Music Rising Charity Auction For Hurricane Victims Nets $2.4 Million
A fundraising auction for a charity that replaces musical equipment lost to hurricanes Katrina and Rita has brought in $2.4 million. The fundraiser, which auctioned off music memorabilia from Paul McCartney, The Edge, Bono, Jimi Hendrix and and many others, greatly exceeded expectations. Music Rising was co-founded by The Edge, the U2 guitarist who donated one of his favorite axes, a 1975 Gibson Les Paul (above) that he has played for...
Exit Festival Confirms Headliners
The seventh incarnation of the Exit Festival has announced Richie Hawtin, John Digweed, Beastie Boys and the Wu Tang Clan as this year’s headliners. Exit 007 takes place at the Petrovardin Fortress in Novi Sad in Serbia from July 12 to July 15, 2007. Hawtin and Digweed headline the dance arena with Trentemoller, Roger Sanchez, Eric Prydz, Collabs 3000 aka Chris Liebing and Ben Watt. Heading up the main stage are the Beastie...