GET READY: Thousands are expected to attend 'Concert for Valor' in DC on Veterans Day
buzzz worthy. . .
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen is in town for a free Veterans Day concert tomorrow. That alone enough to cause a traffic jam on our already congested streets in the DMV, but he'll be joined by over a dozen of other "bossy" entertainers, all on board to perform in appreciation of vets, past and present -- so you know what that means --long wait times at Metro stations and possible gridlock on our roads. (Plus there is a Capitals game at the same time.) Metro changes and road closures can be expected throughout the day in preparation for the "Concert for Valor" to be held on the Washington Mall. Some streets have already been blocked off. Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s. Thousands are expected to attend. It's going to be a enormous event. It's free. It's Plan accordingly or enjoy it on television (or computer) indoors. The Washington post has a list of streets to avoid. Details about where you can view the concert elsewhere are here:
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen is in town for a free Veterans Day concert tomorrow. That alone enough to cause a traffic jam on our already congested streets in the DMV, but he'll be joined by over a dozen of other "bossy" entertainers, all on board to perform in appreciation of vets, past and present -- so you know what that means --long wait times at Metro stations and possible gridlock on our roads. (Plus there is a Capitals game at the same time.) Metro changes and road closures can be expected throughout the day in preparation for the "Concert for Valor" to be held on the Washington Mall. Some streets have already been blocked off. Temperatures are expected to be in the 60s. Thousands are expected to attend. It's going to be a enormous event. It's free. It's Plan accordingly or enjoy it on television (or computer) indoors. The Washington post has a list of streets to avoid. Details about where you can view the concert elsewhere are here:
The "Concert for Valor," a first-of-its kind concert on Veterans Day to honor the courage and sacrifice of American’s veterans and their families, will be delivered to a broad audience via multiple distribution channels.
The Nov. 11 event, hosted by HBO, Starbucks and Chase, to be presented live from the National Mall in Washington, D.C. at 7:00 pm, ET / 4:00 pm, PT, will be available to online audiences nationwide via a live stream with social media partner Twitter and powered by Ustream at TheConcertForValor.com and via @HBO or @TwitterTV on Twitter. The live stream enables non-HBO subscribers as well as online-only households to access the concert and show their support for our nation’s veterans.
"Twitter is dedicated to helping people connect with the things that matter most to them, so we're thrilled that we can help bring Veterans, those in active duty and their families, closer to the Concert for Valor. No matter where you are in the world, you'll be able to experience the concert as its happening and join the conversation on Twitter," said Andrew Adashek, Head of TV at Twitter.
Ustream, the largest live video platform, will allow viewers around the world to share in the Concert for Valor excitement through its social integration with Twitter. The event also holds significant importance for Ustream CEO Brad Hunstable, a West Point graduate who served for the U.S. Marine Corps.
“As a veteran, I take great pride in supporting this holiday with so many great musical artists and offering a live concert experience for fans around the world,” said Hunstable. “We started Ustream based on my experiences in the military as a way for soldiers to share important moments with friends and family, so it’s nice to see that idea come full circle and support our troops in the process.”
An audio feed of the concert will also be simulcast live on nearly 70 iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on a customized “Concert for Valor” digital station on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio service.
In addition, the American Forces Network will deliver the concert to American servicemen and women, the Department of Defense and other US government civilians and their families stationed abroad via their worldwide radio and television broadcast networks.
The concert will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and entertainment, including Jack Black, The Black Keys, Bryan Cranston, Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Dave Grohl, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J., George Lopez, Metallica, John Oliver, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Bob Woodruff and Zac Brown Band, as well as special appearances by Tom Hanks, Will Smith, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon among many others. Some celebrities — such as Will Smith, Meryl Streep and Oprah Winfrey — will not appear in person, but via recorded “special tributes” that will be aired during the event.
HBO and Twitter will provide live social coverage from the concert via#TheConcertForValor, including content published using SnappyTV and housed atTheConcertForValor.com. Viewers can experience behind-the-scenes action by following Tweets from a Twitter Mirror which will be stationed backstage.
THE CONCERT FOR VALOR will provide a national stage for ensuring that veterans and their families know that their fellow Americans’ gratitude is genuine. Millions of people, including veterans, active duty service members, their families and Americans from all walks of life are expected to watch the free concert in person, on television, and now online as well, with the goal of raising awareness for veterans service organizations dedicated to education, wellness, reemployment and reintegration. The event will be presented from the National Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument, and HBO will offer its affiliates the opportunity to open the signal, allowing nonsubscribers to view the special.
The live event will be executive produced by Gary Goetzman, Tom Hanks and Joel Gallen, who will also direct.
