When

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM EDT
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Carroll Place
157 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012


 
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Contact

Carla Sullivan
Daniel's Music Foundation
212-289-8912
carla@danielsmusic.org

A transformational experience of live performances that explores and celebrates the healing force of music

A VERY SPECIAL EVENING

Please join us on Wednesday, April 18th at Carroll Place, for the Power of Music Concert Series - presented by Daniel's Music Foundation and One Vision Music. Enjoy moving performances by Dina Fanai and Bob Kinkel, as well as the Co-Founder of Daniel's Music Foundation, Daniel Trush with Music Director, Gerard Powers plus other special guests, as they share their own personal experiences of the transformative power of music. Each month look for new artists to participate in this meaningful concert series, with proceeds to benefit Daniel's Music Foundation programs. We look forward to seeing you there! 

SPECIAL GUESTS

Paul Anthony  With over 35 years in the entertainment business, Paul Anthony is a member of the legendary and Grammy award winning  R&B Hip Hop group Full Force. Paul is a producer, songwriter, actor and vocalist who has worked with entertainers such as Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, James Brown, The Backstreet Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bob Dylan, Method Man, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Selena, Nicki Minaj, Sheila E, Hall and Oates, Patti Labelle and many more. He is also a well-respected Health, Fitness & Wellness Influencer and Transformational Speaker. In 2006, Paul Anthony was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma, an incurable blood Cancer, and eventually Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Due to a strong belief in "the mind, body and spirit connection" and a successful bone marrow transplant from his Brother Lou, he is cancer-free today. As P.A. sits on the National Board of Advisors for the Moffitt Cancer Center(Top Ten in the World) he has committed his time, resources and energy to creating 'The Paul Anthony Cancer Champion Foundation' to raise awareness, funding , and support to fight and cure not only Cancer, but align against life’s many other challenges. www.palivelife.org

Dave Eggar -  Four-time Grammy nominated artist Dave Eggar has performed throughout the world including solo appearances in Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, Barbican Center and the Hollywood Bowl. Dave continues to tour and record with artists such as Foreigner (as the Dave Eggar Orchestra) Phillip Phillips, Frank Ocean, Amy Lee (Evanescence) and Taylor Swift. He has also composed and arranged award-winning movie soundtracks including Beasts of the Southern Wild, Anonymous, Without and Walk To Beautiful. Throughout his career, Dave has performed and recorded with artists such as, Josh Groban, The Who, Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Bon Jovi, Tony Bennet, Coldplay, Ornette Coleman, Breaking Benjamin, Patti Smith and Michael Brecker. He is a graduate of Harvard University and holds a Doctorate from the Juilliard School. Dave is a mentor master teacher for Lincoln Center Meet the Artist, National Young Arts and Virginia Pro-art. He has also worked extensively on the use of music in conflict resolution in areas such as Mindanao, Philippines and Indonesia. 

Máiréad Nesbitt Emmy and Grammy nominated Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans as Celtic Violinist and founding member of Celtic Woman. Soloist with orchestras worldwide, she released two albums and launched her own violin line in 2017. Believing music transcends all barriers highlighting awareness, Máiréad was guest soloist in The Way Of The Rain, an homage to Planet Earth performance at Carnegie Hall directed by renowned artist Sibylle Szaggers Redford. Máiréad and her FanForum's charity Oxfam Unwrapped mobilizes the power of people against poverty globally. www.maireadnesbittviolin.com @maireadnesbittcelticviolinist

"Music is a sacred expression, a gift in which we can heal and connect more deeply within ourselves and each other. May we each experience and remember the truth of who we are and find magic and peace in connection to earth" - Dina Fanai

"Music is the one truly universal language that exists in the world today. It allows individuals of all abilities to participate and express themselves through a common voice. Our desire is to use the transformative and empowering force of music to build a bridge between our community and the general public" - Daniel's Music Foundation

SUGGESTED DONATION OF $20 PER PERSON 

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ABOUT DINA FANAI

Dina Fanai has performed throughout the world as a vocalist, songwriter, original composer, and as a singer with the arena rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Dina has written and produced for Universal, Sony, and Columbia Records, and has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards from The Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and National Endowment for the Arts, as well as leading tours and educational programs in the US, Europe, India and Southeast Asia. Her recording project CINEMA 12, was featured on Tina Turner’s platinum selling CD “Beyond”. This year she co-wrote and produced 2 CD's for Jackie Evancho, both which hit #1 on the Billboard charts. Most recently, Dina was brought on by the legendary band Foreigner, as choir master, arranger and featured vocalist. Dina continues to do extensive A&R and artist development for major label recording acts, network television and arena tours. She continues to perform and produce concerts and recordings to inspire the process of peace and positive change in the world. She is currently in the studio producing her 8th full length CD and 1st full length multimedia show. www.dinafanai.com

ABOUT BOB KINKEL

Robert Kinkel is a music producer and professional session keyboardist best known for his role as a co-creator/co-producer/co-composer, musical director and touring keyboardist with Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He co-wrote TSO’s 2 hit multi-platinum selling songs “Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)", and “Wizards in Winter” resulting in sales close to ten million. In the past 30 years, Bob has worked with artists such as Five for Fighting, The Who, Aerosmith and Genesis; as well as creating and being the voice on the infamous jingle for Hefty (“Hefty Wimpy”) He was educated at Columbia University & Hamilton College, and has received honors and awards from Williamsville Education Foundation and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Besides continuing to write for TSO, Bob is currently producing new recording acts, developing a musical for Broadway and teaching as an artist in residence at Hamilton College. http://www.trans-siberian.com/about/composer

ABOUT DANIEL'S MUSIC FOUNDATION

Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 to empower underserved individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music. Today, inside the four walls of their 8,700 square foot, custom-built music center in East Harlem the Trush Family, along with the management team and staff, are on track to serve over 20,000 participants this year alone through a variety of music programs -  an accomplishment that has proven to be the entre into something even greater. The desire to change perception and contribute to an attitudinal shift addressing the misnomer of placing limitations on individuals with disabilities. A focus that uses social action and awareness to create the opportunity for people of all abilities to engage and appreciate each other while experiencing the joy of music together. Visit www.danielsmusic.org for more information.