The 10th annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver will hit the Beacon Theatre in New York City on March 5 with a lineup including Hozier, Mary J. Blige, Elvis Costello, the Goo Goo Dolls, Jon Batiste, Paul Simon and more.
The gig supporting the non-profit that delivers nutritious meals for people affected by serious illness will also feature performances by ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, Four Non Blondes singer and Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Linda Perry, Nile Rodgers & Chic, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Bangles’ singer Susanna Hoffs, Trombone Shorty, Warren Haynes and others.
In addition to the performers, the show produced by real estate broker/concert producer Greg Williamson, concert producer Nicole Rechter and fashion designer John Varvatos will feature appearances from comedians and actors JB Smoove, Jeff Ross, Julianne Moore, Paul Shaffer, Whoopi Goldberg and Zarna Gang.
Since its founding in 1985 in the midst of the AIDS epidemic, God’s Love We Deliver has served more than 40 million meals to those in need, with this year marking the organization’s 40th anniversary. “For the past ten years, my co-executive producers Nicole Rechter, John Varvatos, and I have been on an incredible journey building and growing an unforgettable music experience-one that we are immensely proud of,” said Love Rocks co-executive producer Williamson in a statement. “As a native New Yorker, it has been a privilege to create such a meaningful platform to raise both funds and awareness for an essential organization that supports our fellow New Yorkers.”
Last year, according to the release, the staff of God’s Love We Deliver and 20,000 volunteers cooked, packaged and home-delivered four million medically tailored meals to 15,000 New Yorkers living with and affected by severe illness. Since 2017, the Love Rocks NYC concerts have raised $65 million, funding 6.5 million meals to New Yorker affected by illness.
Pre-sale tickets will go on sale on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at 10 a.m. ET, before a public on-sale launches on Friday (Feb. 13) at 10 a.m. ET; click here for ticket information.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the milestone 10th anniversary of LOVE ROCKS NYC, which continues to harness the power of music to support our vital mission,” added God’s Love We Deliever president/CEO Terrence Meck. “Not only are we commemorating the incredible dedication of the executive producers, their team, the artists and fans who have supported our community, but we are also marking 40 years of God’s Love We Deliver, and having delivered more than 40 million meals since our founding in 1985. We are so proud of our work nourishing New Yorkers affected by severe and chronic illness, and we are grateful to Love Rocks NYC for the visibility and funds it raises for God’s Love We Deliver.”
The show’s house band will be led by music director Will Lee (CBS Orchestra) and feature: Eric Krasno (Phil Lesh & Friends), Ivan Neville, Larry Campbell (Bob Dylan), Michael Bearden (Lady Gaga) and a six-piece horn section, Pedrito Martinez (Bruce Springsteen), Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live), Ricky Peterson (Stevie Nicks) and Steve Gadd (Paul Simon).
Check out the trailer for this year’s show below.
