The Best~

[sheshe2]

Of Boston tonight!

We rocked at the Boston Strong Concert. Live!

Here,
is part of it.

The all star cast brought the house down. How awesome is that!

Boston Strong, Forever!

"We love you Boston"

[Tx4obama]

1. K&R. I hope they were able to raise a ton of money :) n/t

[sheshe2]

2. Proceeds did go to the One Fund.

The tickets sold out in the first 5 minutes. Amazing!

I had been listening to the live feed on radio. Then I stumbled across the link for the live broadcast. I saw the last 2 hours. It was amazing!

Boston Strong forever!

Edit for pics!
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HA.278507028946&pid=1.7&w=340&h=188&c=7&rs=1

?w=620

[Tx4obama]

3. A couple article links...

Star studded concert to benefit One Fund Boston

Before the music brought down the TD Garden in Boston there was a standing ovation for the survivors and first responders of the Boston Marathon Bombings. They were given front row seats to the star studded fundraiser which benefits One Fund Boston.

Thursday nights event raised money for those who were injured and their families. People turned out by the tens of thousands to show their support. Tickets sold out in mere minutes. More than $37 million dollars has already been raised.

Local celebrities and music icons like Aerosmith, James Taylor and News Kids on the Block lent their voices to the cause.

"They're the rock stars tonight. Were just here to bring a few smiles," said Donnie Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block.

-snip-

http://www.abc6.com/story/22464356/star-studded-concert-for-boston-marathon

And...

Boston Strong concert raises spirits, big bucks for Boston victims

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0530/Boston-Strong-concert-raises-spirits-big-bucks-for-Boston-victims

[sheshe2]

4. Thank you for the links, Tx.

I only saw the last two hours, however it was beautiful!

The tribute to Boston is heartfelt to our community. We love Boston.

We are all Boston.

[Tx4obama]

6. And another article from The AP posted over at HuffPo...

'Truly Boston Strong' at show for marathon victims

BOSTON — The song "Come Together" their rallying cry, performers at a benefit concert for victims of the deadly Boston Marathon bombing had thousands of people cheering Thursday for a city that has pulled together to overcome adversity.

-snip-

-snip-

Concert proceeds will go to One Fund Boston, the compensation fund established by Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Thomas Menino to help bombing victims.

The amount of money raised by the concert won't be available until next week, a spokesman for the event's producer said. Ticket prices for the sold-out show ranged from $35 to close to $300.

It was a night of joy, tears, laughter and standing ovations, but co-organizer and NKOTB member Donnie Wahlberg said the artists on stage were not the true stars.

"You deserve the credit," the Dorchester native told the crowd. "I think we've shown the world in the last few months what many in Boston have already known, that we are not just one of the greatest cities in the world, we are one of the greatest families in the world."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130531/us-boston-marathon-concert/

[Tx4obama]

5. Piers Morgan interview w/ James Taylor (before the concert) regarding Boston - VIDEO on link below

Jame Taylor and wife VIDEO here: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/05/31/pmt-intv-james-taylor-boston-strong.cnn.html

Edited to add..

Donnie Wahlberg: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2013/05/31/exp-pmt-donnie-wahlberg-boston-strong.cnn.html

[sheshe2]

7. Sweet Interview, with James Taylor and his wife.

The outpouring of love and support is felt by the survivors. That was clearly shown on Jeff Bauman's face tonight. The joy was poignant.

Boston thanks the world for their love and support.

Boston Strong forever!

Thanks, Tx.

[freshwest]

8. Thanks for some video!

[GeorgeGist]

9. Does anyone celebrate human disaster ...

like Americans?

Just another point of view.

[Cha]

11. Oh you poor thing.. no one is "celebrating disaster" except the Maniacs

who perpetrate it.

[Cha]

10. WOW! she! Mahalo for the NKOTB part that we missed last night!

Almost finished now..

You're the best, she!

"Love Conquers Hate!"

[sheshe2]

13. I just finished it too, Cha.

That was a sweet and emotional segment with NKOB.

That concert brought both tears and cheers from everyone!

That was the spirit of Boston at it's best last night.

I was so glad I was able to share that live link with you.

To Boston~

Thanks for having a word with George...didn't have the energy for it myself.

[Cha]

15. You were Ms Magic last

night, she! I couldn't even hear it at first because I was attempting WMP and that was going nowhere.. so I clicked Adobe Flash and Viola!

It wasn't even televised and then out of the Blue.. you had a Visual for us! And, we're in time to see James, Carole, and Jimmy Buffet in all their heartfelt glory. When Carole mentioned she was the only woman performing last night did you see that little smile on James Taylor?

Yeah, I wasn't going to have a word but then I thought.. Nah, that's just wrong.

BOSTONSTRONG

Joey McIntyre

She

[In_The_Wind]

12. That's wonderful!

[sheshe2]

14. Wow it was a six hour concert.

They came together to celebrate the spirit of Boston.

It was awesome, In_The_Wind!

PS, Thanks for voting not to lock~

[Cha]

16. Why on Earth would

it have been "locked", she?

Oh, nevermind.. I just saw. yeah, Entertainment for the Boston Marathon Victims!

Ye gods

[sheshe2]

17. Yup!

You know, Cha. If you hadn't ask me "Who was speaking" I never would have found that site.

A night to be remembered.

I do believe that James Taylor said that ALL of them were doing it for free. So the bulk of the money would go to the victims.

[Cha]

18. It was our Destiny, she.. mahalo for

being such a kind fierce reseacher!

James Tayor, Carole King, Jimmy Buffet, NKOTB, Boyz2Men, and all those who were involved are the BEST!

BOSTONSTRONG

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