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Set List Bonus: Ninth Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit At Club Nokia

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Dec 2, 2014 - 3:22 pm

Welcome to The Set List. Here you'll find the latest concert recaps for many of your favorite, or maybe not so favorite, artists. Our bloggers will do their best to provide you with every detail of the show, from which songs were on the set list to what the artist was wearing to which out-of-control fan made a scene. Hey, it'll be like you were there. And if you like what you read, we'll even let you know where you can catch the artist on tour. Feel free to drop us a comment and let us know your concert experience. Oh, and rock on.

By Jamie Harvey
Los Angeles

May has been a rough month for rock, having lost legendary musicians such as the Doors' Ray Manzarek and Slayer's Jeff Hanneman. In the hours leading up to the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 30 at Club Nokia, I thought a lot about the cycle of influence — how one person inspires another, who then goes on to inspire someone else. After speaking with the evening's performers and attendees, as well as previous and current MAP Fund honorees about the topic of inspiration, I found myself feeling inspired by these stories of courage and perseverance as I took my front-row seat.

With an opening DJ set by Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, comedian Bobby Lee began his host duties for the evening by making everyone laugh. Early Morning Rebel rose to the occasion as the night's musical openers, playing their song "Lifeboat.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman and previous recipient of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award Anthony Kiedis introduced the evening's first honoree — legendary skateboarder Tony Alva, who was honored with the MusiCares From the Heart Award. Kiedis spoke about how Alva gave him a skateboard when he was 21, which he used for transportation, and how Alva took it back when he found out Kiedis was using drugs. Alva then delivered a heartfelt and spiritual speech about his sobriety. Earlier in the evening, Alva told me about a recent trip to Baja California that helped him mentally prepare for the night, and how surfing has helped him connect to the world. In his speech he thanked last year's honoree, Kevin Lyman, and told a story of how he went from using mostly four-letter words to three-letter words, such as "fun." Then came a performance from Alva's Chicken Noodle Soup Project, a jam band with a fittingly distinct surf vibe.

Next up was Norwegian rock vocalist Ida Maria and her band. Performing a three-song set, including "I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked," her exuberant energy and shimmery silver-fringe dress uplifted the crowd.

Comedian Andy Dick delivered a series of jokes about sobriety and racism that had the crowd in stitches, leading into the second half of the evening. Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda introduced the second honoree of the night, his bandmate Chester Bennington, and presented him with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award in recognition of his support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his commitment to the addiction recovery process. Shinoda provided stories that illustrated Bennington's character, including the time Bennington walked out on his own birthday party to record vocals for Linkin Park tracks when he first joined the band. Shinoda spoke of Bennington's level of commitment to what he believes in, citing a time when the vocalist broke his arm at the beginning of a set in Australia and kept playing. He also touched on Linkin Park's nonprofit organization Music for Relief, which has launched an effort to help tornado victims in Oklahoma.

"Getting sober is the biggest thing he's done for the longevity of Linkin Park," said Shinoda in closing, before Bennington delivered a humble acceptance speech.

"I'm happy to show up and play with my friends if it helps raise money to help people," said Bennington. "The power of giving is contagious ... you can give it away and not lose anything."

It was an unexpectedly heavy moment for me as Bennington took the stage as the new frontman for Stone Temple Pilots with guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz and performed "Wicked Garden." While it's been interesting to see how the members of some bands have refigured and reimagined themselves over the years, the songs are the glue that keeps it all together. It may have been a different voice singing "Big Bang Baby," "Vasoline" and "Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart," but the music persevered. 

In the finale, the Stone Temple Pilots were joined by Slash and Duff McKagan for a cover of Mott The Hoople's "All The Young Dudes," which was written by David Bowie. As I left the building, I remembered some of the various configurations in which I've seen these musicians perform. They are the rock icons of my generation, and on this night they joined their rebellious forces for a good cause.

If the GRAMMY Awards is Music's Biggest Night, the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert is music's most compassionate night.

Set List:

Early Morning Rebel
"Lifeboat"

Chicken Noodle Project
"Latina"
"Omega"
"Kik It"

Ida Maria
"Bad Karma"
"I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked"
"Oh My God"

Stone Temple Pilots With Chester Bennington, Duff McKagan And Slash
"Wicked Garden"
"Big Bang Baby"
"Vasoline"
"Out Of Time"
"Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart"
"All The Young Dudes" (David Bowie cover)

(Jamie Harvey lives in Los Angeles and is the rock community blogger for GRAMMY.com. She has attended and written about more than 500 shows since 2007. You can follow her musical adventures at www.hardrockchick.com.)

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Chester Bennington and Dean DeLeo

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Chester Bennington To Perform With Stone Temple Pilots, Duff McKagan And Slash At MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit

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Benefit concert to honor Bennington and Tony Alva May 30 in Los Angeles
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

Chester Bennington will perform with Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz, along with special guests Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Loaded, Velvet Revolver) and Slash at the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, taking place May 30 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Hosted by Bobby Lee of "Mad TV," previously announced performers include Tony Alva and his band Chicken Noodle Project featuring Ray Barbee and Matt Rainwater; Early Morning Rebel featuring vocalist Nathan James, guitarist Dustin Bath and drummer Joshua Mervin; rock musician/songwriter Ida Maria with drummer Dave Krusen, bassist Jenni Tarma and guitarist Stefan Tornby; and musician/songwriter Ida Maria with drummer Dave Krusen, bassist Jenni Tarma and guitarist Stefan Tornby. Artist Mix Master Mike will DJ and comedian Andy Dick will make a special appearance.

Bennington, lead vocalist of two-time GRAMMY-winning band Linkin Park, will be presented with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award by Mike Shinoda, co-lead vocalist and producer of Linkin Park, for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to the addiction recovery process. Alva, legendary skateboarder, surfer, musician, and original member of the skateboarding team Dogtown Z-Boys, will be presented with the MusiCares From the Heart Award by Anthony Kiedis, lead vocalist of multi-GRAMMY-winning band Red Hot Chili Peppers, for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization.

All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

For MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert dinner and concert ticket information, contact Wynnie Wynne 310.392.3777 or wynniew@grammy.com. General admission seats are available via AXS.

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Honorees Chester Bennington And Tony Alva And Slash To Perform At MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit

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Linkin Park frontman and legendary skateboarder and original member of Dogtown Z-Boys to be honored May 30 in Los Angeles
Crystal Larsen
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

Chester Bennington with special guests, Tony Alva and his band Chicken Noodle Project, Early Morning Rebel, Ida Maria Band, and Slash have been announced as performers for the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 30.

Bennington will be presented with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award by Linkin Park vocalist/producer Mike Shinoda for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to helping others with the addiction recovery process. Alva will be presented with the MusiCares From the Heart Award by Anthony Kiedis, lead vocalist of multi-GRAMMY-winning band Red Hot Chili Peppers, for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

Hosted by comedian Bobby Lee, the evening will feature performances by Bennington with special guests; Alva and his band Chicken Noodle Project featuring Ray Barbee and Matt Rainwater; Early Morning Rebel featuring vocalist Nathan James, guitarist Dustin Bath and drummer Joshua Mervin; musician/songwriter Ida Maria with drummer Dave Krusen, bassist Jenni Tarma and guitarist Stefan Tornby; and GRAMMY-winning musician/songwriter Slash. Mix Master Mike will DJ and comedian Andy Dick will make a special appearance.

For MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert dinner and concert ticket information, contact Wynnie Wynne 310.392.3777 or wynniew@grammy.com. General admission seats are available via AXS.

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Duff McKagan And Members Of Stone Temple Pilots Added To MusiCares MAP Fund Lineup

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Benefit concert to honor Chester Bennington and Tony Alva May 30 in Los Angeles
Crystal Larsen
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Loaded, Velvet Revolver) and Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz are the latest performers announced for the ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, taking place May 30 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

They join previously announced performers Chester Bennington with surprise guests; Tony Alva and his band Chicken Noodle Project featuring Ray Barbee and Matt Rainwater; Early Morning Rebel featuring vocalist Nathan James, guitarist Dustin Bath and drummer Joshua Mervin; rock musician/songwriter Ida Maria with drummer Dave Krusen, bassist Jenni Tarma and guitarist Stefan Tornby; and GRAMMY-winning musician and songwriter Slash. Artist Mix Master Mike will DJ and comedian Andy Dick will make a special appearance.

Bennington, lead vocalist of two-time GRAMMY-winning band Linkin Park, will be presented with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award by Mike Shinoda, co-lead vocalist and producer of Linkin Park, for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to the addiction recovery process. Alva, legendary skateboarder, surfer, musician, and original member of the skateboarding team Dogtown Z-Boys, will be presented with the MusiCares From the Heart Award by Anthony Kiedis, lead vocalist of multi-GRAMMY-winning band Red Hot Chili Peppers, for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization.

All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation. For MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert dinner and concert ticket information, contact Wynnie Wynne 310.392.3777 or wynniew@grammy.com. General admission seats are available via AXS.com.

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Chester Bennington

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MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit To Honor Chester Bennington, Tony Alva

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Linkin Park frontman and original Dogtown Z-Boys skateboarder to be honored for their commitment to addiction recovery services and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

The ninth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Chester Bennington, lead vocalist of two-time GRAMMY-winning band Linkin Park, and Tony Alva, skateboarder, surfer, musician, and original member of the skateboarding team Dogtown Z-Boys at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 30.

Bennington will be honored with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction recovery process. Alva will receive MusiCares' From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

"Chester and Tony are passionate and highly influential artists in their respective professions and each of them has achieved impressive and much-deserved success," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy and MusiCares. "What unites them around the mission of MusiCares is their willingness to lend their time and talents to raise funds for our organization, and their desire to be of service to music people struggling with addiction. We truly appreciate their steadfast support and committed generosity."

"MusiCares MAP Fund is an amazing program that takes care of their own, and actually saves lives," said Bennington. "It's been so rewarding to support them and see firsthand what they've accomplished for so many artists."

"Skateboarding, business and music have brought me enormous satisfaction over the years," said Alva. "It doesn't compare though with the power of being sober, which I am grateful for every day of my life, and that's why I wanted to join MusiCares to help raise funds, so more people can get the help they need."

Linkin Park earned their first GRAMMY in 2001 for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Crawling," a track from their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States. Their second GRAMMY came in 2005 for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Numb/Encore" with Jay-Z. The band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and is the biggest band on Facebook with more than 51 million likes. Since Linkin Park debuted on the Billboard charts in 2000, no other artist has had more Top 10 singles on the Alternative Songs chart. With the release of their latest album, 2012's Living Things, which reached No. 1 in more than 20 countries, no other band has achieved more No. 1 albums this century. In 2005 Linkin Park founded Music For Relief, a nonprofit organization that has raised more than $5 million for victims of natural disasters and environmental projects.

Considered one of the most influential skateboarders of all time, Alva joined the Z-Boys in 1972, bringing the trend of skating in empty pools into the mainstream. He is known as the originator of vertical skateboarding, and is credited as one of the first skateboarders to perform frontside airs. In 1974 Alva began a long collaborative relationship with Vans and eventually started his own company, Alva Skates, in 1977 at age 19. Alva Skateboards was the first company owned and operated by a skateboarder, and one of the first companies to use layered maple plywood for skate decks. Alva was the first skateboarder to successfully market himself as a brand name, becoming the prototype for the modern professional skateboarder. Alva continues to skate, surf and play music with his band G.F.P. while operating his company and overseeing his board lines AlvaSurfcraft and the Power Station Project. In September 2012 Alva celebrated six years of sobriety.

For MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert special dinner and concert ticket information, contact Wynnie Wynne 310.392.3777 or wynniew@grammy.com. General admission seats will be made available via AXS beginning April 5.

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