Organized by musicians Neil Young and Pegi Young, the Bridge School Benefit Concert was an annual, all acoustic, non-profit charity event held every October at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. All proceeds directly benefited the operations of The Bridge School.
The first concert was held October 13, 1986 and, with the exception of 1987—the year the educational program was launched—it became a highly anticipated Bay Area favorite.
The Bridge School Collection, Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3, Vol. 4, and Vol. 5 features songs from the past 30 years of the Annual Benefit Concert. Through the generosity of the artists and Apple, a portion of iTunes and label proceeds will benefit The Bridge School. To purchase online, open iTunes, go to the iTunes Store, and search for “The Bridge Collection”. Click on the links to get to the albums directly:
Explore behind-the-scenes moments. Conversations with the artists who made it all happen. Check out all our Concert highlights and videos on our YouTube Channel.
The Bridge School in 1986 – a dream, a vision, a call to action and
THE FIRST ANNUAL BRIDGE BENEFIT CONCERT.
Were you there? It was magic! Hosted by Neil Young and featuring Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Nils Lofgren, Tom Petty, Robin Williams, and Bruce Springsteen this concert was staged to raise money to start The Bridge School and now you can relive the memory or experience it for the first time. Neil Young has the 1986 concert available to stream from his website:
Proceeds benefit The Bridge School!
Step into a heartfelt celebration of one of music’s greatest icons with Heart of Gold: A Tribute to Neil Young. This immersive album invites you to journey through a rich tapestry of sound and sentiment, blending beloved classics with fresh interpretations of Neil Young’s songs that honor his legacy. Volume I features covers by Courtney Barnett, Brandi Carlile, Eddie Vedder, Lumineers, Sharon Van Etten, Mumford and Sons, and so many more!
Proceeds from the album will benefit The Bridge School!
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