My friend, Judy Gilbert, the hockey legends wife & Humanitarian is  Buzz Aldrin friend…she wrote on  Facebook

Buzz Aldrin. Made it

To the moon…and back. He told me it took so much more than education, discipline and physical strength. It took years of determination and believing that any goal is possible “but it was still hard to believe when l took my first step onto the moon’s surface.”

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 Show #959 RECAP 

Powered by Clean Energy for the First Time EVER! Concert 

Yo! We just powered concert #959 with clean energy!

I teamed up with the incredible Australian band Lime Cordiale at the legendary El Rey Theatre, and it was a massive success!

Then… we made history.

For the first time ever, we powered a show at The Roxy Theatre—yes, the ICONIC Roxy on Sunset Blvd—with clean/renewable energy.

That’s never been done before. Ever.

This was a first.

The Roxy has helped launch the careers of legends like Guns N’ Roses, Adele, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Marley… and now, I’m beyond honored to say this night marked the start of my chapter in that legacy.

But I’m doing it different—I launched clean.

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Big love to Green Sports Alliance for coming together with us to unite music and sports and amplify the message of sustainability.

This was the official kickoff to our partnership in 2025—this is decarbonization in action.

We previewed some new songs from my upcoming album “DecArbonYzed,” and once again proved that concerts can be clean, green, and game-changing.

Shout out to some of our incredible partners: Overdrive, Footprint Project, New Use Energy, and Reon. Couldn’t be on this #RoadTo1000 without you. Thank you for powering change with us.

More to come.

Let’s get the world plugged in.

NEXT UP: Concert/Show #960

Going down at the GSA Summit on June 10 in Miami, Florida! We’re keeping the momentum rolling—another step toward 1000 clean energy concerts!

Let’s keep pushing the movement forward!

This is history in the making.

Let’s electrify the world together! 

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#lay #down #night #knowing #heart #someone #day #little #better #know #good #made

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DECEMBER IS THE TIME TO SAY THANK YOU TO SOMEONE AS SPECIAL AS YOU.

YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE EVERY MONTH OF THIS YEAR WITH YOUR MESSAGES, LOVE AND CARING!

I THANK GOD FOR A PERSON LIKE YOU.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND CARING!

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Dedicated to the “MadeinFlorence” and “MadeinTuscany” fine products, from jewelry and leather goods to food & wines.
The evening opened with a unique performance by the flag bearers of the historic Florentine Parade, followed by an exceptional Tuscan dinner by chef Massimo Tanini of La Cantinetta di Bolgheri, paired with Chianti Classico.
Baritone Devid Cecconi and soprano Georgina Stelbow, accompanied by piano player maestro Massimo Barsotti, will conclude the evening event.

Trade show in New York City dedicated to ‘Made in Tuscany’ products

JEWELRY • LEATHER GOODS • FASHION • DESIGN • FOOD & WINE

OPENING NIGHT
MONDAY – MAY 15TH, 2017

180 MAIDEN LANE – 29th floor

Maiden Lane and Front Street – Financial District NYC

Guest of Honor – Chef Gabriele Corcos

Florentine chef-entrepreneur, star of Cooking Channel’s Extra Virgin
The New York Times Best Selling Author and James Beard Award Recipient

TICKET PRICE OF OPENING NIGHT IS $180.00 PER GUEST
Tickets are available at www.florenceinnewyork.com

A percentage of proceeds will benefit Food Bank For New York City, the city’s leading
hunger-relief organization working to end hunger for more than 30 years. foodbanknyc.org

PROGRAM
Program may be subject to change

6.00pm

7.30pm

9.00 pm

Opening and inauguration of the Trade Show and VIP Preview.

Performance by the flag bearers “Bandierai degli Uffizi” of the historic
Florentine parade.

Tuscan dinner menu by Gabriele Corcos, paired with
Chianti Classico wine tasting.

Chef Massimo Tanini from La Cantinetta di Bolgheri, in Tuscany. Charity auction of artisan products of Tuscan excellence. Proceeds will benefit Food Bank For New York City.

Opera concert with Baritone Devid Cecconi (2016 debut at the Opening Night of La Scala Opera House in Milan) and Soprano Georgina Stelbow, accompanied on the piano by Maestro Massimo Barsotti.

For more information:
www.florenceinnewyork.com

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Melissa Kate, vocalist, songwriter

Melissa Kate’s musical career has seen her featured with big bands, jazz, hip hop, R&B and funk bands throughout New York State and around the world. She has traveled extensively with Taylor Made Jazz and the Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for our troops stationed around the globe, and for veterans back home. She has performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall for the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame’s Concert from the Heart in 2009 and 2010. She is the lead vocalist of the 18 piece George Scott Big Band, and a member of the historic Colored Musicians Club. Her two original albums, Blind Faithand Kissed by Kate, are available online at iTunes, CDBaby and in some record stores. Her live performance DVD, Kissed by Kate: Live at Allen Hallis also available on sale. Her website holds more details at www.MelissaKate.net.

Van Taylor, pianist, is the founder of Taylor Made Jazz, an international, award-winning jazz band that has played at Embassies and events worldwide, focusing its mission on using music to create peace between leaders, countries and people of all backgrounds. This has led Mr. Taylor to work closely with organizations such as our Armed Forces Entertainment, FIDOF, and to support non-profits and charities such as the Hunger Project, the Food Bank of WNY, the Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo, and other global initiatives. An artist developer, producer, jazz composer and publisher– and an excellent pianist, Mr. Van Taylor is someone with whom it is an honor and a rare privilege to perform, and to watch play. His support of Melissa Kate has made possible her original music, and the tremendous musicians that surround her.

Other members of the band are:

Richii Valentino, bass. Richii is a bass player from Buffalo, NY. His background in funk, soul and church music make him a versatile and soulful singer, composer and bass player.

Tim Webb, drummer. Tim’s experience with bands in every genre of music—country, church, funk, R&B, blues, musical theater and jazz—have propelled Tim’s skill on the drums to make him one of the most highly demanded drummers in the city of Buffalo, NY. His territory has expanded to Japan, Egypt, Toronto Canada and New York City. He is a compelling person, smooth and able to adapt to every song and style one might throw at him.

Ron Walker, Guitar. Ron Walker, founder of The Exoutics, is a guitar player with decades of experience in funk, soul and R&B. A master lyricist, his songs have topped charts many times over the years. He has brought his serious and intense style of playing, along with co-writing, to Melissa Kate’s songs. His style is embedded in the songs; Ron is a powerful performer and entertainer.

Names of the songs performed at Birdland:

**denotes original song by Melissa Kate and/or Ron Walker

Spain written by Chick Corea, Artie Maren, Joaquiin Rodrigo, as sung by Al Jarreau

Thou Swell written by Rogers & Hart, sung by Natalie Cole

**Just My Luck written by Melissa Kate, Ron Walker

**It’s Only Love written by Melissa Kate, Ron Walker, Van Taylor

**Soulmate written by Melissa Kate, Van Taylor

Rough & Ready as sung by Freda Payne, Alberta Hunter

**Midnight Snack written by Melissa Kate, Van Taylor

**After the Affair written by Melissa Kate, Van Taylor

**Friends First written by Ron Walker

**Western Jewel written by Melissa Kate

**Phoenix written by Melissa Kate

Never Loved a Man written by Ronnie Shannon, sung by Aretha Franklin

**Stand Up Step Out written by Melissa Kate, Van Taylor

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