Billboard requires a JavaScript enabled browser to get the full experience

Radio City Joins MSG For Katrina Benefit

Tom Waits, Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio, John Mayer Trio, Joss Stone and the Meters have signed on for a Sept. 20 benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina victims at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event will be held simultaneously with a previously announced benefit at the city's Madison Square Garden.

Also on the bill for the Radio City show are Galactic with the Mardi Gras Indians and Ray Lamontagne. Tickets go on sale Thursday (Sept. 15) via Ticketmaster.

Meanwhile, a host of top acts have joined the bill for the Madison Square Garden event, including Simon & Garfunkel, who will be making their first live appearance since the July 2004 conclusion of their Old Friends reunion tour.

They will be flanked by new additions Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Kermit Ruffins, Irma Thomas, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Dave Bartholomew and Troy "Tromboneshorty" Andrews. Among the previously announced acts are Elton John, Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty, Lenny Kravitz, Ry Cooder, Stevie Nicks, Fats Domino and Bette Midler.

Although organizers say Rod Stewart has dropped off the bill "due to injury," a spokesperson for the artist says he will be recovering from shoulder surgery and has been advised by doctors not to return to the stage just yet.

Proceeds will be donated to such organizations as the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund, Habitat for Humanity, the MusiCares Hurricane Relief Fund and the Children's Health Fund.

Up for Discussion

Connect with

More Features

All features

All of Billboard.com's Great Lists

Billboard chart app

Billboard archives

Thanks For Joining Billboard

Log in to create your profile, speak your mind and connect with listeners like you.

Why Join ?

Don't just hear it. Live it. Go deeper than a casual listen: Voice your feelings, build a profile around your favorite music, connect with people who share your passions and discover new ones. Sign up for free.

Complete Your Registration at Billboard.com!

Haven't Joined Yet ?

For the full Billboard experience, you need to be a member. Sign up. It's free.

Join Billboard

Forgot your password?

Enter the e-mail address you used to sign up and we will email you the password .

Email Sent !

Your password has been sent to the email address you provided. Please sign in below :

Log In

Forget your password ?

Action Successful

We'd love to hear your feedback on the new Billboard.com!

Whether it's a feature request or a bug

We want to hear from you. Please use this form to anonymously give us your input.