UPDATE: Freezing temperature didn’t stop hurricane relief concert in NYC
![Dave J. Matthews and his Rock band will perform at a concert in January 2018 to benefit hurricane relief efforts in United States Virgin Islands and the [British] Virgin Islands. Photo: Fandomania](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/800x_d_davematthewsband.jpg)
![American guitarist Ernest J. Anastasio III Band aka ‘Trey’ will also perform at the concert in January 2018 to benefit hurricane relief efforts in United States and the [British] Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source](https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/cache/images/800x_6_631db11cec280e227b9ac5729affa022.jpg)
This news site, since December 10, 2017, had reported on the upcoming concert to benefit hurricane relief efforts in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the [British] Virgin Islands.
American guitarist Ernest J. Anastasio III Band aka ‘Trey’ also performed, as well as Aaron Neville and Hurray for the Riff Raff.
The Madison Square Garden Company, which owns Radio City, had said it would donate the use of the venue and "will cover all venue-related expenses." Ticketmaster will also donate proceeds from ticket service fees to the event.
The show was also streamed live on Live Stream.
It is unclear at this time how many persons attended and how much money was raised, however, Virgin Islands News Online will provide that information once it is received.
Hurricanes Irma and Maria had ravaged the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in September 2017.
See previous article published December 10, 2017
Dave J. Mathews Rock band to perform in NYC for VI hurricane relief
- Other states in the USA affected by hurricanes to also benefit
The Associated Press and the New York Times are reporting that Dave J. Matthews and his Rock band, along with American guitarist Ernest J. Anastasio III Band aka ‘Trey’, will perform at a concert in January 2018 to benefit hurricane relief efforts in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the [British] Virgin Islands.
Aaron Neville and Hurray for the Riff Raff will also perform at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for "A Concert for Island Relief" on January 6, 2018 according to the same article. Tickets went on sale from Friday December 8, 2017.
The Madison Square Garden Company, which owns Radio City, says it will donate the use of the venue and "will cover all venue-related expenses." Ticketmaster will also donate proceeds from ticket service fees to the event.
Where is all the hurricane relief money?
Some of the funds are targeted to benefit the Virgin Islands (VI), which was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, leaving death, homelessness, widespread looting and panic in the streets for food and gasoline.
In addition, the money raised will help the US states of Florida, Texas and the island of Puerto Rico, according to the American media.
Since Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 inflicted havoc on the VI, there have been many groups, artists, individuals, businesses and governments across the USA, Europe, the Caribbean and many Non-Governmental Organisations and online efforts raising hurricane relief funds for the VI.
It remains unclear how much of that money has reached the people of the British Overseas Territory or what official channels are set up to ensure transparency and accountability.
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