Educational nonprofit TeachRock is bringing back its “Help on the Way” concert to two venues: The Cutting Room in New York City on November 4 and Fairfield Theatre Company in Connecticut November 7.
Both concerts will open with the Help on the Way House Band, which features rock and jam-band musicians vocalist Corey Glover of Living Colour, guitarist and vocalist Rob Eaton of Dark Star Orchestra, Tim Palmieri of Lotus also on guitars and vocals, Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits on keys and vocals, bassist and vocalist Noelle Saison of King Saison and drummer and vocalist Vinnie Amico of moe. The band will perform a mashup of classic hits with the music of the Grateful Dead.
The night will continue with the presentation of the TeachRock Trailblazer Teacher Awards to educators making a difference in the classroom and recognition of David Kessler, Alan Wolfson and Stephen Scott, three longtime supporters of TeachRock known as the CohnReznick Three. CohnReznick is an advisory, assurance and tax firm and a sponsor of the concerts.
A VIP Happy Hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with artist meet-and-greets, an open bar and food and additional acoustic sets from Hell or High Water in New York and Bone Dry in Connecticut. General admission doors will open at 7 p.m.
Founded by Stevie Van Zandt in 2013, TeachRock is a free curriculum designed by educators and artists with the goal of bringing core subjects to life through music and popular culture. With founding support from Bono, Jackson Browne, Martin Scorsese and Bruce Springsteen, the nonprofit aimed to address the student dropout crisis by embedding arts and music into education.
Today, TeachRock’s curriculum has been used by more than 80,000 educators across the country, reaching over one million students worldwide. Proceeds from the “Help on the Way” concerts will ensure TeachRock’s lesson plans and courses remain free to access.
“At TeachRock, we’ve always believed that music is one of the most powerful ways to connect with young people,” Van Zandt said. “It opens the door to history, culture, ideas, and conversations that might otherwise never happen. Help on the Way brings that same spirit into the community. We get to make some great music, celebrate the teachers doing this work every day, and help make sure they have the resources to keep reaching their students.”
More information about the New York City event here.
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