CABARET
NEWS - NEW YORK CITY
"A NIGHT OF MUSIC " CELEBRATING THE MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION
OCTOBER 10th
On a very special evening in New York City, a group of musicians from
all over the country will remember Matthew Shepard, a young college
student who lost his life in a vicious anti-gay hate crime in October
of 1998. Members of the Matthew Shepard Foundation (
http://www.MatthewShepard.org/
), along with his mother, Judy Shepard, will be on hand to honor his
memory and celebrate his life with music.
This year's event will be held Monday, October 10th, at BIRDLAND (315
West 44th Street, NYC - 212-581-3080 -
http://www.birdlandjazz.com/
), and will feature a performance by singer/songwriter Randi Driscoll
with Noah Heldman, Dave Eggar, and David Gurland. Also performing
are pop duo Jason and DeMarco, and some very special surprise guests!
Birdland's own Cast Party emcee, Jim Caruso, will host the event.
Proceeds benefit the Matthew Shepard Foundation, founded in December
1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard. It was established in memory of their
21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime.
The Foundation carries out Matthew's legacy by developing educational
projects and activities that raise awareness of the issues involving
discrimination and diversity. The Foundation's goal is to educate
and replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.
Tickets are $25, $50, and $100, and the $100 VIP seats include gift
bags. A full dinner menu will be available.
Randi Driscoll, a New York-based singer/songwriter, wrote and
recorded the benefit single "What Matters" in 1998, in response to the
death of Matthew Shepard. The song was written to honor his life, his
family and the unconditional love they represent. "What Matters" is
endorsed by Matthew's parents, the Matthew Shepard Foundation, GLAAD,
GLSEN, and several other organizations. To date, the benefit single
has raised over $40,000 for the Matthew Shepard Foundation. The song
has been featured in documentaries, a commercial directed by Spike Lee,
and an NBC film, "The Matthew Shepard Story," Randi regularly tours
the country playing her message-driven acoustic music.
Jason and DeMarco are a pop duo from California, recently
featured in The Advocate. Their passionate and hopeful lyrics exemplify
a spirit that is reflected in both their lives and music, attracting
audiences everywhere, and creating instant fans wherever they go.
Jim Caruso is a multi-award winning singer who has
performed everywhere from Manhattan, Los Angeles and London nightclubs
to the White House and Carnegie Hall. He produces and hosts the weekly
showbiz variety show and soiree, Cast Party, which can also be heard
on BroadwayWorld.com Radio.
The Matthew Shepard Foundation, founded in December
1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard, was established in memory of their
21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime.
The Foundation carries out Matthew's legacy by developing educational
projects and activities that raise awareness of the issues involving
discrimination and diversity. The Foundation's goal is to educate
and replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance.
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