MUSIC NEWS - Paul McCartney along with special guests Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Donovan, Eddie Vedder, Ben Harper, Moby, Paul Horn, Bettye LaVette, and Jim James will perform at the David Lynch Foundation's benefit concert, "Change Begins Within," at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Saturday, April 4th, 2009. David Lynch, Russell Simmons, Laura Dern, and some surprise guests will complete the bill at the event as presenters.
"Change Begins Within" raises funds to teach one million at-risk kids to meditate; giving them life-long tools to overcome stress & violence and promote peace & success in their lives. Back in 1968, the Beatles, Donovan, and Paul Horn traveled to India to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The trip's dramatic impact was evident on their music and is credited for the acceptance of meditation in the West today.
Paul McCartney said his Transcendental Meditation practice has helped him personally over the past 40 years. "In moments of madness, it has helped me find moments of serenity," Paul said. He added that he supports the work of the David Lynch Foundation to bring the technique to one million children for the same reason. "I would like to think that it would help provide them a quiet haven in a not-so-quiet world." Ringo Starr expressed his personal satisfaction to be performing at the concert: "It gives me great pleasure to be part of this evening. I feel the aims of this charity are wonderful!"
Donovan added: "How great to be playing with Paul, Ringo, and Paul Horn again - as we did in India in 1968. And now we see the amazing results of our work from 40 years ago to bring meditation to the whole world.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 9, at 11 am through TicketMaster, or call 866-858-0008. Info at DavidLynchFoundation.
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Posted by: Perri Pictures | Mar 08, 2009 at 09:51 PM