Tipitina’s has announced that it will have a livestream benefit and digital sweepstakes fundraiser this Saturday, November 14. The multi-artist live music celebration will be free to access and take place on Saturday, November 14 at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST / 6 p.m.PST and will feature “the most beloved current and legendary performers from New Orleans and beyond that have felt the magic of Tip’s.”
The event will feature performances and exclusive backstage content from over 35 artists including a special celebration of New Orleans music featuring tributes to Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and Art Neville.
Featuring performances by Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Wilco, and much more, viewers can also win a trip to New Orleans and take in a show in style on the occasion of the venue’s re-opening; Tipitina’s “Top Banana” lifetime access to the venue for you +1 …any public show, anytime; a signed trombone from Trombone Shorty; or a custom 2020 Fat Tire Cruiser.
Backstage interviews at the fundraiser will be hosted by DJ Soul Sister.
Tipitina’s has been a vibrant hub of New Orleans’ culture and music for over 40 years and has hosted some of the most legendary acts in the world while attracting hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing regulations have had a heavy effect on the legendary venue putting its future in peril as it, like thousands of other independent rooms, hasn’t had any revenue since being shuttered by the pandemic. “In late 2018, our band took a huge leap of faith to purchase Tipitina’s,” said Robert Mercurio, owner of Tipitina’s and member of the band Galactic.“ It was not because we wanted to own a venue, it was because we had a chance to save our favorite one in the world. But now we could really use some help to keep saving this national treasure. So in true New Orleans fashion we decided to throw a hell of a party to celebrate this musical institution.”
To support the benefit, Tipitina’s and Fandiem — a digital sweepstakes marketplace featuring virtual and in-real-life experiences catered to music fans — are offering an exclusive collection of prizes integrated into the livestream platform and performances. These prizes will include the Ultimate NOLA Flyaway, an all-expense paid three-day weekend in New Orleans featuring VIP access to the first return show at Tipitina’s, access to a New Orleans-themed catered soundcheck, band meet & greet, and a mega merch pack from the venue as well as a virtual backstage Zoom Hang with Galactic’s Stanton Moore and Robert Mercurio. Sweepstakes will be made available to the public beginning Monday, November 9 and additional exclusive sweepstakes prizes will be added after the November 14 livestream event. All net proceeds from sweepstakes entries will benefit Tipitina’s.
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