CLEVELAND — Live Nation Events is helping to bring relief to the hundreds of music crews who have been hit financially by the Coronavirus pandemic.
The group will be holding a "Six String Salute" virtual concert event on Thursday night to raise money for the Crew Nation Fund, designed to support musicians and crewmembers impacted by COVID-19.
The event will premiere on Live Nation's Youtube page on September 17 at 8:00 p.m. eastern, and an encore screening will be held on Facebook, Friday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m.
"Six String Salute" will feature performances and appearances by musicians from iconic bands and groups, including:
- Damon Johnson (Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper)
- Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake)
- Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes)
- Steve Hackett (Genesis)
- Richard Williams (Kansas)
- Tommy Shaw (Styx)
- Cleveland Youth Orchestra
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Fans who sign up for the Six String Salute email list ahead of time will be automatically entered into raffles for prizes from participating acts.
To purchase limited-edition merchandise to support the Crew Nation Fund, click here.