THE NATIONAL Announced Special Hometown Charity NYC Show

MUSIC NEWS -  The National have confirmed a special hometown performance on May 15 at BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) in NYC. The show happens only days after their May 11 release of 'High Violet' album (out via 4AD). All ticket proceeds from the show will benefit Red Hot, a leading international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.

The concert, presented by ZYNC from American Express, will also stream live as a webcast directed by acclaimed filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker ('Don't Look Back,' 'Monterey Pop') and Chris Hegedus (the Oscar-nominated 'The War Room,' the upcoming 'Kings of Pastry').  The first live concert webcast directed by Pennebaker and Hegedus, the event will be preceded by a short film from the award-winning filmmakers.
For more information on tickets, the live concert webcast, and other event details as announce, check out the ZYNC Facebook page at facebook.com/zync.