March 23, 2009 23:10
Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Billy Bragg for supergroup performance
Jerry Cantrell, Wayne Kramer and Don Was will also play in New York
A supergroup comprising of Perry Farrell, Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell, Wayne Kramer, Don Was and Billy Bragg are set to perform a benefit concert in New York on May 1.
The show is to honour former MC5 guitarist Kramer, and proceeds from the event will go to Road Recovery, an organisation that helps young people battle addictions and other adversities.
Joan as Police Woman, Miggs and Ours are also on the bill for the event, with more surprise guests to appear on the night.
Tickets for the show, which will take place at the Nokia Theatre, will go on sale this Friday (March 27) at noon.
--By our New York staff.
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