Who Is For Tribute Concert

Frank Black, Bobby McFerrin, Bob Mould, Gaslight Anthem, Matt Nathanson, Sondre Lerche, The Postelles, Warren Haynes & Govt. Mule, Living Colour, Robyn Hitchcock, The Smithereens and Mose Allison among the first announced that will play the concert.

By Blurt Staff

Ya gotta hand it to Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of the Who - they are busy mofos of late. It wasn't all that long ago that they got to hang with former President George W. Bush, and coming soon is The Who's halftime appearance at the Super Bowl.

Earlier this year they released a deluxe 2CD edition of their classic Who Sell Out, and word has it that they're about to issue yet another greatest hits-styled iteration of their back catalog.

Now word arrives that the Who and their music is to be honored at Carnegie Hall next March as part of a series of annual tribute concerts produced by Michael Dorf to benefit music education programs for underprivileged youth. Dorf announced yesterday the first artists confirmed to play the special tribute concert to take place March 2 celebrating the anthemic, insurgent music of The Who.

The initial group of artists honoring the group's unparalleled repertoire include: Frank Black (of the Pixies), Bobby McFerrin, Bob Mould (of Husker Du), Gaslight Anthem, Matt Nathanson, Sondre Lerche, The Postelles, Warren Haynes & Govt. Mule, Living Colour, Robyn Hitchcock, The Smithereens and Mose Allison (author of The Who hit "Young Man Blues"). As many as ten more artists will be added to the line-up in the coming weeks.

This will be the sixth concert in a series to raise crucially needed funds benefiting music education programs for underprivileged youth. Previous sold-out concerts presented by Dorf have honored the music of such timeless artists as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John and R.E.M. 100% of the net proceeds from the March 2 concert will be given to six music education non-profits: The American Symphony Orchestra Music Notes, Church Street School of Music, Young Audiences , Music Unites All-Youth Choir, The Pinwheel Project, and FIKS (Fixing Instruments for Kids in Schools).

"I grew up listening to The Who," said Dorf, "and while the artists we're bringing together to honor them are incredibly diverse, they share a certain authenticity that has also defined music of The Who. This series has produced some unforgettable moments - including seeing Bruce Springsteen and REM make surprise appearances at their own tributes - and I expect the Who night to be one of the most memorable shows yet."

Fans will have a number of ticket options for The Who tribute concert, including a VIP package that guarantees the best seats in the house plus an after-party hosted by City Winery (155 Varick St. New York, NY) to be attended by all the performing artists.

For tickets, plus more information on the concert and the organizations is will benefit go to: http://www.carnegiewho.com