Animal lovers and rock music aficionados will rub shoulders on Monday, October 6th at the eagerly awaited 3rd annual Gimme Shelter: Rock & Rescue NYC benefit concert. The purpose is to help raise money for animal rescue groups that are working to save lives and create brighter futures for New York City’s homeless animals. The benefit will take place at the Highline Ballroom, 371 West 16th Street in Manhattan’s fashionable Chelsea district.

Joining honorary chairperson Debbie Harry, MCs Chi Chi Valenti and DJ Johnny Dynell, will be guest hosts Beastie Boy Adrock and actress Gina Gershon. Included in the concert’s exciting musical line-up will be such music luminaries as electronic artist Moby, Brooklyn indie power trio Earl Greyhound, ’80s dance music group Goonsquad, up-and-coming rocker Lissy Trullie, Brit rockers Bloody Social, downtown singer/songwriter Jesse Malin, the March 4th Marching Band, and other artists.

This year’s ten beneficiary groups are all members of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. They include: A Cause for Paws, Adopt-A-Dog, Anjellicle Cats Rescue, Bobbi and the Strays, Linda’s Feral Cat Assistance, Loving Touch, Metropolitan Maltese Rescue, Rawhide Rescue, Spay Neuter Intervention Project (SNIP), and Tiny Treasures Rescue. The ASPCA, an Alliance founding member, is one of the event sponsors.

Gee, saving animals’ lives and diggin’ some rock and roll…there’s no better way to spend a Monday night!

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