Van, he does not confine his performances to the stage, having performed in movies and on TV in Bad Boys II, Heat, The Devil’s Tomb, and Sons of Anarchy on FX. Rollins hosted IFC’s The Henry Rollins Show and recently filmed a series of documentaries for IFC. He currently hosts his weekly LA radio show on KCRW, is a regular contributor to LA Weekly.com and VanityFair.com, and runs 2-13-61, a publishing company he created to release books, CDs, and DVDs.
Last year marked the 30th anniversary of blues, folk, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and performer Rickie Lee Jones' storied recording career, which exploded in 1979 with her self-titled debut album and top 10 hit, "Chuck E.'s in Love." Following the success of her debut, Jones enjoyed buzz from her indelible Saturday Night Live appearance, Rolling Stone cover, and won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Three decades' worth of acclaimed creative journeys ensued with both her singing and writing voice remaining, and along the way she has influenced the next generation of singer/songwriters.
Steven Adler is the original drummer and a founding member of Guns N’ Roses. He participated in the second season of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew and was also on Sober House, which focused on a sober living environment. In 2003, he founded the band Adler’s Appetite, which has released an EP and continues to perform live. In July 2010, It Books released Adler’s memoir, My Appetite For Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses. The book follows him through childhood, when he dreamt of becoming a rock star, into the highs and lows of his ascent to fame, culminating in his sobriety and continuing success in the world of rock. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Carolina Adler.
Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC) is a musician, founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, philanthropist, and author of King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC. In the 25 years since Run-DMC was first created, the group has changed music and made history as the first rap group to grace the cover of Rolling Stone and appear on MTV. Thirty million record sales later, and six years after the untimely death of his bandmate Jam Master Jay, DMC continues to create, inspire, and motivate. In between his work as a musician, published author, and speaker, DMC co-founded the Felix Organization, a nonprofit that works with adoptees and foster children. DMC has received various awards including the Hard Rock’s Love All Serve All Award for his numerous philanthropic endeavors. Last year he was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Run-DMC. He is currently working on his second solo album, entitled Block Music.
Bank of America is the Proud Season Sponsor of Carnegie Hall. Henry Rollins
Event Information Tuesday, October 5, 2010 REDEMPTION SONG
7:30 p.m. Panel Discussion at Zankel Hall Henry Rollins, musician, performer, actor, writer, and activist against substance abuse Steven Adler, musician/drummer (Guns N’ Roses, Adler’s Appetite) and author (My Appetite for Destruction: Sex, and Drugs, and Guns N’ Roses) Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (Run-DMC), musician, founding member of the hip-hop group Run-DMC, and author (King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run-DMC) Rickie Lee Jones, blues, folk, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and performer
9:30 p.m. Afterparty sponsored by FUZE Beverage at Providence Prodvidence Lounge, 311 West 57th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues
The panel discussion and afterparty are free for Notables members at the Supporter level and higher. Admission is $40 for Notables members at the Prelude level and $60 for the general public. For more information, please call 212-903-9734, or visit carnegiehall.org/redemptionsong.
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