OntheWilderSide

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7h5SUw3wME]

Kimberly writes:

On August 31st, 2009 I went to the Annual Harry Chapin Tribute concert held at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County. That park is where Harry Chapin was headed the night that he got into a car accident and died. The venue is now called Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Going to the concert is like a vigil to a folk hero.

Though, it is also something more. It is a celebration of a life, an artist, and a thinker. It is a chance to hear songs that tell about the human spirit and striving to be the best we can be. And, it is a fundraiser for the work that Harry’s memory and Harry’s family carry on — feeding the hungry. If you are inspired by the music and the message, please consider making the world a better place yourself, with a donation to Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank. www.licares.org

I feel so bad that I was not able to capture all the bands on tape! Wasn’t planning on the video so much, and only using a hand-held camera. Though, all the musicians who performed deserve high praise for helping a worthy cause.

Here is what is on the tape: Sample music from…”Cat’s in the Cradle” performed by Gathering Time; “I Wonder What Would Happen” by Judith Zweiman and an ensemble; “Shooting Star” by Spoon Walk; “Mr. Tanner” by Robin Eve, with Frank Walker; “Dance Band on the Titanic” by Sonny Meadows, the Defribillators, and Tornado Alley combined!; “The Rock” by Media Crime; “Story of a Life” by Josh Joffen with poetry intro by J. Barrett Wolf; “Remember When The Music” by Lucky 13; “I Want To Learn A Love Song” by Lisa Itts; “Taxi” by Doc Butler & JC Cobb and friends; and “Circle Song” by everyone. The event was hosted by Stuart Markus.

P.S. Long Island Cares has many events throughout the year. Taking care of hunger is a full time job. If you do get to hear a rendition of “Taxi”, don’t forget that you are supposed to say the part, “Harry keep the change.” I missed it the other night, and I was very disappointed…gotta stay more in tune with the vibes…

Filed under: events, Food, local, long island, Long Island Music, Long Island Politics, poetry, progressive politics Tagged: | Barrett Wolf, Doc Butler, food bank, food pantry, Frank Walter, gathering time, harry chapin, hunger, J. Barrett Wolf, JC Cobb, Josh Joffen, Judith zweiman, Lisa Itts, long island, Long Island Music, Lucky 13, Media Crime, Nassau County, Robin Eve, sonny meadows, Sppon Walk, stuart markus, The Defibs, The Defribillators, tornado alley