Gimme Shelter: Rock n Rescue

Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC celebrates the efforts of New Yorkers who help the thousands of wonderful animals who are abandoned at city shelters and face euthanasia due to lack of space and too many litters. 
This benefit concert raises money for 10 rescue organizations and reminds people of the goal proclaimed by Mayor Bloomberg to work towards the end of euthanasia in city shelters by 2015.
We are looking for sponsors NOW so please contact sbrandt@rational-animal.org if you can help sponsor or put on this event.  Opportunities include:
  • Corporate Sponsorship - Platinum, Gold, & Silver levels
  • Food Sponsor (vegetarian and vegan fare)
  • Drink Sponsor (liquor, beer, wine)
  • Silent Auction donations
Past Gimme Shelter concert performers have included rock legends Beastie Boys, Debbie Harry, Marshall Crenshaw, Nellie McKay, and members of Blue Oyster Cult, the Buzzcocks and the Dictators. Guest emcees included May Pang and Michael Showalter.
The 2008 Concert featured Debbie Harry, Earl Greyhound, Lissy Trullie, Adam Green, GoonSquad, Bloody Social, Jesse Malin, Moby, and DJ JD Samson. Gina Gershon and Adrock guest hosted. Ten honored rescue groups received grants of $1000 each.

Pictures from 2008 (click here):

More pictures from 2008:


Check out a video from the last concert, held at the Highline Ballroom, October 6th 2008: