New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - On October 6, Rational Animal, the leading advocate for at-risk animals in New York City, will present the 3rd annual 'Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue' benefit concert.
Debbie Harry is serving as the event's honorary chair and Beastie Boy AdRock will be the guest host. A co-venture with the ASPCA, the event celebrates ten stellar NYC animal rescue groups working with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in city shelters by 2015. This year's concert will feature performances by downtown singer songwriter
Jesse Malin, up and coming rocker Lissy Trullie, Brooklyn indie power trio Earl Greyhound, an appearance by the March 4th Marching Band and more artists to be announced soon.
Susan Brandt, Rational Animal's Founder, says, "Our goal at Rational Animal is to end euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals. 'Gimme Shelter' is a rockin' way to spread our message, and we're thrilled that this community of fellow artists and animal lovers have donated their time and talents to the cause."
The successful 2006 Gimme Shelter concert was named one of the Top Live Shows of the year by Time Out New York. Past performers have included rock legends the Beastie Boys, Debbie Harry, Marshall Crenshaw, Nellie McKay, and members of Blue Oyster Cult, the Buzzcocks and the Dictators.
WHAT: Rational Animal's 3rd "Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue" Benefit Concert
WHERE: Hiro Ballroom, 371 W. 16th St, NY, NY
WHEN: 7 PM, October 6, 2008
TICKETS: To purchase tickets go to gimmeshelterrockandrescuenyc.org
About Rational Animal:
Rational Animal was founded in New York City in 2002 by Susan Brandt, a media professional with a passion for animals. The organization's mission is to increase public awareness about at-risk animals in New York City - those animals whose lives and well-being are in jeopardy. RA creates media campaigns and special events to advocate primarily for homeless companion animals. This volunteer organization is driven by a core of writers, artists and designers, filmmakers, editors, and event planners, researchers and ethologists - all animal lovers who use their talents to creatively produce media to increase awareness for the animals that need our help.
The Gimme Shelter: Rock Rescue benefit concert is also presented by Hiro Ballroom, Mudhoney Salon, Save The Chimps, NY1 News, GBH TV, Zipang Sparkling Sake, Lagunitas Brewing Company and Red Jacket Orchards.
