12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides material, money and aid to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm, including over 200 Patch towns in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.  The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced.  According to the 12-12-12 concert’s website, “…

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Who Would You Like to See in Concert at Fenway Park?

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took over the 100-year-old home of the Red Sox Tuesday and Wednesday, filling the lyric little bandbox with, well, lyrics and a band. If it were up to you, who would get the call to perform at Fenway Park next summer? Let us know by posting a comment below. And here's the list of the bands/musicians that have played on one of baseball's most hallowed grounds in the last decade:

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Five Things

Five Things to Know Today, Jan. 4

A Capital One Meeting, a Concert Tonight and More.

1.) The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Zoning and Licensing Committee meets tonight to discuss Capitol One Bank’s bid to open a branch at the current Charles Street Market location.  Capital One has asked the committee not to oppose the move when it’s presented to the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals, which must approve the proposed non-conforming use of the 62-66 Charles Street location. 2.) A sub-freezing day doesn’t mean you have to keep your pre-school kids penned up at home.  The West End Library has toddler story hour starting at 10:30 a.m. 3.) The Church of St. John the Evangelist Wednesday concert series continues today with Keane Southard performing on piano. The show starts at 5:30 p.m.. Southard will perform pieces by Bolcom, …

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