Tibet House Benefit Lineup Announced

Hat tip to BrooklynVegan for pointing out that the initial lineup for the 19th Annual Tibet House Benefit Concert is out. I went to this a few years ago and saw a great show featuring Damien Rice, Antony (sans Johnsons), Phillip Glass and Laurie Anderson, among others. It's a great show at Carnegie Hall, they put it on every year and this year's lineup looks as strong as ever.

Philip Glass, Artistic Director
Antibalas
Steve Earle
Keb' Mo'
The National (pictured)
Patti Smith and Jesse Smith
Vampire Weekend

That's a solid lineup, top to bottom, if you ask me. I've caught The National a bunch of times now and they've yet to disappoint. Steve Earle will be right at home with the political nature of the evening. Seeing Patti Smith would be one more major checkmark on that master list of greats I'm trying to fill. And while I'm still a little undecided on Vampire Weekend, I'd be very interested to see and hear how they would hold their own in that type of setting.

I don't know if I'll make it to this show, but I certainly recommend it. You won't hear much from each artist, but you'll certainly get a nice smattering while your money supports a worthy cause.

Oh, and if you're not sold on the show yet, keep your eyes posted on the Carnegie Hall website. Additional artists have yet to be announced.