• In 2005 U2's The Edge visited the devastation left behind from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.Since then Music Rising has gone on to aid thousands in need from the region.Photo credit: Chris Milk
    In 2005 U2's The Edge visited the devastation left behind from Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
    Since then Music Rising has gone on to aid thousands in need from the region.
    Photo credit: Chris Milk
  • Music Rising launches national relief fund and pledges assistance to Hurricane Sandy victims
    Music Rising launches national relief fund and pledges assistance to Hurricane Sandy victims
  • U2's The Edge, Green Day's Bilile Joe Armstrong and Bono perform
    U2's The Edge, Green Day's Bilile Joe Armstrong and Bono perform
  • Music Rising re-opened the Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans in April 2006.Photo credit: Shahar Azran
    Music Rising re-opened the Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans in April 2006.
    Photo credit: Shahar Azran

Adrian X

Music Rising Spotlight:
Adrian X

Take a bit of Jimmy Page, add some Prince and sprinkle in some of guitar virtuoso Johnny A then blend in a bit of Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck, and the best guitarist you ever remember and you have Ad... read more

Thirstbusters

Music Rising Spotlight: The Thirstbusters

The Thirstbusters The pop/rock band who has jumped into the music scene with thousands of fans, critical acclaim and a debut for their new single “Bad Bad Girl” on the hit tv show “90210” ... read more

Music Rising Announces National Relief Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MUSIC RISING LAUNCHES NATIONAL RELIEF FUND AND ANNOUNCES GRANT TO SUPPORT MUSIC PROGRAMS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY New York, New York …January 7 , 2013….Music Rising, th... read more

makeitfunky

MAKE IT FUNKY! DVD

MAKE IT FUNKY! honors the people who wrote, played, and lived New Orleans music. New Orleans is the heart of American music and no other city can boast this musical legacy. In April 2004, performe... read more