May 17, 2015 City Winery, New York, NY

Everest Awakening - A Gathering For Nepal And Beyond' Benefit Show

other acts performing: Karanjit Singh, Perna Kunsang, Raju Lama, Tara Lobsang, Shyam Nepali, Martha Mooke, Kaki King, Laudon Wainwright III, Patti Smith

Michael Stipe read excerpts from 'Inspiration - Prayer For Deliverance From The Dangerous Pathway Of The Bardo' & joined Patti Smith (along with Bill Dobrow, Kaki King, Jesse Paris Smith, Martha Mooke, Loudon Wainwright III, Tony Shanahan, Karanjit Singh, Perna Kunsang, Raju Lama & Tara Lobsang) on the last song of the evening, 'People Have The Power'

Loudon Wainwright III performed:-

Spaced, In A Hurry, It's Not Gaza, Man & Dog

Patti Smith performed:-

Wing, Everybody Hurts, The Golden Ball, People Have The Power