Music for Humanity

3rd Music For Humanity Benefit Acoustic Showcase
2022-08-05 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Creative Compound, 630 Main Street, Honesdale, PA, 18431
This is our 3rd MFH Benefit Acoustic Showcase at the Creative Compound in Honesdale PA. Each month, on the first Friday, we will invite 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to share their music, both originals & covers. Our performers for August 5th are Con Queso, Jay Luke and Brad Schneider. It will be a great night of music. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you are feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the Music work its magic… it will. Special thanks to Louis West for hosting this concert series.

Music for the Spirit of the People with Heidi Breyer
2022-07-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Heidi Breyer, Music for Humanity’s first Honorarium Award Winner, makes her Carnegie Hall performance debut and presents the world premiere of her new choral-orchestral work. ‘Amor Aeternus: A Requiem for The Common Man’ portrays our changing humanity, mourns the loss of a simple life, and drives home a reminder that beauty is not in exile.
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For Students and Seniors – REQ38166
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141st Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-07-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share their music, both originals & covers. For this event we are honored to have the members of the scholarship committee share their “stuff”. They are Charles Mokotoff (Chairperson), Kurt Henry and Maxfield Panish (1st Grand Scholarship Winner 10 years ago). We will also present the 2022-23 MFH Scholarships as follows: $7500 (Grand Scholarship), $4000 (Runner-up), $2500 (MFH Ron Renninger Scholarship) and two for $1000 each (Honorable Mention). It will be a great night of music. If you enjoy listening to music in a small, intimate setting (about 50 people) please join us. Noble Coffee Roasters will have a light dinner menu, coffees, teas & desserts. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you are financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work its magic… it will. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell.

Music for Humanity 2nd Benefit Acoustic Showcase
2022-07-01 18:30 - 21:30 | Creative Compound, 630 Main Street, Honesdale, PA, 18431
Music for Humanity is a group of passionate musicians & music lovers who believe that Music can change the world. We believe that “More Music Means a Better World for All of Us”. On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Now, in addition to our Saturday performance, on Friday, July 1st we’re having a Benefit Acoustic Showcase with performers Mary Myers, Scott Palermo and Rewind Therapy.
Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. Special thanks to Louis West for hosting this event. If you love to listen to great music in a small intimate venue (40-60 people) please join us. The music starts promptly at 6:30. We recommend you arrive by 6 for a seat. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will.
The Creative Compound doesn’t serve alcohol but does allow BYOB. Here is their main website: https://creativecompound.biz/ Anatomy Coffee will serve espresso drinks, teas, baked goods, and gelato. Also Smash Slider Bar https://creativecompound.biz/smash is serving variations of mini burgers with fries.
This event will continue on the first Friday of each month 6:30-9:30.

140th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-06-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday June 18th our performers are Dave Kearney, Chris Harrison & Friends and David Schiff. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell. If you love to listen to great music in a small intimate venue (40-60 people) please join us. Noble Coffee Roasters will serve a light dinner menu and great coffees, teas & desserts. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will.

Music for Humanity First Benefit Acoustic Showcase
2022-06-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Creative Compound, 630 Main Street, Honesdale, PA, 18431
On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). This time, in addition to our Saturday performance, on Friday, June 3rd we’re having a Benefit Acoustic Showcase with performers Kathy Geary, Rich Faschan and Sue Peters. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. Special thanks to Louis West for hosting this event. If you love to listen to great music in a small intimate venue (40-60 people) please join us. The music starts promptly at 6:30. We recommend you arrive by 6 for a seat. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will. The Creative Compound doesn’t serve alcohol but does allow BYOB. Here is their main website: https://creativecompound.biz/

Anatomy Coffee https://creativecompound.biz/anatomy/ will serve espresso drinks, teas, baked goods, and gelato. Also Smash Slider Bar https://creativecompound.biz/smash/ is serving variations of mini burgers with fries.

This event will continue on the first Friday of each month 6:30-9:30.

139th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-05-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday May 21st our performers are Ralph Housman, Maggie Seligman and Ken McNally. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell. If you love to listen to great music in a small intimate venue (40-60 people) please join us. Noble Coffee Roasters will serve a light dinner menu and great coffees, teas & desserts. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will.

Hudson Valley Gives - Matching Donations
2022-05-18 | Online
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May 18, 2022
Celebration of Success Party
Toast your nonprofit’s success by joining us at our HV Gives Celebration from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Billy Joe’s Ribworks in Newburgh. In addition to enjoying appetizers courtesy of Billy Joe’s and a cash bar featuring HV Gives Charity Wit, you can root your nonprofit on as generous prizes are awarded from Healey Brothers and Resorts World Catskills!
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138th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-04-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month for over 11 years we’ve invited 2-3 local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). For Saturday April 16th our performers are Loretta Hagen, Ed Seifert & the Stimulus Package, and Tony Christopher. Guaranteed to be an outstanding evening of music. “Sound Wizardry” by Jim Elwell. If you love to listen to great music in a small intimate venue (40-60 people) please join us. Noble Coffee Roasters will serve a light dinner menu and great coffees, teas & desserts. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will.

The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles-A Musical Biography
2022-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
Jason Miles, Grammy Winning Artist, with almost 50 years in the music industry has some incredible music & stories to share. He’s worked with Miles Davis, Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn & many others. Jason is donating this concert as a fund raiser for Music for Humanity. We only have 50 tickets for this event. Jason will share both his music and a glimpse into some of those stories. If you can’t make the event please consider the options at this link: https://sonicly.com//Projects/Experience/910/2095 There are still some tickets available at the door. Noble Coffee Roasters will serve a light dinner menu plus they offer a great selection of coffees, teas & desserts. Sound by Jim Elwell. Suggested donation $20 – $50, but you can choose your own donation. And if you are financially stressed join us for free.

137th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-03-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we have invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our performers for March 19th are Marc Von Em, John Irizarry and Lydia Adams Davis. If you love to see live music in a small setting (50-75 people) you’ll love this event. Save the date & join us. Our “sound wizard” Jim Elwell makes everyone sound their best.

This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arriver by 7PM for a seat. Noble Coffee Roasters serves a light dinner menu plus great coffees, teas and desserts.

136th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday for over 11 years we have invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional artists to share their music (both originals & covers). Our performers for Feb. 19th are Chris Raabe, Dead End Beverly and Thom Joyce. If you love to see live music in a small setting (50-75 people) you’ll love this event. Save the date & join us. Our “sound wizard” Jim Elwell makes everyone sound their best.

This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free & let the music work it’s magic… it will. We start promptly at 7:30, but recommend you arriver by 7PM for a seat. Noble Coffee Roasters serves a light dinner menu plus great coffees, teas and desserts.

135th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2022-01-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
On the 3rd Saturday of each month (for over 11 years) we’ve invited 2-3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share their music (both originals & covers). For this event our performers are The Steam Drill Meddlers and Chris Harrison & Friends. It’s guaranteed to be a great evening of music. “Sound Wizard” Jim Elwell will make everyone sound their best.

If you love to listen to live music in a small venue (50-75 people) please join us. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed, please join us for free and let the music work its magic… it will. All donations go to our scholarship fund. We’ve given $135,000 in music scholarships. You can see most of the winners here. Thanks for your support!!

134th Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2021-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
This is our 134th free concert (once a month); we’re into our 12th year.
We recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat.
Each month, on the 3rd Saturday we invite 2 or 3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share both original tunes and/or covers. Music starts promptly at 7:30. Noble has a light dinner menu & a great assortment of desserts, coffees & teas.
For Saturday December 18th our performers are all outstanding. They are Fisher & Kean, Brad Scribner & Scott Palermo.

Join us if you love to listen to great music in an intimate venue (capacity is about 70 people). This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free and let the music help you… it will. Our “sound wizard” Jim Elwell, who has done the sound for all of these concerts (except one), makes everyone sound their best.

133rd Music for Humanity Free Performance Night
2021-11-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Noble Coffee Roasters, 3020 NY-207, Campbell Hall, NY, 10916, United States
This show begins our 12th year of free concerts (once a month). This is our 133rd live monthly concert.
We recommend you arrive by 7PM for a seat.
Each month, on the 3rd Saturday we invite 2 or 3 outstanding local/regional performers to join us and share both original tunes and/or covers. Music starts promptly at 7:30. Noble has a light dinner menu & a great assortment of desserts, coffees & teas.
For Saturday November 20th our performers are all outstanding singer/songwriters plus Elly Wininger is a member of the New York Blues Hall of Fame. Join us if you love to listen to great music. This is a free event. We ask for donations, but if you’re feeling financially stressed please join us for free and let the music help you… it will. Our “sound wizard” Jim Elwell, who has done the sound for 131 shows, makes everyone sound their best.
Don Lowe

Elly Wininger

Steve Kirkman

Music for Humanity exists to help spread more music throughout the world . We believe more music means a better world for everyone. We are a 501c-3 Charity and all donations are tax-deductible.
If we all give a little we can make a big difference in the lives of young aspiring musicians. We’ve given $135,000 in music scholarship. See the scholarship winners here. If you can’t make the event get the latest news by joining our email list here and subscribe to our YouTube channel here. We’ll post videos of the event.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation by clicking here or send a check to:
Music for Humanity
POB 359
Chester, NY 10918
Thanks for your generosity!
