No time to explain, go to this link: http://www.121212concert.org/ and get watching!
(Springsteen opened, and the Stones are coming later ... omfg, be still my heart! ;D )
5:34 PM PT: There's also a live bog & open thread by pistolSO right here: http://www.dailykos.com/...
More info below the Itzl.
From the website: ABOUT
“12-12-12”, a fundraising concert to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy, will take place on December 12 at Madison Square Garden. The concert will feature Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, Paul McCartney plus more artists to be announced!
The concert is being presented by Chase, and the proceeds will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Robin Hood, the largest independent poverty fighting organization in the New York area, will insure that every cent raised will go to non-profit groups that are helping the tens of thousands of people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The concert is being produced by James Dolan, Executive Chairman of The Madison Square Garden Company; John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises; and Harvey Weinstein, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Weinstein Company‹the same group that produced and sponsored the historic 9/11 benefit “The Concert for New York City”.
Can you say, "Great Lineup!" Fyi, the website has a streaming window on the main and it's working fine for me. Under the "Watch" tab they also have links to other streaming sites as well as stations to watch it on the TV machine.
Enjoy, and if you feel so moved, contribute!
6:22 PM PT: Jon Stewart!!! calls it "the greatest Hanukkah show ever!"
6:50 PM PT: THE STONES ARE ON NOW!!!!!!
6:54 PM PT: Jumpin' Jack Flash ... it's a gas, gas, gas ....
7:01 PM PT: (Senator-to-be) Stephen Colbert on now :)
7:23 PM PT: Steve Buscemi, looking creepier than ever ;), introducing a group of electrical workers who helped restore power, and thanking the fire dept., first responders etc. NOTE: apology to the one offended by this comment, but I meant as complement given Buscemi's penchant & talent for playing creepy characters.
7:27 PM PT: Who's up next? Oh, it's The Who!
8:14 PM PT: Chris Rock just introduced Kanye West. Will turn the sound down way low and go something else until Sir Paul comes on ;)
8:38 PM PT: Kanye done, Brian Williams was actually a relief. Now Seth Myers on.
8:40 PM PT: The Seth Myers sketch is really bad. A low point. Even Kanye would be better.
8:43 PM PT: Billy Joel's up now. Music my ears can listen to!
8:47 PM PT: Back in a bit folks. I have a diabetic pootie who needs to be fed & get her 10 pm insulin. And I should really eat something, too. Any bets on whether there'll be a group encore at the end, and what song it will be? I'm betting on Springsteen's "Sandy"
10:11 PM PT: Live & Let Die ... with spectacular fireworks effects in the light show. Could this be the finale?
10:23 PM PT: And, with Alicia Keys rockin' the finale, it is done. Thanks everybody for joining in this & other threads. This was fun! And if it's like other benefit events, the donations will probably stay up for a few days so you can contribute, please do so. Peace & blessings.