The event also featured a special live acoustic performance from Jonathan Rizzo of Empire Radio and a classic archival performance from The Gilfords, performing rock hits from the 80's. Zeplin Foundation held its 19th Annual Benefit Concert via Live Stream, featuring a virtual full-set performance from Garden State Radio, performing the hits from the 90’s, Y2K and today. Also special thanks to Chad Cooper, David Fischer and Andrew Shack - promotion, M&J Edelman Associates - step and repeat banner, James Liverani – photographer, Gramercy Theatre staff and Live Nation. Very special thanks to Mike Maietta of CEG Music – event booking, marketing, promotion. Also, very special thanks to friends of the foundation for their generous support: Wendy & Stuart Alper,, Jana & Jack Braha, Tracy Fitzgerald, Gard, Cindy & Brian Gavin, Jerold Levy, Jennifer & Jason Lichtenstein, Stacey & Daniel Maman, Stephanie & Brian Mittman, Judy Post & Larry Volpe, Cindy & David Reichenbaum. Very special thanks to our incredible sponsors for whom without this event could not take place: Bentley Motel - David Nathanson, Doar - Paul Neale, Go With Courage - Robyn Jaslow, JSB Partners - Joe Barr, Kwiat - Greg Kwiat, Shalom International - Freddi & Ed Baranoff, SPK - Lawrence Spielman, Weltman Lighting – Debbie & Kevin Weltman. It was truly special to be back live and person with everyone and we’re truly appreciate of all our supporters for joining us in person and celebrating the live return of our event and helping us to arrange significant money for Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Pediatric Unit, Anchor Program Fund, The Marc Zeplin Scholarship Fund and many other amazing organizations. Out great friends from The Gilfords closed the night out with a hard charging performance of 80’s rock hits. K-Rock – The 90’s Tribute, led by Jon Rizzo made their debut at our event and rocked the house with a long set of the best songs of the 90’s. Come Together opened our show once again and had everyone dancing and singing to the music of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. We were back at Gramercy Theatre after a one year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it was truly a special night. Zeplin Foundation held its 20th Annual Benefit Concert with The Gilfords, K-Rock – The 90’s and Come Together at The Gramercy Theatre in New York. Also special thanks to Chad Cooper, David Fischer and Andrew Shack - promotion, M&J Edelman Associates - step and repeat banner, Jenna Piazza – photographer, Gramercy Theatre staff and Live Nation. Very special thanks to our very generous sponsors and donors for whom without this event could not take place: Bentley Motel - David Nathanson, Braverman & Greenspun – Rob Braverman, Doar - Paul Neale, Go With Courage - Robyn Jaslow, John Blackman Foundation – Howard Schain, JSB Partners - Joe Barr, Kwiat - Greg Kwiat, SKP - Lawrence Spielman, Also, very special thanks to friends of the foundation for their generous support: Debra Alpert, Judi & Barry Beil, Jana & Jack Braha, Tracy Fitzgerald, Leonard Fliegel, Cindy & Brian Gavin, Cara Gelfand, Robert Goldstein, Russell Greenblatt, Ira Gross, Marla Gross, Ellen Hefter, Dan Leibowitz, Marty Levine, Julie & Jerrold Levy, Stacey & Daniel Maman, Christopher Mongeluzo, Sue & Shelly Naparstek, Alyson Ocean, Robin & Brian Potash, Adam Reeder, Cindy & David Reichenbaum, Amy Shanus, Debbie & Kevin Weltman, Jonathan Zirin. This event has become such a special NYC tradition and we’re so appreciate of all the support that has allowed us to again raise significant money for Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Pediatric Unit, Anchor Program Fund, The Marc Zeplin Scholarship Fund and many other amazing organizations. K-Rock the 90’s Tribute returned to our stage and performed a set of 90’s favorites and our longest running band, The Gilfords had the crowd singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the 80’s. Come Together was back with a powerful performance of Beatles and Stones classic. We were back to full capacity at Gramercy with three of our favorite bands rocking out all night long. Zeplin Foundation held its 21st Annual Benefit Concert with The Gilfords, K-Rock – The 90’s and Come Together at The Gramercy Theatre in New York.
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