Stephen Colbert, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff & Laurie Anderson Join Lineup for 32nd Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert 2/7 at Carnegie Hall
Tibet House USis excited to announce thatStephen Colbert, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Nathaniel RateliffandLaurie Andersonwill join the eclectic line-up for the32ndAnnual Tibet House US Benefit ConcertonFebruary 7th. The concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in NYC, will return toThe Stern Auditorium / Perelman StageatCarnegie Hallfor an evening full of amazing music and one-night-only collaborations. The night will also feature esteemed composer and artistic directorPhilip Glass,Margo Price, Jon Batiste, New Order’sBernard Sumner, Chris Robinson BrotherhoodandTenzin Choegyalwith more artists to be announced in the new year.
(Photo Credits L to R: Stephen Colbert – Scott Kowalchyk; Sturgill Simpson – Yosuke Torii; Jason Isbell – Danny Clinch; Nathaniel Rateliff – Danny Clinch; Laurie Anderson – Ebru Yildiz)
There are few events that stand the test of time in the ever-changing Big Apple, and for more than three decades this annual event has been one of them. The consistently sold-out concert has assembled some of the biggest names in music and often dazzles concertgoers with its mesmerizing mix of unique musical collaborations, solo performances and many surprises.
(Photo Credits L to R: Philip Glass – Danny Clinch; Margo Price – Danielle Holbert; Jon Batiste – Abby Ross; New Order’s Bernard Sumner – Nick Wilson; Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Jay Blakesburg; Tenzin Choegyal – Sonam Zoksang)
Tickets for the concert are on sale now ($35-$200)–visit www.carnegiehall.orgto purchase, callCarnegieChargeat212.247.7800,or visit theCarnegie Hall Box Office(57th Street and Seventh Avenue). Also available now arespecial gala packages starting at $500 that include prime concert tickets and an elegant dinner receptionwith the performers and a who’s who of New York City society. To purchase these packages, visitwww.tibethouse.usorcall Tibet House US at 212.807.0563.
Proceeds support the work of Tibet House US, a non-profit educational institution and cultural embassy founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of the unique Tibetan civilization.
Throughout its rich history, the one-of-a-kindTibet House US Benefit Concerthas assembled some of the most legendary and exciting names in music. Dozens of world-class artists have participated in past concerts, includingAlabama Shakes, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, The Roots, Jim James, The Flaming Lips, Vampire Weekend, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Blood Orange, Sigur Ros, R.E.M, Emmylou Harrisand many, many more.