Sunday, October 30 05PM to 09PM
Taiwan Center NY 台灣會館
137-44 Northern Blvd, Flushing, New York 11354
Last few years, many local Taiwanese communities held the annual Hello Taiwan charity concert and raised over $25,000 to support Breezy Point firemen whose houses burned down in Hurricane Sandy, domestic violence victims in Queens and Brooklyn, typhoon victims in Philippines, concert fire burn victims in Taiwan. Also through the event, the “Hello Taiwan” charity concert is able to showcase top Taiwanese and New York local musical talent to the community. This year, we’re excited to invite three musician groups that are already making waves in the music scene in New York City to join the charity concert.
Even better, our Taiwanese Food Bazaar will feature delectable and authentic Taiwanese dishes that you can’t find anywhere else. In addition, this year’s concert also falls on Halloween’s Eve, so for anyone who dress up in costumes, they will receive a bottle of free beer or soda at the event.
All proceeds from the event will go to support the Hurricane Matthew’s Apocalyptic Aftermath in Haiti. So with good food, good music, and a good cause – what else could you ask for?
5PM-6PM: Small Eats Bazaar (Free Admission)
5:15pm- 6pm: Kids “Music and Me” time (By Andrew Barbato, from The Little People Party)
6pm-6:15pm: Event opening ($10 Admission. Food Sales continue)
6:15PM – 9pm: Concert
Treya: 6:15pm-7pm
Late Cambrian: 7pm-8pm
r.O.T.i.: 8pm-9pm
Organizers: AsianInNY.com and TAANY/Passport to Taiwan.
For donation, please make the check payable to TAC-GNY. Address: TAC-GNY, 120 E. 36 St, #1A, New York, NY 10016.
Musicians:
1. Treya
Treya is a Brooklyn based singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with an extensive foundation in classical music. Her cinematic songs are built with ethereal vocals that sit over Nina Simone inspired piano, meditative guitar and lush chamber arrangements. Treya has shared stages with Yo-Yo Ma and the late jazz pianist Billy Taylor as a string player in various youth orchestras that have performed at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Beginning piano lessons at a young age, she has over 10 years of formal training under her belt. The time spent in the classical world is evident in Treya’s artful performances – moving fluidly between piano, guitar and viola in the studio and on the stage. Treya has an impressive performance record that includes official CMJ and SXSW showcases, multiple residencies at the Ace Hotel in New York, appearances at the Standard Hotels in New York and LA, Sofar Sounds in the UK and US and at the legendary Joe’s Pub at the Public Theatre. www.treyamusic.com
2. Late Cambrian
Late Cambrian is an asian male/female Indie Rock Duo from Brooklyn NYC. They make fun melodic Indie Electro-Pop LP’s and perform a guitar based Indie Rock show of the same songs. Their songs have been heard on numerous MTV and BRAVO TV shows. They are currently recording a brand new EP for a late 2016 release. www.latecambrian.com
3. r.O.T.i. (Resilience of the intelligent) feat. MC Likwuid
Led by double-necked fretless guitarist Simon C.F. Yu, r.O.T.i. (Resilience of the Intelligent) has been making waves on the New York scene with their hard-hitting brand of funk rock. Incorporating musical elements from his native Hong Kong (along with strong jazz and metal influences), r.O.T.i. stands alone with an exciting sound that is rarely heard within the jazz/rock idiom. After graduating from Berklee School of Music, Yu began to collaborate with many of the top artists in the NYC music scene such as Evan Marien, Sean Nowell’s Kung Fu Masters, Snarky Puppy..etc In 2011 Yu toured with Hip-Hip icon Ms.Lauryn Hill for 23 shows as a lead guitarist. In 2013 Yu was featured in MISA festival in Shanghai for a sold out show with his band The Exotic Experiment. alturl.com/ysnuu
Participating groups:
North America Taiwanese Women’s Association of New York, Taiwanese American Association of Greater New York, Taiwanese American Council of Greater New York, Taiwanese American Professionals of New York, Formosan Association for Public Affairs Young Professionals Group, Federation of Taiwanese Student Associations in New York, NYC Taiwanese & Taiwanese Friends Network, Association of Taiwanese Alumni in Greater New York and Taiwan Center.
Sponsors:
Amerasia Bank, Bruce Cost Ginger Ale, Chi Ken Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Store, CoCo Bubble Tea, Crystal Window & Door Systems, Essentia Water, Goode Realty, Happy Lemon, North America Taiwanese Women’s Association of New York, Singha Beer, Taipei Culture Center of TECO in New York, ROC (Taiwan) Overseas Community Affairs Council, Taiwan Center, Taiwan Studies, Taiwanese American Council of Greater New York, Taiwanese American Association of Greater New York, The Fan Family, The Grand At Sky View Parc, Twin Marquis and Vivi Bubble Tea.
群魔亂舞「喂!台灣」 美味小吃做慈善
第七屆「喂!台灣」慈善演唱會周日登場
一年一度的「喂!台灣」慈善音樂會今年將有特別的氣氛。過去都在感恩節前夕舉辦的 活動,今年首度跟萬聖節結合,而最重要的是今年度也將為海地重建募款。海地在日前颶風來襲時造成非常大的損失,居民流離四散,急需外界伸出援手。自2012年起,「喂!台灣」舉辦之時都與各界募捐,幫助給需要的單位。珊迪颶風(紐約市消防局,2012)、海燕颱風(菲律賓,2013)、家暴關懷(伊甸基金會,2014)及氣爆燙傷(台灣陽光基金會,2015)等,都展示了大家的愛心。今年也希望僑胞伸出援手來幫助海地的朋友。
本次活動特別聘請到Andrew Barbato老師(from The Little People Party),將在演唱會之前,以帶動唱的方式,讓前來的小小朋友可以一起同歡。家長可以趁時間好好的品嘗美味的台灣小吃。
活動正式開始將有三組樂團接力演出,分別是Treya、Late Cambrian及r.O.T.I。有不同獨立樂團參與是「喂!台灣」活動舉辦時的初衷。因為紐約獨立樂團的發展蓬勃,不少新一代也參與其中,除了需要舞台之外,也希望他們與社區有更多的連結。Treya出生於台灣,能演奏多種樂器的她,也是一名富有古典音樂背景的作曲家。她曾經與馬友友同台演出,也曾在CMJ及SXSW音樂祭之中表演。Late Cambrian是來自布魯克林的男女獨立樂團,它們擅長於電音演出,其作品曾登上MTV頻道。r.O.T.I是由來自香港的Simon Yu率團,演奏放克搖滾。他本身是音樂名校Berklee畢業,演奏風格更是包含爵士及金屬樂。
除了音樂,不可或缺的當然就是美食小吃還有啤酒。活動現場將有數樣台灣小吃,活動的盈餘也都將用來捐助海地的災民。
第七屆「喂!台灣」慈善演唱會活動五點開放免費入場並開始販售小吃。六點後入場每人十元,十二歲以下兒童免費。六點後入場且有裝扮的民眾,均可以換得啤酒一瓶或飲料一杯。
本活動由紐約第一銀行、台北文化中心、紐約華僑文教中心、協和門窗公司、樊氏家族、北美洲台灣婦女會紐約分會、Bruce Cost Ginger Ale、Essentia Water、Happy Lemon、Singha Beer、The Grand at Skyview Parc、Twin Marquis、去啃台灣第一家鹹酥雞、都可CoCo冷飲等共同贊助。
活動由亞洲人在紐約 (AsianInNY)、大紐約區台灣同鄉會 (TAANY)、Passport to Taiwan製作,大紐約區台灣人社團聯合會策畫。如要捐款請寄到TAC-GNY, 120 E. 36 Street, #1A, New York, NY 10016。
活動地點為台灣會館,地址是13744 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354。查詢活動資料請上網址HelloTaiwan.us。