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MUSIC RISING ANNOUNCES MUSIC RISING LAHAINA

An Effort to Aid Musicians and Cultural Workers After the Devastation of the Fires in August 2023

New York, New York –  (September 20, 2023)Music Rising, the charitable organization founded in 2005 by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners after Hurricane Katrina devasted New Orleans and the Gulf South, has announced its effort to help musicians and cultural artists whose lives have been upended by the devastating fires that leveled the town of Lahaina on the beautiful island of Maui on August 8, 2023. 

The fires destroyed everything in their path including places many often gathered to celebrate and commune. Musicians and cultural artists lost their homes, their livelihoods, their instruments and in too many cases their loved ones. Music Rising is committing resources to Music Rising Lahaina to aid local musicians and cultural artists by replacing their instruments or providing financial support. 

Applications are available for working musicians or cultural artists, including gig workers, who would like to apply for a replacement instrument or musical equipment or financial support.  Approved applicants will be notified via email, text or phone.  

Music Rising is also donating proceeds from the sale of official Music Rising merchandise to the Music Rising Lahaina effort through November of 2023. Anyone can help by purchasing Music Rising merchandise offered in the Music Rising store available by clicking on the STORE tab at musicrisinglahaina.org. Each item purchased will benefit those in need in Lahaina. 

Music Rising Lahaina recognizes the rich musical heritage of the region and knows that music not only saves lives but brings things back to life. 

Music Rising Lahaina is administered by the Positively Kai Foundation. The Musician’s Advisory Group includes Keola Beamer, Jake Shimabukuro, Jeff Peterson and Joshua Kahula. Partner include Mana Mentors, The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, the Guitar Center Music Foundation and MusiCares.

For more information visit www.musicrisinglahaina.org

ABOUT MUSIC RISING

Music Rising was launched in 2005 following the catastrophic hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of the Gulf South region of the United States in the aftermath by replacing musical instruments that were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer, Bob Ezrin – along with a host of music industry partners – the organization provided instruments to thousands of musicians and students as well as to many churches, community and cultural programs in the Gulf Region and across the United States. Over the years, Music Rising has assisted thousands of musicians. The organization has helped schools, cultural organization and churches with replacement instruments. Tulane University’s The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South was given a Music Rising grant to develop the coordinate major “Music Rising – The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South.” Since then, Music Rising has continued to support schools and musicians in regions affected by natural and economic disasters. The massive fires that destroyed everything in its path in Lahaina gives rise to another effort Music Rising is committed to supporting. Music Rising Lahaina will help give hope and provide assistance to many musicians and gig workers affected by this natural disaster. Music Rising is the recipient of a Gold Halo Award for Cause Marketing, a Billboard Humanitarian Award, a PRISM Award and the prestigious Jazz Foundation of America Medal of Honor. For more information visit musicrising.com

PRESS CONTACT
Caroline Galloway

440-591-3807

[email protected]

Co-Founder The Edge Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine with Bono 

U2′ Bono and The Edge held a surprise performance in Ukraine on Sunday, singing in a subway station in Kyiv. The singer and guitarist were joined by members of a Ukrainian band as they performed hits like “Sunday Bloody Sunday.” 

“President Zelensky invited us to perform in Kyiv as a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and so that’s what we’ve come to do,” the band tweeted from its official account  

Members of the Ukrainian pop-rock band Antytila joined Bono and The Edge to sing “Stand By You,” Antytila wrote on Instagram. They wore military fatigues and said the performance was impromptu and without rehearsal.

“Tonight we came from Kharkiv to Kyiv at the personal invitation of world legend Bono, @u2,” the band wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of their performance. They said the performance was to “support Ukraine and all our people.”

“Very important moment for us and all country,” the band said, thanking U2 and the people of Ireland for their support.

U2 has held surprise concerts before, including several in New York City throughout the years.

The concert in Ukraine, however, takes on a bigger meaning, as the country is in the middle of a war with Russia, which launched an unprovoked attack in February. Millions of people have fled the country and thousands have been killed.

On Sunday, a Russian bomb destroyed a school in Luhansk province that was sheltering about 90 people in the basement. Dozens of Ukrainians are feared dead. 

Since Russia failed to capture Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, it has focused its offensive in the Donbas region, where Moscow-backed separatists have been fighting since 2014 and occupy some territory. The largest European conflict since World War II has developed into a punishing war of attrition due to the Ukrainian military’s unexpectedly effective defense.

See the full story on CBS News

MUSIC RISING AND OHYAY ANNOUNCE THE ULTIMATE FAN GIVEAWAY PROMOTION

Fans Can Win a Limited Edition Music Rising Epiphone Guitar Signed by U2’s The Edge

Los Angeles,  California(February 7, 2022)Music Rising, the charitable organization co-founded by U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, along with ohyay, an immersive virtual event platform, have announced an exclusive promotion for Music Rising fans. The giveaway will offer fans a chance to win a rare, limited edition

Music Rising Epiphone electric guitar signed by U2’s The Edge. And for those that missed out in the run up to the auction, it also gives fans another opportunity to visit the virtual artist rooms on ohyay and experience the rich stories behind the guitars that were auctioned. The promotion is presented as a thank you to fans who supported the recent Guitar Icons auction which raised nearly $2 million for musicians in New Orleans whose livelihoods were affected by the pandemic.

To enter to win the Music Rising Epiphone guitar, fans must:

  1. VISIT the Music Rising Epiphone give-away room on ohyay via  www.ohyay.co/musicrising
  2. CAPTURE a screenshot of themselves in the room
  3. POST a screenshot to their Instagram or Twitter account

TAG @music_rising (IG) @RealMusicRising (TW) & @ohyayco in order to qualify 

The limited edition signed Epiphone Les Paul Standard was created in 2006 to raise funds post Hurricane Katrina. The guitar is black with the original Music Rising logo emblazoned across the front of the body and the neck is engraved with the words “Rebuilding Note by Note.”  The guitar was signed by U2s The Edge in 2006. Runners up can also be in with a chance to win a U2 Achtung Baby 30th Anniversary Limited-Edition Deluxe – The Complete Series of 4 Covers. The complete set of 4, 30th Anniversary limited edition covers all shot by legendary photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn.

Music Rising (musicrising.com) was co-founded by U2’s the Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Since its inception, Music Rising has provided millions of dollars in aid to musicians and recipients of music education across the country.  The recent Guitar Icons auction raised nearly $2 million which will go directly into the hands of musicians and gig workers who have suffered through the pandemic.

Music Rising (musicrising.com) was co-founded by U2’s the Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Since its inception, Music Rising has provided millions of dollars in aid to musicians and recipients of music education across the country.  The recent Guitar Icons auction raised nearly $2 million which will go directly into the hands of musicians and gig workers who have suffered through the pandemic.

ABOUT OHYAY

Ohyay is a virtual event platform that was founded in 2020 to allow anyone to create their own real-time, interactive virtual experiences. Since then, ohyay creators have built thousands of one-of-a-kind virtual events, including major conferences, live performances, auctions, escape rooms, and film festivals. Over 11,000 people visited the Music Rising guitar gallery in ohyay, experiencing the rich stories behind the guitars ahead of the live auction. Find out more at ohyay.co and on Twitter.

ABOUT MUSIC RISING

MUSIC RISING was launched in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States in the hurricane’s aftermath by replacing musical instruments there were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin – along with a host of music industry partners, the organization – the organization provided instruments to thousands of musicians and students and many churches, community and cultural programs. Since its inception, Music Rising has assisted over 3,000 musicians. In April, 2006, the organization helped to re-open the historic Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans and Music Rising heralded the historic performance by U2 and Green Day at the New Orleans Superdome officially reopening the stadium during the New Orleans Saints game. Later, the organization dedicated itself to helping churches and schools rebuild their music programs by providing tens of thousands of students with instruments to support music education and choir members with instruments they needed to bring music back to their congregations. Music Rising was also dedicated to supporting a variety of community musical and cultural organizations and events. Music Rising also awarded a $1 million grant to Tulane University’s The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at Tulane University (NOCGS). The Center is now home to the coordinate major, Music Rising – The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South, a course of study focused on the region’s music and culture. The NOCGS also co-sponsors the Trombone Shorty Academy (TSA), a program for teaching musical fundamentals and cultural traditions to young musicians from underserved New Orleans high schools. Music Rising’s commitment continued to grow by providing instruments to other areas across the country affected by natural or economic disasters including the floods of Nashville in 2010, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and others. The charity is the recipient of the 2005 Gold HALO Award for Cause Marketing, the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award, the 2008 PRISM Award and the recipient of close to $1 million from the Clinton Global Initiative. In 2016, Music Rising was honored with the prestigious Jazz Foundation of America Medal of Honor. Music Rising is administered by The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and 100% of donations made go directly to its efforts. Fans and supporters can purchase new limited-edition merchandise to benefit the organization directly from the website. To find out more go to www.musicrising.com

PRESS CONTACT
Caroline Galloway

[email protected]US 440-591-3807

GUITAR ICONS: A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT MUSIC RISING RAISES OVER $2 MILLION

AUCTION BROKE TWO WORLD RECORDS AT VAN EATON GALLERIES ON SATURDAY

Los Angeles, California – December 13, 2021Music Rising, a charitable organization co-founded by U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina has raised over $2 million. The Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising was held Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Van Eaton Galleries in Los Angeles. Proceeds from the auction will provide funding for musicians of the Gulf Coast region who have suffered financially through the pandemic while celebrating the original mission set forth by Music Rising at its inception.

The auction opened with a video message from U2’s The Edge and Bob Ezrin to collectors from around the globe who were ready to bid on the exceptional offering of exclusive guitars and instruments donated by famous friends of the charity. Videos from several of the artists were interplayed throughout the auction, many of whom gave details on their donated guitar and where they played it.

Highlight results of the sale included The Edge’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Custom Signature Fender Stratocaster which sold for $496,100; Paul McCartney’s Tour and Studio-Played Left Handed “Wings” Yamaha BB-1200 Bass which sold for $471,900; Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder’s Concert Smashed Lake Placid Blue Fender Stratocaster which sold for $266,200; U2’s The Edge’s Music Rising “ONE” guitar which sold for $184,525; and Bono’s tour played Gibson ES-175 which sold for $266,200. The sale of $471,900 for Paul McCartney’s left-handed “Wings” Yamaha bass guitar broke the previous world record for the most expensive sale of a bass guitar sold at auction. The previous record was for Bill Wyman’s bass guitar in 2020 which sold for $384,000. Eddie Vedder’s smashed Fender Stratocaster which sold also beat a previous world record for a smashed guitar sold at auction.

 “We want to thank everyone involved in this amazing auction including the artists who generously gave of their personal instruments and the bidders from around the globe who helped us break world records. The proceeds Music Rising earned will help bring live music back to life in a part of the country whose musical culture has been hugely influential in the world. We are indebted to the all of the supporters of Music Rising who have given us a great opportunity to return to our roots and help those musicians in need. We thank you. –U2’s The Edge

“Wow, what an auction. We are so thankful to all of the artists, supporters and bidders who helped make Guitar Icons an auction for the history books. In only a few short hours we raised over $2 million. New Orleans musicians are the custodians of a unique music heritage, passing it down through the generations and influencing so many genres of music we enjoy. The proceeds from this auction will help musicians from the region who suffered financially through this pandemic. Thank you so much for your support. Bob Ezrin

Other highlights included U2’s Adam Clayton’s Tour Played Fender Standard Precision Bass which sold for $78,650; Coldplay’s Chris Martin Tour Played Custom Painted Fender Telecaster Deluxe guitar which sold for $81,070; a Lou Reed Tour-Played “Goldie” Danny Gatton Fender Telecaster which sold for $72,600; a Bruce Springsteen signed American Original ‘50’s Fender Telecaster which sold for $42,350; Lenny Kravitz’s Tour-Played Gibson Custom Shop Flying V sold for $42,350; Joe Walsh’s “Bono” Gretsch played Irish Falcon Guitar sold for $48,400 and Noel Gallagher’s Tour-Played Nash Telemaster sold for $51,425.

Elton John’s keyboard, Alex Lifeson’s amp, Alice Cooper’s set of golf clubs and Pearl Jam original posters were also among the highlights of the auction. All post auction results can be viewed at vegalleries.com.

Music Rising was co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Since its inception, Music Rising has provided millions of dollars in aid to musicians and recipients of music education across the country. The auction included an exclusive collection of important instruments donated by famous friends of Music Rising and made up an extraordinary example of some of the greatest moments in music history. 

Music Rising has also produced a new limited-edition apparel selection available for purchase at www.musicrising.com. Sales from the merchandise will also benefit Music Rising, with 100% of proceeds going to musicians and crew.

Musicians who wish to apply for aid can go to www.musicrising.com and click on the Assistance tab at the top of the homepage. They must complete the application and submit it by February 14, 2022 to be considered. The proceeds will be administered by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Approved applicants will be contacted directly by the Foundation.

Limited Edition Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising catalogs can still be purchased at vegalleries.com and also benefit the charity.

Fans of Music Rising can still view the exclusive artist videos and interact online at ohyay.co/musicrising

Hi-res images available by emailing [email protected]

ABOUT VAN EATON GALLERIES

Van Eaton Galleries is one of the world’s premier original animation art and collectibles galleries. The Gallery is located in Sherman Oaks, California and specializes in unique original animation artwork. Established in 1994, the gallery offers distinct collections from the world of animation and special exhibits and events for collectors, fans and guests from around the globe. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Van Eaton Galleries has offered such collections as That’s from Disneyland, The Story of Disneyland, The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, and animation artwork from Disney, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Hanna-Barbera, Don Bluth and many others. For more information, please visit https://vegalleries.com/auctions

ABOUT MUSIC RISING

MUSIC RISING was launched in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States in the hurricane’s aftermath by replacing musical instruments there were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin – along with a host of music industry partners, the organization – the organization provided instruments to thousands of musicians and students and many churches, community and cultural programs. Since its inception, Music Rising has assisted over 3,000 musicians. In April, 2006, the organization helped to re-open the historic Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans and Music Rising heralded the historic performance by U2 and Green Day at the New Orleans Superdome officially reopening the stadium during the New Orleans Saints game. Later, the organization dedicated itself to helping churches and schools rebuild their music programs by providing tens of thousands of students with instruments to support music education and choir members with instruments they needed to bring music back to their congregations. Music Rising was also dedicated to supporting a variety of community musical and cultural organizations and events. Music Rising also awarded a $1 million grant to Tulane University’s The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at Tulane University (NOCGS).

The Center is now home to the coordinate major, Music Rising – The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South, a course of study focused on the region’s music and culture. The NOCGS also co-sponsors the Trombone Shorty Academy (TSA), a program for teaching musical fundamentals and cultural traditions to young musicians from underserved New Orleans high schools. Music Rising’s commitment continued to grow by providing instruments to other areas across the country affected by natural or economic disasters including the floods of Nashville in 2010, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and others. The charity is the recipient of the 2005 Gold HALO Award for Cause Marketing, the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award, the 2008 PRISM Award and the recipient of close to $1 million from the Clinton Global Initiative. In 2016, Music Rising was honored with the prestigious Jazz Foundation of America Medal of Honor. Music Rising is administered by The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and 100% of donations made go directly to its efforts. Fans and supporters can purchase new limited-edition merchandise to benefit the organization directly from the website. To find out more go to www.musicrising.com

PRESS CONTACT

Caroline Galloway

440-591-3807

[email protected]

U2’s The Edge and Legendary Producer Bob Ezrin, Co-Founders of Music Rising, Launch ohyay Gallery to Celebrate “Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction”

For Immediate Release:

U2’s The Edge and Legendary Producer Bob Ezrin, Co-Founders of Music Rising, Launch ohyay Gallery to Celebrate “Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction”

The virtual exhibition space and auction bidding gallery will showcase over 30 legendary musicians and their instruments, featuring exclusive performances and never-before-heard stories filmed in the artists’ homes and studios.

Link to Musical Artist Exclusive Videos is Below

November 29, 2021 — Ohyay, a virtual event platform, has partnered with the charity Music Rising to launch a first-of-its-kind guitar viewing gallery in anticipation of “Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising” on December 11th.

Music Rising was co-founded by U2’s The Edge, producer Bob Ezrin, and a host of music industry partners in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to aid musicians regaining their livelihoods. The “Guitar Icons” auction will take the charity back to its roots by supporting musicians in New Orleans who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The immersive virtual space will act as an exclusive event partnered with the auction catalog, showcasing over 30 guitars donated by Bono, Lenny Kravitz, Tom Morello, Paul McCartney, Slash, and Elton John, among many more of the world’s most prominent musicians and friends of Music Rising. The virtual environment will pay homage to Music Rising’s founding mission by allowing visitors to explore virtual New Orleans landmarks, such as Bourbon Street, Preservation Hall, and the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

The Edge

“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Custom Signature Fender Stratocaster

Take a seat on The Edge’s living room couch and learn about his custom Strat, which he played on tour with U2 from 2017-2019. “Artists have gotten together to sell guitars and other rock n’ roll paraphernalia to raise money for the music and culture of New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz and R&B,” he says. Stay as long as you want, but please, no feet on his coffee table — he’s just painted it 🙂

Paul McCartney

Tour and Studio-Played Left-Handed Wings Yamaha BB-1200 Bass

Join The Beatles’ bassist Paul McCartney on the rainy streets of London, where he showcases his maple, elder, and mahogany Yamaha bass. Click on the street sign to view a photograph of him playing the guitar with Stevie Wonder in 1981, during the “Tug of War” recording sessions.

Chris Martin

Tour-Played Custom Painted Fender Telecaster Deluxe

Step into rainbow-colored lights flashing across Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto” tour stage and watch Chris Martin play the chords from “God Put a Smile on Her Face” on his painted fender telecaster deluxe. Up close, you can see that the street art-inspired guitar is a vibrant artwork in itself and a piece of Coldplay’s overall stage presentation.

Tom Morello

Signature “Soul Power” Stratocaster

Get an inside look into Tom Morello’s studio, where he has rehearsed, recorded albums, scored films, and jammed with his kids. Hear about the guitarist’s involvement with Music Rising and the guitar that he played on his latest album, “The Atlas Underground Fire.” “We’re stepping up for a city that we all love and that is so culturally important to the history of music,” he says.

Eddie Vedder

Concert Smashed Fender Telecaster

Dive into an undersea cove to reach Eddie Vedder’s concert-smashed Lake Placid-Blue Fender American Special Telecaster. You can also bid on signed posters, a ukulele, and a hand-illustrated tambourine.

Click Here to See some of the exclusive videos from artists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UMGMaLVV6VzQXML30me24IxQflTZ25Yf?usp=sharing

Music fans and collectors interested in the live auction on December 11th will be able to access 360 degree views of the hand-picked instruments, learn the stories behind them, and watch performances filmed exclusively for the virtual experience. They can also purchase new and limited edition Music Rising merchandise from the exclusive virtual gift shop.

“With ohyay, we’ve created communal, experiential, and inclusive virtual spaces for music fans around the world. We’re excited for people to experience an online auction like never before and connect with their favorite artists on a new level,” said U2’s The Edge, Co-founder, Music Rising.

Anyone can join the ohyay experience and invite their friends along. Head over to www.ohyay.co/musicrising starting today until January 1, 2022.

The Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising catalog can be viewed at www.vegalleries.com/musicrising and collectors can purchase the catalog.

About ohyay 

Ohyay is a virtual event platform that was founded in 2020 to allow anyone to create their own real-time, interactive virtual experiences. Since then, ohyay creators have built thousands of one-of-a-kind virtual events, including major conferences, live performances, auctions, escape rooms, and film festivals. Find out more at ohyay.co and on Twitter.

About Music Rising

Music Rising was launched in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States in the hurricane’s aftermath by replacing musical instruments that were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Since its inception, Music Rising has assisted over 3,000 musicians and dozens of schools and congregations. For more information, go to musicrising.com.

PRESS CONTACT
Caroline Galloway

440-591-3807US

[email protected]

MUSIC RISING ANNOUNCES GUITAR ICONS: A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT MUSIC RISING

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Van Eaton Galleries – December 11th, 2021 at 10:00am PST

Los Angeles, California – November 23, 2021- U2’s The Edge and producer Bob Ezrin, Co-Founders of Music Rising, (musicrising.com) have announced Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising to take place December 11th, 2021, starting at 10:00 a.m. PST. Hosted by Van Eaton Galleries (vegalleries.com ) in Los Angeles, the live and online auction will offer a significant collection of guitars and other music memorabilia by some of the world’s most prominent musicians and friends of Music Rising.  The auction will take the charity back to its roots and help support the musicians of the NOLA region after a long period being without income.

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Edge guitar 2b (PHOTO CREDIT Shirlaine Forrest).jpgMusic Rising was co-founded by U2’s the Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin, along with a host of music industry partners in 2005 after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Since its inception, Music Rising has provided millions of dollars in aid to musicians and recipients of music education across the country.  

Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising includes an exclusive collection of important instruments donated by friends of the charity. All of the instruments have a unique and special story and provenance and together make up an extraordinary example of some of the greatest moments in music history. 

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Elton John Keyboard 1.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Ezrin guitar 1.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Paul McCartney Bass 2 PHOTO CREDIT LINDA MCCARTNEYc.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Edge guitar 2a.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Paul McCartney Bass 1.jpgHighlights include The Edge’s 2005 Limited Edition Gibson Les Paul Music Rising guitar, often referred to as the “One” guitar given its use on the Joshua Tree tours of 2017 and 2019  during performances of the hit “One.” The Edge also played this guitar on “One” and “American Soul” during U2’s 2018 Song of Experience shows along with their famous 360 tour back in 2010, and serves as a significant iconic symbol for Music Rising, being one of the first guitars produced to benefit the charity at its inception. Of further significance to the “One” guitar, The Edge also played this guitar at the first reopening of New Orleans Jazz Fest post Katrina in 2006 alongside Dave Matthews and during a performance at the Grammy Awards 2006 alongside Bruce Springsteen and Elvis Costello in ;  The Edge “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Custom Signature Fender Stratocaster. Edge took this guitar on the road with him during the period of 2017-2019 and used it for performances of “Bad” and the beloved chart topping hit single from The Joshua Tree, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For;” Paul McCartney’s Tour and Studio Played Left-Handed “Wings” Yamaha BB-1200 Electric Bass Guitar. The Cherry Burst BB-1200 was a principal instrument used during his performances with “Wings” in the late 1970s. He was frequently photographed playing it on stage, during live performances and in the studio; Lou Reed’s Danny Gatton Fender Stratocaster nicknamed “Goldie.” Reed’s love of this guitar can be seen in the patina and wear throughout and can be seen in videos of Reed playing his rendition of “Jealous Guy” at Radio City Music Hall, as well as on tour during 2005-2006; Bono’s U2 Tour Played Custom Gibson ES-175 Electric Guitar used extensively on tour. Bono played this guitar on the 1992-1993 “Zoo TV” tour during performances of the songs “The Fly” and “Angel of Harlem.” The guitar was painted to Bono’s precise specifications and Bono also added a decal to the body of the guitar reading “I Feel Good;” Slash’s signed Gibson Custom Shop “Victoria” Les Paul Goldtop Model Electric Guitar created to Slash’s specifications and includes an original drawing by Slash of “Skully” on the top of the guitar; Noel Gallagher’s Tour-Played Nash Telemaster guitar which was played on tour with Noel Gallagher’s “High Flying Birds;”  Legendary Producer Bob Ezrin’s Artist’s Proof Custom Frank Brothers Ezrin Model Electric Guitar. This is a handmade instrument designed to capture the studio sounds of several of the iconic guitar players he has worked with over the years. Numbered “00” this guitar is one-of-a-kind; and a Lenny Kravitz Tour Played Custom Gibson Flying V guitar played during his most recent world tour. 

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Lifeson amp 1.jpgOther exceptional highlights include Elton John’s Signed and Concert Played Yamaha Motif-8 Keyboard which was used by Elton John during live performances and on the road for nearly a decade. He also signed the instrument with black felt pen; RUSH’s Alex Lifeson’s Tour Used Signature Hughes & Kettner RUSH Amp and Cabinet Half Stack used extensively on the 40th Anniversary tour “Vapor Trails” and the “Snakes and Arrows” tour, as well as the “Time Machine” tour.  

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Vedder guitar 3.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Slash Guitar 2.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Kravitz guitar 2.jpgAdam Clayton’s Tour Played Fender Standard Precision Bass. The U2 bassist played this guitar for performances of the song “A Sort of Homecoming” on The Joshua Tree tour from May-July, 2017. During the tour the bass was also used for the songs “Bullet, The Blue Sky,” “Running to Stand Still,” “One Tree Hill” and others; Alice Cooper’s Tournament Used “Big Bertha” Golf Clubs is the music icon’s personal set of golf clubs in a customized “Alice Cooper” bag; Chris Martin’s Tour Played Painted Fender Telecaster Deluxe guitar; Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder’s Concert Smashed Fender Stratocaster. The Lake Placid Blue Fender American Special Telecaster was decorated by Vedder with an embroidered red/white Chicago Cubs “C” sticker as a tribute to legendary Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton and used by Vedder during Pearl Jam’s August 20, 2018 tour at Wrigley Field and was smashed by Vedder at the conclusion of a cover of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley;” a collection of extraordinary silkscreened Pearl Jam concert posters signed by the band members and KISS’ Paul Stanley’s one-of-a-kind Tour Played Ibanez Custom Shop guitar. 

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Bono Guitar 2.jpgC:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Vedder guitar 1.jpgThe collection will also boast additional instruments for auction including Bruce Springsteen’s signed Americana Original ‘50s Fender Telecaster; Joe Wash’s “Bono” Irish Falcon Gretsch guitar; The Eagles Don Felder’s signed Epiphone G-1275 Double Neck Electric Guitar and Signed Art Print; Vince Gill’s The Eagles Concert Played Duesenberg Bonneville guitar;  The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood’s Signed American Original 50’s Fender Stratocaster; The Kings of Leon band signed Epiphone Dot Studio Guitar; Steve Miller’s Signed Original and Hand Painted Maccaferri guitar; Halestorm Lzzy Hale’s signed Tour Played Prototype Signature Epiphone Explorer guitar;  a Julian Lennon signed Martin & Co. Acoustic guitar; a Green Day Band Signed Epiphone Les Paul Special guitar; Ed O’Brien’s Radiohead Tour Played Signature Fender Stratocaster; Flea’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Band Signed Signature Fender Jazz Bass; Joan Jett’s Signature Gibson Worn White Melody Maker; Johnny Marr’s Signed Studio Played Limited Fender Jaguar guitar; a Dave Grohl signed Gibson Explorer guitar; Tom Morello’s Signature “Soul Power” Stratocaster; Win Butler’s signed Prop Bass Guitar from The Arcade Fire music video “Everything Now;” Zac Brown’s Personally Played Signed Natural Gibson ES-335 guitar and three additional guitars which were played and used by the late Lou Reed. 

“The music of New Orleans has influenced various styles of music borrowed from early traditions. It is the birthplace of jazz and represents a musical culture which bears great significance to most every genre today.  I can’t imagine what it would feel like to lose my ability to do what I love – making music. Unfortunately there are many musicians and crew members who continue to struggle since the pandemic. If this multigenerational chain is broken, we lose more than just a few concerts we lose an entire culture that stretches back centuries. Some of the world’s greatest musicians and friends of Music Rising have generously donated their personal instruments to raise money for Music Rising. We hope you have a chance to bid on one or more of the beautiful instruments in the auction. The monies raised goes to musicians and crew. Your support continues to be invaluable to Music Rising.” –  U2’s The Edge

C:\Users\Caroline\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\Matthews guitar 1.jpgWhen we launched Music Rising in 2005 we didn’t have any idea how significant a role the organization would play in helping musicians and music educators for as long as it has. Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising will be our biggest fundraising opportunity this year. We are working closely with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation in bringing back the bright sounds of the music of New Orleans. We thank you for your support and hope you are able to bid on one or more of the extraordinary instruments offered in the auction. We are thankful for all of your continued support of Music Rising.” – Co-Founder and producer, Bob Ezrin

Music Rising has also launched a new apparel collection featuring limited edition t-shirts, hoodie, caps and tote. All the new apparel can be purchased at www.musicrising.com and benefits the charity. The iconic logo, which serves as the symbol for Music Rising is featured on each item. 

The auction will take place at Van Eaton Galleries located at 13613 Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, California beginning at 10:00 a.m. PDT on Saturday, December 11, 2021. The auction will also stream live and be online via various auction platforms all available through https://vegalleries.com/musicrising.  A public exhibition of the collection will begin Monday, November 22, 2021 at the gallery and can be visited by collectors and fans by appointment. Proceeds from the auction will be administered by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation on behalf of Music Rising. 

GUITAR ICONS: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising

Van Eaton Galleries

13613 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, California 91423

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION

Beginning Monday, November 22, 2021 10:00 a.m. PDT – 6 p.m. PDT

To confirm your visit please call Van Eaton Galleries at 818-788-2357 or email [email protected]

EXHIBITION HOURS ARE Monday-Saturday, Closed on Sunday and Thanksgiving.


EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PREVIEW

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. PDT

Media should RSVP to Press Contact listed below.


To register to bid or to view the online catalog for the auction please click 

https://vegalleries.com/musicrising

Link to hi-res images and photo credits here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BwIjL7twrA3XMkGAGV210ga2FKKX6nXu?usp=sharing

ABOUT VAN EATON GALLERIES

Van Eaton Galleries is one of the world’s premier original animation art and collectibles galleries. The Gallery is located in Sherman Oaks, California and specializes in unique original animation artwork. Established in 1994, the gallery offers distinct collections from the world of animation and special exhibits and events for collectors, fans and guests from around the globe. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Van Eaton Galleries has offered such collections as That’s from Disneyland, The Story of Disneyland, The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, and animation artwork from Disney, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, Hanna-Barbera, Don Bluth and many others. For more information, please visit https://vegalleries.com/auctions

ABOUT MUSIC RISING

MUSIC RISING was launched in 2005 following Hurricane Katrina. The organization’s mission was to rescue the musical culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South region of the United States in the hurricane’s aftermath by replacing musical instruments there were lost or destroyed in the deluge. Co-founded by U2’s The Edge and legendary producer Bob Ezrin – along with a host of music industry partners, the organization – the organization provided instruments to thousands of musicians and students and many churches, community and cultural programs. Since its inception, Music Rising has assisted over 3,000 musicians. In April, 2006, the organization helped to re-open the historic Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans and Music Rising heralded the historic performance by U2 and Green Day at the New Orleans Superdome officially reopening the stadium during the New Orleans Saints game. Later, the organization dedicated itself to helping churches and schools rebuild their music programs by providing tens of thousands of students with instruments to support music education and choir members with instruments they needed to bring music back to their congregations. Music Rising was also dedicated to supporting a variety of community musical and cultural organizations and events. Music Rising also awarded a $1 million grant to Tulane University’s The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South at Tulane University (NOCGS). 

The Center is now home to the coordinate major, Music Rising – The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South, a course of study focused on the region’s music and culture. The NOCGS also co-sponsors the Trombone Shorty Academy (TSA), a program for teaching musical fundamentals and cultural traditions to young musicians from underserved New Orleans high schools. Music Rising’s commitment continued to grow by providing instruments to other areas across the country affected by natural or economic disasters including the floods of Nashville in 2010, Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and others. The charity is the recipient of the 2005 Gold HALO Award for Cause Marketing, the 2006 Billboard Humanitarian Award, the 2008 PRISM Award and the recipient of close to $1 million from the Clinton Global Initiative. In 2016, Music Rising was honored with the prestigious Jazz Foundation of America Medal of Honor. Music Rising is administered by The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and 100% of donations made go directly to its efforts. Fans and supporters can purchase new limited-edition merchandise to benefit the organization directly from the website. To find out more go to www.musicrising.com

PRESS CONTACT
Caroline Galloway

[email protected] or US 440-591-3807