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Full Lineup Announced for Pete Seeger's Birthday Bash at Madison Square Garden

4:42 p.m. · March 18, 2009 · by Mike Burr

Pete Seeger, who recently rocked the inauguration with his grandson and Bruce Springsteen, will get the chance see both of them again at his ninetieth birthday party, which will be taking place on May 3 at New York City's Madison Square Garden. While it would be a sin for the younger Seeger to miss his grandpa's big day, Springsteen's attendance is evidence of the esteem with which generations of musicians regard the folk legend. Joining the Boss will be luminaries such as Kris Kristofferson, Eddie Vedder, Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, and John Mellencamp. A full list of those appearing follows:

Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet
Ani DiFranco
Arlo Guthrie
Michael Franti
Bela Fleck
Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses)
Ben Harper
Bernice Johnson Reagon
Billy Bragg
Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident)
Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Springsteen
Dar Williams
Dave Matthews
Eddie Vedder
Emmylou Harris
Guy Davis
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason
Joan Baez
John Mellencamp
Juanes
Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Keller Williams
Kris Kristofferson
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Larry Long
Mike & Ruthy Merenda
Native American Indian Cultural Alliance
NYC Labor Chorus
Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band with Del McCoury
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Richie Havens
Scarlet Moore
Silvio Rodriguez
Steve Earle
Taj Mahal
Tao Rodriguez-Seeger
Tom Chapin
Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)
Tom Paxton
Tommy Sands
Tony Trischka
Toshi Reagon
Warren Haynes 

Proceeds from the concert will benefit  Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, an environmental organization founded by Seeger to preserve and protect the Hudson River. Public presale for the concert starts on March 30; more information about tickets and the event can be found here. [Billboard]